Take Me As I Am: Book Three

Youth of Fools

New York City, New York

Ti'Ron

"And congratulations you two! You're having a boy!" Doctor Keryan cheers excitingly as she delivers the news to me and Kastynn while examining the ultrasound.

"Yes!" I shout. "Not only my first kid, but a boy. Lil' ole' mini me."

"Aw hush, I wanted a boy too." Kastynn said as she blushes from ear-to-ear.

I've been praying and waiting for the day that we'd find out the gender of our baby.  Honestly, I hoped for a girl, but a boy is more exciting.  Now I can pray for a girl the next go round, so that my son can beat up any boy that makes my baby cry.

Having a kid was not in our plan, never was.  But, we're out to make things right, do the right things, and most importantly do right by each other.

Kastynn is the woman I want to spend the rest of my life with, but as long as her ex is in the picture, I know that won't happen at all...unless I take action.

Caring for her since I found out that she was pregnant has been my number one project to excel in, and I know from her responses that I'm doing a damn good job.

At first once she found out about me and Stephenie, I thought she'd cut me off and remove from our child's life.  But, once she did say that we can only communicate when it has anything to do regarding the baby, I couldn't be anything else other than content with her decision.

The adamant stress and problematic situations have put pressure on the baby, making it hard for her to sleep at night, and unbearable to stand up in the morning once she does sleep.

So today, I've taken the initiative in getting a new comfortable Serta mattress.  She loves those, and has one of her own on her bed.  I know my mattress is unbearable to sleep on, but shit a nigga works a lot and can barely keep tabs on her when I am at work.  Plus, she's barely at her and Kiki's house, so might as well make her more comfortable and keep the baby safe.

Because if she isn't well, neither is our son.  I want the best for both, regardless if he isn't here yet and won't be in the next four to five months.

"So, have you two discussed unisex names before this? Or not?" Doctor Keryan asks as she cleans off Kay's stomach.

"Uhh...not yet. See, she's out of school right now and I'm barely home. But when I am, I normally tend to get every need and take her to and from work." I respond, looking down Kay.

"Yeah, he works a lot. And I just quit my job a week ago due to the new one I have now. But I could've worked both this summer, but it wouldn't be healthy nor safe." She tells the doctor.

Doctor Keryan points at me and smiles. "Smart choice. Many pregnant women can't take second jobs, let alone the first one. Which is why I often recommend at this time of the pregnancy, in your trimester, that you do take time off from work. You know, maternity leave." She says while typing away on her computer at the counter.

"Yeah." I lowly grunt while helping Kay sit up. "It's the best decision to make, plus she has family up here to help and my family helps out as well."

"I like him." Doctor Keryan smiles as she hands us an appointment card. "Now, continue to take your vitamins, stay away from restaurants, eat and sleep well. Also, try and get some exercise in. It's healthy and makes a well pregnancy. Any cramps happening, get anyone nearby to massage it out, or yourself, then drink a glass of water to ease much of the pain. It helps, because it helped me." She gestures a warm smile as we take the card.