Author's Note: Remember, I have not studied medicine. Hopefully everything is accurate enough. Thanks for reading and reviewing.

- daredyoutokissme

Rose woke up before James. They had fallen asleep together on the couch, so she slowly extracted herself from his embrace and moved to the rocking chair. Rose placed a hand under her stomach, cradling it. "Today's the big day." she whispered. They weren't due at St. Mungo's until four, so Rose was pondering what else they should do today. She knew what James would say, if she asked him. Rose smiled to herself. Last night had been wonderful, but she wanted a little break. Rose decided to investigate the house.

The living room was mostly in order, but it needed decorating. The mantel and walls were bare. The kitchen was in a similar state. James hadn't moved any of the dishes in yet, and the cabinets were empty of food, so they would have to go out for breakfast. He had however put a freezing charm on one cupboard and a cooling charm on another, so they could bring the food in whenever they liked.

Rose moved into the nursery. James had moved all of Noah's stuff into there, but Rose spent a few moments reorganizing and tidying. She found herself getting excited about bringing him home.

As she entered the master bedroom, Rose realized that what they really needed to do today was finish moving in. None of their clothes were there yet, and they needed to be settled before the baby arrived.

Rose returned to the main area and woke James. "Come on." she said. "Let's go to the flat and have breakfast, then we can start packing."

At five to four, James and Rose arrived at the hospital. Hannah and Victoire were waiting for them. "Are you ready for this?" asked Victoire as she hugged her cousins.

"I hope so." replied Rose.

"Go ahead and get changed." said Hannah. "When you get back we're just going to do a quick check to make sure we're good to go."

"Why wouldn't we be good to go?" asked James worriedly, once the couple had returned.

"We need to make sure Noah's lungs are fully developed. That usually happens at 34 weeks, which is what we're at now. We were basically there at your last check-up Rose, but it's good to make sure." explained Hannah calmly.

Rose clambered onto the bed, and Hannah began the examination.

"Alright." she said momentarily. "We're good to go. As I explained on your last visit, I think Noah is unlikely to need to stay in the hospital. He is a preterm baby, but he looks like he's going to be okay. I think Eadlyn will be born first, so you can have time with her while Noah is in surgery."

Rose nodded, and James moved to take her hand.

"So. Are we ready?" asked Hannah.

"Yes." stated Rose firmly.

So together she and James followed Hannah to the maternity ward, to begin the start of a lifetime.

It wasn't until several hours later that Hannah finally managed to induce labour. Now they were timing the contractions, and waiting until it was time to push.

"I didn't know it would take this long." said James. "We'll have to wait until tomorrow to take Noah to your parents' house."

"It could be a while for anything to actually start happening." cautioned Hannah. "I was hoping for things to go faster, but you never know. It's probably good that you two get some rest before seeing anyone."

"Good point." agreed James. "We just sort if wanted our parents to meet Noah as soon as possible."

"Tell them to come," panted Rose "when it's time."

"You sure?" asked James hesitantly. "We agreed – "

"I don't care what we agreed." exclaimed Rose forcefully as another contraction hit. "Just tell them... when it's ti-ahhhh!"

"Breathe, Rose, just breathe." instructed Hannah. "Don't push yet."

"Okay, Rosie, if that's what you want I'll go contact them and tell them to be prepared." James complied.

"This is so exciting Rose!" gushed Victoire. "I can't believe I'm helping deliver your babies."

"Yes, well, just don't expect me to return the favour." replied Rose. They both laughed. "But really, thanks. It means a lot to me."

"Hey, you're welcome." replied Victoire.

"Though I wish we could get on with the process." continued Rose. "Why anyone would do this voluntarily, I can't understand."

"You will." said Hannah. "As soon as I lay your child in your arms."

James watched as the clock ticked its way to eleven thirty. Hannah was watching the clock too, while Victoire reminded Rose to breathe as she had another contraction.

"Okay." said Hannah. "It's go time."

"Aggggh! Finally!" cried Rose.

"Seriously?" asked James. "Oh my gosh. This is happening. I'm going to be a father! What am I saying? I can't be a father. I'm eighteen!"

"Rose," Hannah spoke over James as he continued his incessant rambling. "Why didn't you tell us he hadn't had this crisis yet?"

"Uh, I didn't know, I guess." replied Rose.

"James." interrupted Victoire. "Now is not a good time for this. If you haven't psyched yourself up to be a father yet, you'd better do it quickly."

"Right." agreed James. "Okay. No, okay. I've got this. We've got this. Phew."

"Ahhhh!" yelled Rose.

"Here we go!" said Hannah. She examined Rose. "Wait for it. Wait for it. Now! Push!"

"Euggh!" exclaimed Rose.

"Good job!" said Hannah. "Now wait."

"Keep breathing Rose." added Victoire.

"Okay, push!" said Hannah.

They continued this pattern for several minutes until Hannah announced that she could see the head.

"Come on Rose, push!"

Rose was a sweaty, exhausted, mess. James was both amazed and horrified. Her hand gripped his tightly. "Does that hurt?" she asked.

"Yes." replied James.

"Good!" cried Rose. "You suck!"

"Push, Rose, push!"

"Ahhhh!" yelled Rose.

"Here she is." said Hannah.

She brought Eadlyn up to Rose's chest.

"She's beautiful." said James.

Rose was too exhausted to say anything, but she cried softly and smiled.

"Rose," said Hannah. "You can keep cuddling Eadlyn, but you need to deliver the placenta. Just push when I say to."

Rose did as told. Suddenly she felt dizzy. Something moved inside of her. She heard Hannah yelling, and then she blacked out.