April 20
I met up with Sango this afternoon and we decided to take the kids out for a walk since it was such a nice day out. The twins skipped and played and Shinichi toddled along trying to keep up with them. Meanwhile, my pregnancy was the main topic of me and Sango's conversation.
"How have things been going so far?" she asked.
"The morning sickness has been really annoying. I've also been sleeping a lot. I'm surprised I was even able to get out of bed to come over today."
"That sounds about right. Miroku was deeply concerned about how much I was sleeping in the first few weeks."
"I think I've been having mood swings too. When I was out in the garden this morning, I started crying when I saw a bunny."
That made Sango laugh. "The first trimester is pretty crazy. You start feeling all these new things because your body is changing so much so quickly. I had it especially bad with the twins."
"I'm sure with two babies it was twice as bad."
"Definitely! But I promise you things start to even out by the fourth month. I felt pretty good in my second trimester, especially when I was pregnant with Shinichi. We had some amazing sex during that time," she added with a thoughtful look.
"I want to have sex so badly but most of the time I just don't feel up to it because I'm either so tired or I'm trying not to throw up. I feel bad about it but Inuyasha has been gracious about it at least."
"I'm sure he's been trying hard to take care of you."
"He's been amazing. I'm so grateful for him."
"I'm not surprised. Inuyasha has always been very protective of you. Instead of saving you from demons, now he's saving you from pregnancy symptoms."
Both of us laughed at that.
We were interrupted when Midori came over to us and handed us sunflowers. "We're playing flower princesses and you have to have a flower."
"Thank you, my darling," Sango said. We both put the flowers in our hair and then Midori ran off with her brother and sister again.
I observed them picking flowers for a moment and imagined my child joining them one day. I imagined my little son or daughter running over to me, calling me mommy, and reaching out to give me a hug. They would be so innocent and carefree and light up me and Inuyasha's world with their love. Between the two of us, I knew we would make sure this child would be so protected and loved.
"Earth to Kagome," Sango said waving her hand in front of my face.
"Hmm? Sorry."
"You kinda spaced out there. What were you thinking about?"
I put my hand to my stomach. "How ready I am to hold my baby in my arms."
"It's worth it, Kagome. These nine months are hard but it's so worth it in the end."
I have no doubt that it will be. I've only known for a few days but I already love this baby so much.
