Page 156 of Labor of Love

Crazy, right?

We’ve been buying all the things we’ll need for your arrival. Clothes, a bed, diapers, and all that stuff. Even some toys for when you’re big enough to play.

Your Aunt Judy and Uncle Kris have also gone a bit overboard with their presents. Their house is starting to look like they’re having a baby, not us. It’s quite hilarious and is giving Uncle Kris a bit of baby fever.

It won’t be long before those two are making some kind of announcement soon, I bet.

Papa’s morning sickness has faded. A craving for onion rings has replaced it. Weird, I know, since he hates onions normally. The first time Aunt Judy saw him burstinto tears from wanting them she nearly peed her pants laughing.

Hopefully you see how silly this all is. Maybe you’re the true onion lover.

Too bad you’ve got to wait a long while before eating them. While shifter kids do grow a bit faster than humans, we’re not going to give them to you right out of the womb.

Can’t wait to see you, kiddo.

Love you,

Dad

Dear Kiddo,

Please be patient with your papa. Between the insomnia, the night sweats, and his endless hunger, my poor mate is suffering. If you could sleep for a bit, that would be grand. Just a solid eight hours would do the trick.

Maybe me writing this will be a sign to the universe.

Either way, we’re only a little over a month out from meeting you. I’ve thought about what it’ll be like prettymuch non-stop. I even ordered a bunch of parenting books through the store to keep me busy while I worked.

It’s been good too since more than one couple has announced they’re expecting as well recently. I think we’re having a baby boom in town.

While that amuses me to no end, I also love it because that means you’ll get some best buds to hang out with. You could grow up with these other kids and find lifelong friendships with other shifters. My dream is that you’ll have the community you deserve.

Papa sends his love. He’s found it funny that I keep writing to you even though you probably won’t get to read these until you’re much older.

I told him the age didn’t matter. It was the thought behind it. Plus, it helps me feel a bit closer to you. Papa gets to carry you around all day and rub his belly. I only get to be close when I’m next to him.

Not that I want to trade places. He’s totally got that handled.

I’d be a far too grumpy pregnant person.

Best to leave it to the professionals — aka the Omegas.

Love you,

Dad

Dear Kiddo,

Today’s the day. We’re going to meet you after all this time. Your papa and I are so excited.

Love you,

Dad

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CLYNT

Iwas never doing that again.

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