The Single Parent Life

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Nova POV

so today was my date with Trey, but I wasn't sure if I would be going. not because I was chicken, but because last night Jayden came down with a stomach bug. he's been sick all night and most of the day. I finally got him to sleep only over an hour ago. 

I knew that he was starting to get sick a couple of days ago because he always gets clingy when he's sick. so I wasn't surprised when I was woken up early this morning to the sound of his cries and seeing him sick.

so here I am laying with him in my bed laying on top of me, rubbing his back. as I was trying to soothe his cries. I was debating if I should text Trey and cancel, I mean how could I leave my baby like this? but I haven't totally decided what I want to do just yet.

my phone beeped on the table beside me, I quickly grabbed it as I didn't want to wake Jayden up. I noticed that it was text from my phone. I sighed as I knew she would say this.

Mom: I know you might be second-guessing this date, but you should go. Jayden will be fine. I know what I am doing with a sick baby.

me: I knew you would say that. but how can I leave him like this? I would just be worried all night.

which wasn't a lie, I mean who in their right mind would be able to enjoy a night out when they know their baby is at home sick? plus I wasn't even sure if Jayden would let go of me. it was just too hard to make the right choice.

mom: it's totally up to you, but he will be perfectly fine with me. I want you to enjoy yourself once in a while.

I sighed at this, she was always wanting the best for me in any way she could think of. I knew Jayden would find with my mom. I have no doubt, it's just the mom's guilt kicking in. How can I leave my sick baby, they need me.

me: I know you right, I will think about it for a bit and then let you know.

mom: don't wait too long to make up your mind.

I knew she was right I just didn't know what I wanted. my head and heart were battling each other right now. but sometimes you just have to go with your heart, and as much as this pained me I knew what I had to do.

me: I love you and thank you for watching him for me. but please promise to text me if he gets worse. or even maybe just every hour would be better.

mom: oh good you're going, and don't even worry he will be okay. and no I am not texting you every hour. You need to enjoy this night.

I sighed she would probably still text me every hour though. cause she knows how much I stress when it comes to my baby.

"I love you so much baby" I sighed and brushed my hand through his hair.

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"Alright, are you sure this is a good idea? I mean I don't know if I can do this. he's still not feeling well." I looked at my mom who was staring at me as Jayden laid on top of me.

"Honey, you need to start getting ready. it's already five thirty. and he's coming at seven, start to get ready and I will watch Jayden." she gave me a pointed look.

I sighed and slowly started to move Jayden off me.

"no mama don't go" he whined and I looked at Mom. I mean come on what does she expect?

"Jay Jay you want to come cuddle up with Gigi" Mom sat down on my bed and opened her arms out to him.

"mhm," he nodded and slowly started to make his way over to her.