Chiefs baby

Parenthood preparation

January 29
28 weeks pregnant
I got a text from Donna this morning asking if Kylie and I wanted to have a mom's day. I'm all for it of course. Any time I get to spend with them is a plus and any time left where I can move and walk without dying or feeling weak I'm all ready. Donna told us to meet her at a cute cafe downtown. I had Travis drive me and him, Jason and Ed were going to hang out at a wing place nearby to talk about dad hood as well. I love Travis and I love his family. I'm so grateful they were so accepting after such a quick and crazy few months.

The cafe was super cute. It was hidden in a back alley, what would seem suspicious but it's not at all. The outside was white worn brick and blue windows, doors and accents. Outside there were tons of flowers, or the ones still living in this cold winter. I get in the cute cafe and join them at a booth in the back. It's so amazing how they think of me being spotted even at random moments. I take off my big fur coat and sit it on my lap. The table already has water and crystal cups and tea is blue teapots. Donna and Kylie were already sitting down. I wasn't hungry so we just got to talking. "So how are you feeling Taylor?" Donna asked " I'm pretty good. I'm getting nervous. I know I still have a while to go but it's just so scary carrying two. I just want everything to be good."

Kylie responds " I can't say I get it but I do know how scary it is carrying a baby. If we can do anything to help you out we're here for you." I smile at them. " thanks guys". " I have a couple questions... First off, what will they call you Donna?" She smiles "well the girls call me Deedee so I guess that's my name!"

At the wingstop

I walk in to meet Jason and dad. I was planning on doing anything today till this came up and you know I need all the help I can get. "Hey pop hey bro" I walk in and hug them seeing they have already ordered wings. Jason starts the conversation "how are you doing with all this Craziness starting?" I look up from my food. " I'm ok. I'm just worried about her all the time. I want to make sure she's ok. I'm super nervous as time goes along. I don't know how to help her and how to support her." My dad says " Travis just be there. Be there and ask what you can do, rub her stomach, hold her hand. She needs you." " I just feel bad. I wish I could do more". Jason with his mouth full " but you can't. Just be the supported, cheerleader and hand holder. She might squeeze you till your numb during delivery. You're an amazing guy. She's helped you get there. I love you bro". I start to tear up but dad interrupts by telling childhood stories. " I remember when you would play football in the backyard and jason would see how hard he could
Hit you. Your mom was losing her mind with you guys tackling each other but now it's what you do for a living!"

Taylor
After an eventful morning Travis and I snuggle into the couch. He's scrolling on YouTube with the remote and starts to watch first time parenting videos. It makes me tear up knowing how much he cares about this and about us. I finally found my person.