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"I don't know if I want another kid anymore. The pregnancy, the birth, the aftermath entirely, it's a lot of work! Then we'll have 2 kids to take care of, double to teach and help and feed and pay for." She said, putting the now folded laundry away
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Elijah nods, "that's okay. I fully support you for your choics, as you're the one who has to carry the child" he jokes a little at the end. "I'm completely content with just you and Ethan" he reassures her
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"But I want one at the same time, that's the problem. I want the reward, but not have to put in the hard work"
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Elijah rubs her shoulders, "I know, I know babe" he says trying to reassure her
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"Is it wrong to only have Ethan?" She wondered aloud
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"No, Ethan is perfect" he says adamant about the fact
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Ethan began crying and Dakota broke out of Elijah's grasp. "Speaking of." She said, picking him up and going to put him down for a nap. Once Ethan was deeply asleep, Dakota walked back to the bedroom and sat on the edge of the bed. "Maybe in the spring" She muttered, thinking about another child again. "Then they'll be born in the fall or winter..."
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Elijah smiles, "no need to rush" he says kissing her head
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"Even if we do decide to have another, then I don't want too large of an age difference." She explained, standing up and walking out to the barn and going over to Secret. She braided the mare's mane, thinking it over. She walked back inside after a while, going up to Elijah. "We can, but I need to take a test and make sure i'm not already" She explained, taking his hand and intertwining her fingers with his
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Elijah nods, "I'll always support you no matter what" he says reassuring her
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