Sorry for the wait again. Bit of a writers block, spent ages trying to write this one. Going to start addressing some of your suggestions in the following chapters now. Enjoy!
*10 Weeks*
River stood in front of the mirror and examined her newly forming bump. She smoothed her hand across the curve and smiled to herself. The Doctor walked into the bedroom carrying two cups of freshly made tea. He put the cups on the bedside table and moved behind River. He wrapped his arms around her growing middle and gently kissed her cheek. River stood in his embrace for a while before she moved away and grabbed one of the cups of tea.
"I was thinking about going back for another scan now that it has been 10 weeks." The Doctor sat on the edge of the bed and took the second cup of tea.
River sat her cup back on the bedside table.
"That's a good idea. We'll get to see how the baby is doing."
"Okay, let's go then" The Doctor jumped excitedly off of the bed and strode towards the door.
"Sweetie! Let me finish my tea first."
"Oh yeah right."
Nurse Campbell entered the room and moved towards the table where River sat twiddling her thumbs. The Doctor sat on the stood beside her as usual.
"Nice to see you again." Nurse Campbell shook the couples hands then pulled up a stool.
"Any changes from our lasting meeting?"
"Only that I've been having trouble sleeping and I've started to develop a bump."
Nurse Campbell noted these down on a clipboard then pulled the ultrasound machine towards the table.
"Okay, as usual could you lie back and lift up your shirt."
River led back and stared at the ceiling. She felt the cool gel on her stomach and let out a small gasp. The nurse moved the probe across her abdomen before a slightly-larger-than-before blob appeared on the small screen.
"Your baby seems to be developing at a normal rate for a Time Lord. Are you aware of the differences between Time Lord and human pregnancies?"
River turned towards the Doctor.
"Differences?"
"It's been a long time since I've had children, but aren't Time Lord pregnancies slightly shorter?"
Nurse Campbell nodded her head and handed a wipe to River who removed the gel.
"32 weeks to be exact which is 8 months instead of 9 which means you have about 22 weeks left."
River sat up on the table and listened to the nurse. It had been centuries since The Doctor had had children so most of the information was new to him.
"Morning sickness, insomnia and cravings tend to be slightly worse as well."
River glared at her husband who shrunk into his chair.
"Would you like a few copies of the scan? For friends or family?"
The Doctor nodded.
"Right, I'll print some off. How many would you like?"
"4 please."
"Okay, I'll be right back."
Nurse Campbell removed herself from the room.
"4?" River questioned.
"Yes. I had an idea."
River raised her eyebrows.
"I thought we could go and see Amy and Rory. Show them our baby."
"Oh sweetie, you know we can't go to see them. They're stuck in Manhattan and we can't take The TARDIS there."
"I was going to say we should visit them before they get sent back in time."
"Isn't that dangerous? You know, with timelines and stuff?"
"Of course it is." He grinned madly at his wife.
Thanks for the support as always. Tips and suggestions are welcome.
