Disclaimer: I don't own any part or character from The Nanny…
A/N: For my first two pregnancies, my OBGYN was sort of like the Dr. Wilson in here. Full of information, direct, not shy about anything. Enjoy!
Niles and CC had talked most of that evening as well as the rest of the week about how they saw things, what they wanted to do and how they wanted to handle it.
As it turns out, what Niles had meant about being involved also included being an active participant throughout all the stages of the pregnancy. He had been so excited to come along to the first ultrasound, quickly filling the shoes of the proud papa. He had gone to all the doctor's meetings, and signed them up for lamaz classes (what do you mean no drugs?? CC had barked at him at the time).
When Dr. Wilson had first met Niles, CC had jokingly introduced him "yeah, this is Niles, he won the daddy-to-be raffle", so there had never been a set definition of who he was to CC. Throughout the last three months, he had been by her side at every appointment, as attentive to the baby related things as to CC's well being in general. Dr. Wilson wasn't sure how this Niles fit in the picture, but he saw the way they both looked at each other when they thought the other wasn't looking and he knew there was a lot more to them then they let on.
Dr. Wilson also had a unique sense of humor and the same brash attitude that CC had, quick and to the point. He had been CC's doctor for over fifteen years, and saw how this pregnancy was affecting her. She was somehow…more human, more feminine. Of course, the raging pregnancy hormones helped keep her off kilter, but he also saw that she was letting the whole idea of a baby gain over her perfect idea of the power career woman. He was sure that whatever her relationship was with this Niles' fellow was also at the root of the changes.
"Ok CC, everything looks good. The baby still moving around in there?"
"Yes. We have different schedules. He likes to play when I want to sleep. I bet he'll be a boxer, or into marital arts or something."
"That's great! The moving I mean, not that the baby is keeping you awake. Are you getting enough rest?" the doctor continued with his exam.
"Niles makes sure I don't over do it, Dr. Wilson. He comes to get me for daily walks, makes sure I'm hydrated, and I haven't worked past six since forever!"
Niles was actually beaming. He really was doing all those things.
"That's wonderful Niles. I'm glad you're around, not sure how well she would be doing on her own. Ok, do you have any questions?"
"I have one" Niles piped up. "I've been reading about how the hormones can affect personality, causing mood swings and so on…" CC just looked at him. Where was he going with this? She didn't think she had been anything but civil to him so far, and she had even been nice to Fran… "and I'm wondering, if this could be the reason why CC is so calm?"
CC gave him a strange look and half snarled "You're worried about me being calm, Bell boy? What kind of question is that?"
"See Doctor, this is the CC I know and love (oops, he'd said it out loud), but these last weeks, she's been cordial, polite, almost thoughtful…I'm worried. I mean, if it's just the pregnancy, and I can hold on to the idea that she'll be back to normal after, that's what I want to know" Niles explained.
Dr. Wilson looked at him "You mean you want her to go back to her bitchy self?"
"I know, surprised me too, but I miss the zingers, the jokes…her…us…" There, he had said it, in the Dr's office, and in front of her. Normally he'd be in for it, now…he didn't know how she would react.
CC actually didn't react. She was still processing the "know and love" comment he had let slide. And now, he was saying that he missed "us"? What was that all about??
"Niles, it's hard to answer that question for you. Yes, there are hormones to consider, and they could have something to do with the whole situation. But let's ask CC…have you felt out of sorts?"
Dr. Wilson's question brought her back into the room. She would have to deal with the implications of Niles' words later. Now, what did the doctor want? Oh yeah, if she felt "out of sorts".
"You mean besides the fact that this baby just loves to play trampoline with my bladder? Besides the fact that none of my clothes fit anymore? Besides the fact that the closer it gets to delivery, the surer I am that I won't have any idea what to do? That maybe this was all a mistake and I'm setting myself up for failure? No, besides that, I feel fine!" She was crying, and quite agitated by her outburst. Niles had already started rubbing her back when he felt the outburst starting, and was full out holding her head to his chest now.
"There, there, CC. I didn't mean to make you cry. I was only worried about you." Niles comforted her "Now why haven't you told me this before? Haven't I told you that you'll make a great mother, and that we'll be just fine. I'll be there, we'll get through it together you know."
"So instead of sharing all this stress, you feel better about bottling it up and pretending to be fine?" Dr. Wilson interjected. "Come on CC, you know that is not the way to deal with this. It's not good for you or the baby. Promise me that you'll let the emotions out as they come. Leave the room if you find that you're about to lose it, but let it out ok?"
"Ok" she hiccupped. "Just remember though Niles, you're the one who asked for it." He smiled at her, and then clutching his heart in jest "Oh my God, what have I done?" All three of them laughed, and Dr. Wilson send them on their way.
"I told you, Servant, I don't need your help. I can open the door for myself. And I'm quite capable…"
"Hello CC. Hello Niles." Dr. Wilson greeted a much louder couple than the one that had left his office two weeks prior. "I gather you took my advice and are no longer covering up your emotions?" He stated.
Niles had a huge smile on his face. "Oh no Dr. She's insulted me already four times since we parked the car to come up."
"And you're happy about this?"
"It's complicated" Niles tried to explain "You see, this is how we interact, well have interacted since we've known each other. I rack 'em up, she knocks 'em down."
CC nodded in agreement. She also seemed more…alive than she had at the last appointment. Interesting indeed.
The doctor proceeded with the routine exam, and then, as usual, asked them if they had any questions.
"Well, I don't really know how to explain it, but I've been feeling more uncomfortable, cramping would be the word I guess."
Niles looked concerned "Why didn't you tell me?"
"Why, what you have done? You're the reason I'm in this mess in the first place, Rochester." She countered.
"So CC" Dr. Wilson steered the conversation back "It's early still for Braxton-Hicks contractions, which are just false labor pains, but what you are describing could be just stress, tension. Does the intensity of the cramps vary, and are they stronger or lasting longer after orgasm?" He was looking over her file when he asked that, so he missed the total look of shock on both their faces.
"Or..orgasm?" CC choked out.
"Yes, you do know that you can still safely have orgasms throughout most of your pregnancy? It was once thought that orgasms could bring on early labor, but much research has been done to disprove this. General, most woman find that a good healthy sex life during pregnancy helps on many levels. In fact, I would bet that if you two took a weekend off, rented a cottage somewhere and just spent the whole weekend in bed, a lot of the discomfort you feel would just fade away." He smiled at them as he looked up, finally noticing the deer caught in headlights look they both had.
Niles mouth beat his brain and he couldn't stop himself "Sex? You're telling us to have sex?"
CC continued, just as baffled "Us, have sex!?"
Dr. Wilson did not understand their reaction at all. "Well, yes, sex. He is the father. You've obviously done this before..."
"Uh, no, but…" CC didn't really know how she felt, much less explain it to the doctor.
"What CC means is that we were both under the impression that sexual intercourse was not a good idea during pregnancy, especially a first pregnancy." Niles had quickly pulled himself together and hoped the doctor bought it.
CC thanked Niles with her eyes. He had a quick spirit, she admired him for it, because right now, she couldn't have strung two words together if she tried.
"Really? You both seem so informed and well read about every other aspect of pregnancy. I thought that since you never asked about it, you were … are you telling me that you haven't had sex since you found out about the baby?" Dr. Wilson asked incredulously.
"Well…yes, that's right." No need to elaborate more on that topic. It was the truth after all.
"Well then you definitely need to rent that cottage." He chuckled and then continued. "Normally, a woman's sex drive goes up in the second trimester, so the timing would be perfect for you to take advantage of it. And remember, anything you did before you got pregnant you can try now, just listen to your body, if it hurts, just stop and try something else. You may find that you have to be a more creative in order to find something that works for both you, but just be patient and enjoy yourselves." He smiled at them both. " CC, you may also find that you are more sensitive. With the pregnancy, the blood flow to your vagina and clitoris has already increased, so by adding sexual arousal, you may find that you attain orgasm faster, it could last longer, and be more frequent. As I said before, orgasms are perfectly safe, just watch out for cramping afterward…you will feel them more, because your uterus is bigger, but it's nothing to worry about unless it lasts for more than an hour."
"Uh, thank you for all that information, Dr. Wilson" CC said, when she finally found her voice again.
Niles spoke "Uh, Dr. Wilson, what about…" he didn't get to finish his question…
"Oral sex? Just be careful not to blow air in the vagina. Like I said, just have fun, let CC set the pace, and enjoy yourselves."
"Thanks, but actually, I wanted to know if you had gotten the results to the last blood tests we did." Niles was just running on survival mode. The quicker they could get out of here, the happier he would be.
"Oh yes, everything is ok. All CC's level's are where they should be."
"Great. So we'll see you again in two weeks." Niles took CC's wrap and put it around her shoulders, guiding her to the door.
"Take my advice you two. A nice long weekend will do you both a world of good!" Dr. Wilson went back to his papers, unaware of the earthquake he had just started.