To make up for the previously short chapter here is another chapter slightly longer.
Regina felt huge, she knew the baby was growing and that this was completely normal, but she felt like everyone was constantly staring. Going to class no longer required her to sit in the back so she could escape to the bathroom either to pee or to be sick, but it did require her to sit on the end because she no longer felt comfortable fitting in the middle section, with her bump slightly pressing against the desk.
She no longer wore tight fitting dresses or skirts but stuck to slacks with an elastic waist and a button down shirt.
Today was dragging on, she was currently in a meeting telling the student body about their graduation ceremony, like they hadn't already been through high school and undergraduate ceremonies.
Regina wanted to leave so that she could go to Dr. Ashland's office. She was finally finding out the sex of the baby. Zelena would be meeting her at the office and then they would go to dinner at their parents.
When the meeting finally let out Regina got up as quickly as she could and called a taxi. When she finally reached the doctor's office she saw Zelena standing in the waiting room looking awkwardly around. Regina walked in and chuckled at Zelena's nervous rambling to a nurse about how she didn't need a bathroom key and that no she wasn't pregnant and on any drugs.
Regina smiled at the nurse and said, "Hi, I promise my sister isn't on drugs she's just weird like this always."
The nurse laughed and went back behind her desk. Zelena scowled at Regina while Regina laughed and shrugged her shoulders. Before Regina even had the chance to sit down her name was being called. She linked her arm through Zelena's and dragged her through the door to the exam room with her.
Jess entered the exam room and saw Regina sitting on the table with Zelena in the chair off to the side. Jess and Regina exchanged smiles and Jess and Zelena hugged.
Jess walked over to Regina and took her vitals and determined everything was good. As usual she grabbed the ultrasound machine and the gel and circled Regina's belly until she found what she was looking for.
Jess was squinting at the screen when she stopped and chuckled, "Well we can try and determine sex today but unsurprisingly baby mills is being a bit uncooperative"
Zelena laughed and said something along the lines of 'just like it's mother', Regina groaned and gently poked her belly, "Come on babe, I need to start thinking of names for you otherwise you're gonna be baby Mills for the next few months."
The trio watched the screen as the baby seemingly shook it's head not liking that idea. The baby then shifted slightly and settled. Jess smiled and said, "Seems your daughter doesn't want to be called baby Mills anymore."
Regina gasped and smiled looking at her stomach. Zelena stood and hugged Regina, she knew how much Regina was hoping for a little girl.
Jess paused the image and printed the copies out. Regina couldn't wipe the smile from her face even if she tried. As her appointment finished up and her next one was booked Regina was thinking about her daughter. Her daughter. Regina gently got herself into Zelena's car and protectively rubbed her belly. Regina was so distracted with her own thoughts she didn't even realize that Zelena had asked her something, until she felt a second hand on her belly. Regina looked up and smiled. Zelena grinned as well and said, "You know Zelena Jr. is a great strong name for a little girl." Regina rolled her eyes and shook her head.
"Her name will come to me when she's born, but I'd like to have a few ideas in mind before then."
Zelena and Regina made their way to their parents' house. They were debating on if there should be a big reveal or if they should just tell them. They decided to do a big reveal.
Dinner was a smooth affair and when the gender of the baby was asked about Regina pretended to frown and said, "The baby was a bit shy and decided to hide. Jess said maybe by my next appointment they will be a bit more open to a reveal."
It wasn't until a few days later did Regina have the reveal all planned. Zelena pulled a few strings with her magazine editor and the photographer and was able to get a copy of this months magazine and a few amazing pregnancy shots of Regina. They then placed the images inside the magazine making it look like it was a part of this months edition.
Regina, Zelena and Kathryn were invited to Cora's big end of the year bash. It was the one time a year that the Mills family and friends got together for an informal BBQ.
Zelena made sure to have the magazine hidden within the rest of the days mail.
While Henry was at the grill and Regina, Zelena, and Kathryn were setting up decorations Cora sat on the deck and flipped through the magazine. Both Regina and Zelena knew that Cora saw and read the announcement when a over joyed Cora yelled "Regina Mills you and my granddaughter get over here right this instant!"
Regina smiled and made her way to her mother. Cora pulled Regina into a loving hug, "Oh, you're going to love having a little girl."
Cora then placed her hand on Regina's belly and looked down, "Sweetheart your grandmother and grandfather are going to spoil you rotten"
Henry looked away from the grill and smiled at Regina, he place his hand over his heart and said, "Cariña". Regina smiled so much that her cheeks hurt.