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“His face always got soft with wonder when he felt the life within his wife’s womb. “This kid’s on the move.” Mariah sat up straight and worked her fingers against her lower back again. “He can move out any time now.” “Your back hurts, huh? Come here.” She offered no resistance as he sat on the…” quote by Kathleen Eagle
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““His face always got soft with wonder when he felt the life within his wife’s womb. “This kid’s on the move.” Mariah sat up straight and worked her fingers against her lower back again. “He can move out any time now.” “Your back hurts, huh? Come here.” She offered no resistance as he sat on the grass and drew her to sit between his legs. “Lean back and let me do that for you.” “We’re sitting right out on the front lawn,” she reminded him as she dropped her head back against his shoulder. His hands felt so much better on her back than her own did. “So what? We’re dressed.” Then he lowered his voice near her ear. “I’m only imaging we’re not.” “You’re fantasizing about giving a back rub to a naked hippo?” “Your stomach is beautiful, just like the rest of you, but I have a feeling it’s getting kind of heavy for you.” In sympathy, he kissed the corner of her forehead. “I wish I could carry it for you when you get tired like this.” “The baby carrier from Dad will fit you nicely.” Seth responded with a cheeky cluck. “There’s only one thing that came from Dad that fits me nicely.” “Seth…” She drawled his name, and he laughed. “You sound more like a wife all the time.””

Kathleen Eagle

About This Quote

Source Short story excerpt, unknown publication

Shows intimate support and vulnerability between partners facing impending parenthood.

In simple terms: Partners comfort each other during life changes.

Key Takeaway

Offer compassionate support in relationships.

Themes

intimacy parenthood vulnerability

Mood

tender hopeful

Type

narrative emotional

When to use this quote

  • new parent support
  • relationship counseling
  • stress relief

Key Concepts

empathy communication growth

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can partners maintain boundaries while offering support?
  • What does “invisible brakes” symbolize in relationships?
A Different Perspective

May romanticize hardship.

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