BPOV

"Happy six month anniversary, baby. I love you today more than I did when I married you." I wrapped my arms around his neck and stood on my tip toes so as to connect his lips with mine.

"I love you, Bella. I still can't believe we're married. It continues to amaze me."

"Good," I said cheekily. This prompted Edward to swat my behind playfully.

"Only a little less than two weeks until Christmas, love. Are you ready for the Cullens and Swans to descend upon our little slice of New Orleans heaven?"

"I actually can't wait."

Edward gave me a strange look but proceeded to make his way to the bedroom to finish getting ready.

Edward and I had sold the apartment Charlie had bought for me and moved into a huge house right on St. Charles Avenue. It was way more than I thought we could afford but it turned out that the money from the apartment covered our down payment and then some.

Edward was studying law at Tulane and I had gotten a teaching job at a nearby elementary school.

We were both happy and had fallen into a routine. Even with all the reading Edward needed to do, he was insatiable and we made love almost every night. I even got over my aversion to period sex. My reluctance was short-lived once we got married.

All of this along with a case of strep throat and a round of antibiotics had led me to take a pregnancy test the week before. It was positive.

I had collapsed in a heap on the bathroom floor when I read the result. I cried happy tears and immediately placed a hand on my abdomen, silently vowing to protect the life that was now growing inside me. I wanted to have my pregnancy confirmed by a doctor before telling Edward the happy news. Even though we hadn't planned to get pregnant this soon I knew he would be elated.

"I'm off to the library," he announced. "Call or text me if you need me, love." He kissed me before heading out the door.

I jumped up from my seat and ran to get ready.

A couple of hours later I had confirmation that I was pregnant. I was about eight weeks along and everything was going well. I even had a picture of my little blueberry, safe and sound in my womb.

Unbeknown to Edward, I had taken the day off from work and so I decided to make him a little something to let him know he was going to be a daddy. Just thinking about it brought tears to my eyes. I was already feeling the effects of the influx of hormones.

In the weeks before my pregnancy was confirmed I was already experiencing bouts of fatigue. I was constantly tired and daydreamed of taking naps all day long. I had been fighting my somnolence but now I felt I didn't need to put on a show. I threw myself on the couch and promptly fell asleep.

I hadn't meant to sleep for more than a couple of hours but I was woken by a frantic Edward who found me passed out when he came home at one o'clock.

"Bella, baby wake up," he whispered.

"What's wrong?" I asked still mostly asleep.

"You're asking me? You're the one who is supposed to be at work. What happened?"

"Nothing happened. I'm fine."

"Bella, it's not like you to call out. Are you unwell?"

"No, I'm perfectly fine." I sat up and stretched my arms over my head. As I did so I was hit with a mild wave of nausea. I shuddered and saw that Edward had a look of concern on his face.

I had been unable to come up with a creative way of announcing our pregnancy on account of my slumber so I decided to tell him right then. I found it cruel to make him sweat thinking there was something wrong.

"You're scaring me. Something feels off, there's something you're not telling me, Bella. I demand to know what you're hiding."

Well damn. He was about to have a nervous breakdown.

I took his hand and placed it on my stomach.

"I'm pregnant."

His eyes went wide and his lips curved into a smile. "You're glorious." He kissed my lips forcefully before he scooted off the couch and kneeled in front of me. He lowered his head to my abdomen and very gently kissed me there.

"We're having a baby. Bella, I love you so much! How did this happen?"

"I think when I had strep. We weren't exactly careful..."

"How are you feeling? Is that why you didn't go into work today?"

"I'm feeling great. A little tired but everything is perfect. Here, hand me my purse."

He got up and went to the kitchen counter to retrieve it. When he handed it to me I fished out the ultrasound photo.

"See that? That's our little blueberry."

Edward's face was priceless. He took the picture from me as if I was handing him the most precious thing in the world. His eyes sparkled with unshed tears.

"Why blueberry?" he asked softly, his eyes not leaving the image in his hand.

I shrugged. "I don't know. It's cute and he's just so tiny."

"You think it's going to be a boy?"

"For some reason I have a feeling that it is. It's what I've been dreaming of since I found out I was pregnant."

I went on to recount how I began to suspect, bought a home pregnancy test and finally went to the doctor. He held my tightly and listened intently. We were both over the moon.

Spent from our excitement I convinced Edward to take a little nap with me before dinner. We had decided to wait until I was in my second trimester before telling our family and friends. The risk of miscarriage was higher in the first twelve weeks and we didn't want to involve anybody should something go wrong. We had no reason to worry but we both felt it was more prudent to keep the pregnancy to ourselves. Besides, what better secret to keep together.

~IC~

EPOV

Pregnancy became Bella. At seven months she was radiant and happy. She had only suffered mild morning sickness early on and her second trimester had brought forth an energetic Bella. It was weird to see most of what I had read become reality.

I was fascinated by the changes that her body underwent. From the subtle change in the shade of her nipples, to the progressive growth of her tummy. I adored the appearance of my pregnant wife. She was beautiful, curvaceous and all woman. Her skin was supple, her hair healthy and thick and her swollen and ever growing stomach reminded me of the life we had created together and every time I caught sight of her tummy, I'd smile.

It wasn't until she had a sizable bump that I became aware of the baby during our lovemaking. Normally I was so focused on Bella that I forgot about everything else but having her little bump in the way was impossible to ignore. I'm proud to report that I was not one of those guys who was worried about poking the baby while having sex. With all the information available just a click away such worries should not exist. I pity the guys who hold back or go without out of misplaced fears. I feel even sorrier for the women who have to suffer because of that too.

The way I saw it, Bella would have a lot to deal with once the baby came, particularly physically. I felt it my duty to bring her as much pleasure as possible before she was out of commission for six weeks following the delivery of our baby.

I was reading some case law when Bella came into the study and sat on the window seat. I put down my documents and looked up to see her fiddling with her phone.

"What's up?"

She looked up at me and smiled.

"I spoke to my mom. She wants to move here for a while until we figure out what we are going to do about childcare. I know we both want me to stay home but financially that's impossible. I need to continue teaching in order to make ends meet."

"What about my trust fund?"

"I know we can always fall back on that and not worry about me working but I just can't see us doing that. I know it's stupid of me to say that but tons of families who make less than us manage. Why can't we?"

This was a topic that we often discussed. Bella didn't feel right about staying home and living off my trust fund whereas I felt it was the perfect time to do so. She could go back to work once the baby was old enough to go to pre-school.

"Baby, we've talked about this. How distracted will you be at work once the baby is born? I know you. You won't want to leave its side. I know people manage but they do what they must. If they had the means to stay home with their kids they would."

She looked at me and bit her bottom lip. She was about to crack.

"Renee is welcome to stay here as long as she likes once the baby comes. I know my parents will be here as well. You can be home, too. Bella, make plans to quit your job. It's the least I can do. I already feel like I haven't done enough."

"Edward, you might not be carrying our child but you take care of me and him in ways I cannot." She rose from her seat and walked over to me. I opened my arms to her and she settled on my lap.

"I've read that men often feel useless and disconnected from the pregnancy because it's not the same for them. Baby, you talk to my belly every night and you rub my feet, massage my back. You've been amazing to me throughout and I am so very thankful for you. You do plenty. Don't talk like that, please."

She leaned down to kiss me and I greedily took to her like a starving man.

I would normally have made love to her right there but at that point the bed was more comfortable and it was the least I could do. I promptly lead her to our bedroom and showed her just how much I loved her.

~IC~

"I've tried everything, walking, spicy food, jumping up and down. This baby just doesn't want to come out," Bella huffed as she rubbed her belly.

She was five days past her due date and it was growing increasingly uncomfortable for her. She was having trouble sleeping and her back was killing her.

"Bella, if I may," my father said.

"Sure, Carlisle. I'm open to all suggestions."

He looked at Charlie and my mother before motioning for us to follow him. Bella and I looked at each other but followed. He led us into the study and closed the door.

"Have you tried having sex?"

"No, we haven't had sex in about a week and a half. I've reached the point where I just can't, no matter how much I might want to," Bella said softly. She sounded a little embarrassed.

"Understandable," Carlisle said, nodding. "Semen contains prostaglandins that can help soften the cervix and move things along. I know you might not be up for it but sex and orgasms have been known to help. It's at least a pleasurable endeavor."

My face was heating up at the thought. If I were to take Bella into our room right now my father would know I was getting it on.

Bella, who had no shame now a days shocked us both by grabbing my hand firmly and hurriedly leading me out of the study.

"What's the rush? Is there a baby coming?" I joked, chuckling to myself. Bella simply growled.

"Turn on some televisions and make noise Carlisle. I'm going to make your son bring forth what he helped put in me," she giggled as we walked.

Once in the privacy of our bedroom I helped Bella lift her dress over her head.

"I'm not going to miss this maternity underwear," she sighed as she undid her bra.

"This is beginning to feel like it's a chore to you. If you're not up for it we don't have to."

"No, Edward. I'm sorry baby. I am actually horny," she said seriously.

I chuckled at her sudden bashfulness. "Then let me make love to you. I want you."

She hummed in pleasure as I ran my fingers over her nipples. She had begun to leak a little over the last few weeks and my attention to her breasts seemed to cause this. Surprisingly Bella was not fazed by this and simply instructed me to bring her a washcloth.

It wasn't long before we were both naked on the bed. We made love side by side as it was the most comfortable position for Bella plus we had read that laying on the left hand side was best for both mother and baby.

"That was amazing. I didn't think I would...you know. But wow. That was intense."

I nodded and kissed her temple. My hands were on her belly. The baby was always active after Bella had came. I wondered if he felt as happy as she did.

I wasn't sure if it had anything to with our having sex but Bella went into labor the next morning.

~IC~

William Edward Cullen was beautiful and perfect. His eyes were big and wide. He was much more alert than I expected. When I held him for the first time I had tears streaming down my face, as did Bella as she watched. It was possibly the most overwhelming moment of my life.

"Ouch. That hurts," Bella said when the baby latched onto her breast for the first time.

I smiled from my seat next to her bed.

The nurse gave Bella a few words of encouragement before leaving us alone. A newly minted family.

"He's really going to town there," I said to Bella. I stroked William's head gently, careful not to exert pressure on his soft spot.

"He's hungry." She smiled as she nursed.

"How are you feeling?"

"Like I'm in a dream. I'm a little hazy but so happy. My lower half feels like it took a beating. I feel swollen and tender in places I was not expecting. I'm sorry for the over sharing that I'm about to do but my butt hurts. My butt!"

I chuckled at her little tantrum. "All of those muscles down there are engaged. Your pussy was glorious."

"My goodness, Edward! Don't say things like that." She meant to admonish me but she was holding back laughter.

"I'm sorry, baby. I'll be good now."

I snuggled up to her and finally got into the bed with her. With my arm wrapped around her I held my two loves in my arms.

Our lives would always be like this, full of love, inappropriate, pervy conversations and intimate moments. Life was messy, bloody and even painful but our precious son William was proof that it was all worth it in the end.

a/n

This is it! I can't believe it's over.

Thank you so much for reading. Especially since there are so many fics out there, some by very well known and prolific writers. When I first started writing I had no idea how incredibly large this Twilight Fanfiction fandom was. It wasn't until I joined Twitter that I realized just how massive and crazy it is. Contests, awards, banners...the list of things I still know nothing about continues to grow everyday.

I wrote this story for fun. It challenged me to stick to something and also gave me a chance to practice my writing. I feel as though I've improved and relearned so much. I know that there is always room for improvement and I also know that my story isn't perfect. Emily and I gave it our best and had an amazing time editing and becoming great friends.

Before I close I wanted to recommend one of my favorite stories: Getting Warmer by Eiluned Price. It's one of my favorite portrayals of Edward and Bella where Edward is a vampire. She is also translating a French fic: Les Yeux de la Lune by Elysabeth. It's amazing. I haven't been reading much lately but this fic is different and worth checking out.

Thank you again for reading, your reviews and alerts always made me smile.

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Love,

Abby