Rosalie POV:
I sat on the floor to organize Aria's onesies. Everything had been washed and was ready to be hung up in her closet or folded and put in her dresser. I rubbed my stomach as she kicked hard. I was 37 weeks pregnant and looked like a beached whale. My stomach was big, my feet were swollen and I felt like I waddled everywhere I walked to.
I took a deep breath as I started going through the basket of the clothes. I created piles by short sleeve onesies, long sleeve onesies, shorts, pants, and sleepers. I bit my lip, feeling a pain shoot from my hip to my stomach. "Ouch.".
"Are you okay?", Emmett asked as he watched the football game on tv.
"Yeah. Just a sharp pain.", I sighed. "I had like 3 months of feeling great and it's just getting worse by the day.".
"We're almost to the end, especially if the doctor can induce you early.", He said as he grabbed his phone. "Or we try inducing her ourselves. I mean, Ali had Jace around this time and he was fine. It's worth a shot.".
"Possibly.", I said as I folded the sleepers. "What time is everyone coming over for dinner?", I asked, changing the subject. I wasn't feeling great being pregnant now, but I knew I would miss it when it was over. Right now, Aria was safe from everything and I was the one keeping her safe. I was scared to bring her into this scary world.
"In about an hour.", He typed on his phone. "We can induce labor by eating pineapple, drinking castor oil, or …", He paused, looking at me. "Having sex.".
"Ugh. I love you, I really do, but sex doesn't even sound fun at this point.", I groaned, leaning against the couch. I laid my head back against his leg. "I'm too big to enjoy it or do anything.".
"That's understandable. It says here that sperm can help the cervix become thin and that's how it starts labor. Only thing I'm understanding is sperm and labor.", He shrugged.
"Sometimes it's hard to believe you hold a law degree.", I giggled. "It's basically saying that we have sex and your cum will thin the cervix and cause dilation, which is where the baby comes through, before coming through the vaginal canal then the vaginal opening.", I explained.
"Hm. Interesting but gross. I don't want my baby coming into the world with my jizz on her.", He shivered. "This article says if you have an orgasm, it'll start uterine contractions. What does that mean?", He asked me as he ran a hand through my hair.
"Literally what it says. I have an orgasm and it triggers labor to start.", I explained.
"It doesn't say anything about sperm though. I can give you time alone to do something yourself or I can give you an orgasm without sex. Do you want to give it a shot tonight?", He asked curiously. "We haven't had sex in a few weeks so I think it's a good time to test something.".
"We'll see. What else does it say?", I asked curiously.
"Exercise?"
"Gross", I scrunched my nose. That was that last thing I wanted to do right now.
"Nipple stimulation?".
"Maybe. Falls under orgasm though.".
"Spicy food?".
"I could go for Mexican food.".
The list went on. He'd say a suggestion and I'd give a comment as I continued to organize clothes. None of it really sounded interesting or like something I wanted to do, besides eating food. I finished folding and getting clothes on the hangers.
"Do you mind taking these upstairs and just putting them in her bed for now?", I asked as I tried to get up. He stood up, taking my hands and pulling me. I stood up and stretched.
"Yes, love.", He kissed my cheek and picked up the piles I had made on the floor. I rubbed my stomach where I could feel Aria's body.
I grabbed a piece of paper and wrote 18 then began counting down to 0. On day 18, I drew two stick figures. I walked to the fridge and put a magnet on the paper to hold it.
"What is that?", Emmett asked.
"18 days until my due date. So, each day we'll try something to induce labor as we countdown. Today, 18 days until my due date, we're gonna attempt sex. I don't know how I'm gonna do it, but we're gonna try.", I answered.
"Still no signs of labor?", Esme asked me as she helped me cut up fruit.
"Nope. Just random pains. It almost feels like she stretches and hits a nerve.", I replied as I cut a watermelon.
"She'll probably be stubborn like her father. Emmett was a whole week late.", She smiled at me. "I thought I wasn't going to survive the last few weeks and when my due date passed, the feeling got 10 times worse.".
"God, I hope not.", I admitted. "I love protecting her in my body, but this pregnancy has been hell. My doctor said she's dropped and she's head down so that's good news.".
"You're so close to the end though. Your body has done an amazing thing. Always remember that.", She encouraged me. I bit my lip, feeling my eyes fill with tears.
"Excuse me.", I sat down the knife and walked to the bathroom. I closed the door and the meltdown began. I took a deep breath as I tried to cry quietly. I didn't understand why I had a rough pregnancy and why my body just wasn't doing okay. I didn't understand why pregnancy had to suck. For God sake, I was creating a life. Why couldn't it be easy?
I heard a knock. "Rose, are you okay?", Ali asked.
"No..", I cried. I unlocked the door and watched as she walked in.
"What's wrong?", She frowned, hugging me.
I wrapped my arms around her and took a breath. "I'm just tired. My body hurts and I'm emotional and I'm done with being pregnant.".
"Oh, Rose.", She said sympathetically as she handed me a Kleenex. "You're almost there. Plus, I noticed the paper on the fridge. Emmett explained to me that you're going to start trying ways to induce. I think it's a great idea.".
I wiped my tears and threw away the Kleenex. "Thank you.", I tried to collect myself so I could return to our family. "It's just been a long ass journey.".
"Indeed, but just imagine when you get to see your sweet girl for the first time. It's all going to be worth it at that point.", She smiled.
I took a deep breath and nodded. "You're right. Thank you for always bringing my mood up.", I hugged her again. "Ready to go back?", I asked.
She nodded and opened the door. I walked out and she followed behind. We joined our family and I watched as everyone was smiling and happy. Carlisle was holding Jace, who just wanted to explore. Jasper, Edward, and Emmett were all laughing. And Bella and Esme were finishing up the fruit.
I watched as Emmett pulled back the blankets on our bed. "I'm scared.", I admitted.
"Of what, my love?", He looked up at me.
"What if it hurts? What if I can get into the right position?", I bit my lip, looking down. "I want to try it, but I'm just scared.".
"Babe, look at me.", He said. I lifted my head as I climbed onto the bed. "Tonight is about you. I'm not thinking about my pleasure. I'm making sure you have an orgasm or multiple orgasms. If you reach a point where you don't feel comfortable and want to stop, say the word and I'll stop.".
I nodded, understanding him. "Just be careful.".
He nodded. "I feel like I'm 15 and having sex for the first time", He chuckled.
I giggled, taking off my shirt, revealing my massive stomach. "You're ridiculous.". He climbed onto the bed and kissed me. I laid back and bit my lip, watching as he pulled off my pants. He kissed me again, then moved down to my neck. I let out a soft moan as his lips moved down my body. I held my breasts in my hands, feeling his tongue trace my panty line. I lifted the bottom half of my body, allowing him to pull my underwear down. I spread my legs, and felt his tongue move against my clit.
"Fuck.", I moaned loud. I moved a hand down to him and tangled my fingers in his hair. I bit my lip as he continued his action.
He wrapped his hands in mine, squeezing my hands as I moaned. I felt my orgasm take control and curled my toes as my legs shook. I breathed heavy as he pulled away.
"How was that?", He smirked at me. I laid breathless, watching the fan spinning.
"Amazing, but I don't feel different. Let's try sex.", I looked at him as he stripped down.
He hovered over me, watching my face closely as he entered my body. I bit my lip as it hurt. It honestly felt like being 17 and doing this for the first time all over again. I see now what Emmett meant earlier. He noticed this and pulled out. "What's wrong?".
"Nothing. I'm fine. Keep going.", I wrapped my arms around his neck as he pushed back into me. He began thrusting slowly and I let out a whimper. "I can't..", I sighed, dropping my arms. "I'm sorry.".
He pulled out and laid by me. "There's nothing to be sorry for. You tried and we couldn't do it.", He rolled to his side, moving my hair from my face. "You tried and that's all that matters.".
I nodded, agreeing with him. I tried, just like I said I would. "So tomorrow we try eating pineapple?".
"Yup. Unless that one orgasm does it then we won't have to worry about anything.", He smiled, putting a hand on my stomach.
"I was hoping I could do it, but it hurt so bad.", I admitted to him. I pulled the covers over my body.
"And that's okay. We haven't done anything in a while, so that's understandable.", He stretched and turned off the lamp, leaving us in the dark. He curled up by me and yawned. "I love you.".
"Love you more.", I smiled lightly. I heard him start snoring and began to doze off myself.
"Emmett, wake up.", I nudged my husband who was sleeping peacefully.
"What? Is it time?", He asked, sitting up quickly.
"No. I'm hungry and it's hot.", I sighed as I laid beside him. "Can you go get me something to eat?".
"What time is it?", He turned on a lamp and rubbed his eyes.
"3 am. I really want some pickles and queso.".
"Okay. I watched as he rolled out of bed and looked for his boxers. "I don't think we have queso though.".
"Fine. Just pickles. Can you also turn the air down to like 63? I'm sweaty and burning up.", I begged.
"Hon, it's January, you have 2 fans on and you're naked.", He tried to reason with me as he stood at the end of our bed.
I pulled the blankets back, showing my bump. "I'm also carrying a child, your child, remember?".
He sighed and ran a hand through his hair as he went on to fulfill my needs. I reached for my water and bit my lip, feeling that pain go from my hip up to my stomach. I took a sip, listening to the rain as it hit the window. It was so soothing.
After a few minutes, Emmett came back to bed with a fork and a jar of pickles. "I could only turn the air down to 67. Is that okay?".
"Yes. Thank you.", I replied as he handed me the jar and fork. I turned to my side, opening the jar and setting it on the nightstand. "Thank you for loving us and always getting up in the middle of the night.".
"I love you too.", He kissed my forehead and walked back to his side of the bed. I ate my pickles as he laid beside me, soon falling back asleep.
I felt Aria moving around and sighed. "Baby girl, just hurry up and get here..". I stuck my fork into the jar and frowned, realizing I was out of my midnight snack. I set the jar on the nightstand, and yawned, dozing off myself.
Baby time is getting so close!