The Joys of Pregnancy

Week 18

I stared at my reflection in the mirror form the side. I had my shirt off so I can see the difference clearly. I ran one hand down my slowly swelling stomach. I was getting a little bigger then I though I would at this point. Not that I'm complaining, that means they're healthy, right? I'm kinda surprised about my lack of care for how big I'm getting or how much weight I've gained. I guess it's because it is actually kind of nice to see proof that the little ones are actually in there.

You know, other than the ultrasound I had with Mattie and the pictures I have of them.

Speaking of ultrasounds, Mattie will be coming over today to give me an 18 week check up. We'll be able to get see the genders of them today! I've been practicly vibrating with energy since I woke up this morning. Ivan even comented on my extra excitment a couple of times. Like he has any room to talk, what with him constently coming up behind me to give me hugs today fallowed by him asking how I was doing. It was cute at first, but has slowly been getting anoying as the day prgressed. I love him with all myt heart, and I love what he is trying to do, but this is a little exsessive.

Speak of the devil and he shall come.

Ivan walked into the room a few minutes latter. He looked over at me as I continued to stare at my reflection. I looked at in the reflection of the mirror before going back to look at my slightly swollen stomach. He quietly padded over to pull me into a tight hug. He had one hand resting on my stomach, rubing it occasionaly. His other arm wrapped around my chest to keep me close to him. I closed my eyes and cuddled deeper into him broad chest. A wide, content smile streached across my face.

"Privot Fredka. How are you doing today?" He asked me with a kiss to the side of my head.

"Just fine, big guy." I rolled my eyes as I turned around to face him. I wrapped both arms arounf his neck as his hands settled at my waist. "Just like how I was half an hour ago when you asked me, and the twenty minutes before that. And in another half an hour when you ask me again my answer will be the same 'Just fine, big guy'." I said teasenly, a playful smile on my face.

"It might change by then." He defended himself.

"Oh, whats going happen in the next half an hour? I'm going to go into labor?" I asked with a raised brow.

"Don't even play like that Alfred. You don't want to, as you Americans say, jinx it to happen." He deadpaned.

"Oh great, now you're superstisiouse." I giggled with another eye roll.

"Nyte, I am protective, and I won't let anything ever harm you." He said picking me up bridal style.

"Whoa! Ivan, put me down!" I giggled loudly as he carried me.

"As you wish moya lyubov." He said before plopping me down on the bed. He crawled on top of me, arms planted on either side of my head.

"Vanya! What are you doing?" I giggled, a big smile on my face.

He answered by pressing a kiss to my lips to which I happily returned. My eyes fluttered shut as the kiss deepened. He pressed closer, still being mindfull of the little ones. My arms rewrapped around his neck, keeping him close to me. I could feel his heart beat just over mine from where our chest pressed together. He lifted one hand to caress the side of my face. He pulled back slighty, just enough so we could lock gazes. I looked at him with a warmth and joy filled gaze. Love and adoration filled amethest eyes stared back into my sapphire.

While I always know that he loves me, this is one of those moments where I can really feel it. I could feel it all around us, like a warm blanket wrapped protectivly around us. Impenetrable, unmoveable, and always present in some way. One that can provide comfert on even the darkest of days and one that will make even the brightest of days seem all that much brighter.