5 months

Olives and whipped cream; strawberries and cucumber; vanilla ice cream on top of eggs... those are just some of the weird pregnancy cravings Serena had when she was 5 months pregnant. And all of that on top of morning sickness and general queasiness throughout the day. Serena was unbearable in her 5th month. Mood swings, grumpiness. Dan always had lots of patience with her... he had to after all because we're talking about Serena. She can go from 0 to 100 in less than a second. But he wouldn't want it any other way. She was the love of his life after all. So day in and day out, he kept up with her, not loving her any less.

6 months

In her 6th month, Serena had that amazing pregnancy glow. Everybody looked at her, everybody wanted to be her. Her golden locks were going with the wind as she strolled down 5th avenue in her maxi dress, hand in hand with Dan. Summer always looked good on her. People could tell she's happy she's pregnant; her lips are formed into a bright smile. You'd say a pregnant belly is the best accessoire a woman can have but if you asked Serena, she would say it's Dan. When Dan and Serena feel their baby kicking for the first time, they think they have reached the peaks of their lives. Dan showers Serena's belly in kisses everyday, makes up little stories for their baby girl – he's a writer after all.

Serena is happy, so happy that in less than 3 months, they're going to be a real family.

7 months

Serena is getting tired of being pregnant. She's starting to dislike her pregnant body more and more. She complains about her thighs, her butt and her upper arms. Dan telling her she looks more gorgeous than ever puts her at ease – kind of. He's got the magic touch with her. Always had, always will. No one made Serena happier, no one made Serena sadder - than Dan. It's true, they both know it but that's what makes them so good together. Serena is good about prenatal check ups but not so much about birthing classes. So 7 months into her pregnancy, they decide it probably wouldn't hurt to go to a birth-preparing class. The instructor asks why they didn't come earlier. Dan blames Serena and Serena blames Dan. Since they're the goofiest couple alive, they get thrown out of the class – well who saw that coming. So much for the birthing class then. Things just don't ever go the normal way with Dan and Serena.

8 months

One more month, you can do it Serena, you can do it...

Is what Serena thinks on a daily basis now. Dan probably too because Serena's whining is unbearable right now. But he vowed to love her in good and in bad times – or something like that anyway. The time up to her due date goes by excruciatingly slow for both of them. It's a mix of anticipation, salvation and excitement; neither Serena nor Dan can wait for this pregnancy to finally be over. They – or more like Dan getting bossed around by Serena – are getting the room for their baby girl read. Pink walls; of course. White crib and changing unit. A butterfly rug on the wooden floor. Cute little ornaments all around the room. It looks playful but classy, still. Perfect mixture for the child of Dan Humphrey and Serena van der Woodsen (Humphrey).

Both are happy once the work is done and they sit down on the couch where Dan gives Serena a foot rub. He's exhausted but he wouldn't want it any other way.

9 months

Serena was due a week ago. Of course the new baby Humphrey was gonna be fashionably late.

The doctors gave it a 2 week buffer before and after the due date, so neither Dan nor Serena were overly worried.

Serena is just getting up from the couch as Dan hears her screaming.

'Daaaaaaaan!'

'What, what?' Dan hollers worried as he rushes to see her.

'I think my water just broke,' Serena says as she points downwards smiling lighty.

Dan comes closer to her and kisses her lightly.

'I'll grab the bag and call your Mom' he says, giving her a hug.

'Dan, I'm so excited we finally get to see her' Serena says excitedly.

'Me too' Dan answers.

Dan calls a cab and about 20 minutes laters they arrive at Lennox Hill Hospital.

Dan gets a wheelchair for Serena and helps her to get to the reception.

'Hi, my name's Serena Humphrey' Serena tells the receptionist 'I have a birthing suite reserved … my water just broke like 30 minutes ago' she continues.

The receptionist smiles at Serena and calls a nurse to lead Serena and Dan to the birthing suite where they get unpacked and settled.

A couple of minutes later the doctor comes in to check on Serena.

'Ok Serena, you are 7 centimeters dialated and you have contractions about every 10 minutes. I think we're looking at another 1-2 hours here' the doctor lets her know. 'Would you like to have a PDA?' the doctor asks.

Serena has a very low pain tolerance so she's relieved a PDA is still an option.

'Yes, yes, please' Serena answer and Dan gives her a reassuring smile.

'You're gonna have to put your robe on and then I'll come back in 5 minutes and we'll get started' the doctor says.

Dan helps Serena off the bed and taking off her clothes and gently slips the robe over her.

'Dan... I'm scared' Serena says weakly.

'I know. But you're gonna be fine. In two hours we get to see our baby girl' Dan says as he cutely rubs her back and helps her back in bed.

Serena grips his hand tightly and squeals as the doctor gives her the PDA. Dan almost faints of the sight of someone putting a huge needle in Serena back.

Once it's done Dan kisses Serena's forehead and strokes through her hair.

'Good job, doll' Dan exclaims when his phone vibrates. Lily is calling.

Serena glances down at the phone screen.

'Go, I'm gonna be fine. I'm pretty sure they're gonna get you if something happens' Serena pouts cutely at him.

When Dan walks out of the room, he first sees Lily. Then Eric, then Blair, Chuck, Nate, Jenny and Rufus.

'Oh my gosh you guys, you shouldn't have come. This may take a little while longer' he says as he hugs each of them.

'We wouldn't miss the birth of the first born baby Humphrey for the world' Blair says excitedly 'How is she doing?' she asks.

'She just got a PDA to control the pain but we're looking at at least one more hour. But she's in good spirits and excited to see the baby' Dan answers.

Lily lets out a relieved aww, still doubting she's strong enough to handle a birth.

A nurse comes rushing by just as Blair and Dan want to go check on Serena.

'Mister Humphrey?' the nurse calls him out 'It's time.'

Dan says a quick 'bye' to everyone and runs to Serena room.

Her forehead is covered in sweat and she looks so vulnerable as Dan rushed to her side to hold her hand.

Everything happens so fast.

The doctor comes in, the nurses set her legs up and the next thing Serena hears is 'push!'

They say when you're dying your whole life flashes in front of your eyes.

That's what's happening to Serena right now. And it's more like important moments that have coined her and Dan's relationship.

The first time they saw each other. Their first date. Their first kiss. The first time they slept together. The first time they slept together. Their first break up. The time when they got back together for good. The moment when she found out she was pregnant. The time he proposed. The moment when they exchanged 'I do's' and now this moment … the moment where their daughter is being born.

'1, 2, 3... push!' the doctor says.

push

'Again!' Serena shuts her eyes tightly.

push

'One more time' Dan grips her hand even tighter.

push

'Okay I can see the head, one last time Serena and get to hold your baby.'

push

A strong screaming fills the room with noise. The doctor immediately puts the baby on Serena's chest when a tears rolls down her cheek. She gently puts her arms around the baby not wanting to break it. Dan just stares at his little family and softly touches the baby's hand then kisses Serena.

'Now that looks like a strong baby girl. Would you like to cut the umbilical cord before we take her to get checked out?' the nurse asks Dan as she hands him a pair of medical scissors.

'Before we take her, we need to know a name for the little sweetheart' the nurse says, picking up the baby.

Dan and Serena look at each other, smiling.

'Madeline Autumn Humphrey' Serena says proudly as Dan kisses her cutely.

'What a beautiful name' the nurse smiles at them.

When the nurse brings Maddie back, she's dressed in a cute, pink little onesie and places her in Serena's arms. Serena kisses her forehead then hands her over to Dan who didn't get to hold her yet. He looks down at his daughter and literally is the happiest person alive. He looks at her dark brown hair, then looks at Serena, who's smiling adoringly at him, then looks back at Maddie who's just opening her eyes.

'Oh my gosh Serena, look!' Dan says excitedly 'She has your eyes' he says as he gently turns Maddie around to give Serena a glimpse.

'She will make the boys die at some point. Good thing, she'll have a daddy to protect her forever' Serena says thinking about her own dad who never cared much about her.

They hear a silent knock on the door and see Lily's face in the door frame, looking like a mother duck, followed by her ducklings, Eric, Blair, Chuck, Nate, Jenny and Rufus.

'May I introduce you' Dan says 'Madeline Autumn Humphrey' Dan finally continues.

Everyone aww's and ooh's and baby Maddie is handed over from person to person. Last person to hold her is Eric and Serena could swear she has never seen him smiling that bright in her entire life.

'I promise you, I'm gonna be the best uncle you'll ever have' he smiles at her.

'Hey we'll need to have a serious talk about that Eric' Chuck intervenes and smirks at him with his typical Chuck Bass smirk.

'Either way you guys, I'll be the best god mother and Maddie will like me the most anyway, so don't you worry' Blair punches Chuck in the side as she holds Maddie's little hand.

Once everyone has left, Dan cuddles up next to Serena in her hospital bed, with Maddie sleeping on his chest and Serena dozing off next to him.

He looks at Maddie's little wristband saying: Madeline Autumn Humphrey - 53 centimeters; 2500 grams

He knows that they're gonna have to buckle up now but looking at the tiny little baby in his arms - his daughter - he's pretty certain they're gonna make it.

'Happy' would be an understatement.

a/n: Welcome to the world baby girl Humphrey! I hope you guys like this chapter - feel free to leave a review; I value your opinion a lot. It's not the end of the story yet but I think we're getting there. Thanks to Anca for I don't even know why.. probably because she updates everyday and that gave me some sort of inspiration. XO