Matthew was relaxing on the couch, reading with one hand resting on his belly, when felt a slight bump against his hand, bringing a smile to his face. Reaching over to where Ivan sat beside him to grab his hand, he placed it on his belly where he’d felt the baby kick a moment before. Their eyes met, Ivan’s show and Matthew’s book forgotten. Ivan’s eyes were lit with anticipation and excitement. After a few moments had passed, his eyes dulled and then slowly drifted back to the TV.
Aside from meeting their son for the first time, feeling him kick was what Ivan had been looking forward to for the past several months. Bu