"How much longer before the baby arrives? About a week isn't it until your due date?" Easing myself into one of the chairs in my office at the shop I take the mug of tea being offered to me by my newest member of staff Bella. I had to take someone on as I started getting bigger and unable to do as much. She's Chief Swan's daughter and used to live in Florida with her mum and step dad before moving here a few months ago so she could spend time with her dad for a year or two. Even though she's my employee we're getting to be good friends even after the first time she met Edward. I was in the office keeping an eye on her because she'd only been working for me for a few days and he came in the store to pick me up for an appointment and as I walked out I could hear her flirting with him. Needless to say I went over and introduced them properly and thankfully now we can laugh about it. Recently she started dating some guy named Jacob who she's been friends with for years. Bella wanted the job here so she could start saving for a place for them both, bit fast in my eyes but whatever.
"Yeah about that but it could come anytime and I cannot wait until I can see my feet again!" We haven't found out what we're having we wanted to keep it a surprise and I wanted to annoy Alice because she's been driving me nuts about colour schemes for the nursery and buying enough clothes to keep us going for about 5 years.
"I bet that's frustrating not being able to see anything below the waist." She grimaces at the idea.
"What waist?" I mutter making her laugh. Since I hired her she's been such a great help and was one of the few who applied that actually enjoys reading as much as I do. Finishing up doing the books and ordering stock I head home to put my feet up, maybe I can get a foot rub.

"I'm back." I shout as I walk through the door heading into the kitchen for a snack. Rummaging through the shelves I find some left over chicken so grab the plate and a couple of slices of bread and throw together a quick sandwich.
"How did I know I'd find you in here? Store ok?" Edward grins as I practically inhale my food.
"Yeah just had to order a few things and had a chat with Bella making sure she's going to be ok when I can't be there." I wash my hands and walk over to hug him as best as I can with a huge bump between us. Quite often I have my back to his chest and his arms around me, it's so much easier like that but I miss face to face hugging.
"You know she'll be fine and if there are any problems you're only a call away. The biggest thing to worry about now is getting enough rest while you still can." Carlisle told us that this is the time we should be spending together as much as possible and relaxing because it's going to be chaos when the baby comes. Edward has now made it his personal mission to see that I don't do too much but frankly I'm too tired and don't like moving too far from the fridge.
"Fine I'm going to go have a nap then now I'm fed." I poke my tongue out at him then go to our room and wrap myself in a blanket, before I know it I'm out like a light.

"I can't do this anymore…I'm so tired. This sucks." I can barely keep my eyes open having gone without sleep for 18 hours. Another contraction rips through my body but I'm too exhausted to do more than whimper slightly and squeeze Edwards hand. I thought I'd got indigestion from the chicken sandwich but no it was the early stages of labour that woke me from my nap.
"I know baby but it'll be over soon I promise." He looks lost not being able to do anything to help me so I pull his face to mine for a kiss before the next contraction hits. Somehow a new surge of energy flows through me when I feel the need to push. The doctor encourages me and with my fiancé by my side holding my hand I give birth to our daughter. Her loud cry makes us both laugh as she's taken away to be cleaned up and weighed and then she's brought back to me and placed in my arms. She has his eyes and a mass of dark hair but my face shape and pale English rose skin.
"What are we calling her then? I don't think she'll appreciate being called 'Baby Girl' when she's 18." He kisses my head and takes her into his arms already so comfortable holding her.
"I was thinking of Elena Riley Cullen or Elle for short."
"Sounds good to me but I get to name the next one!" He grins at the shock visible in my expression. Just then the door bursts open revealing my soon to be in-laws weighed down with balloons and bags full of presents. Once everyone's hugged and settled down Edward turns to them and introduces them to our baby.
"We'd like you to meet Elena Riley Cullen or Elle for short born at 6.22am weighing 8lb 2oz" The pride on his face as he looks at her is evident to everyone.
"Can I hold her?" Edward passes her to Esme "She's gorgeous you two. Now I feel old Emmett actually holding my granddaughter!" They've all melted at the sight of the Elle looking back at them with her big green eyes even Jasper and Emmett. She gets a bit upset being passed around but soon settles when she's back in her father's arms falling asleep within minutes.
"Oh now she's here we can get on with planning the wedding!" I can see Alice is about to explode with excitement at the thought.
"Can I at least get some rest before you start bombarding me with plans please and before you start nothing big. Immediate family and friends only not the whole town oh and no one in England." I still haven't been forgiven for taking my parents away from my other relatives but I know mum and dad give them regular updates on our lives here.
Pretty soon I can't stop yawning so we kick everyone out and the last thing I see before I fall asleep is my baby in her father's arms making me smile as I drift off. I've never been so happy.

Thank you to Bridezilla (you know who you are :P) for the idea that is helping me continue this story. Lots of love from Chiefty!