With a deep sigh, Amanda finally relaxed. Mobility was becoming harder and harder with each passing day. Crossing her legs on her yoga mat, she caressed the large mound of her stomach. It was incredible how rapidly the tiny being within her seemed to grow now. Her little girl's movements, relentlessly constant, forbade Amanda from finding much rest. Less time to rest and more time to constantly review the checklist of newborn essentials in her mind. With her due date quickly approaching, the anxiety grew stronger and stronger, yet so did her excitement. It wouldn’t be too long before she could hold her little girl in her arms. If only that could magically occur without the prerequisite of labour. Despite the exhaustion dawning on her after the exercise session she'd just completed, Amanda soon realised that she had to get up. As usual, nature was calling… urgently. She uncrossed her legs and pushed herself up onto her knees, soon realising with alarm that she couldn’t get up. She briefly recalled a conversation she’d had with a friend regarding this very situation. She’d laughed then, but now… As soon as Niels' name left her lips, he came running. As usual, he expected to find his wife complaining of contractions. They’d had a couple of those pesky false alarms already. However, with one look at Amanda, Niels knew that the true problem was. She looked at him apologetically as he came to her rescue. “Don’t worry. Soon I’ll be able to get up on my own,” she teased. Soon… Comments #1. It was okay my love, you know I don't mind helping you, no matter what situation
Niels van Loon #2. You're the sweetest man ever, you know that? Thank you for everything! Amanda van Loon #3. I'm glad I can be like that for you! I love you, my beautiful wife Niels van Loon #4. I love you too, my incredible hubby. Amanda van Loon
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August 2017
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