Tuesday, February 24, 2009

More from the second trimester

11-17-2008
"Today went so well I can barely write. I started my new job and Dano quit his old crappy one. I'll finally be able to pay bills without worry and not stress about every little expense. Dano's been so amazing ever since I got pregnant. He's been going to a clinic and donating plasma twice a week for extra money, and working at a horrible job just so we could afford what we need Moving and school took so much money, we were basically broke when we got to Michigan. There was a delay in me getting a job because of some stupid paperwork setbacks, but I've never been more proud of my husband. I want my baby to know someday how much we struggled when I was carrying her, and how she has a daddy who would sell the blood out of his body to take care of us.
Lilah's been growing so much. Her kicks are getting more forceful. Dano's parents got a new dog, and he was standing next to me barking. Lilah startled and I could tell she was agitated. Their other dog, Izzy, is very protective of me because I'm pregnant and growls when anyone looks threatening. Dano talks to my stomach frequently and gives Lilah all sorts of good advice, like how to avoid becoming a brigand or a pirate. 'Never learn the difference between portside and starboard.' I'm sure she'll appreciate that someday. He said he's a little disappointed she doesn't kick more for him, though. She kicks for me all the time, sometimes violently. He must pick all the worst times to feel for her. I hope he can feel her soon. I don't want him to think his baby girl doesn't like him. I'm sure she loves him already. He's been so good to her and she doesn't even know it. He'd go all day without eating if it meant I wouldn't be hungry. I couldn't ask for a better lover and husband, and Lilah couldn't have picked a better daddy. I just hope she knows that someday.'

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