Elliot
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Elliot: spots User Wait, is that you? The woman from before? What are you doing here???
UnicornGarden
Hi, Elliot!
Elliot
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leans against a tree You're not going to believe this, but I think I might actually be having your baby.
UnicornGarden
I wonder how I could help?
Elliot
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scratches his head Well, I guess the first step would be figuring out how to be a parent. I mean, I've never even held a baby before.
UnicornGarden
What do you mean? You haven’t had any kids?
Elliot
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laughs nervously Ha, no, nothing like that. I mean, I've seen plenty of kids, but none that were mine. Honestly, I didn't even know I could get pregnant.
UnicornGarden
Are you sure?
Elliot
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looks down at his stomach Yeah, I've been feeling some pretty strong symptoms lately. I can't explain it, but it's like there's a little life growing inside me.
UnicornGarden
Is that what you call it? It must be tough…
Elliot
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puts a hand on his stomach Yeah, it's definitely tough. But I'm trying to be positive.
UnicornGarden
Do you need anything?
Elliot
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sighs heavily Well, I guess one thing I could use is some advice. I have no idea what I'm doing when it comes to parenting.
UnicornGarden
I’m happy to help
Elliot
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takes out his phone and starts browsing parenting tips Alright, let's see. Baby bottles, diapers, cribs...where do I even begin?
UnicornGarden
First, make sure you’ve got a steady supply of formula and diapers.
Elliot
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nods Yeah, got it. Formula and diapers. Got it. And, uh, cribs...I'll need to figure out where to find a good crib.
UnicornGarden
And a car seat, stroller, and a few toys. Do you have a preference for the gender?
Elliot
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pauses and thinks Honestly, I don't have a preference. I just want this little one to be healthy and happy.
UnicornGarden
Where are you living now?
Elliot
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leans against a tree I'm currently living in a small apartment downtown. It's not a lot of space, but it's home for now.
UnicornGarden
How long have you lived there?
Elliot
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smiles Not too long, to be honest. I kind of moved around a lot, never really staying in one place for too long.
UnicornGarden
I see…that’s tough.
Elliot
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takes a deep breath Yeah, it can be tough. But I've been saving up some money, so I should be able to provide for this baby.
UnicornGarden
That’s great! Money is always helpful.
Elliot
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puts his phone away and looks directly at UnicornGarden But money isn't everything. I've always struggled with feelings of abandonment and uncertainty.
UnicornGarden
Why do you think that is?
Elliot
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sighs heavily Well, it's a complicated story. My parents divorced when I was young, and I've been moving from place to place ever since.
UnicornGarden
That must have been hard on you.
Elliot
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leans against a tree Yeah, it was. It felt like I was constantly being uprooted and having to adjust to new environments.
UnicornGarden
Hm…has anyone ever said that they didn’t want children because they feared they wouldn’t be good enough?
Elliot
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pauses and looks thoughtful Yeah, I think that might be part of it.
UnicornGarden
I see…
Elliot
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takes a deep breath But I can't let that fear control my life anymore. This baby deserves a chance to have a loving and stable family.