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Pre-warning to you all for this story - I have never been in this position before (which is a very good thing considering I am only 17!) I researched a bit about everything but it may not be accurate. Hey ho, this is based off a show which had dragons beneath libraries.
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Okay, I'm off for another week. Remember that there is no update on Friday as I am away! But, I will make it up to you with a double update next week! :)
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Killian bounces his right knee, his whole body jerking with each movement, as they sit patiently in the waiting room at the hospital. Emma grabs hold of his hand from her place on his left and tugs gently, but insistently. He looks at her and stops his movements, smiling sheepishly. Emma smiles at him reassuringly, helping to calm him and his harried nerves. She threads her fingers through his and rests them upon her protruding stomach.
Nerves and excitement clash against each other within Killian. It is the first time he is going to see their baby live on screen before him. Emma had gone to her first ultrasound with her mother in tow instead of Killian. He had been excited to go but remained at home to look after Henry who had contracted a stomach bug overnight and needed to be kept an eye on. He does have a small copy of their then thirteen week old baby's sonogram in his jacket pocket that he looks at on a daily basis, a smile never failing to consume his lips. They have a bigger copy stuck on their fridge door - as does Snow and David on theirs.
Killian's hooked arm goes around Emma's shoulders, bringing her into his side as his hand rubs over her bump. They are waiting for the next ultrasound, Emma now twenty-one weeks pregnant. It has come up in various conversations on whether or not to find out the sex of baby Jones and ultimately, they decided that they would. Killian is most excited, however, to see their baby up on the screen like Emma had told him. He doesn't care whether they are a girl or a boy, as long as they're healthy; that is all that matters to him.
He smiles when their child kicks strongly against his palm, letting their parents know that they are awake. Killian leans his head against Emma's, who now has her eyes shut, feeling baby shifting around. He continues to run his hand around her bump; effectively calming the baby down.
A nurse calls out Emma's name a few minutes later and Killian kisses her temple before standing up. He offers his hand to her to offer her assistance. She smiles up at him, gripping his hand whilst her free appendage rests on the bump, and then with his help she stands up; even though she doesn't need it at this stage in the pregnancy, her husband insists.
They walk towards the nurse and then into the examination room she points to off to their left. Killian allows Emma to lead, following her as she goes straight up to the examination table, sitting down on the edge. The paper beneath her crinkles loudly.
The nurse walks up to the couple with a smile after shutting the door, extending her hand.
"I'm Helaena and I will be doing your ultrasound for you today." she says , shaking Emma's hand and then Killian's. "How have you been since your last visit, Emma?"
Emma glances at Killian who stands beside her and rubs her hands over her bump as baby moves around. Helaena moves to sit at her small desk. She opens the file there - Emma's file - and quickly glances over the most recent notes.
"My morning sickness has reduced so it doesn't really bother me anymore - if it does, a couple of ginger biscuits help me out." Emma starts, watching as Helaena starts jotting notes down in her file. "My breasts don't feel as sensitive anymore and my sleep is better too. Now they've started kicking, I've noticed that baby is reacting to mine and Killian's voice too; Killian's especially if they're moving around a lot."
"That does happen as baby's hearing develops." Helaena says, looking at Emma. "It will be useful to you when baby grows stronger in the upcoming months if they are listening to yours and daddy's voice - it could help to keep them calmer if their kicks become too harsh. It also helps to establish more of a bond as they will recognise your voices after birth."
Emma nods. Killian's hand strokes her lower back and she looks up at him.
"Don't forget about the walking, sweetheart." he says quietly. Emma looks back at the nurse.
"I've started feeling breathless when I walk up stairs or certain distances. But, that is natural, isn't it?" Emma questions.
Helaena smiles and quickly jots down a few words. "It is completely natural as pregnancy continues and baby develops - everything becomes squished and moves upwards as baby grows so you may feel more breathless towards the end of your pregnancy. You probably knew that already from your previous pregnancy though. If it becomes worse where you feel breathless doing the simplest of things, that is when we will take a look at you."
Emma nods and looks back at Killian. "I told you it was nothing to worry about. Perhaps I should get you to read a few baby books so you don't worry as much as you have been, babe."
Killian laughs, kissing her forehead. Helaena smiles at their interaction, having finished her notes for now.
"Alright." she says, standing and moving over to the monitor behind Emma as she faces the desk. "Let's see if we can find baby and see how they're developing."
Emma has Killian move out of the way, insisting that she can lift her legs up on her own, thank you very much. That doesn't stop Killian adjusting the pillow behind her head as she lays back before he sits down on the chair beside Emma, to her right. She lifts up her shirt so the hem is bunched up beneath her breasts. She also pushes the top of her jeans down a little bit.
Helaena tucks some tissue into Emma's jeans to protect the fabric from the gel.
"That will be a bit cold." Helaena warns kindly before applying to gel to the lower half of Emma's bump.
Killian grabs hold of Emma's hand and closes his eyes. He kisses her knuckles and rests his lips there.
There is silence for a moment.
"There's baby." Helaena says, her voice soft. Killian immediately opens his eyes.
He smiles widely at the sight of his unborn child on the screen and squeezes Emma's hand. Helaena begins listing things off, checking baby's development. But Killian and Emma pay little attention. Their eyes are fixed to the screen in wonder, watching as their little one moves around; little fists and feet flailing lightly.
"Everything appears to be developing as normal." the nurse says ten minutes later, breaking the silence in the room. "Do you want to know the sex of baby?"
Emma looks to Killian. He smiles widely and nods eagerly to Helaena.
The nurse smiles at them and wiggles the wand over the bump, adjusting the angle that baby can be seen. After a moment, her smile widens.
"You are going to be very proud parents of a little girl." Helaena says.
Emma smiles, tears immediately coming to her eyes. She lifts Killian's hand up to her lips, kissing over his wedding band. Killian, in turn, stands to press a kiss to his wife's temple.
"Thank you so much, Helaena." he says, his voice rough.
"You are most welcome." she replies brightly. "There is one more thing before I print off a few copies of the sonogram for the pair of you."
Helaena wiggles the wand again before pressing a button on the machine. The sound of thumping that sounds like a fast flutter fills the room.
Killian's grip on Emma's hand goes slack as a gasp escapes from him. His eyes fill with tears that promptly spill over, down his cheeks. Emma notices and tugs on Killian's hand to bring him closer. He rests his forehead against hers for a few seconds before sniffing and looking at the screen again.
Emma pulls her mobile phone of her front pocket and records a snippet of their little girl's heartbeat, savouring the moment. She promises to send it to Killian's mobile when she stops the recording, locking the screen and pocketing it again. Helaena stops the sound and laughs as she takes the wand away from Emma's stomach - baby Jones giving a kick. Killian looks at the screen still, the picture frozen on his little girl. He sits back down.
Helaena wipes away most of the gel from Emma's bump before offering her some extra tissues to finish up.
"I'll give you two a few minutes. The scans should be ready at the reception desk when you're ready." the lovely nurse says before departing the room.
Emma wipes away the remaining gel and throws the scrunched up tissues in the bin. She pulls up her jeans and drops her shirt before sitting up, with some effort. Her body craves a nap, suddenly exhausted. She looks at her husband in front of her and smiles. Emma leans forwards and wipes Killian's cheeks with her thumbs, removing the tears.
"Are you alright, babe?" she asks softly.
Killian leans into her palm, kissing it before leaning forwards and kissing her bump as well.
"You are going to be Papa's little pirate." he mumbles to the bump. "I cannot wait to meet you, little love. You are going to be so, so loved."
Their little girl kicks against his palm before settling, as if agreeing with him. Emma laughs, running her hand through his longer hair. He leans back.
"I love you so much; and Henry, and our little girl." he says.
Emma kisses him. "We love you too, Killian." she says, smiling. "We'd better go."
Killian runs his hand over the growing bump before standing. Once Emma is also standing, he grips her hand, dropping a kiss to her knuckles. Emma rolls her eyes, a blush dusting her cheeks, and they begin to walk to the door.
Killian cannot help but smile as his daughter's strong heartbeat echoes in his ears.
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