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There’s a knock on the door and then Dr Hawkins steps inside “Howdy, kids How are we today?”

“Good,” I answer

He sits down in his swivel chair and looks over my chart “How’s the sickness?”

“Still pretty bad,” I answer “In a way, it’s better, because it’s not as often, but it happens at the most random of times I notice lately it’s more related to smell than food Like, the other day I sprayed ”

“Hetsto help with the nausea, but if you think you can do without it, that’s better”

“I’d rather not take it if I can help it,” I tell him honestly

He nods “Is there anything else you’d like to discuss before we start?”

“I think I’ve been feeling the baby kick for about teeks now, but Xander still can’t feel it Is that normal?”

“Yeah, it’s nothing to worry about What you’re feeling is probably like little flutters, right?” He waits for me to nod “So, it’ll probably be another week or two before they’re solid kicks and then he’ll be able to feel it on the outside Don’t stress about it Every pregnancy is different” He claps his hands together “All right, lie back and roll up your shirt”

I do as he says, revealing my rounded stomach It’s still small, but there’s definitely a baby in it Xander, unable to help hie and when he spreads his fingers he’s able to cup almost my entire stomach

His dark eyes flick up to mine and he smiles

I smile back

I wasn’t on board with this whole baby thing Heck, I’ my husband look at ivesto be okay

Dr Hawkins squirts the goo on ic wand

At least that’s what I call it