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Chapter 31

Little Surprises

BPOV

"Well that wasn't the reaction I was expecting." I said a little caught off guard by Edward raising his voice.

"Bella… what do you mean you're pregnant, haven't you been taking your pills?"

"Yes I am, but… I may have missed a few dosages when we were traveling back and forth to New York during the move, and getting settled in and me trying to handle the kids while you were at work….Edward it's just been a lot. We haven't found another housekeeper or nanny yet, Esme, Rose and Alice can only come to Seattle when their schedules allow them to and you're never here!"

"Bella you knew my work schedule would be hectic, so don't throw that in my face like this is something new and you said you could handle it. It's called multi tasking Bella!"

"Well yeah, I could handle it when I had some help Edward! You try sitting at home with three babies who are moving from the time they wake up to the time they go back to sleep, they're never on the same damn schedule, I am still breastfeeding all three of them because you don't want them on formula, although the agreement was for six months and I never said I could handle shit here without help!" I yelled feeling the tears coming.

"Is that what this is about, you not wanting to breastfeed anymore? Fine Bella we will put the babies on formula, you happy now?! And for the record, I do help with their feedings; I'm sorry I can't breastfeed Bella!"

"No I'm not happy, I'm miserable and you are an inconsiderate jerk! I am only one fucking person and I can't do it all Edward. I wake up at the crack of dawn so that I can feed Bianca and Ethan, an hour or so later Edward, Jr. is up and I have to feed him while keeping the other two content, I wash clothes every day, I do the dishes, I make sure the bills are paid on time, I crawl around on the floor all day chasing the children from one room to the next because that's what eight month old babies do all day, I prepare food for them and try to feed them all at the same time. One eats while the other throws food and the other plays in his or her hair which now means they all need baths! I change more shitty diapers than you would care to imagine, I have to wait until at least two of them are sleep and one is in their swing before I can run and take a five minute shower to freshen up and we are only half way through the day! Now I have to prepare their lunch and start preparing dinner for when you get home, oh and who the fuck do you think keeps this house clean and washes you clothes?! Cause there ain't no magic fairies flying around this bitch! On top of everything I just told you, I still have to find time to keep my husband content and you want to know how I forgot to take a few pills, fucking figure it out Edward!" I said yelling and with my chest heaving.

"Bella…I didn't realize…"

"You never do Edward, because in your head everything's just fine! Your bills are paid, your house is clean, your clothes are washed, your meals are cooked and your children are well taken care of, life is grand, right Edward?! Just get out Edward!" and with that I sent him to sleep on the couch and just when I was getting ready to lay my head on my pillow to try and get rid of my now migraine headache, Edward, Jr. starting wailing. With tears in my eyes and shaky hands I reached for my son and took him in our bedroom to feed him. Edward stood in the doorway watching not saying anything at first until I finally looked up at him.

"What do you want Edward?" I said in an exasperated tone.

He didn't say anything, he just quietly walked away and I felt like my world was shattering. I fed junior while continuing to sob to myself. Luckily he went right back to sleep after his feeding and I was able to lie down to get some rest.

I woke up the next day to complete silence and the sun was shining bright which meant I'd over slept. In a panic I quickly jumped out of bed and ran into the children's rooms first Bianca's and then the boys', but they were not there. I walked to the living room, to the family room, in the kitchen and finally to Edward's office, but they were nowhere to be found and neither was Edward. I went back into the Kitchen to call Edward's cell and that's when I saw the note.

Bella, I have the children so please stop panicking. Breakfast is in the microwave and I made a pot of coffee (only decaf for you for the next nine months.) Please take your vitamins and drink some orange juice, but most importantly please relax. I put your scented candles and your iPod in the bathroom and I hope a nice, long hot bath will start the day off right for you. I love you more than words could say and I will be home soon…Edward.

I smiled as I read the note and then I thought about how emotional I had become the night before and how I unloaded on my husband. I really did have a good husband, bone headed sometimes, but none the less good. I would need to apologize, but for now I am taking full advantage of having some me time.

OOOO00000OOOO

After soaking in our Jacuzzi bath until the water started to get cold, I got out and put on the most comfortable thing I could find, a pair of grey sweats and one of Edward's Mariners sweatshirts. It was now mid October and though the sun was out, it was a bit chilly outside. I fixed myself a cup of tea, grabbed a couple of shortbread cookies and went to sit in the family room. I flipped through the channels, but nothing interesting caught my attention. Next I tried reading, but I couldn't really focus, so I put on some music and relaxed on the couch while sipping my tea. After finishing my tea I lay my head back closed my eyes and enjoyed the jazz tunes of John Coltrane.

"Wake up love" I heard the velvety voice of my husband right next to my ear and as I opened my eyes and he came into focus, I couldn't help but smile, because I missed him.

"I didn't hear you come in." I said sitting up and that's when I noticed the sun was setting. "What time is it?" I asked as I stretched and yawn.

"Six o clock, did you rest well?" he said smirking.

"Six o clock, how did I sleep for five hours without waking up?"

"Apparently you were very tired and needed the rest." He said coming to sit next to me on the couch. There was an awkward silence the fell between us and I searched for something to say and then we both spoke at the same time.

"Bella I am so sorry for…"

"Edward look, I shouldn't have…"

"You can go first" Edward said being the gentleman he is.

"I want to apologize for last night, you didn't deserve that. Yes things have been rough and a bit overwhelming at times, but I know you are a great husband and father."

"Bella, I just wish you would have said something, I'm a first time parent also and while I do have an idea of what your day is like, I never imagined it was taking this kind of toll on you. I am so sorry that I'd become so consumed with work that I did not take the time to see that my wife needed some help. I never meant to neglect you or the kids."

"I know Edward and you didn't neglect us… I just need a hand around here. This is a big house unlike our apartment in New York and cleaning it can take up a half of day alone. Wait, where are the kids Edward?"

He chuckled before answering me causing me to raise a brow at him.

"Mom and dad have them for the weekend and Alice and Jasper are staying the weekend at their house also. I just threw all of them about six or seven outfits, three packs of diapers and wipes, the rest of the breast milk we had left in the fridge and some bags from the freezer, a bunch of their food and snacks, baby wash, lotion, powder, shampoo, teething rings and a few toys into a luggage bag and loaded all three of their walkers into the back of the truck and left."

I stared in disbelief that he did all this by himself.

"You woke all of them up, washed them up, got them dressed and fed them without me hearing, how? And how did you get all three of them in the truck by yourself?"

"Well, I didn't really go through that routine exactly. I woke up the boys first changed their diapers and fed them a hefty portion of their oatmeal cereal and a bottle of milk each and since Bianca was still asleep I got them dressed before waking her and doing the same routine with her while the boys played in the playpen. I then put her in her swing while I literally threw their stuff into a suitcase. I put their jackets on and took them out to the truck in the garage one by one while the garage door was still closed." He said looking very proud of himself.

"And how did you get them all the way to Forks by yourself? Edward that's a three and half hour drive at least." I said even more curious now.

"I put three empty bottles, the portable bottle warmer, a jar of baby vegetables and a jar of baby fruit for each of them, three of their spoons and plastic bibs in a separate bag in the car. I stopped two hours into the ride when Ethan started whining and changed all three of their diapers and fed Ethan and Bianca while they sat in the car seats, Edward, Jr. never woke up until we were at my parents house, so mom took him and fed him as soon as we arrived and she and Alice will give them baths tonight."

"You are incredible, you know that? I can't believe you got up and did all this." I said still in awe.

"I just wanted you to have some time to rest and I wanted us to have some alone time to talk and get some things straightened out. I love you and this family more than anything in this world and I don't ever want to take that for granted."

"I love you too, and I promise I won't try to do everything on my own anymore, I've just been so exhausted lately."

"Speaking of exhausted, when did you find out you were pregnant?" he said raising an eyebrow at me now.

"Last week when Esme was here, I went grocery shopping and while I was out, I bought a couple of test because my period was late and I noticed my nipples have been sore. I took one last week and another one two days ago, both positive. Edward, I know this may be bad timing and we didn't plan for more kids right now, but I honestly thought you would be happy"

Edward pinched the bridge of his nose and took a deep breath before looking up at me and answering.

"Bella, please don't misunderstand me." He said grabbing my hand between his two hands. "I do want more babies with you and I am happy, I just don't know how we will swing this. In nine months we will have three 18 month olds and a newborn baby and you think you are busy now? So with that being said, I've taken a few days off next week and Esme will be coming to stay with us during the week and she will go home on the weekends until my residency ends, that is if you don't mind her being here. I am done with my residency in two months and my dad suggested the possibility of coming to work with him at Forks Hospital. I wanted to discuss this with you as a possible option, but of course we would need to move closer to Forks, at least Port Angeles, but we would be a hell of a lot closer to family and we would get the help and support we need."

"Are you kidding me, I would love to have Esme here during the week with me to help out and she is great company also. I am always sad when she has to leave and go back home, but what about Carlisle, is he ok with this?"

"He said he will be fine, he has Alice to cook for him and since he joined that research team, his hours have increased at the hospital and besides it's only for eight weeks. Sooo, I did a lot of thinking today while I was driving and I decided after I finish my residency I am going to take a one year sabbatical to spend with you and the kids and during that time we can decide what is best for our family, as far as living arrangements and where I should work. I mean it's not like we need the money, we'll be just fine."

"I love you so much" I said grabbing his face and smashing my lips to his.

"I love you too" he said chuckling while kissing me back.

Edward pulled away and just stared at me intently

"So, another baby huh?" he said giving me that gorgeous crooked grin.

"Yep, round two."

"Well technically, round four." He said and we both laughed.

A/N: Okay here is another chapter and I hope you guys enjoy it. Thanks for the reviews and alerts. And for those reading my story that don't like or agree with the storyline, remember continuing to read is a CHOICE, so please don't leave nasty reviews. With that being said, I should post another chap by next week and I am pretty sure it will be an epilogue, have a great weekend.