'What ya thinking about?' Lauren asks glancing at Demi as they make their way into the large toy store.
'This time last year we came here to pick up the last bits for my hospital bag... Now we're picking out their first birthday presents; how mad is that?' Demi says causing Lauren to smile.
'I know. It's hard to believe it's been a year already, isn't it?' Lauren says wrapping her arm around Demi's waist.
'I was thinking we could get them some little dolls and stuff? I've noticed that when we go to my mom's they place with Darcy's dolls, especially Evie now that she's walking.' Demi says and Lauren nods her head.
'That sounds like a pretty good idea to me, plus they could serve as useful practice for when their baby brother or sistercomes along.' Lauren replies causing Demi to smile.
'Mmm... We should go see Dr Wendy if we're wanting to start the IVF soon.' Demi says softly.
'We can go see her after their birthday; I don't imagine we'd be starting it before then anyway.' Lauren replies as Demi restsher head on her shoulder and continues to walk.
'You know you don't have to go through this again if you don't want to. I can go through the IVF.' Lauren says.
'I want to... The IVF wasn't the easiest but I loved being pregnant, Lau. I can take more time off work but you've got so manyopportunities coming up and I don't want you to miss out on them. You could carry our fourth baby if you want.' Demi replies.
'Fourth?' Lauren asks and Demi nods her head.
'I think four is a pretty good number.' Demi replies smiling.
'Let's just wait and see how the next one goes, hmm?' Lauren says causing Demi to laugh.
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'Do you think we got everything today?' Lauren asks as she gets out the car and begins to make her way towards Demi's parents house.
'I think so. All that is left to do is pick up their cake in a few days and the decorations should be delivered tomorrow.' Demi replies smiling as she links her fingers through Lauren's. Knocking on the door a few times, Demi reaches for the handle and opens it before making her way inside.
'Only us.' She shouts as she makes her way towards the living room and instantly hears the pitter patter of tiny feet.
'Momma... Mama...' Evie says grinning as she toddles towards them with her arms out and Demi instantly bends down to lift the little girl into her arms. Balancing her on her hip, she smiles as her mom makes her way out of the living room with Pippa in her arms.
'You two didn't take long.' Dianna says instantly passing Pippa to Lauren who runs her fingers through the little girl's hair.
'We got everything we needed, didn't we? How were they?' Demi asks kissing the top of Evie's head.
'As good as gold. Evie hasn't napped, I tried to put down like three times but she just wasn't having any of it. Pippa nappedfor like an hour and a half.' Dianna replies smiling.
'Were you being a monster for nana and refusing to sleep, mmm? Does that mean momma is going to have to deal with a grumpy Evie tonight?' Demi says bouncing Evie on her hip causing the little girl to giggle as Eddie appears in the hallway.
'You working tonight, Lauren?' He asks.
'Yeah, I've got a gig at a club. It's only for a few hours though and then I'll be back home to my girls.' Lauren replies adjustingPippa on her hip as the little girl rests her head on Lauren's shoulder.
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'Night, sweet girls.' Demi says softly as she turns the light off leaving the room slightly lit up with the soft nightlight in between the cribs. She quietly leaves the room and makes her way downstairs to where Sirah, Matthew and Kelsey are all waiting.
'They sleeping?' Matthew asks and Demi nods her head.
'Finally; Evie didn't nap at my mom's earlier so she was so overtired and just fighting it.' Demi replies smiling as she sits down on the sofa.
'Do you want more kids?' Sirah asks.
'Mmm... Lauren and I were just talking about that earlier. Our original plan was for Lauren to carry the next one but her careeris going so well so we've decided that I'll carry the next one and maybe she can carry the fourth.' Demi replies.
'Four? Oh wow... How does that work? I know you said you knew the sperm donor with the twins so do you think he'll donate again or will you use someone else? Someone anonymous maybe?' Kelsey asks and Demi shakes her head.
'He said he'll donate again. We've got two frozen embryos left from last time but he has said that if those don't work out he'll donate again.' Demi replies smiling.
'Is it you?' Sirah asks glancing over at Matthew who instantly shakes his head.
'Nope.' Matthew replies.
'Why won't you tell anyone who it is?' Sirah asks glancing back at Demi.
'We agreed between us that we just wouldn't. He's always been part of our life and he always will be part of our life; we don't want people making things awkward.' Demi replies.
'I think what you and Lauren have is amazing. You are the most perfect little family and whoever it was that donated to you guys is amazing because watching you two with the twins is literally the best thing ever.' Sirah says and Kelsey nods her head.
'I love seeing you this happy, Dems. You deserve it.' Kelsey adds.
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'You're home.' Demi mumbles sleepily as she feels Lauren climb into bed behind her.
'I'm home.' Lauren says. She wraps her arms around Demi's waist and smiles as Demi shuffles backwards towards her. Turning over to face Lauren, Demi can't help but smile as she reaches up to touch her cheek.
'You are one of the best things that ever happened to me.' Demi whispers, her thumb running over Lauren's cheek.
'I love you.' Lauren says.
'I love you more.' Demi replies smiling. Leaning up, she softly presses her lips against Lauren's before settling down in her arms.
'Sleep, baby.' Lauren says running her fingers through the ends of Demi's hair.
