A/N: The birth chapter may come sooner because I'm excited about the new baby and plus I don't want too many fillers in the story. Stay tuned to see!

Chapter 11: Family Time

Jacob POV:

If there's one thing I like more than bonfires, it's family picnics at the park. My sisters thought it would be a great idea to get all the kids together and get for Nessie out of the house while she still feels good. Carlisle was right about her feeling more uncomfortable by the day, she gets tired more easily and the baby's kicks feel painful.

Her mood hasn't be all that great either. She's okay with Jay for the most part but patience wavers at times and that's where I help so she doesn't completely snap. I found it's best to keep my mouth shut. Last night while she was brushing her teeth, I accidentally spooked her when I came up behind her and rubbed her belly. She peed her pants a little and she wasn't the happiest at all. She gave me an Edwardish glare and refused to let me touch her for the rest of the night. She was moody like this mainly towards the end of her last pregnancy too so I think I should expect this happen every time for now on.

Today she seemed to be in a better mood though. I don't know what I'd do if she was still irritable. She kept herself busy with making sandwiches and cutting up fruit while I got Jay ready. I knew he was a wiggly kid but

I had no idea he squirmed around this much. How Nessie manages to get him dressed everyday is a mystery to me. Since he would be playing a lot today, I put his hair up in a ponytail. Who says ponytails can't be manly? Nessie certainly thought he was the cutest little boy ever when he ran to her feet.

"You look so much like Daddy with your hair back like that." She played with the end of his ponytail, "I'm a lucky mommy aren't I."

"Yep!" Jay grinned.

"You look beautiful, honey."

"I feel like a beach whale but thanks." I earned a smile from her, "Want roast beef or smoked turkey?"

"The roast beef sound good, a lot of mayo too please."

"You got it." she opened up the jar of mayonnaise, "I got that yummy multigrain bread from Trader Joe's. Rach says she buys it for your Dad."

"Dad loves it." I said while putting the sandwiches in the sandwich bags.

"I like bread!" Jay happily informed us.

"I know you do, handsome." Nessie giggled, "Are you ready to go?"

"Uh huh!"

After we double checked that we had everything we needed, we loaded up the car and hit the road. Before going to the park, we made a stop at my Dad's place to pick him up. Jay was more than delighted to have a car ride with his Grandpa. He told him all about his puppy and how the baby in his mommy's tummy will come out very soon.

"He's growing like a weed." Dad said, "Just look at all that hair on his head."

"I know, we're letting him grow it out until he wants to cut it." I smiled as I hopped into the driver's seat.

The park was only a few miles away from Dad's place so we made it there in no time. Paul and Solomon helped me get all the stuff while I got Dad out the car. My sisters found a nice spot where we were in perfect view of the playground. As soon as Jay got out the car, he immediately ran to his cousins and gave each of them a hug.

"You know the rules kids, lunch before play time." Becca reminded them.

We had a lot of food to choose from. We had Nessie's sandwiches, Rachel's bacon mac and cheese, and Rebecca's old fashion potato salad. They made sure to make things that all the kids would eat so they wouldn't have a reason to complain. I wanted Nessie to relax as much as possible since this would probably be the last time she'd be able to hang out with everyone until the baby is born, so I got Jay's plate ready and he fed himself. After their plates were licked clean, the kids ran off to the playground and had the time of their lives.

"So have you set the date, Rachel?" Nessie asked as she put another sandwich onto her plate.

Oh that's right! Rachel and Paul were going to renew their vows some time this year. The two got eloped while she was pregnant with the twins and planned to have the actual ceremony when Rachel got down to her pre-baby weight so she could fit into our mother's dress.

"Yep! July 4th on La Push!" Rachel clapped her hands together.

"That's great, how much have you got planned?" Rebecca leaned back in Solomon's chest.

"Well I wanted Blake and Abraham to be the ring bearers and my girlies to be flower girls while Jay held their girls' hands." Rachel started, "My instinct tells me that you're having a girl Ness so if I am correct, I'd like her to wear a matching dress with the girls and have Jay pull her in a wagon."

"Awww, that's so cute." Nessie chuckled.

"Mmhmm! The colors will be sunset oranges, pinks, and reds. I already picked out the bridesmaid dresses, I'll email everyone a picture of it."

With the way she gets excited with wedding planning, I ought to ask that crazy pixie to contact my sister to help her plan.

Renesmee POV:

We stayed out here pretty much all day. When the weather started to get cold, we decided to call it a day. This time I spent with the family did a great job at distracting me from the pain I've been feeling since the night before. I know my body, this baby is coning real soon. I held it together long enough until after Jay was put to bed. I couldn't bear it anymore, it ffelt just as bad as the first time.

Of course Jake got worried when he saw me crying in the middle of the hallway and called Grandpa Carlisle over immediately.

"Oh yes, you're definitely in labor " he confirmed.

"So what now?" I asked.

"You can try sleeping tonight. I'll stay here to monitor you and in the morning we can check to see how dilated you are."

"Make sure to call the rest of the family down from Canada." I leaned into Jacob while we walked to our bedroom, "And Jay will have to be in the cottage by morning, he can't see me like this."

"Of course." Grandpa smiled.

"Remember the breathing exercises." Jake said while massaging my lower back.

I inhaled deeply and exhaled slowly while I tried to get comfortable in the bed. It helped me relax a little until number 2 decided to kick around. It felt like I was getting impaled, that's how sore I am.

"Ow, honey." I placed my hand on the side of my tummy, "Your kicks are hurting Mommy now, please ease up."

I thought talking to the baby would help at least a little, but that wasn't the case. How am I supposed to sleep when everything from my waist down is screaming in pain? I didn't even notice that I was crying until Jake wiped my tears away.

"I'm sorry." he whispered to me as I whimpered.

"No don't blame yourself for this, this is normal." I told him through my gift.

"I know it's normal but as your protector, it pains me that I can't protect you from the amount of pain you're in."

"You're doing everything right by staying with me through this."

That coaxed a smile out of him.

"Just think about, we're going to have another little one to love and cherish just within the next 24 hours." Jake smoothed out my hair.

"Masen William or Chloë Rae." I couldn't help but smile.

I don't remember how I fell asleep but I remember how I woke up. I smelled Mom making breakfast for Jacob and Jay in the kitchen and Jay and Aunt Alice talking about his outfit.

"She's awake." I heard Dad say.

In a blink of an eye, Dad was in the room with a glass on O positive. I sat up with the help of Dad and looked around before I winced a little. Dad placed the cup in my hand and I quickly gulped it down.

"Where's Jake?"

"He'll be back soon, he just went out for a run." Dad told me as he helped me out of bed, "As soon as Edward Jacob is done eating, the rest of us will leave to the cottage."

"Okay." I nodded while we walked to the living room.

Jay ran up to me and hug my legs. Even if I'm in a crazy amount of pain, I couldn't help but smile at my little boy. I love him so much.

"Auntie Ally told me the baby is coming today!" Jay grinned widely.

"Did she now? Are you excited." I said as my family came one by one to hug me.

"Yes! Imma be a big brother!"

"The coolest one too." Jake said as he came in from the back door, "C'mon kiddo, you've gotta eat."

Grandpa did the usual; measured my tummy, check my pulse, and asked me how I'm feeling. The only different thing he did is put a heart monitor where the baby was. Aunt Rose sat down with me to give me a run down on how things will play out today. She would play baby catcher again and Grandpa would step in if there is a need for extra medical attention. I felt a bit more confident now that we have a plan of action. With help from Aunt Rose, I got up to go to the bathroom. I felt wetness trickle down my legs and I almost cursed myself because I thought I peed myself. But it wasn't pee at all. With a whoosh, I was in the "hospital room" and I was underneath a lot of towels. My water broke.

Jake came running in with a piece of toast hanging from the side of his mouth and a puzzled look on his face, "Guys?"

"Renesmee's water broke. Things are running smoothly. No need to worry." Grandpa reassured Jake as he hooked me up to some machines, "Kitty, check how dilated she is."

"Roger." Aunt Rose snapped on a yellow glove and did her business, "Six."

"Wow, he's coming quicker than the first one." I groaned.

Mom came in one Jay finished his food so he could come kiss me goodbye.

"Love you, Mommy." Jay puckered his lips for me.

"I love you too my sweet little boy." I kissed his little lips, "when you come home, you'll have a little brother or sister waiting to meet you."

"Awesome!" he must've picked that up from Uncle Emmett.

"Be good, buddy. We'll see you soon." Jake ruffled his hair before he left.

With my optimism at its peak, I prepared myself for the next 8-12 hours of labor. I'm ready to become a new mother again.