Medical Testing Mommy

Chapter 11

The morning after such a vulnerable day is always a little uncomfortable. The best friends feel rejuvenated after the stress of yesterday for the most part, but there's an ounce of anxiety in the air. Lyla has helped out by introducing a big distraction from those feelings. This morning she decided to email her boss and quit her job fully.

Exiting her room with a smile she sees Justine comfortably on the couch reading that same parenting book.

Lyla "Hi, good morning!"

Justine looks up from her book "Hi sunshine!"

Lyla proudly declares "I quit my job today!"

Justine's smile stretches into a grin "That's great!! How are you feeling?"

Lyla's tummy rumbles interrupting her thought process, she stands there for a moment realizing that she hasn't had to really vocalize her hunger over the last few weeks. Justine has been keeping her fed consistently.. unsure how to fully ask Lyla just sits beside her on the couch.

Justine looks up from her book again to see her antsy friend clearly distracted "You feeling hungry?"

Lyla "Yeah.. umm.."

Justine "Wanna try something else this morning?"

Lyla isn't the best at changing routines, but wanting to be supportive she says "Okay, what is it?"

Justine "I got some cereal at the store last time I was there. Want to try it with my milk and see if you like it?"

Lyla nods "Sure, I've always liked cereal!" Lyla fakes a bit of enthusiasm, honestly, the thing she wants is to be breastfed but she wonders if Justine is hinting at needing a break.

Pouring a bowl of cereal Lyla sits at the table alone while Justine reads on the couch all snuggled up and cozy. She takes a bite, and crunches it in her mouth. It's definitely edible, and Lyla could see her enjoying this in a pinch but it feels pretty lonely.. there's no cuddling while eating, no relaxation.

She takes a few more bites as Justine asks "How is it?"

Lyla fakes a smile "It's good!"

She takes a few more bites and decides to be done for now. Her tummy still rumbles, something about the cold milk is just much less filling.

Lyla bravely asks for her roommates' attention "Umm... Justine?"

Justine looks over at her friend "What's up?"

Lyla "Umm the cereal was good but.. can I.. umm"

Justine "Oh! Do you want to nurse for breakfast?"

Lyla blushes "Is it okay? If you don't want to that's okay too.. or maybe I can have a glass or bottle or something.. if not the cereal is okay.."

The bravery has faltered a bit, Justine notices the anxiety "Hey, I really could use a nursing session too so I don't have to deal with that machine yanking and pulling at me. So it would be good for both of us I think."

Lyla "Are you sure you don't need a break?"

Justine "Of course not! I'm only offering other options so you know you can do whatever feels better in the moment. That way you aren't fully dependent on my breasts."

Lyla "Just dependent on your milk." She says with some sass.

Justine "Alrighty little sassy pants. Get over here, let's get a nipple in your mouth and stop all that talk before it becomes a problem."

Lyla giggles and complies happily.

Justine unbuttons her blouse and undoes her bra flap. As she does a bit of milk sprays out a little bit. Justine laughs "See like I told you, you weren't the only one wanting this. My breasts agree with you."