Chapter 4: Climax
A few months later I found out I was pregnant. At my first doctors after getting pregnant they weighed me. I was 224 pounds. I was 130 pounds when I met Jake. The doctor told me I had a rare condition and would need to be on bed rest flr most of my pregnancy.
Jake made sure I had everything I needed. I would sit on the couch and order food to be delivered whenever I was hungry, which was always.
Jake encouraged me to eat anything and everything I wanted. He seemed to take pride in watching me grow bigger and bigger. Our baby, now nestled securely within my vast frame, continued to grow as well.
My life transformed into a sedentary routine where I spent my days sitting on the couch, eating and watching TV. I I was happier than ever. We had Thanksgiving with Jakes family this year. I was 5 months pregnant and everyone was trying to feed me.
"You're eating for two!" They would say.
And I tried to eat everything they put in front of me. I ate
turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, and pumpkin pie. I couldn't even tell you how many calories I consumed that day. All I knew was that my stomach was painfully full, and my belly was pushing against my shirt with every move I made. I felt guilty for not helping out more with the cooking, but Jake assured me that he loved watching me eat.
Everyone at the gathering couldn't help but comment on my growing size. By the end of the night Jake and I were sitting on the couch. I was so full I couldn't move and Jake was lovingly shoving cookies into my mouth
as he looked at me with such adoration. People always commented on how much I had changed, but Jake's gaze made me feel like nothing had changed but the number on the scale. My sweater rode up over my belly.
Jake ran his hand over my swollen stomach, causing me to giggle nervously. "We should probably start preparing for the baby," he suggested, his voice gentle yet firm.
"But I haven't gained enough weight yet," I protested, feeling defensive.
He shook his head gently. "No, not for the baby, for yourself. It's important to stay healthy and comfortable throughout your pregnancy."
I felt a twinge of guilt as I considered his concerns.