Pregnant In the Quell

Chapter Thirty

I take deep breaths as I watch Peeta pace around the room. He always seems to do this when he's nervous. In all of the agony, a small smile forms across my face.

"Peeta." I whisper. "If something's wrong we'll find a way to fix it. Don't worry, we'll be fine."

"I know, I know." He insists. "I don't want to worry you I'm sorry."

"It's fine," Peeta I sigh as I lay back onto the hospital bed.

Seconds later, Dor comes busting through the door.

"Oh, Katniss. I have wonderful news." She says. "These are just Braxton hicks contractions, and you aren't in early labor. Your baby is fine."

I let out a small sigh, chortling out my nervousness. "Thank god." I whisper.

Peeta sits beside me and strokes my hair as he breathes more slowly now.

"But I have some news.." Dor says.

"That is?" Peeta interrupts.

"Katniss will have to be on bed rest until she goes into labor, which could be a month early, so for about two months. I went over everything and your baby will be perfectly fine if he or she comes a month early. They may be smaller, maybe 5.5-6 pounds. It is very important that you stay in bed for the most part because you have a bigger chance of going into labor."

"Wow..." I say softly. "Two months?"

"Yes, unfortunately." Dor says. "And I know this may be awkward, but I have to tell you.. No sexual intercourse either. We need Katniss to be as rested as possible."

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Peeta carries me into the house and into bed. He lays me down lightly and sits next to me.

"What shall we do in bed for two months without intercourse?" Peeta says with a laugh.

"I don't know..." I sigh. "This is going to be so hard, though." I say with a frown.

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Omg this chapter is so short I apologize ! The next chapter will be longer! Also, don't forget to read "life after Mockingjay"