A few months later

You have now told the rest of the Avengers you are pregnant and have been diagnosed with hyperemesis gravidarum, excessive vomiting during pregnancy. You have been given stronger medication to help, it has helped enough that you can be up and do things around the compound. You have spent the morning so far sat on the sofa with Bucky, Cassie and Peter watching movies and hanging out. 'Hey squirt, do you think your cousin is gonna be a girl or boy?' You ask Cassie in the gap between movies.

'Umm, a girl! I want another little girl in the family. Wanna dress her up like the princess she is.' She replies, which makes your heart melt. 'I know me, and Daddy love them already no matter what they are. Daddy's super excited about being an uncle, I just wish he'd tell me why you were so sick all the time. Will you tell me Auntie Mia?'

You almost choke on your drink. 'Ahhh... Well, it's called hyperemesis gravidarum, basically means I feel so sick it makes me sleep for a little while then I'm feeling better. It's nothing to worry about don't worry squirt' you say, seeing the scared look on Cassies face, 'Hopefully soon that'll stop, and we can feel the baby kicking. I'm 15-ish weeks now, I can't even feel them kicking yet. Oh Tony?' you shout as you spot Tony Stark out the corner of your eye. 'Can you help me up James? I had an idea earlier, wanna talk to Tony about it.' Bucky lifts you up and places you gently on your feet. You waddle after the unofficial Avengers leader to try and catch up to him. 'Tony, I had an idea on how I can help with missions even when I'm sick. Why don't I act as your eyes? Like, be the one to sit in the van outside while you're inside kicking all kinds of ass? Hear me out!' you quickly say to him as a reaction his look of confusion. 'So, I can be the lookout and let you guys know if anything is happening that you need to worry about, but it doesn't matter if I'm not feeling good because I'm not a part of any of the action. What do you think? I hate that I've just been 'the pregnant one that's always sick and can't help out in any way' and I wanna do something. If anything, so you guys can get Bucky back on the field and not looking after me.'

'Hmm it could work, have you spoken to Bucky about this? I'm just not sure if he would feel ok with the mother of his child out on missions. I can work out a way to make everybody happy. What about you stay here and do the same stuff? Our equipment is more than good enough for you to stay in safety and still help us?' He looks at your stomach, which you notice, and it upsets you.

You huff at him. 'If you don't want me helping out just say so. I am pregnant not disabled; I can still do things!' Your voice is rising, which makes everybody look at you and Bucky start to walk over. 'I just thought of an idea that would make me feel like less of a failure because here I am, little Mia that's too sick while CREATING LIFE to do anything! I am NOT a waste of space; I DO have feelings and I AM a part of this team so start treating me like it again! And no, I haven't spoken to Bucky about it because the last time I checked I am my own person, and he doesn't own me!' You walk off in tears to your bedroom and run a hot bath to wind down. There's a knock on your door as you start to undress. 'What?'

'It's just me doll, can I come in? I heard what happened, just wanted to make sure you're ok.' You open the door to him in your bra and panties. 'Oh wow, you look so beautiful carrying my child. I'm sorry you're so sick sweetheart. I know it's partly my fault, what can I do to help you?' You start to cry again at his caring and he pulls you in for a bear hug. 'Oh doll, I never meant to make you cry. I am glad you're feeling ok today though. That new medication is clearly working. Look at me doll' he lifts your face up under your chin 'I love you so much Amelia and I will do anything I can to help you. Want me to talk to Tony? For what it's worth I thought your idea was great. We'd have to look into what we actually do when you're not feeling good but it's something I think could work. But for now, I want you to get in that bathtub, relax and think of names for our little boy!'

'Oh really? You think it's gonna be a boy do you James? Well, I think it's a girl. But either way I like the name Alex. Alexandra for a girl and Alexander for a boy. Alex Barnes. It's just the middle name we need to think of. James for a boy and Natasha for a girl?' Bucky looks at you lovingly as you lower yourself into the tub and smiles at your name suggestions.

'Hmm… Alexander James Barnes. I love it! You're a genius woman!' He laughs and puts his hand on your stomach poking out of the water. 'Hi there Alex, I'm your Daddy and I love you so much. You're the best thing to happen to me besides your Mama and your Uncle Steve. You better treat your Mama well; she's given up an awful lot for you and she's not even halfway done. She will love you unconditionally even when you're pooping up the backside of your diaper or crying at midnight for a feed, because she is the kindest, most loving woman Daddy has ever met.'

'Oh my God James you're gonna make me cry again! You're so sweet, I love you! Now, let me take my bath in peace. I'll call you if I need you.' Bucky leaves the bathroom, and you sigh happily with your hand on your stomach. 'Alex Barnes. Mommy loves you so much already. You're such a lucky baby, you have so many people that love you. Even your Uncle Tony means well.' You lie back in the tub and let the hot water run over you.