I keep thinking of everything that might go wrong when the time comes.

I know I'll have to have a c-section.

But what if I can't make it to the hospital in time? What would happen if there were problems or something? What if something happens on the way to Konoha?

I've been having Braxton Hicks contractions actually. Sometimes Braxton Hicks are mistaken for either false labor or even pre-term labor. It may cause some mothers-to-be to become worried more than usual. Thanks to a little self-education, I don't worry about that too much.

What goes on in their brains? What are they thinking? hearing? Can they see?

At 37 weeks, a baby is considered full term; it'd be fine if they were born then.

Only 7 weeks to go.

I feel like I won't be ready.

I won't have the things I need to take care of them. To give them everything they need to develop normally... Well, I've made it this far.

What's going on in Konoha? How may people know?

I bet Naruto's having the time of his life. No-strings-attached relationships everywhere.

I want him to suffer. To regret everything.

Remembering, thinking of the past, the good times. When everything was just right.

OXOX

What was life like when we were together?

That was the question Naruto asked himself every time he woke up.

Alcohol was the least of his worries now.

Making money to have time to do stuff. Going to AA meetings - everyone dragged him there one evening when they found him out drinking. Sex was nothing to him in this depressing time, so he wasn't visiting the brothel - even when he saw that guy, he ran.

He was glad to be back in control of his life, even if it wasn't worth it at the moment. Naruto knew to try because only good things come from bad times.

OXOX

Bigger, bigger. I can't stand it; I can't even stand at all.

I can catch my breath more, which I hope is a good sign.

It's the seventeenth of November, I'm thirty-four weeks.

Pain shoots up my spine as another cramp runs across my torso. It's been rhythmic.

I tell Karin about it when we all go to eat. She commands Suigetsu to get the things they've put together, and Juugo readies a way for transporting me - probably just going to carry me. Karin should know her stuff; I'm counting on her on this.

OXOX

Day after day, when are the babies due? will I be a father of one? two?

Twins?

It could happen...

Thoughts and worrying. All over Sasuke and the baby - babies? If he wanted to know so badly, why didn't he just visit?

...

Why not?

OXOX

Going to the bathroom every ten minutes is a no-go when your on the rush to the hospital. I've been yelled at several times now, all by Karin.

"You're making me hate females even more now." I whisper to the air.

"What was that?"

A chill climbs up my back along with a stab of pain. Juugo catches me far before I'm about to fall.

"Gah! We need to hurry!"

I grit my teeth to the pain; it's getting worse.

This time, everyone puts a little more chakra into their step.

OXOX

The Hospital isn't too bad. At least I'll get a room all to myself.

It was recommended that I have continuous monitoring. So now I have two discs taped to my huge stomach that are connected to a machine that records some information on a paper.

Right now, the volume on the monitor is up and I can hear their heart beats.

They said that it was most likely false labor; nothing to go into emergency c-section for.

I'm at risk enough that they need to keep me monitored. Now was a good time to come in actually, or so Tsunade said.

It feels surreal to me. I'm going to be a parent. But I don't feel like I'm going to be a parent.

Everything from here on out will be easy; just keep healthy - something that should be easy in a hospital, and let the babies continue developing on their own. Seems easy. I just need to get through the next three weeks without ripping my hair out.

TBC…

I'm so, so, so, so, so, very sorry. I wished to have this out forever ago. Life was a bitch to me this last month. First writers block, then my laptop got taken away, then the old computer crashed when I tried to start this chapter up, then *more* writers block. Plus I have school taking up about 8 hours Monday through Friday. You can blame me, bash me. But be happy that I got this out. Remember, I do not just want to stop this, I will do anything in my power to get a chapter out and this project finished. I am in love with Baby Daze!

There is that poll on my profile! I want more answers!