Well, now the story is starting to get really good! Well… for the next few chapters you're gonna get some cute Abby-moments… until she gets older. Not exactly sure how long this story is, I'm guessing somewhere around 12-13 chapters. Either way… I hope you enjoy this chapter as much as I enjoyed writing it! Quick warning this chapter has what you call "Nursing" In it… I have tried to make it as vague as possible but… heh… just don't flame me if you get uncomfortable!
Disclaimer: I own only the situation and Abby.
Note: This story takes place right after Abby was born.
A New Family Chapter 8: Baby Abby
Ellie and Manny woke up in the middle of the night to Abby's crying. Ellie tried to comfort the infant but she continued crying. Manny, after about 2 minutes realized what was going on.
"Ellie, it's ok, she's just hungry." He said. As if she had heard what her dad had said, Abby stopped crying and sniffed, looking sadly up at her mom and making little baby noises signifying she was irritated. Ellie smiled then rolled over and let Abby nurse. After she was done, Abby pulled away then smiled up at her parents, milk still all over her mouth and made a noise that sounded like the work 'gah'. Ellie and Manny both laughed as they took their baby girl and wiped the milk off of her then settled back down, after a short lullaby Abby was once again fast asleep. Ellie turned over to Manny and smiled at him as she gently allowed her trunk, while still keeping wrapped around Abby to lock with his.
"Thanks." She said kindly, giving him a quick kiss on the lips. Manny smiled at her then gave her a kiss on the cheek.
"She's gonna be an adventure that's for sure, but so far we're doing great." He said smiling as Ellie allowed herself to scoot closer to him so their sides were touching. Abby made a soft cooing noise as Manny wrapped his trunk around her and locked it with Ellie's as the family went back to sleep.
The next morning Ellie woke up to a beautiful, sunny, warm spring morning. She smiled down at Abby who was still fast asleep in her grasp, making the cutest little baby snoring sounds as she slept. Manny, feeling that Ellie was awake woke up himself and unlocked his trunk from Ellie's and began to gently stroke Abby's fur with it. Abby was a weak one, only about 3/4ths the size of a regular baby, but otherwise she was healthy and was still cute as ever. Ellie and Manny smiled at each other with tears in their eyes then gently and lovingly nuzzled each other. Ellie smiled at her daughter.
"She's so precious!" She said as she gently hugged and nuzzled her. Manny smiled, he had NEVER seen Ellie this happy in his entire life. He smiled as she continued hugging their daughter. He put his trunk on Ellie's shoulder after gently stroking her on the cheek.
"She looks just like you." He said as the infant slowly woke up and started to sniffle. Ellie smiled as she let Abby nurse. After she was done, the baby looked up at her parents and smiled. Manny looked at Ellie pleadingly, Ellie giggled and let him take Abby from her trunk into his. He nuzzled his daughter and gently hugged her. Ellie watched as her husband got acquainted with their daughter. Abby smiled and played with her dad's hair. Ellie giggled at her daughter and Manny who, after giving Abby a gentle kiss on the forehead returned her to Ellie.
"I love you." Ellie said happily to Manny as he returned the infant. Manny smiled back.
"I love you too." He said as he kissed her on the cheek, then they stood up. Ellie put Abby on her back and headed off to the campsite with Manny to show the newest member of their family to the rest of their herd.
Crash and Eddie noticed their sister and her husband coming in immediately and ran towards them.
"Ellie!" They called excitedly as they gave her trunk a hug. Abby cooed from her spot on her mother's back and Crash and Eddie quickly changed the subject. "Oh, can we see her Ellie? PLEAAAAAAASE!" They asked impatiently. Ellie laughed and gently took Abby off of her back and put her on the ground. Abby smiled and cooed at her 'uncles' it was at this moment that Sid came running over.
"Oh! You're back! Can I see it? I won't hurt it, I promise!" He said pleadingly. Manny laughed.
"Ok… you can see her; I was going to let you see her anyway!" He said smiling. Sid walked over to Abby and gently patted her on the head.
"Aww… she's so cute!" He said happily as Diego came over. Already having seen the baby from a distance and smiling big.
"Congratulations." He said happily as he began to play 'where's the baby' with Abby. Manny and Ellie smiled at each other happily as Abby giggled at Diego's funny game. They were excited to start their new life with their baby girl and even more excited to see what adventures she would bring them.
Well… short chapter… Kind of rushed. Either way, schools started now so it's gonna be harder for me to get new chaps up, I'll try to get one up whenever I can! Thanks for the responses to the last chapter and I can't wait to see what responses you'll have to this one!
Next time on A New Family:
Abby's learning things fast! Read the next chapter to find out what kind of things she learns first!