"He's so tiny" Beca whispered into Chloe's ear as the newborn fidgeted in his tightly wrapped blanket.
"He's gorgeous" Aubrey cooed from beside them.
Chloe nodded. Her eyes were filled with tears and she couldn't find the words to begin to describe her son. His eyes were puffy and squeezed shut. His tiny hands balled into tight fists. But he had her nose and her lips. Chloe couldn't hold back the sob of happiness anymore. She felt Beca, who was still sat behind her, drop her head to her neck.
"I love you so much" Beca whispered softly between kisses.
A nurse approached slowly. "Congratulations ladies" she said with a smile. "I'm so sorry but I need to take him so that we can clean him up better and weigh him and give him his first exam." She said softly.
Chloe instantly didn't want to let him go but knew she had too.
"I'll bring him back as soon as we are finished. I promise." The kind nurse said.
Chloe nodded and slowly handed the boy over.
"And I need to finish with you Chloe" Dr. Pollard said quickly diverting both Chloe and Beca's attention from the baby. "And we can help get you out of there Beca" the doctor offered.
"Okay" Beca replied as she wiped her eyes. Once she made it out of the hospital bed and shared a hug with Aubrey who excused herself quickly after to call Jesse and the girls, Beca stepped to far towards the front of Chloe's hospital bed. She saw the doctor give a tug to something in her hand and then suddenly, what Beca could only describe as stuff, came spilling out of her wife. Beca's hand flew over her mouth. "What the fuck" was muffled against her palm. "Oh my God that's nasty."
"It's the placenta. It's where the baby lived." The doctor explained as she held it in her hands raising it high enough for Chloe to see.
Beca tried to breathe so that she wouldn't pass out but the blood and slim was starting to get to her.
"Would you like to take it home?" The doctor asked sincerely.
"Hell no!" Beca answered loudly as she dropped her hand from her mouth. She glanced a look at Chloe who looked just as disgusted and horrified. She cleared her throat and composure herself. "No thank you doc." She said with a forced smile.
"Okay, just thought I'd ask. Some people do but most don't" The doctor said as she deposited it in a nearby medical waste bag.
"People really keep it?" Chloe asked.
"You'd be surprised." The doctor answered as she looked back between Chloe's legs.
"Oh God, what else is gonna come out of there?" Beca asked horrified.
"Nothing. I do need to suture you up a little Chloe. You did experience some tearing. And then the nurses will help clean you up and assist you with getting into clean clothes. We can get you an ice pack to minimize the swelling and the nurses will help to set you up with some pads. You will experience some bleeding but it's normal. I'll be back to check on you in the morning." The doctor explained while she was working between Chloe's legs. After another minute Doctor Pollard scooted back and stood from the stool. "You did very well Chloe and congratulations. To the both of you." The doctor said and then swiftly made her exit.
"Okay, Mrs. Mitchell, let's get you cleaned up. Did you bring a change of clothing?" One of the nurses asked.
"Oh, yeah, here" Beca answered as she reached for the small bag that Chloe had previously packed and Jessica had graciously picked up from their house in Malibu.
"Great." The nurse replied. She took the bag from Beca and handed over to Chloe.
Chloe pulled out some underwear, a tank and loose fitting sweatpants.
"We are going to help you in the shower okay dear?" The nurse said as she pulled down the rails of the hospital bed while another nurse brought over a wheel chair.
Chloe's legs felt like jello as the two nurses helped her stand and then sat her in the chair that they wheeled into the bathroom. Beca sat in a nearby chair as she waited for Chloe to return. She had just nodded off when the door to the hospital room opened and a nurse pushed in a cart.
"Were back" the nurse said quietly.
Beca sat up straight and looked at the sleeping baby who was much pinker than before and a lot less gooey.
The nurse gently scooped him up and handed him over. Beca cradled him softly against her chest. She was unable to pry her eyes from him as the nurse spoke.
"He's perfect. 10 fingers and 10 toes. He is 6 pounds 8 ounces and 19 inches long. He currently has blue eyes but that may change and he doesn't have much hair but it appears as if he will have brown hair."
Beca listened closely as the nurse continued to read from a piece of paper in her hand.
"He was born at 10:57 pm on December 8th." The nurse lowered the sheet and smiled at Beca who was staring intently at the newborn. "All we need is a name and we can have his certificate of birth finalized."
Beca's head shot up. "A name?" she repeated. The nurse nodded. Beca looked toward the bathroom door. "We haven't decided yet."
"Okay, not a problem. As soon as you do, just page the nurse."
"Thanks" Beca said as she returned her eyes back down to her son.
"He will be ready to nurse soon." The nurse informed her. "It can be a little tricky at first so I'll come and help your wife get him to latch on."
"Okay" Beca nodded.
Beca didn't notice when the nurse left the room. The little baby boy in her arms had her full attention. She probably wouldn't have noticed if a mack truck drove right through the hospital. She was mesmerized.
Aubrey's hand on her shoulder finally drew her attention away from the baby.
"Where's Chloe?" Aubrey whispered.
Beca nodded towards the bathroom.
Aubrey understood. "I spoke to Stacie and Jess. They will call the rest of the girls. They wanted me to pass along their love." Aubrey smiled down at Beca. "Jesse said to tell you that he would see you in the morning. We are picking Chloe's parents up from the airport around 9."
Beca nodded.
"I'm gonna head home and get some sleep. We'll see you in the morning. Try to get some rest because I'm sure you guys are gonna have loads of company." She wasn't sure what propelled her to do so but Aubrey bent over and placed a kiss on Beca's head. "Give Chloe all my love."
Aubrey was half way out of the hospital room when she heard Beca call her name softly. She turned back towards the brunette.
"Thank you for everything. I don't know what Chloe or I would do without you. And not just today but for" Beca stumbled over her words and emotions. "Just. Thank you."
Aubrey nodded and then left.
Beca turned back to the sleeping baby in her arms. "Hi" She whispered. Beca leaned over and placed her lips softly to the little boy's forehead. "I'm your mommy." She introduced herself. "You're a very lucky boy. You have another Mama who is the best mama in the world and you don't have to take my word for it, you can ask your big sister." Beca smiled. "She's pretty awesome, you're gonna like her."
The bathroom door opened. Beca looked up to see Chloe being wheeled out. She looked exhausted but still beautiful. Chloe's eyes lit up at the sight of the newborn in Beca's arms. After the nurses helped Chloe back into bed, Beca brought the baby over to her and placed him on Chloe's chest.
"He's amazing." Beca whispered. "Um, he weighed 6 pounds and 8 ounces and he's 19 inches long and perfectly healthy." Beca recapped the nurse's report.
Chloe smiled. She placed two soft kisses on the baby's head. "Hi baby boy" she purred.
"He needs a name." Beca said softly.
Chloe looked up. "What do you think?" She asked Beca.
Beca squinted her eyes. "You haven't picked out a name yet? Really?"
"Well" Chloe sang quietly. "I had a couple of thoughts but I wanted to meet him first to see if those fit."
"And?" Beca asked.
"Knock knock" the nurse said quietly as she walked through the hospital room. "We need to get him started with his nursing training." She said as she gloved up.
"Okay" Chloe replied.
"I know he's not gonna be happy about being woken up but he should go right back to sleep after he gets a little practice latching on and getting a little in his belly." The nurse said as she rubbed the baby's belly softly but vigorously to wake him.
His mouth sprang open quickly and his eyes squeezed together. His fisted hands jutted out and the broken cry finally filled the room getting stronger and stronger the longer he went.
"This one's got a set of lungs on him. Maybe he'll be a singer." The nurse teased the little boy.
Beca and Chloe both smiled down at their son.
"Okay Mom" The nurse said. Chloe pulled her tank top down over her right breast which was closest to the baby's head. "It may be a little uncomfortable if he really clamps down but I need to make sure he begins to learn to suck." The nurse explained. Chloe slowly moved the baby's mouth closer to her nipple. She'd seen breastfeeding before. She'd seen Emma do it, Aubrey do it over skype and her sister do it a long time ago but it was different doing it for the first time yourself.
Beca's eyes were wide with anticipation as she watched closely.
"Tilt his head back slightly. You want to make sure your nipple is lined up with his nose so that he gets your breast tissue in his mouth." The nurse said pointing right under Chloe's nipple. "When he gets close you just flip your nipple down into his mouth." The nurse instructed.
Chloe nodded. She held the baby with her right arm and tried to maneuver her breast with her left hand. After he slowed down his wiggling Chloe was able to get him to successfully latch on. She smiled up at Beca as their son fed.
"That is so weird" Beca said shaking her head.
"It feels kind of weird" Chloe agreed.
"Okay ladies, he looks to be a quick learner." The nurse stepped away and pulled her gloves off. "He'll pull back when he's done. I'm sure you're both tired so a nurse will be in soon to help him to bed so that you guys can get some rest."
"He can stay in here right?" Chloe asked quickly.
"Yes, of course dear." She pointed over to the rolling crib in the corner of the room. "By the way, do you have a name yet?" She asked.
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"Knock Knock" Aubrey whispered as she walked into the hospital room the next morning.
Beca jumped up quickly and met her at the door. "Hey" She hugged the blonde. "She's just feeding him."
Aubrey looked around to see Chloe staring lovingly at the newborn attached to her.
"Okay." Aubrey smiled.
Jesse was trying to push his way into the hospital room but Beca stopped him with a hand up and pointed to the hallway.
Beca was almost tackled off her feet by Charlie Beale a second later. "Congratulations honey" she said as she squeezed her daughter in law.
"Thanks" Beca managed.
Mrs. Beale quickly let her go and rushed to her daughter's side. Beca couldn't make out what was said but it was a lot of squeals and happy tears.
"Where's Fin?" Beca asked as she joined Jesse in the hallway outside the hospital room.
"Bob and her are in the gift shop buying something for her litter brother." Jesse said with a smile.
Beca nodded. "So I need your help" She rushed out.
"What else is new?" Jesse playfully teased.
"The nurses told me that we will be here for the night and then tomorrow they are releasing us and I told Chloe I'd have the nursery done before we brought the baby home and well, I didn't get back in time so I really need you to see the baby and then make an excuse to leave and then find people to knock out that room by tomorrow morning." Beca said quickly.
"Are you serious Beca?" He asked.
"As a heart attack" she replied.
"How am I supposed to do all that? How do I know what you want done? Do you have furniture?" He asked quickly.
"You owe me this for what I found you and Aubrey doing in my house." Beca said reluctantly. She didn't want to have to play that card but she was ready to pull it out quickly.
Jesse stood silently, his shoulders dropping. "Fine but I have no idea what to do."
"Not a problem. I stayed up all night ordering a crib, a dresser and a couple of chairs, a changing table, some toys and a few other things. Here is where you pick it up" Beca handed Jesse the address of an LA Boutique. "I already called and they are wrapping everything up for you to pick up. "You'll need to rent a truck." She casually informed him.
"Okay but what about painting and stuff?" He asked.
"Here's a room l like" Beca forwarded him a picture from the internet. The wall behind the crib was a dark blue accent wall. The other walls in the room were a light grey. The crib and furniture were a dark brown which is what Beca closely matched when she purchased the furniture last night online while Chloe was sleeping.
"Mommy!" Finley's voice rang down the hallway. Beca knelt down just in time to catch the toddler who threw herself into Beca's arms.
"Hey munchkin" Beca said as she squeezed the girl tightly. "I missed you so much"
"Me too. Wook what Papa and I gwot" Finley said as she tried to lean away from Beca enough to show her the book she picked out for her little brother.
"Let me see" Beca said as she placed the girl on her feet and knelt down to her level.
"She picked it out herself." Bob Beale said joining the three in the hallway.
"Why this one bug?" Beca asked.
"I wike it" Finley said as she pointed to the red fox on the book titled Little Fox.
Beca smiled. She turned the book over to show Jesse. "I like it too."
"Okay?" Jesse questioned.
"Red Foxes. That's the theme. I'll call the store." Beca said as she looked through her recent contacts.
"What's going on?" Bob asked as he leaned into Jesse.
"She wants to surprise Chloe by decorating the nursery before they bring the baby home tomorrow." Jesse explained as they watched Beca pacing back and forth speaking on the phone. "I'm supposed to find painters, people to put furniture together and go to their house and make sure it gets done in less than 24 hours."
Bob's eyes lit up. "I'll help you. That sounds better than sitting in a hospital room all day."
"Don't you want to spend time with Chloe and your grandbaby?" Jesse asked.
"I will once they come home." Bob answered as Beca hung up.
"So good news" Beca said as she reached down to pick up Finley placing the toddler on her hip. "I spoke to the owner and she is going to get everything loaded into their truck and then meet you at the house. She's also going to make sure the room is styled, whatever that means." Beca rolled her eyes. "And she's going to call in a favor from a general contractor they work with to get all the furniture built and placed and then the walls painted and everything so I just need you to be there to make sure it gets done." Beca shrugged.
"Me too" Bob added. "I'm helping him."
"Cool." Beca said. She reached into her back pocket and pulled out her credit card, passing it over to her father in law. "Furniture's been paid for but everything else just put on this. Whatever it costs, I don't care."
"Still the dark blue and grey?" Jesse asked looking at the picture Beca texted him.
"Yes, with red foxes" She said bouncing Finley in her arms.
"I wike foxes" Finley smiled. "But I love whales" She stated.
"Wanna go meet your little brother?" Beca asked her daughter who nodded emphatically.
Beca peaked her head in, making sure that Chloe was finished breastfeeding, before leading her father in law and Jesse into the room.
"Hi Daddy" Chloe said with a smile.
"Hi baby" He said as she made his way to her bed and placed a kiss on her head. "Who do you have there?"
"Yes please, finally tell us" Aubrey pouted. Chloe wasn't going to tell them the name until everyone was present in the room.
Beca smiled as she joined Chloe on the opposite side from Chloe's parents with Finley in her arms. The little girl leaned over to get a good look at the baby that was asleep on her mama's chest.
"Everyone" Chloe said looking around at her family and friends and then to her wife. "We'd like to introduce you to Sebastian James Mitchell."
AN: 3 to 4 posts left. Hope you guys love them as much as I do. Until next time.