Sorry the next update took a while, I had some crazy ideas for one-shots, hoping that writing them would refresh my mind, anyway I hope you enjoy this installment.
18th April 2023
A month on from their anniversary, Carla and Peter had got a lot done, the nursery was ready for the twins, they had someone to look after Aidan in case things started to happen and today they would be going for a checkup at the hospital to make sure things were still alright for a possible natural birth in hospital, which Carla decided she wanted, of course she would have a c-section if things weren't going well but overall she was looking forward to meeting the twins, the horrible backache aside.
"Come on then, let's head off, I've dropped Aidan off at Johnny's" Peter smiles as Carla sighs struggling to put her shoes on
"Can you help me?"
"Of course, don't worry about today ok, I'm sure everything will be alright" Peter smiles kissing her forehead helping her to put her shoes on as he helps her walk to the car
"Is there anything you want to talk about?" Peter questions driving the car as Carla sighs staring out of the passenger seat
"What if they're not alright?" Carla questions turning to face Peter as he sighs knowing she would be thinking like this
"Then we'll deal with it won't we? You're so close right now"
"Promise you'll never leave me" Carla begs as Peter turns to face her briefly as they stopped at the traffic lights
"Never ever, I love you, and I love Aidan and I love these two" Peter smiles patting her bump gently turning back to the wheel
"And you promise if I do have a c-section and things do go wrong, you'll save them over me?"
"I promise, but it won't happen ok?"
"If you say so" she mutters quietly unbeknownst to Peter "right, let's head in" Carla smiles stepping out of the car as Peter links her arm with his as they head to maternity, Peter signing Carla in as they wait for their doctor
"Carla, Peter" Doctor Matthews steps out of the room beckoning them in
"How have you been?" he questions as Carla groans, Peter laughing knowing she was about to list every single thing wrong about being pregnant
"Tired, fat, more tired, sick, even more tired, fat…that's about it really" Carla moans as the doctor laughs
"You're around 34 weeks now right?" he questions as Carla nods in agreement lying down on the bed
"Alright, let's have a feel to see where these babies are then" he smiles sliding on some surgical gloves, pushing down on Carla's stomach
"Alright, one's head down so that's a good start, are they moving around a lot?" he questions as Carla sighs nodding knowing how annoying it was having two crammed in there
"Yes, it's non-stop, I just want them out" she groans as Peter laughs exasperatedly knowing she moans everyday about the twins moving around multiple times each day
"She moans about it all the time, I don't get a break" Peter chips in as the doctor laughs
"They seem pretty active, I just want to have a little look inside to see if things are looking good" he smiles getting the probes from the machine as putting gel on Carla's tummy
"I won't bother showing you, there's not really much to see if I'm being honest, unless you do want to see?" the doctor questions as Carla nods, wanting to see her babies
"Baby A's heartbeat is nice and regular, looking a good size, obviously they will be much smaller even when they are full term and let's have a little look at baby B"
"Everything alright?" Carla questions noticing the doctor has gone quiet as he moves the probe around her stomach
"Yeah, baby A keeps moving around keeps getting in the way…there we are, baby B's slightly smaller than A but overall I would say you're on track for a natural birth" the doctor replies as Carla sighs in relief
"But things could change, right?" Carla questions as the doctor nods
"Yeah they could, when you start getting consistent contractions you must come in straight away, this way we can monitor the heartbeats and yourself in case things change"
"Alright then-"
"Hello, we alright?" Monica pops her head around the door, greeting Carla and Peter with a smile
"We're looking good, on track for a natural birth so far" Doctor Matthews smiles at Monica as she steps into the room
"This is so exciting" Monica grins as Carla laughs at her enthusiasm
"I can't wait till they're out to be honest"
"One's head down so yeah, it's getting pretty exciting, we just have to wait" Doctor Matthews turns to face Monica
"We'll let you get off, bed rest for another couple of weeks until full term, if things start to happen before then, make sure you come in as soon as possible"
"Alright, thank you for everything and hopefully the next time you see us, I will be in labour" Carla grins as Peter kisses her forehead, helping her off the bed
"We'll see you soon Carla"
Both Carla and Peter took the short drive home, the traffic was horrendous but that didn't stop Carla thinking how exciting it would be when the twins arrived, she had still no idea what the gender's would be although previously she thought it they would both be girls, but now she wasn't so sure, especially after the last couple of months she thought maybe they were both boys because of how active her pregnancy was with Aidan, this was very similar. They arrived back, the journey taking double the time it usually would which just aggravated Carla more and put her in a foul mood for no reason, Peter found it secretly hilarious but he tried not to annoy her more, they were greeted by Luna, who was sat on the door mat.
"Hey Luna" Carla smiles as Luna stretches out on the mat, Peter bending down to pick her up and handing her to Carla, as she breaths in Luna's scent
"Do you have her brush?" Carla questions sitting on the sofa as Peter gets Luna's brush, Luna comfortably sitting on Carla's bump, something she liked to do, Carla thought it was her way of protecting the babies
"Here" Peter smiles handing her the brush as Carla's brushes Luna's fur, as she actively purrs
"They're kicking her, I'm surprised she hasn't upped and left, I would if I was her" Carla laughs listening to Luna purring, stroking her fur as well as brushing it
"When do you want me to collect Aidan?"
"You can go now if you want, I'm just going to sit here and chill with Luna and watch some TV" she grins as Peter kisses her on the forehead going to collect Aidan
"We're home!" Peter smiles entering the house with Aidan who rushes to Carla
"Mumma!" he grins petting Luna gently which he liked to do, as well as grinning at Carla
"Hey darling, did you have fun with Johnny?"
"Yeah, play" he replies, more engrossed with Luna who was lying across Carla's bump
"Really, what did you do?" Carla questions as Aidan grins at her before running to his bag to pull out a picture and handing it to her
"Wow, what is it?" Carla questions probably knowing it was Bertie or something, she didn't understand her son's obsession with Bertie
"Bertie at park" Aidan mutters as if it was obvious, stroking Luna again, as she stretches around Carla's bump
"You saw Bertie at the park?" Carla questions glancing to Peter who just laughs shaking his head in amusement
"Yes"
"Oh wow, I'm glad you had fun, we need to speak to you anyway Aidy"
"Why?" he questions innocently as Peter lifts him up on the sofa to sit next to Carla
"Well as you know mummy and daddy are going to be very busy, very soon with your siblings, so Aunty 'Chelle will be looking after you with Steve for a bit, just until we get into a routine" Peter explains to a perplexed Aidan
"Aunty 'Chelle and Ava?"
"Yes Aunty 'Chelle and Ava and Uncle Steve, does that sound ok?" Carla asks as Aidan dips his head fiddling with his hands
"Yes" Aidan mutters not giving eye contact, Carla biting her lip glancing to Peter who just shrugs
"You alright sweetheart?" Carla questions stroking Aidan's hair as he turns to face her
"Stay" Aidan states as Carla sighs knowing that her and Peter would need some time on their own when the twins arrived
"You will have to stay with Aunty 'Chelle for a couple nights Aidy, I'm sorry but you can see us during the day" Carla compromises as Aidan huffs nodding in agreement
"How about I put a film on, then we can all cuddle on the sofa?" Peter suggests as Aidan grins snuggling into Carla's side, Carla sighing in relief that Aidan didn't resent her
"Sounds good, why don't you get the chocolate then Aidy can choose the movie"