It was still hard on Leo to not be training with his family, but he had gotten used to it. Even a few weeks after surgery, he was still incredibly sore, he just didn't let his family let on.

But now that Leo's pregnancy was over, the family still had April's to worry about. Her due date was around April nineteenth.

At this stage in her pregnancy, at thirty two weeks, even she was restless and uncomfortable. It was hard for her to sleep at night. She had constant mood swings and cravings. And the pregnancy felt like it would never end. Leo knew exactly what she was going through.

There were Lamaze classes in town and she went to them every week. She wanted to be prepared. She had also started feeling practice contractions called the Braxton Hicks contractions. Leo had never felt those.

To further help her along in preparing for motherhood, Leo did let her handle Hannah and Brian. It was getting her used to the concept of feeding, handling, and changing a baby. It was helping Casey as well. He also needed to know how to do these things.

April had a mind to want to breastfeed her child too, but in case she ever had to be away from the baby, she would need it to be used to a bottle as well. That way, anyone could feed him or her when they babysat.

…..

Back in New York, Bishop was disappointed in Johnson that he couldn't find and recapture Leonardo.

"I must have those baby turtles to help fund my work, Johnson." Bishop growled.

"I know, and I will find the turtles, Sir. Leonardo might have had them by now. Donatello was surely smart enough to be able to deliver them." Johnson said.

"Of course he is. But remember this: the turtles won't give up their babies so easily. They'll fight you to their last breath protecting them." Bishop said.

"I know, and if these babies had also died, we could always get the turtles back and make more."

"True, but the turtles are not always so easy to find. It may take you awhile to get them back, Johnson. And most turtles sleep the winter away." Bishop said.

"I know. We may not see the turtles until spring returns."

"Just be on the lookout for them whenever they are spotted." Bishop said.

"Yes, Sir." Johnson said.

…

At a month along in recovery, Leo's stomach was still sore, but wasn't as bad as it was like at the beginning of the recovery. He was now watching training again, but still couldn't train just yet.

Don checked the surgical site and it was doing well.

The baby fat that Leo had gained over the pregnancy had mainly been going down. Leo could now eat what he wanted to again, which was still mainly healthy foods and drinks. He could only go for walks and a little yoga for his exercising right now.

Leo was still an early riser. The babies slept pretty well at night, which most babies didn't. When he got up, they were still sleeping. He was glad for that. The early morning was a good time for him to get in his morning meditation.

After that, he would head to the kitchen to start his morning tea. Then he would also get started on making the formula for Brian and Hannah. He would feed the twins before he fed himself. He knew they would wake up soon.

The babies did wear some clothes at the moment because of the winter cold outside. They still slept in the incubators and they did a good job keeping the baby turtles warm. When warmer weather came back, the family would make or get some real cribs for them.

Mikey often wondered what masks were going to be their colors.

"We can only wait and see how they turn out later." Leo said.

…

When the end of February came on, the guys started thinking of having a baby shower for April. She would need supplies for her baby as well.

Casey knew he was going to buy the baby's crib.

Taking turns, the guys would get dressed in their disguises and go into town to pick their own baby gifts, even Leo. He was well enough to travel now. Two would always stay behind to look after Brian and Hannah. And now, they knew more about what to get a baby.

Leo was happy that this time he was able to help in preparing a baby shower. For all the times April had been there for him during his pregnancy and many times before, she deserved this.

…..

The day of the baby shower, Casey took April out of the house to keep her occupied. They did have a Lamaze class that morning, so it gave the boys enough time to get everything set up. Brian and Hannah were in a playpen in the corner.

Casey's mom had also been told of the baby shower and she also came to help out. This was her first grandchild after all.

When April and Casey returned to the house, April got the big "Surprise!"

April had known that she and Casey were going to need some things for their child, but she hadn't suspected that the guys were planning this for her, which she was truly happy they did. They needed the baby supplies before Junior arrived.

April had been starving by the time she and Casey had returned. Mikey and Casey's mom had made a good dinner for everyone. They had lunch.

Then came the games and finally the gifts. April got many of the same things that Leo had gotten for his twins. But these were for April's baby. Clothes and bedding materials were colors that were anything but that represented just for a boy or girl.

Casey showed April the crib that he had also bought and April couldn't be happier.

After the baby shower, the family and friends all sat down to think of names for the new baby and then they watched movies for the rest of the day. Mrs. Jones spent the night and went home in the morning.

Beta read by Applepye.