we're expecting a baby

chapter two

Sixth month of pregnancy

Around the 21st week, marlena started to really show, She had gained about ten pounds since the beginning of her pregnancy and her shirts were becoming too small.

john and marlena decided on attending childbirth classes, to help relieve some stress.

They would be going once a week after work on Mondays and it genuinely seemed to relieve john's stress.

The instructor decided to take the couples up to the nursery of the hospital.

They each looked through the glass to watch the newborn babies either sleeping, crying or simply being awake.

marlena watched the joy on john's face and it brought happy tears to her eyes.

The love this man had for everything was admiring.

His gaze had caught a little baby girl, she was awake and alert and she took in her surroundings.

She was a little bit bigger than a football and his eyes never left her, taking in her size

john couldn't wait until he would be holding his own bundle of joy.

Seventh month of pregnancy.

the first time she experienced Braxton Hicks, marlena breath had caught in her throat.

She was sitting on the couch when she felt that pain.

johm immediately took his eyes off of his his newspaper and looked back at her.

He knew exactly what that terrified look meant. It was too early.

john quickly stood up, grabbing his keys and jacket.

When they made it to the hospital, they were quickly greeted by Natalie.

She did a complete check over before telling them that everything was okay, that the contractions were normal.

You gave me a scare, john told his wife before he placed a kiss on her lips.

"It wasn't me, blame the baby, marlena told her husband.

john bent down in front of marlena's stomach, rubbing his thumbs over her stomach over the hospital gown.

You stay in there for a little bit more, i know you're excited but we are too, Only two more months and you can come out and see the world, john said to Marlena’s belly.

Eighth Month of pregnancy.

They had another ultrasound, and once again the doctor asked whether or not they'd like to know the gender of the baby.

By this point, both john and marlena agreed to wait until the birth, it was only a month away.

The 32nd and 33rd week of pregnancy meant a lot of growing for the baby.

The baby was growing quickly which meant Erin was constantly making trips to the bathroom.

It annoyed her quite a bit, especially since she barely needed to pee,.she couldn't wait to give birth.