5 Reasons To Love Again

Chapter 104

Lexine spent a few hours with me before she showed signs of getting tired and the guys had let us have our time together by ourselves before coming to get her ready for bed. I was feeling tired by then and was grateful for them doing it for me. I kissed her goodnight and gave her an extra long hug before she left with Brady. Chase arrived after she was in bed and everyone gathered in my room for a family meeting.

Family Meeting

Preston: So we are going to be expanding our family earlier than expected but it's a wonderful surprise. Chase would like to have a talk with us on what to expect and changes that will come along.

Chase: Well as we have found out, poor Delphine has morning sickness that was compounded by the flu virus. Certain smells and things are going to be irritating her. Her sense of smell will be heightened and the morning sickness usually lasts throughout the first trimester. It should be completely gone by her fifth month along. Go ahead and ask some questions, I'm sure that Delphine and I can answer them all.

Jake: When is it safe to have sex again?

Chase: Whenever Delphine feels like it. Sex is completely fine throughout the pregnancy. Towards the end though, it might become uncomfortable for her. She will let us know if anything hurts her.

Wyatt: I saw that her nipples are darker now. They are still ok to touch though right? (looking at Delphine)

Delphine: Yes, they are fine to touch. They just stay darker when I'm pregnant and while I breastfeed. They have been getting a little more sensitive lately but they haven't started to hurt yet.

Wyatt: They are going to hurt?

Chase: For a time they will be extra sensitive and rough touches will make them hurt. Usually that goes away with the morning sickness when her hormones even out a little bit more. If you aren't sure about what kind of touches hurt her just ask before doing it.

Brady: Are you sure that sex is ok? Even if you are a little big? It really won't hurt the baby?

Chase: Yes, remember that the baby comes out that way too and it's a whole lot bigger than any of us so it will be fine. It depends on the woman but her sex drive can get a lot higher during the second and third trimester so I'd advise us all to get it while we can.

(There are chuckles all around)

Preston: What about positions? Are there better ones to accommodate her stomach later?

Delphine: The usual positions are fine for now. We can get creative and try different things when my stomach gets in the way.

Jake: Should Delphine be eating any differently? Are there things that she should avoid or eat more of?

Chase: Caffeine should be avoided as should alcohol and tobacco but Delphine doesn't drink or smoke so that's a non issue. I'm starting her on prenatal vitamins and leafy greens will be good for her. Calcium and folic acid are very important and the greens are full of that. Her diet is usually good anyways and we should expect some pregnancy cravings.

Delphine: Soda is my weakness but I can have caffeine free Coke, Rootbeer, Orange soda and peppermint tea is naturally decaf. I promise that I won't do anything to jeopardize the baby's health!

Preston: Of course you won't my dear. If there are no more questions, I think that we should all get some sleep. Our Delphine is looking a little tired.

Delphine: Oh! There is one more thing. Lexine is starting to refer to you guys as daddy when she is talking to me. She said that Daddy Brady took her to McDonald's today. Just thought that all of you might like to know that.