June, 12 weeks pregnant.
Mary and Francis are laying (naked) in bed. What are you thinking about Francis asked as he stroked her cheek? Just how we met in dance class we became best friends in no time at all and you started telling me all about France and how you grew up in Paris Mary answered as she ran her fingers through his hair. ( Mary was 6 and both Starfire and Francis were 7.). I seem to recall you and Starfire telling me all about Scotland as well Francis said getting on top of her. And I seem to recall you taking me to Paris on our honeymoon Mary whispered flirtatiously in his ear. The couple continued their game a little bit longer before switching to their favorite topic their baby. Can you feel him kick yet Mary asked feeling his small bump? No, I can't feel anything yet when I called Starfire to set up my appointment she said it wasn't uncommon to not feel a baby kick until 25 weeks for a first pregnancy and we're either having a girl or multiples girls Francis answered matter of factly. What makes you so sure we're having a girl Mary asked curiously? I just have a feeling Francis answered as he stroked his bump lovingly. Well, how about we make it interesting let's make a bet you think it's going to be a girl I think it's going to be a boy how we make it so the winner gets to design the nursery Mary suggested with a smirk. It's a bet, in fact, I already have some ideas for our little girl's nursery Francis said emphasizing "girl's". My someone is cocky Mary stated playfully. Oh, you have no idea Francis replied equally playful. We'll see how cocky you are when you find out we're having a little boy Mary said right before Francis got off of her. Well, as much as I would love to continue this little game of our's I have a midwife appointment soon and I'd rather not be late Francis said getting dressed. After Francis got dressed he picked up his phone and typed "note to self-buy maternity clothes this week" into his notes. You know I can come with you to your appointment if you'd let me Mary said from her spot on the bed. Mary, you need to work and it's not like you can't just ask me or Starfire how it went Francis argued. Francis, we both come from unbelievably rich families with both of your parents being in the medical field and my father being one of the top lawyers in the country and my mother also being in the medical field plus it's not like we're struggling to stay afloat Mary argued back. But if you insist that I go to work I'll do as you wish Mary added quickly upon seeing the look on Francis's face! Thank you, Francis said softly before heading downstairs to feed Scotty and make breakfast.
In the kitchen.
What's for breakfast Mary asked as she walked into the kitchen dressed for work? Homemade oatmeal with fruit I also made you coffee just the way you like it Francis answered as he sat down in his chair. Thank you, for making breakfast even those you didn't have too Mary said as she sat down in her chair next to him. I know but we stayed in bed longer than we usually do because of our little game so I thought I'd make a quick, easy, and healthy breakfast Francis replied before he took a bite of his oatmeal. The couple ate their breakfast then gave each other a quick kiss on the lips before going their separate ways. Right before Francis left for his midwife appointment he grabbed his video camera and pressed record. Hello, little one this is your Papa I'm getting ready to go to my first midwife appointment and see how you're doing so I'll let you know how it goes Francis said ending the recording and took the camera with him to his appointment.
Starfire's birth center.
Hello, brother Starfire greeted him as he walked into the birth center. Hello, little sister, Francis greeted her with a hug. Starfire brought Francis to the examination room. Ok, you're 12 weeks pregnant you weigh 155 pounds (he weighed 150 pounds and he gained 5 pounds) and you haven't had any morning sickness Starfire mumble as she went through her notes. Starfire then prepared Francis for his ultrasound. Ohh that's cold Francis said with surprise as Starfire pressed the ultrasound probe to his lower abdomen! Sorry, I should have warned you Starfire said turning her attention back to the screen. Francis turned his head to look at the screen and was in awe of what he saw. Well, I can only see 1 baby Starfire said pointing to the screen. All of the sudden Francis heard beating! That's a beautiful heartbeat Starfire said. Francis felt tears running down his face. Am I seriously crying right now, Francis asked before he started sobbing?! That'll be the hormones just let it out Starfire answered and comforted him until he stopped crying. Once Francis stopped crying they finished the appointment and Starfire gave him copies of his ultrasound pictures they also made plans to go the mall to buy Francis some maternity clothes and spend time together as brother and sister tomorrow. Francis got into his car and drove home.
Back at Mary and Francis's house.
Francis walked into the house and sat down on the couch before pressing record on his video camera again. Well, little one I just got home from my midwife appointment I found out we're only welcoming 1 little one I heard your beautiful heartbeat and your auntie Starfire assured me that you're growing right on schedule Francis said aiming the camera at his bump for that last part. Francis stopped recording and decided to watch an episode of "Supergirl" he recorded. After Francis watched an episode Scotty walked into the room with his leash he walked over to the front door and started pawing at it. You wanna go outside for a walk boy Francis asked getting up from the couch and walking over to Scotty to put his leash on so he could take him on a walk? Francis opened the door and Scotty almost ran out the door. Francis and Scotty walked around the block then they came back home so Francis could make dinner. The two of them walked into the house and Scotty started going crazy. Ok, boy calm down so I can take your leash off Francis said trying to calm the hyper dog. Francis finally was able to take Scotty's leash off him and get into the kitchen to make dinner. At 7:00 pm Mary came home and walked into the kitchen. Hello, my love how did your appointment go Mary asked with a smile? It was wonderful our little girl is doing perfectly I got pictures to put in the baby album and I heard the heartbeat Francis answered happily. I wish I could have been there with you Mary said. Don't worry I'll show you the pictures and Starfire downloaded a recording of the baby's heartbeat onto my phone I'll show you after we enjoy our chicken noodle soup dinner Francis replied smiling. Alright, Mary said happily as she sat down in her chair. Francis sat down in his chair as well and the two of them enjoyed their dinner before heading upstairs to bed.
The next day. Early afternoon at the mall.
Francis and Starfire are taking a break from shopping to grab something to eat and talk. So then the fact that your clothes are too tight from the growing how much do you love being pregnant Starfire asked sipping her coffee? Well, other then that things have been pretty good I'm not crazy about the hormones or the fact that I almost always have to pee for some reason but I haven't had any morning sickness so I've been able to eat normally and Mary has been so supportive Francis answered sipping the homemade smoothie that he brought with him. Speaking of Mary I still can't believe you made a bet on the gender of your baby Starfire said laughingly. Well, neither of us really care about the gender we just want to have a friendly competition over who gets to design the nursery Francis replied also laughing. Yeah, I figured but here's something I've been dying to ask how much has your mother been harassing you since she found out you were pregnant Starfire asked with a smirk? Much to my surprise, I haven't heard a word from her since Mary and I announced the pregnancy Francis answered the surprise clear in his voice. Well, enjoy it while it last because knowing your mother it won't last long Starfire replied and they both started laughing! The brother and sister pair finished up their shopping and headed home.
Back at Mary and Francis's house.
Francis was so tired from shopping didn't even bring the shopping bags inside with him instead he went upstairs and took a nap. Hours later. Francis was awoken by Mary gently stroking his cheek. Mary Francis said opening his eyes his voice still thick with sleep. When I saw the shopping bags in your car I figured you were tired so I brought them in and made tacos for dinner and thought we'd eat in here tonight Mary told him. I'm ok with it if you're ok with it Francis replied as he sat up in bed. Mary smiled and handed him his plate before getting into bed with her plate. After they finished dinner Mary took their plates to the kitchen when she got back Francis had already fallen asleep again so she just crawled into bed with him and went to sleep.
So that was chapter 4. Yes, I know midwives don't do ultrasounds in real life but different world different rules. And just so we're clear Francis is making a video diary for his baby that's why he keeps recording himself. I'll see you guys next chapter until then stay Frary!
