We'll Look After You, We Promise

Chapter 16

The women knew how grumpy the girl could get but boy, could this little girl get grumpy while sick. She didn't want any food, she didn't want her sippy cup, she didn't want much. If they held her, she whined but if they put her down, she would throw a tantrum. They were trying their best to be patient and calm, knowing the girl didn't feel well but they were exhausted after a sleepless night. The brunette wasn't communicating with them on anything, she was in the headspace of a toddler so not a baby like the night prior. But to the girl, her whole world was crashing down. Her head was hurting and felt like cotton was stuffed in it, she couldn't taste any of her food due to congestion and she just wanted to nurse. Mama and Mommy were supposed to be able to read her mind! When they held her, her skin felt like it was on fire but she loved their cuddles so she got frustrated when they put her back down. Which led them to right now, Isabella sobbing as she banged her feet and hands on the floor like a classic toddler. Carina and Maya stood over her, sighing as they allowed it for a minute not knowing what else to do waiting for the reinforcement they had called in. Amelia walked through the door shortly after, carrying a get well soon basket as she joined the women to watch the girl sob her heart out. Amelia crouched down getting closer to the girl, "Bug, I know you don't feel well but unlike your Mom's, I will put you in a corner so I need you to come use your words so we can help." The girl's head snapped up upon hearing her Auntie's voice as her lip trembled all over again hearing a timeout threat. She let out the most heartbreaking sobs, not understanding why her Auntie would say that when she obviously felt icky. "It-it all hurts and my head ouch and my throat ouch and my tummy ouch" the girl cried out, itching at her skin as Amelia listened intently. She nodded so the girl knew she was listening as she held her arms out, the brunette falling into them as she continued crying. She had only seen Isabella like this once and the girl had the flu. It was utter chaos and it sucked. She luckily had a feeling this was going to happen so she pulled the girl's special bamboo pajamas out from the basket she brought, helping the brunette change into them as the girl quickly calmed down with some random sniffles coming out. The wives looked relieved seeing their baby finally had calmed down enough for them to speak.

"We are sorry you feel so yucky baby, you have to tell us so we can fix these things." they reminded her as Maya slipped medicine into her mouth and Carina held the girl. The toddler apologized quietly, tugging at Carina's shirt with hopeful eyes. Carina chuckled, unclipping her bra for easier access, "You just had to ask Bambina. Mommy will never tell you no to nursing." The girl latched on quickly, eagerly suckling as her whole body visibly relaxed in front of all of them. They made a mental note to probably always offer nursing for comfort after the tantrum they had to witness. Isabella held the other woman's breast in her hand, tapping her fingers against it as she nursed while her eyes began fluttering closed. She was trying everything in her to not fall asleep but she was absolutely drained from being sick and crying. The couple thanked Amelia for coming over to help as they offered her something to drink as the shorter doctor shook her head, laying herself down on their couch. She missed her friend anyways and she was sad to hear the girl was sick. "I knew Isabella was a little before she knew herself. The last time she was sick like this, her "timeout" was a trip to her bedroom for a nap. She didn't want that to happen again." Amelia chuckled, remembering the first time the girl had "slipped" while she was sick and Amelia had to be the one to take care of her.

After a few hours of contact napping on Carina, the girl finally woke up feeling better than she had in the last few days. Rubbing her eyes, she laid her head on the Italian's shoulder, rubbing her Mommy's back like they had always done for her. The Italian smiled softly, chuckling as she cooed as the girl. She noticed how much better the girl looked as she patted her bottom to encourage the girl to sit up for Maya to take her temperature. For the first time in what felt like forever, her fever was gone and her skin color returned to the tan it once was. "Those were some big feelings we had earlier, si Bambina?" Carina questioned the girl softly, she always made sure to validate whatever emotions the brunette had and talk things out so her little mind would understand things better. The goal for age regression being that they fix all the trauma the girl had suffered in the past. Isabella gripped Carina's shirt as she nodded shyly, murmuring out an apology but Carina tsked at her telling her there was no need for one. "Remember what we always say, if you tell Mama and Mommy, we can fix it for you sweet girl" Maya piped up, reassuring the girl gently. The girl finally felt well enough to have a bigger meal, begging for her Mommy's French toast to which the Italian happily agreed.

After being able to eat two servings of dinner, the girl had energy to play with her toys that were neatly put onto a shelf in the living room. While she played happily, the mothers ate their own dinner. They were praying they wouldn't be next out of commission. Isabella tried to stay big all the time and the couple always had to help her slip when she finally got overwhelmed so they just knew the girl would insist on being big and taking care of them. They always over planned and worried when it came to the girl. They spent the evening preparing for tomorrow's clinic day hoping it would be a calm one. They packed Isabella's lunchbox with various snacks. Carina had planned on making pasta in the station's kitchen tomorrow as Maya prepared her water bottle and milk bottle for her nap that she would for sure be taking. They had everything scheduled out to ensure the girl could take a one hour nap during clinic days as they packed the diaper bag with extra clothes and pull ups. The girl pouted as they came to collect her for a bath and then bed, she finally had enough energy to play and they were forcing her to go to bed! They chuckled as the girl adorably crossed her arms, huffing as she allowed Maya to carry her to the tub. With the promise of nursing before bed, the brunette was in a better mood playing with her bath toys as her Mamas watched, allowing her some free time. She babbled animatedly about the adventures the ducks had while having them swim through mountains of bubbles. She clapped as Maya knelt down to play with her, Carina snapping a quick picture to show their friends. They watched as the girl became more and more noticeably drowsy so they got her out, putting her in another set of bamboo pajamas Amelia brought over with a diaper. Carina brought her to the rocking chair as they settled down, Isabella immediately latching upon seeing her chest. Once the girl fell asleep, Carina fixed her own shirt before lying her down in their bed. Isabella squirmed into her favorite position, her bottom in the air as her knees folded under her. Maya quickly popped a pacifier in her mouth, noticing the girl beginning to sneak her thumb into her mouth. The wives made quick work of cleaning the house, disinfecting everything and mopping thoroughly to avoid spread of germs before taking themselves to bed for the night.