Chapter 56: Family of 6
Santana's POV
Friday 28th July 2023
Brittany is booked in for her scheduled c-section a week today so I've cut back on work and I'm going to stay at home with her until after the birth of the twins now. We also figured with both of us at home then there was no point in putting Aiden and Ella into day-care when we're going to be here all the time. They'll probably start their new day-care once I go back to work and Brittany is settled being at home with the new babies. I'm not 100% sure when I'll go back to work because it'll depend on how we cope with things but I'm certainly taking a month off anyway to help Brittany.
Brittany and I are currently in the kitchen, eating a late breakfast with the kids. We've just finally managed to persuade Ella to eat her cereal when Brittany's sister turns up with Artie and Brooke.
"Sorry, are we interrupting?" Artie asks as he notices we're in the middle of eating.
"No, we're almost finished" I smile. "Hey Ella, why don't you sit on my knee and finish eating so auntie Emma and uncle Artie can sit with us at the table" I say while lifting Ella onto my knee so there's more room at the table.
"Hey honey, how are you feeling?" Emma asks Brittany as she sits down next to her.
"Honestly, I just wish the due date would come already" Brittany sighs. "I know I complained a lot with Aiden and Ella but I would rather go back to that than feel how I feel right now. Those pregnancies were nothing compared to this one."
"It really won't be long now" Emma smiles.
"I'm being rude sorry; do you guys want some coffee" Brittany says while getting up from her chair. I probably should have offered our guests something to drink but I just wasn't thinking because I'm exhausted from the tantrum Ella had moments ago.
"I will have some coffee but you stay there and I'll make it" Emma states while going over to pour herself and Artie some coffee.
"So, what's up with you Santana, you look a little glum?" Artie asks me.
"Brittany cheated on me again last night" I say while throwing a smirk Brittany's way. That's not really reason, I'm just worn out by the kids this morning.
"She what?" Emma asks outraged as she joins us at the table again.
"She meant I Netflix cheated on her" Brittany sighs. "I mean who the hell is going to want to sleep with me looking like this. I'm the size of this house" she adds.
"Uh…hello" I say waving at Brittany. "I would like to sleep with you looking as sexy as that" I smirk.
"Wait, what's Netflix cheating?" Artie asks confused.
"It's basically when one half of a couple goes ahead and watches something without the other when they're supposed to be watching it together" Brittany replies. "I went ahead last night and watched two movies from my list that Santana and I were supposed to watch together. I just couldn't sleep from the babies kicking so I got up and watched some Netflix to see if it would tire me out while my wife kindly snored away in bed."
"Santana, when your pregnant partner is awake you kinda should be too" Artie states. "I learned that the hard way" he shrugs.
"How was I supposed to know she wasn't sleeping if she didn't wake me up?" I ask while laughing.
"You're just supposed to know somehow" Artie replies.
"No" Ella turns her head towards me and holds up a piece of cereal.
"Yes Ella, finish eating your cereal please" I say.
"No" Ella repeats.
"You need to eat your breakfast so you're nice and strong" Artie says while leaning towards Ella. "You want to be a big strong girl, don't you?" he adds.
"Yeah" Ella nods before going back to her cereal.
"Good girl" I smile at Ella. "Aiden taught her how to say no and it's becoming her favourite word right now" I sigh.
"She'll grow out of it soon" Artie tells me. "Brooke hasn't really started talking yet but I'm sure she'll go through a phase like that just like Aiden did."
"Yes, but Aiden hasn't left that phase yet" I laugh before noticing Aiden isn't even in the room right now. "Aiden Lopez, where are you?" I ask loudly. He went to get a car to show Emma and Artie but I haven't seen him since and it's been at least 10 minutes.
"Here" Aiden states, appearing in the kitchen doorway.
"Did it really take all that time to get a car or were you up to something?" I ask my son.
"Getting car" Aiden replies while walking over to Emma and showing her the car.
"Is this a new one?" Emma asks her nephew.
"Yes" Aiden nods. "Got it for breakfast" he adds and Emma looks at him confused. He actually got it free inside the cereal box the other day.
"It was in the cereal box" Brittany shrugs and Emma nods.
"It's a cute car" Emma smiles at Aiden.
"Can we play with Brooke today?" Aiden asks, looking between Emma and Artie.
"Sweetheart, auntie Emma might have plans today" Brittany tells Aiden.
"No, I was actually going to suggest that Artie and I take Aiden and Ella out with us today?" Emma replies. "That way you can get some rest Brittany and Santana can get some time for herself" she adds.
"It would actually be good to get a few things done in the house without interruptions or tantrums" I point out.
"We best take Brittany with as well then" Emma says, smirking at her sister.
"Good idea" I say with a laugh.
"Excuse me, what is this?" Brittany asks. "Is it pick on the pregnant lady day or something?"
"We're just teasing, I'm sorry" I smile at her.
"So, are my niece and nephew coming with us today?" Emma asks.
"Do you and your brother want to spend some time with Brooke, auntie Emma and uncle Artie?" I ask Ella while bouncing her slightly on my knee.
"Yes" Ella replies excitedly.
"That's settled then" I smile back at my daughter.
Once both Aiden and Ella finish breakfast, Emma helps me get both kids ready for the day. Brittany was going to help me but Emma said she would do it so Brittany could rest. Artie and Brooke stayed in the kitchen with Brittany and chatted while I was upstairs with the kids and Emma.
"Thanks for helping me Emma" I say gratefully. I honestly couldn't have got both kids ready myself this morning because Aiden and Ella were really playing up with me.
"It's no problem" Emma smiles. "I'm off the next few days at work so just let me know if you want me to take the kids again to let Brittany get some rest" she offers.
"Thanks, but I'll see how things go" I reply. I don't think anything is going to help her at the moment and I doubt she'll get much rest anyway.
When Aiden and Ella are ready, we head downstairs again. Emma gets Brooke ready to leave again and my kids say goodbye to Brittany and I. I then see Artie, Emma and the three kids to the door and wave them off before joining Brittany in the kitchen again.
"Just you and me now" I say while walking over to Brittany and gently massaging her shoulders as she sits on the chair at the table.
"And these two" she says while caressing her stomach.
"Are they kicking?" I ask.
"Kicking like they're playing a competitive game of soccer with one another" Brittany replies with a sigh. "This pregnancy is really starting to get to me now" she adds. In the beginning she roughly knew what to expect since we already have Aiden and Ella but I think it's getting to a point now that it's really different for her since it's a double pregnancy.
"I haven't showered yet this morning so maybe I could take a bath instead and you could join me. It might relax you a bit" I say. "And before you say anything, I literally do mean just bathing together, no funny business" I add before she can answer.
"I know" she says while turning her head and smiling. "I'm going to have to pass though because I'll never make it in and out of the tub" she says.
"Is there anything I can do for you that'll help?" I ask.
"At this stage, I don't think anything is going to help me" she tells me and I nod.
"Do you mind if I just head upstairs and shower then?" I ask.
"No that's fine, you do what you need to do" Brittany replies.
"I won't be long but shout if you need me, ok?" I say while walking towards the door. "Oh, and don't even think about clearing up from breakfast. I'll tidy up once I'm finished upstairs" I tell her.
"Ok" Brittany nods. I then make my way upstairs and head for a shower. I'm just shampooing my hair when I hear a noise in the bathroom. I shut the water off and poke my head around the shower door to see what it was.
"Hey baby" I smile at Brittany as she starts brushing her teeth at the mirror.
"I don't like you right now" Brittany tells me with a huff.
"Why, what did I do?" I ask confused as the go back to showering, the smile quickly disappearing from my face.
"You look so sexy and I look like the size of a house" Brittany sighs.
"Honey…" I say with a smile. "You have two little humans inside you whereas I don't so yes we do look different but it doesn't mean you don't look sexy."
"I honestly have no idea how I got pregnant in the first place. You must have been drunk or something that night because I have no idea why you would want to sleep with me. Pregnant or not, I'm still not that hot" she replies while finishing brushing her teeth.
"Hey, that last part rhymes" I say with a chuckle. The glare I receive in return quickly makes the chuckle disappear. "Sorry" I apologise, trying to bring things back to the topic. "Britt, you know that's not true and you know I'm always attracted to you whether you're pregnant or not. Where is this all coming from today?"
"I guess I'm just frustrated" she says while rolling her eyes. "I just want to be somewhat normal again but I've got another week of this" she adds.
"You've made it this far babe so another week is nothing compared to the 8 or so months you've just incurred" I say optimistically.
"I keep trying to tell myself that but it's not working" she says deflated.
"We just need to keep positive about everything" I say while stepping out of the shower. "Can you pass me that towel please" I say as I point to the towel next to Brittany while squeezing the water from my hair.
"No" Brittany smirks at me.
"Come on, Britt. I'm cold standing here" I smile.
"I don't want you to wrap up in a towel just yet. I want to leer at you a minute more" she tells me.
"Oh really" I wink. "Will I do a sexy dance for you?" I ask.
"Please" Brittany smiles. I then dance my way over to her and bend over next to her to get the towel. I then wrap the towel around myself. "Spoilsport" she mutters.
"I love you" I say while caressing her cheek and kissing her.
"I love you too" she smiles back.
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I was busy most of the morning getting the house in order while I let Brittany relax in front of the TV. I didn't want her to do anything too energetic so I did most of the stuff myself. It wasn't anything hard I had to do, it was more just boring. I had the kid's rooms to tidy and then make sure the nurseries were ready for the babies and then I had the kitchen to clean and tidy and then the bathrooms to clean. I did stop to have lunch with Brittany but then I had to get back to my chores. I'm finally finished now though so I'm going to hang out with Brittany.
"Come on, I'll give you a foot rub" I say while gently lifting her legs up so I can sit down on the couch with her and then I place them over my lap.
"It's not my feet that are sore" she points out.
"Ok, no foot rub then" I shrug.
"I didn't say that" she tells me.
"Ok" I laugh. "So, are you feeling any better after your rest on the couch?" I ask as I start massaging her foot.
"Not really to be honest" she sighs. "I just can't seem to get comfortable in any position I lie in and my back just hurts all of the time. There's also the addition of the babies pressing on my bladder so I have to use the bathroom every 10 minutes."
"I really wish I could do something to help you" I say feeling bad. I hate when Brittany gets like this because I feel so hopeless when she's really struggling.
"Nothing I do seems to relax me. I just can't stop thinking of how uncomfortable I feel" she tells me.
"I might know a way to take your mind off things. Plus, if I remember correctly, sex induces labour" I say with a smirk.
"It does but I won't be going into labour, will I?" Brittany states. She's having a caesarean so we've got her booked into the hospital.
"It doesn't mean we can't do it for old times sake though and remember how our first two babies came" I point out.
"We didn't have sex right before either Aiden or Ella came" she tells me.
"Honey can we please just have sex" I sigh. I'm getting bored of trying to say it in a funnier way.
"I really want to because I will literally try anything to take my mind off things but…"
"Wait, that's the only reason you want to have sex with me?" I ask, raising an eyebrow at her. "It's not because you enjoy it?" I question.
"Ok and that" she smiles at me. "Seriously though, I don't know that I can anymore" she states. "I can't even get out of bed in the morning on my own or tie my shoe laces or even walk to the bathroom myself."
"We don't need to do anything too taxing" I say while leaning over her to kiss her. "If you really don't feel up to it then we can just spend some time together" I shrug.
"I do want to because I miss you" she tells me while gently sweeping my hair behind my ear.
"Why don't we just go upstairs and if you feel like it then we can and if you don't then we can just relax together and I'll put a movie on" I suggest.
"Ok" Brittany smiles. I then help her off the couch and we make our way upstairs. I don't want to pressure Brittany so we just lie in bed together in one another's arms for a little bit.
"You ok?" I ask as I notice how quiet she is.
"Yeah, I'm just enjoying lying with you knowing you won't need to rush away to the kids" she replies.
"Ok" I say while leaning up slightly to kiss the side of her face. "Are you ok lying like this or is it uncomfortable?" I ask. She's lying on her side in front of me as I spoon her from behind. I know she doesn't feel comfortable lying on her back at the moment because of how sore it is.
"I'm not comfortable any way but this is probably the best way to lie" she points out.
"Ok, good" I say.
"I've actually read before that this is a common sex position in pregnancy because it's less pressure on the stomach if we lie sideways" she says while reaching behind slightly to caress my thigh. "We're not going to know for sure though if we don't try it."
"The only way to really know is to try it, yeah" I say in agreement. "I mean this isn't just about us, we should try it so other pregnant couples know if it works."
"Yeah, I mean we're doing it for everyone not just ourselves so we should test this out" she tells me.
"I 100% agree with you. We really should be good people and have sex right now to test this theory" I say while gently turning her head slightly so I can kiss her.
"All jokes aside though, I can't actually remove all of my clothes myself" she says seriously. She does struggle to get dressed in the morning especially if she's wearing pants because she can't bend over so well to put them on.
"Brittany, babe, you know I'm more than capable of undressing you so don't sweat it" I smirk.
"Ok" she says with a laugh. I slowly help her undress while stealing a few kisses as I go before shedding myself of my clothes.
"Please tell me if you want to stop because I really don't mind. I don't want you to be uncomfortable or feel that you need to do this because you don't. We have the whole of our lives to have sex so waiting a little more won't kill us" I say.
"I'm good just now but thank you" she smiles. I carefully lie behind her again and she twists her head around so she can kiss me. "I need to lift your leg up a little to get a better position, is that ok" I say.
"Do whatever you need to do and I'll tell you if it doesn't work for me. I'm comfortable lying like this though so don't be afraid to put some effort in" she tells me. "I'm actually getting very turned on right now as you press up behind me" she smirks.
"Just looking at you turns me on so I'm right there with you" I assure her.
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Tuesday 1st August 2023
Brittany's c-section still isn't for another few days yet even though she wishes it would just come already, so I've took the kids out with me to the grocery store. I wanted to let Brittany have some time to herself and to rest so that was the main reason to take the kids with me but I did also have to get a few bits and pieces for the house.
"Mommy is at home resting so I want you two to be my little helpers for the day. Can you do that for me?" I ask Aiden and Ella as I drive us to the grocery store.
"Yes" Ella nods her head.
"Aiden, what about you?" I ask my son as I look at him through the rear-view mirror.
"Can I get a toy" Aiden challenges.
"Not today buddy, you have enough toys at home that you can play with later" I say while shaking my head.
"Can't help then" Aiden shrugs at me.
"Excuse me, I don't want that kind of attitude today. I need you to be a big boy today and help me because mommy has enough going on right now so she can't help" I tell him seriously.
"You always got me toy" Aiden replies sadly.
"I know sweetheart but you can't get toys all the time. You've got more than enough at home" I reply. This is probably my fault because I did spoil him a lot but I need to put my foot down now and be a little less giving.
"Ok" Aiden huffs.
"I'm not going to give into you if that's what you think" I tell him seriously.
"Mommy might want me to have toy" Aiden points out.
"No, mommy would agree with me on this so no more toys today sweetheart" I assure him.
"Fine" Aiden shrugs before looking out of the window. We arrive at the grocery store a few minutes later and I get the kids out of Brittany's car. Just like Brittany thought a while ago, the kids do prefer her new car now compared to mine so I just drove Brittany's car.
"You're going to sit in the cart sweetheart and hold onto mom's grocery list ok" I say to Ella while lifting her into the cart. She's just a bit too young to be walking around when it's busy. "And you Aid, are going to help me pick up what we need" I smile at Aiden.
"Ok" Aiden smiles.
"Let's go then" I say as we walk into the store. I'm pushing the cart and Aiden is running along beside me excitedly. "Can you get some bananas for me please" I say to Aiden.
"Ok mom" Aiden smiles before running over to the bananas and getting me some. He then runs back over and puts them into the cart. "What next?" he asks.
"I need some carrots" I reply.
"Big ones?" Aiden asks.
"I need two big ones not the little packet of chopped ones" I tell him.
"Two!" Ella yells while holding up two fingers.
"That's right, that's how many I need" I smile at my daughter. She's beginning to learn numbers now so every so often she shouts them out when she knows how many that is.
"Here you go" Aiden states while throwing the carrots into the cart. "Grapes?" he asks me.
"Are you going to eat them because Ella and mommy don't like them" I reply.
"I like grapes" Aiden smiles at me.
"Ok, let's get some then" I say, smiling back before quickly frowning when I look at Ella. "Ella don't put that in your mouth please" I say as Ella starts playing around with my car keys.
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The kids and I are on our way home from the grocery store. I was thinking about stopping at the park and letting the kids play for a while but then I thought it would be best to go straight home. I don't like leaving Brittany on her own for that long because she really is struggling to do things for herself even though she won't admit how badly she needs help. The kids can play outside at home once we've eaten lunch so they'll still get plenty of time to run around and have some fun.
"Do you love mommy?" Aiden asks me curiously as I get the kids out of the car.
"I love mommy very much" I tell him. "Just like I love you, Ella and the babies" I smile.
"Didn't ask about them" Aiden points out.
"Less attitude please" I tell him. It might seem funny and cute but I don't want him knowing that because he was being cheeky so I don't want him to think it's ok to talk back like that. Sometimes I think he might be 18 not 3 years old.
"I love mommy" Aiden smiles at me.
"I'm glad you do" I smile back.
"I love you too" he tells me.
"I love you" I say. My heart is almost melting right now. I'm not really sure why he's saying it right now because it is a little random but I don't mind because it's so sweet to hear. "Can I get a kiss?" I ask while kneeling down to him and pointing at my cheek.
"Ok" Aiden smiles before kissing my cheek.
"Thank you, buddy" I tell him.
"I go inside and check on mommy" Aiden states while walking towards the front door.
"Wait on me please" I say while lifting Ella from her car seat. The door is locked so he isn't going to get inside and I don't want Brittany to have to answer when I've got a key.
"Ok" Aiden nods while staying where he is.
"Good boy" I tell him. Once I get Ella out, I head towards the door with her. I'll grab the groceries in a minute once I've got the kids inside. As soon as I unlock the door, Aiden reaches up and grabs the handle before pushing it open.
"Mommy!" Aiden screams. "We home. Mommy!" he says continuing to scream as Brittany doesn't answer. I really hope she isn't sleeping right now otherwise she's been rudely awoken. "Mommy!" he growls.
"I'm here sweetheart. I was using the bathroom" Brittany says as she slowly walks towards us from the bathroom.
"Ella and I got you a present" he says while hugging Brittany.
"You didn't need to do that but thank you" she smiles down at him. I can see she wants to pick him up to hug him back but she can't because of the pregnancy.
"It's in the car" Aiden says while taking Brittany's hand and leading her to the living room.
"I'll get the groceries and mommy's present from the car and you two can sit with mommy and keep her company" I tell Aiden and Ella. "I'll be back in a second" I tell Brittany as I kiss her cheek.
"Ok" Brittany smiles at me. I then head out to the car and start bringing in the groceries inside. Once I get them all in the kitchen, I go back to the car and get Brittany's present. It's really nothing exciting, the kids just really wanted to get her some flowers so they picked her some that they thought she would like.
"These are from Aiden and Ella" I say as I walk into the living room carrying the flowers.
"They're beautiful" Brittany says while kissing the kids. "Thank you" she adds as she wraps her arms around them as they sit next to her on the couch.
"You welcome mommy" Aiden beams up at her so she smiles back.
"So, did mom get mommy anything?" Brittany asks as she looks over at me and smirks.
"She got you diapers" Aiden shrugs.
"She what?" Brittany asks confused.
"They're not diapers Aiden, they're protective panties for big people" I say while pulling a box of incontinence pads from behind my back. "There you go baby." I say while handing them to Brittany.
"Oh, you bitch" Brittany laughs while pretending to be mad at me.
"Apparently every pregnant woman swears by them" I shrug. I was looking up things that pregnant women find helpful because I wanted to see if anything would relax Brittany more but I went off on a tangent and found these incontinence pads so I thought it would be funny today to grab her some as a joke.
"I'm not incontinent thank you very much" Brittany states while slowly walking over to me. "Guess who might be though when I poison their food tonight" she smirks at me.
"I'm just teasing because I know you're not" I smile at her.
"Well I don't care for your teasing" she says while wrapping her arms around me.
"Why are you wrapping your arms around me and why do you look like you want to kiss me then?" I ask. If she really didn't like it, she wouldn't be so happy right now.
"Thank you for cheering me up" she smiles at me. It was a bit of a lame joke but it's took her mind off of how she's feeling so it's worked out well.
"Just please don't poison my food tonight because running after toddlers with an upset stomach isn't a pleasant experience" I say.
"And it wouldn't be a pleasant sight for the kids either to see their mom have a little accident" she adds.
"Exactly" I say with a laugh.
"Anyway, let me help you put these groceries away" Brittany says while kissing me and then walking to the kitchen. The kids quickly follow behind her.
"Honey, I'll do it" I say while running after the 3 of them. "No over-exertion please" I tell her as I walk into the kitchen.
"I'm putting a few groceries away, I'm not running a marathon" Brittany tells me. "Plus, I really need to do something because I'm getting really bored sitting around all day.
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Friday 4th August 2023
Today is finally the day the babies are coming and I couldn't be more excited. I know Brittany is excited too but I think she's more excited about the pregnancy being over. We're currently at the hospital right now getting settled in. My mom and Brittany's mom are both here to watch Aiden and Ella for us and some of the other family will be here later. Emma is currently struck in traffic right now but she said she would come to see Brittany before she gets the operation. I know Emma and I tease each other a lot but she's really been here for us whenever we need her, especially the last week or so when we needed some help with the kids.
"So how are you feeling?" I ask Brittany. It's going to be another hour before the babies come but we wanted to make sure we were settled in at the hospital properly and have everything we need especially if we think Brittany will likely need to be kept in for a few days.
"Honestly, excited but really nervous" she tells me.
"I love you and I'm going to be right there in the room with you" I smile while kissing Brittany's head.
"I love you too" Brittany replies nervously.
"It really won't take long I don't think and just think about this time next week. We'll be back home with 4 beautiful kids, not just two" I smile.
"And knee deep in baby puke and diapers" Brittany laughs.
"That's true but it's all worth it in the end" I point out.
"Yeah, I suppose it is" Brittany states. "I'm just looking forward to seeing past my stomach again and not having this back pain. I'm also looking forward to being able to kiss you properly without having to twist into a weird position to reach your lips" she smiles.
"I'm just looking forward to you being happy again" I say.
"Honey, I am happy" she tells me while squeezing my hand. "The pregnancy hasn't been easy but I am still happy. I know it might not seem like it but I am happy" she assures me.
"Ok" I smile.
We hang out at the hospital for a bit and catch up with our families as everyone starts to arrive. Brittany is now about to be taken to another area to be prepped for the surgery so we're making sure the kids are ok first. I'll be going along in a second to get ready for the surgery too. Brittany says goodbye to Aiden and Ella and is then taken to the other area.
"Be good for grandma Lopez and grandma Pierce, ok" I tell Aiden and Ella.
"Ok" Aiden shrugs. I don't think they're fully aware of what's going on here and I don't think Aiden realises it's different from when Ella was born.
"We'll be back soon" I tell the kids.
"Just go Santana, everything is going to be ok" Emma smiles at me.
"Do you know, it seems like just yesterday I was here crying on your shoulder before Ella was born because I was worried about Brittany" I say to Emma.
"Yes, but everything went well didn't it so don't stress too much" she reassures me. "Now go to your wife and I will make sure the kids behave for my mom and your mom" she smiles.
"Thank you" I smile back before quickly making my way to Brittany. When I get there, the medical staff are getting Brittany prepared for the surgery. I then have to get myself prepared before joining Brittany in the operating room.
"Almost ready, huh" Brittany says nervously as the staff continue what they're doing.
"Yep and it's all going to be ok because I am right here" I say while squeezing her hand. She's going to be awake during the surgery and her lower half will be numbed so she doesn't feel anything. They're putting a sheet up just now just at her stomach so she doesn't see what's going on at the other side. Don't get me wrong, we've both got strong stomachs but I really don't think we should see what's happening anyway.
"Have they started yet?" she asks nervously.
"They're just beginning now" I say. "You ok?" I ask her.
"Yeah" Brittany nods. "What's happening?" she asks curiously.
"They're just making the incision just now so it won't be long before the babies are here" I tell her.
"Ok" Brittany nods.
As soon as they deliver the first baby, they show her to us before some of the staff take her over to the side to get cleaned up while the others deliver our next baby. Once our little boy is born, they show us him again before cleaning him up. Brittany is then stitched up and the screen is removed before they bring the babies over to us.
"Here we go ladies" the doctor smiles as she brings our baby girl over as our baby boy is carried over by a nurse. "Who is this little one going to?" she asks.
"Brittany gets first hold" I smile at Brittany. After everything she's been through, I want her to get the first hold of our babies.
"She's beautiful" Brittany says as she gently takes the baby from the doctor. "Babe, you can hold our son first" she tells me.
"I want you to get the first hold" I tell her.
"It's ok, please just hold him" she smiles at me.
"Ok" I say excitedly. I'm then given our baby boy who I cradle in my arms. "They are both so beautiful. I'll never stop saying this, we make the most beautiful kids ever" I say smugly.
After we get to hold the babies for a little while, the doctor and other medical staff take them back again to do some tests. It's just to make sure everything is ok since they're technically premature babies and also allow Brittany to get back to the recovery area. I'm not too worried though because I read up a lot of twin births and even though they're considered medically premature, babies at this stage are usually absolutely fine plus the doctors seem pleased with things.
I'm just helping Brittany get comfortable in bed since she's still a little numb from the waist down when I hear some of our families outside the room.
"No jumping on mommy, ok?" I hear Emma tell Aiden and Ella.
"I want to hug her" Aiden states.
"You can hug her but she's going to be very sore after the operation so we need to be really careful" Emma replies.
"Oh no, mommy in pain" Aiden says sadly.
"Don't worry, it won't be for long" Emma assures Aiden. "Look there's your mom waiting on us so why don't you go and give her a big hug first and she'll help you hug mommy."
"Ok" Aiden shrugs before running across to me followed by Ella. I hug them tightly before lifting each of them up so they can hug Brittany. I then go over and get one of the babies and gently place her in her arms while I pick up our youngest son.
"So, what do we have here?" my mom smiles at the babies.
"Brittany has the girl baby and I have the boy baby" I say while fondly looking down at my son.
"Now, is it just Brittany and yourself that can hold these babies or are grandparents allowed?" Karen asks me.
"Yes, you can hold them mom" Brittany says laughing. Karen then takes the baby from Brittany and I gently place the baby I had in my mom's arms. After our moms' get to hold the babies, the rest of our families get to hold them.
"So, what about names?" my sister asks me.
"Yes, are you settled on what you're calling them yet?" Emma asks.
"We have decided. We made the final decision last night" Brittany smiles.
"This is Mia Maribel Lopez and that is Joshua James Lopez" I tell everyone. We figured it would be fairer to name the babies middle names after one each of our parents instead of using both Brittany's parents' names or both my parent's names. We decided on my mom and Brittany's dad because my dad and Brittany's mom's names were used by our family already so we figured this made sense.
"They're nice names" Quinn smiles.
"Thank you" I smile back.
"So, are you feeling ok Brittany?" her dad asks her.
"I'm fine dad" Brittany smiles. "A little sore right now but so glad the babies are finally here" she adds.
"Do you need me to talk to the doctor about pain relief?" James asks.
"No, it's ok just now but if I feel any worse later, Santana is going to give them a piece of her mind" she says while smirking over at me.
"Come on, what kind of doctors give you an operation and then say no painkillers" I say seriously. I think it's absurd that they think that's appropriate so if Brittany is in any more pain then I'm going to cause a scene.
"They didn't say I couldn't have any. They asked how much pain I was in and because I wasn't in a great deal then it didn't seem necessary to take anything right now but the option is there for me" Brittany tells me.
"Ok fine but all I'm saying is if I need to cut a bitch then I'll cut a bitch" I shrug.
"And preferably use better language than that" my mom tells me.
"Bitch" Aiden says giggling. Oh crap, that's the second time Brittany or I have said that and now he's going to keep saying it.
"Mom didn't mean to say that word buddy so I don't want you to say it either" Brittany tells our son.
"Ok" Aiden shrugs like he doesn't actually care one way or another.
After our families spent some time with us and the new babies, they all went home to give us some time on our own. Aiden and Ella are still with us right now and are going to spend some time with us before Emma will pick them back up later and look after them for the night. I'm going to spend the night at the hospital with Brittany like I usually do.
"Can I hold one?" Aiden asks me.
"Of course you can" I smile at my son. "Why don't you sit with mommy and you can hold one with her?" I suggest.
"Ok" Aiden smiles.
"And me" Ella shouts out.
"Ok sweetheart" I smile at my daughter. I then lift Aiden onto the bed and he snuggles into Brittany. I then pick up Josh and gently place him in their arms. I then get Ella comfortable on the chair and carefully place Mia in her arms while I gently support my youngest daughters head.
"Do you think they look like you and Ella?" Brittany asks Aiden.
"Look like mom" Aiden says with a shrug and I wink at him.
"You told him to say that didn't you" Brittany asks amusingly as she looks over at me.
"Don't know what you're talking about" I say with a smirk.
"You totally did tell him to say that, I can just tell" Brittany laughs. Ok so I did tell him to say it but it was only to tease Brittany because she has this thing about how much the kids look like me. I mean they do look like me but they also look a lot like Brittany. It's really just because their hair is darker than Brittany's that they look a little more like me. To be honest though I expected that because usually that happens in genetics because darker hair colours are more dominant.
"All our kids look like you babe" I smile.
"I really shouldn't complain that they look a lot like you because you're beautiful so they'll be beautiful" she smiles back.
"Wow, not even 24 hours after the birth and you're coming onto me already" I smirk.
"I'm paying you a compliment, not coming onto you" she smiles.
"Damn, I was hoping you really were because you look so sexy that I don't know if I can keep my hands off you tonight" I tell her.
"I love you so much Santana Lopez" Brittany says giving me a sweet smile. "You always know how to make me feel good, even when I'm lying in bed right now and look a mess."
"It's easy to do because it's true. You look amazing and I would totally kiss you right now if I wasn't making sure our kids are ok" I say. I love Ella a lot obviously but she's way too young to hold a baby on her own so I need to sit with her.
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Aiden and Ella are away home now with Emma so it's just Brittany, the twins and I left. Both Mia and Josh are sleeping soundly in their incubators and the doctors have been in to check on Brittany and both babies and everything seems to be good. Brittany managed to have some food an hour ago and even took a little walk which was really good. I wasn't totally sure on the timing on things but Brittany felt ok and the nurses were encouraging her to eat and move a bit so I'm happy about that. I'm hoping she won't overdo anything but for the moment it seems ok.
"Are you tired honey?" Brittany asks me as she notices me yawning.
"A little but I'm sure you're more exhausted than me" I smile.
"Not at all. I was the pregnant one but you've been so busy lately doing everything and taking care of the kids on your own so you have every right to be tired" she replies.
"I am a little tired" I admit. Brittany has had it tough so I don't want her to think I'm being insensitive but I am exhausted.
"Come here" she smiles while pulling me towards the bed. "Lie down babe" she says while pointing to the empty space on the bed next to her. I'm supposed to sleep in the other bed they have for the patient's partners but I really wouldn't mind climbing in beside Brittany.
"I'm not sure I'm supposed to…"
"Screw the nurses, I need to comfort my wife tonight so come on" she tells me.
"Ok" I smile. I climb into bed next to her and she wraps her arms around me as best she can.
"I can't hold you too tightly because of my stitches but I'd rather have you as close as this than on another bed" she says while leaning down to kiss the top of my head.
"Me too" I say while relaxing in her arms. It takes a second for things to settle in before I start laughing at the situation. Brittany is the one who had an operation but yet here she is comforting me. "I should be the one making sure you're ok" I tell her while looking up at her.
"You make sure I'm ok every day. Tonight, I can do that for you" she smiles before leaning down to kiss me. We only get another 5 minutes together before Mia and Josh start crying. Mia started crying first but Josh obviously heard her so started crying himself.
"Duty calls" I smile.
"Yeah, enough of your head using my breasts. It's the babies' turn to use them now" Brittany jokes.
"Is it a lot breastfeeding them both?" I ask in concern as I pick up the babies and bring them over to Brittany in bed.
"It's actually not that much different than before except there's two of them at the same time" she shrugs. It's times like this that I once again feel really hopeless because Brittany has to do it all herself.
"As soon as we start bottle feeding them, I'll do the first thousand feeds" I tell Brittany.
"Babe, you help more than you know so don't get hung up on this. Breastfeeding really isn't that bad for me anymore because I got used to it with Aiden and Ella" she states. "If you really want to help though, you get to be on diaper duty for a while" she smiles.
"Lucky me" I laugh.