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So thanks, once again for all of your reviews on the last chapter. I'm glad people are excited about the baby and everything. I was a bit worried about all of that.

OK, so I have good news, and bad news. Good news is I seem to be getting back on track and getting these chapters our pretty quick (compared to how I was updating and writing a couple weeks ago) Bad news is I have to look for another job )= Working two jobs is no fun, but I'll make sure I find time to write. Promise (=

Anyways, on to the chapter !!

Chapter 26 .. Bella

"Oh my god Bella! Wouldn't a little girl look so cute in this?" Alice was holding up a little pink onesie and smiled. "It's so small."

I nodded and smiled back at her. "Yeah. But how do you know it's a little girl?"

She just shrugged and put the onesie down. "I don't really know. But I just think it should be a little girl." She sifted through the clothes racks again, finding another one, only in blue. "And if not.." She stuck up the small blue outfit and smiled again. "we can always go with the latter color."

I just shook my head and turned around to look at the rack behind me. The original plan was to go downtown and try and get ideas for Alice or Rosalies weddings, but when Alice saw the cutest little baby store, she drug me in. I wasn't all too excited about it in the beginning, but the more time I spent in here, the more excited about shopping I was getting.

I think it was because I wasn't shopping for myself. I was shopping for a baby. My baby. And anything that could fit into the small article of clothing in my hands couldn't be too bad. Right?

I picked up a couple more things, a couple pink dresses and a cute blue shirt that said 'Daddy's Boy.' but nothing really stuck out to me.

"Awe, how about this Bella?"

I turned around to see Alice holding up the frilliest, poofiest little piece of clothing I had ever seen. The ruffles and lace and pink almost brought on a whole other round of morning sickness.

"Alice. There is no way any child of mine is wearing that much poof. Put it away before you find out what I had for breakfast."

She chuckled and set it back down. I turned around, quickly to walk away before she could find anything else that bad.

I walked passed a couple teddy bears, a lot more clothes, but still nothing really jumped out at me. Then I looked down at the bottom shelf and saw the smallest, cutest yellow onesie with letters all over it and a cute little bee on the front. I picked it up and held it in front of me. It was perfect.

I hadn't really planned on buying anything. Alice just wanted to look and maybe pick a couple things out. I told her no, because I wanted Edward to be there when we shopped for our baby. But as I felt the tears coming to my eyes, I knew I had to buy it.

I faintly heard Alice walk up behind me and when I felt her hand on my shoulder, the tears fell.

"Bella?" She stepped to my side and tried to take the outfit, but I held on to it.

"No. I like it." I smiled at her and looked back down at the onesie.

Her face lit up and she smiled back at me. "It's so cute Bella. But it's yellow."

I nodded. "I know. It's perfect. I love it." I carefully folded it back and held it in my hand. "I want it."

Alice nodded and put her hand back on my shoulder. She stepped closer and wiped my tears with her free hand. "Don't cry Bella."

I quickly shook my head and wiped my tears. "I didn't mean to, it's just so.."

"You're hormonal. I understand." Alice giggled and took my hand. "I think it's beautiful. And I agree." She took the yellow onesie from me and smiled. "You should buy it. I know Edward isn't here, but he will love it too. And it's yellow. It'll match either."

I nodded again and we stepped up to the counter. I took another minute to finish drying my face and calm down. There was no reason for me to be crying, but I just couldn't help it I guess. Alice said I was hormonal. I think it was just the reality of having something that small in my hands. That onesie I was holding was for a newborn, and it looked like it would have fit on one of my dolls from when I was little. It was just so tiny.

We left right after buying it and walked out quickly. I tucked the small bag in my purse and followed Alice down the street to the store we were supposed to find an hour ago.

"So, what do you think?" Alice held up two different fabric colors and turned to me. "I like the pink, but I have to think about Jasper too." She smiled and looked at the one in her right hand. "Do you think he'd like the green better?"

I shrugged. "I think he'll be happy with whatever you pick." I sat down in the seat in front of the counter and smiled. "But you might be right. He might appreciate the green better."

She smiled and nodded. "We can have pink flowers right?"

I nodded. "Of course."

She turned and gave the lady behind the counter the sample and the woman came around to lead Alice to the dresses that they had to match.

I just sat there as Alice followed behind. She had the biggest grin on her face and looked like she was about to jump out of her own skin. She was so excited about her wedding and I couldn't really blame her. I had been excited about mine too, but sitting here in this dress shop made me appreciate what Edward and I did even more. I was glad we didn't fuss over what color dresses the girls should wear, or what kinda of tux Edward needed. What color the flowers should be, or what kind of decorations we needed to use that would match. We didn't worry about a guest list, or a wedding dress, or anything. We just jumped in a car and drove for hours upon hours, then got married. The wedding was simple, the dinner afterwards was simple, and that night was amazing. It was just as amazing as it would have been had we fussed over all of those things.

I was happy for Alice and Jasper, don't get me wrong, but I just didn't see what the big deal was.

Then again, this is Alice we're talking about. This was her thing. Her area of expertise. This is what she lived for. And I was happy to help. It was typical Alice to wanna worry about all of those things. It wasn't stress to her, like it would have been for me.

"Bella!" Alice came skipping around the corner. "Come here. I need you."

I got up and followed her into the dressing room. "Why me Alice?"

She just smiled and sat down. "Well, I can't try on the dresses, because I won't be wearing one. So I need you."

I shook my head. "But Alice, I'm pregnant. I won't fit in it later." I subconsciously ran my hand over my still flat stomach.

She nodded. "You will." Then she stood up and walked over to me. "We talked about it. We're not going to have the wedding until after Jasper graduates. By then you'll be close to popping, so we decided to just wait a couple more months. We want our niece or nephew at our wedding." Her smile widened and she almost jumped out of her seat. "It's going to be so cute. A little baby at the wedding. Are you OK with that?"

I nodded and smiled. "Of course. I'd like that better actually." I looked to the dresses that hung on the peg by the door. "That way I won't look like a cow in all the wedding pictures." I chuckled and turned back to Alice.

We both shared a laugh before getting serious and looking at the dresses. I didn't like the first two, but the next one was kinda cute.

"Bella! That one is perfect!" Alice jumped up from her seat and flew at me the second I stepped out of the dressing room.

I adjusted the dress and smoothed it out before standing in front of the mirror.

"Are you sure Alice?" I looked in the mirror and turned to the side. "It's not too much?"

She stood behind me, lacing it up and fixing parts of the dress and splaying it out to see it all better. She shook her head. "It's perfect. Is it comfortable?"

I nodded. It was very comfortable. The silk was soft and the top fit just right.

"It is." I smiled down at her as she bent down and examined the bottom hem.

"I think we should add some lace to the bottom. What do you think?" She looked up at me, seeking my opinion.

"I think it's your wedding, and it should be your decision." I looked back into the mirror and couldn't miss Alices facial expression. She looked like she was about to jump on me if I didn't answer her question properly. I laughed and turned to the other side so I could see the rest of the dress. "OK, if you really want lace on the dress, I think it should go up top. Or maybe around the waist."

She smiled at me and nodded. "You're right." Then she stood up and took a step back to admire the dress. "It's perfect. I love it."

It surprised me that I was actually enjoying myself. I was never one for shopping or picking out dresses or talking about lace and trim and everything else, but this was actually kinda fun. I think it was because it wasn't for my own wedding. It was for someone elses and all I had to do was give my opinion, show up and look great. I didn't have to stress over anything else. I was willing to help Alice when it came to plans and everything she had to worry about, but she knew she had Rose. And I wasn't about to take offense if she asked Rose to help her with most of it instead of me.

"Bella." I blinked and saw Alice waving her hand in front of my face. "Honey, I said you can take it off now. Edward just texted and said I need to get you home."

I nodded and stepped down from the platform and into the dressing room. Alice stepped in behind me to unlace everything and help me get it off.

When we were walking out and to the car, Alice looked over at me. "Can I ask you a person question Bella?"

I nodded and climbed in the passenger seat.

"Don't take it the wrong way, I'm just curious." She closed her door and looked at me. I nodded, urging her to go on. She just smiled, "Have you gained weight?" She looked genuinely curious, and I couldn't help but laugh. It wasn't something I had even thought about.

I shrugged. "I don't know really. My pants don't seem any tighter." I smiled at her and she just laughed.

"Lucky. Wait til you start gaining weight. I'm taking you shopping Bella, whether you like it or not. You need some cute maternity clothes."

I shook my head and laughed. "Why? I'll only wear them for a couple months, then either have to give them away or find some place in the very back of my closet to store them."

She pulled out of the parking lot and shrugged. "Why would you give them away?"

"Why not?"

She looked over at me and raised an eyebrow. "You aren't really planning on giving me only one beautiful niece or nephew, are you?" She started to turn serious. "I know this is only the first baby, but have you even talked about it?"

I shook my head. "No. I think I'd like to take this one baby at a time." I smiled at her and turned forward. "And besides, even if I do give away the clothes and someday get pregnant again, do you really want me to deprive you of shopping for me all over again?" I glanced her way and smiled.

She laughed and shook her head. "No. I guess you shouldn't."

We pulled up to the house soon after and I saw Edward waiting outside. He smiled and came to my door as soon as the car shut off.

"Eager?" I took his hand and stepped out. I shut the door behind me and smiled up at him. "What was the rush?"

He just smiled down at me and nodded. "We have an appointment, remember?"

I looked away from him and thought about it. I had totally forgot about our appointment back in Forks. My eyes shot open and I looked back up at Edward. "I'm so sorry. I forgot all about it. I'll go get ready." I was just about to run out of his arms but he held tight.

"I packed everything you'll need for an overnight visit. I hope you don't mind." He wrapped an arm around my waist and grinned at me. "I thought you might need the help." Then he looked over the car to Alice. "Did you girls have fun?"

Alice grabbed her couple bags and nodded. "Of course. Don't I always have fun shopping?" She walked up toward the front door and waved back at us. "I'm going to get this stuff upstairs, you guys have fun and tell mom and dad I said hello."

We both nodded and I turned back to Edward. "Thank you." I stood up on my tip toes and kissed him. "I love you."

"I love you too." He leaned down and kissed me again. "I missed you today."

My heart soared at his words. I had only been gone for a couple hours, and he said he missed me. That made me happy.

"I missed you too Edward."

He took my hand and led me up the walkway. "I'll just grab our bags and we'll be on our way. Is there anything you need to do before we leave?"

I shook my head. "No, I just need to grab my backpack and we can go."

He nodded and gave me one more kiss before hurrying upstairs to grab our bags. I walked into the kitchen and grabbed my bag from where I left it right after school, then walked back into the living room to sit down and wait.

When Edward came back down the stairs he set our bags in front of the door and smiled at me. "Ready?"

I nodded and got up, following him out to the car.

The first half of the drive was pretty quiet. I read for an hour or so, trying to catch up on some homework I hadn't had time to do earlier because of Alice's incessant need to take me shopping right after school.

Which reminded me.

I closed the book and put it back in my bag before slightly turning in my seat to face Edward.

"I have a question."

He looked over at me quickly before focusing back on the road. "Well what is it love?" He smiled at me and took one hand off the wheel and reached for mine.

I took it and gave it a small squeeze. "I know we talked briefly about what we wanted the baby to be, but what do you think it really is? Like a boy, or a girl?"

He just shrugged. "I told you it doesn't matter to me Bella."

"I know. But I'm just curious. Does either stick out to you?"

He shook his head. "Not really." Then he smiled and sighed. "It honestly doesn't matter to me. I would love both just the same. I promise."

I nodded again and leaned over further. "I know that. And I know our child would never hold it against you if you told me what you really wanted."

He took a deep breath and smirked. "I know." Then he chuckled lightly to himself and thought for a second. I knew he was thinking to himself the real answer to my question. I gave him his moment. He'd talk when he was ready.

We drove another couple minutes before I felt Edward squeeze my hand. I looked over and saw his eyes gleaming.

"A girl." He practically whispered his words. Then he looked at me briefly before turning back to the road. "A little girl. She'll be beautiful Bella. Just like you." He smiled wide and held tight to my hand. "I know I had a dream of a little boy, but ever since we found out you were pregnant, it's always been a girl in my head. Whenever I think about it, I see a beautiful little girl. A spitting image of you when you were little. Bouncy curls and deep eyes."

I turned in my seat and smiled back at him. "That's quite an image Edward."

He chuckled and nodded. "I know. But, like I said, I'll love a little boy just as much."

"I know."

He continued to smile but stayed quiet for another moment. "What about you?" He pulled my hand over to rest of his leg. "What do you see?"

I started biting on my bottom lip and smiled. "A boy. All I see is a boy. I love the idea of a girl just as much, but I see a little boy."

Edward laughed. "I hear boys are more work." Then he glanced at me, "You ready for that?"

I shrugged, "Isn't it going to be a lot of work anyways?"

He sighed and nodded. "Yeah. I guess so." Then he looked down on the floorboard. "What's in your bag Bella?"

I followed his gaze and saw that the bag from the baby store was half sticking out of my purse. I stopped for a second, not making any attempt to reach for it. I just kinda looked at it and smiled to myself. Then I reached down and grabbed it as Edward pulled off the highway.

"What are you doing Edward?" I looked over at him, confused.

He pointed to a waffle house and smiled. "I'm hungry. And I know you are too." I just sat back and held the bag on my lap. He pulled into a parking space and turned the car off before turning to face me. "So? What is it?"

I looked down and untied the top so I could pull the small outfit out. I reached in and pulled out the yellow onesie, then pushed the bag back into my purse. Then I laid it out on my lap and smoothed it flat. "It was just too cute Edward." I looked over at him to see his jaw wide open and his eyes pointed directly to my lap.

"It's so small." His voice was quiet and he just stared. I think he was more or less talking to himself; just thinking out loud maybe. The only reason I heard him was because the car was off and the radio was turned all the way down. He reached over for it and silently asked permission to take it. I nodded and handed it to him. He held it up in front of him and took a deep breath. "It's just so small. How does a human fit in something like this?"

I chuckled and leaned over the center console. "I know it's small. But it's for a newborn. Like first out of the hospital newborn."

He never tore his eyes from the yellow outfit. "But.. Bella." He turned his head to look at me, but his eyes didn't move. "How..?"

I laughed again and reached my hands over to him. I put one on his leg and wrapped the other around his wrist, pulling it down onto his lap, bringing the small piece of clothing with.

"Edward. Talk to me."

He finally looked over at me and shook his head. "There isn't any way in the world something is going to fit into that." He looked down at it again. "And if it's going to be that small, how in the world do you hold it?"

I laughed and took the outfit. "You're worried about how it's supposed to fit in this?" I held it up and shook my head. "How about it fitting in me?"

He started to laugh with me and squeezed my hand again. "I'm sorry. It's just so small Bella. Is the baby really going to be that tiny?"

I nodded. "Yeah. Have you really never seen a newborn?"

He shook his head. "The closest thing I've ever got to a baby is my little cousin. You remember her right?"

I nodded. How could I forget? "She threw up all over the front of your shirt and you didn't go within ten feet of her for seven months Edward."

He laughed and shrugged. "I was eight. And it smelled really bad Bella."

"I know." Then I leaned over and kissed him quickly. "But you do know our baby is going to throw up sometimes right?"

His smile faded and he glanced away from me. "Well, I guess that can only mean one thing love." He looked back up at me and shrugged. "You take the first seven months. How about I just visit on the weekends?"

I started giggling and shook my head. "Not a chance Edward. I'll need you. If I'm getting thrown up on, who will change the diapers? Emmett already made his distaste for that task very well known."

He shrugged. "I guess I can do diapers. As long as it doesn't pee on me."

I laughed again. "Just promise me one thing Edward." The look on his face turned serious, as did mine. I took both his hands and pulled them onto my lap, dragging him a bit closer to my side of the car. "Promise you won't leave."

He instantly shook his head. "I was only kidding around Bella. I'll never leave you. I promise." He looked at me with such intensity, that I believed every word. I knew I would never have a reason to not believe him, but who could resist any promise he made when those sparkling green eyes looked at you that way? You just didn't.

I nodded. "I know. But just know, there will be a lot of throw up. And a lot of diapers. Lots of green baby food, and sticky messes that probably won't come out of the carpet." I chuckled a little and he smiled. "There's going to be a lot of crying, and late nights and early mornings. You ready for that?"

He just nodded. He didn't hesitate at all. Then he smiled at me and took the keys out of the ignition and got out. I waited for him to come around my side of the car and open my door, then took his hand and stepped out into the parking lot. He took my face in his hands and kissed me. It was quick, but sweet, and loving. He smiled. "I'm ready." Then he kissed me again. "I'll face anything with you Bella. Even messy green stains in the carpet." He kissed me again and we both laughed as we pulled apart. "I love you Bella."

"I love you too Edward." I pulled his face down to me one more time to kiss him. Only when he tried to pull away, I wrapped my arms around his neck and held him to me. He smiled and parted his lips, deepening the kiss as he placed his hands on my hips. He squeezed a little and backed me up against the car. I giggled as I hit the passenger door.

He quickly pulled away and looked down at me. "Sorry Bella."

I stared up at him, slightly dumbfounded. "Sorry? For what?" I laughed and attempted to pull him back to me.

"For pushing you into the car love." He brought one hand back up to my face and cupped my cheek, then kissed the corner of my mouth. "I have to be careful with you." He smiled at me and kissed my forehead.

I just chuckled and looked up at him. "Edward, I'm pregnant, not elderly. It's not like I'm made of sugarglass."

He nodded. "I know." Then he kissed me again. "But you're still fragile. You always have been."

I shook my head. "I'm not that fragile."

He put one hand to the side of me, against the car, and kept the other on my hip. He pulled me closer to him as he pressed me further into the car. "But you are Bella. And it's my job to take care of you."

I placed my hand on the back of his neck and pulled his face closer to mine. "You worry too much Edward." Then I smiled at him and kissed him.

I didn't let it carried away again. Especially since I could practically feel my stomach grumbling. It hadn't started making an obnoxiously embarassing noise yet, but I wasn't going to wait for that.

Inside, Edward took a seat in the very back, sliding in the booth next to me instead of sitting across from me. I cuddled into him and faintly traced small circles on his chest until our order arrived.

After we were done eating, we left and got back into the car. I grabbed the onesie off the seat and put it safely back into the bag, then back into my purse.

"What time is our appointment?" I looked out the window as we drove by the 'Welcome to Forks' sign. I had seen the sign over and over again, but it still made me laugh. "Hm. Population three thousand, one hundred, and twenty people. Think they changed that when the six of us left?" I peered over at Edward and saw his smile.

He started laughing hard and looked over at me. "I don't know. Bet they wanted to. Especially after all the trouble Emmett caused." He continued laughing as he took my hand and held it tight. "Ahh," He sighed. "the perks of living in a small town."

Small town indeed. It only took ten minutes from county line to get to Edwards parents house. Which was a bit on the outskirts of town.

"We'll just run our stuff in and pick up Esme, then head to the hospital. OK?" He took my hand as he pulled our bag out of the trunk.

I nodded and looked up to the front door to see Edwards mother already standing outside. She had a smile on her face and was slowly walking down the front porch steps.

I walked forward to meet her and she grabbed me in a tight hug.

"Oh, Bella. I missed you two so much. How are you? Have you been feeling well? How many weeks are you now?" She wrapped her arms around me tightly and just held me there. "God, I just don't know how much longer I can take all my children being away." She finally let go and looked over at Edward. She quickly grabbed him up into hug and held him just as tight. "Don't wait so long to come back next time. I thought you missed your mother." She pulled away and frowned.

Edward just smiled down at her and rested his hand on her shoulder. "Of course we missed you mom. And we'll be coming back a lot for all of Bellas appointments. And we'll be back permantely before you know it."

She nodded and smiled back. "I guess. So we should get going right?"

Edward walked up the front steps to set the bag right inside the door, then walked back to the car, first opening my door, then the back door for his mother. She smiled at him and nodded her head in approval. She knew she raised him right.

SO?

Alright, so I'm actually really curious. We all see that Edward is leaning more towards a girl, and Bella is, of course heading more towards a boy, but I want to know .. What do you guys want? I'm pretty sure I already have my mind made up. I think I'm certain what I want the baby to be, but I still want your opinions. I'm not going to put a poll up, because it's not really a decision that needs to be made just yet. I'm just really curious. I absolutely love hearing all of your opinions, so go ahead and throw them at me (=

Are you siding with Bella? Or are you leaning more towards Edward?

Also, I searched the internet for hours and hours looking for the perfect dress for Alice's bridesmaids, but nothing is jumping out at me at all. So I think when it comes time I'm just going to explain it in really great detail and hope you guys can envision the dresses in your head. -Same with Rosalies. But the actual wedding dresses that the two girls will wear will be posted at the end of the story.

Don't forget to review! I can't even begin to tell you how happy they each make me (=

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