Only his surrogate

Fourty eight.

- April -

Our families were around us. Drinks were poured and flowing nicely- the twins were passed around like presents at a party. But I guess everyone had to have their own cuddles.

I just felt over whelmed; I knew it was my post pregnancy hormones coming through ... I was thankful I had Frankie. Leytons sister to speak with about this as she went through similar.

"You're doing great already, April. It's a hard job parenthood. You seem overwhelmed?" She questioned. "Thanks Frankie. I am a little, but I guess that is the post pregnancy hormones. I wanted to get everyone together at once so me and Ley, could have our time together with the twins ..." I twiddled my fingers together. Anxiously.

"You've got this, I promise. Why don't you step inside for a breather, I'll watch the twins and so will your mom." I was reluctant but I knew if I didn't I would end up having some sort of breakdown.

I saw Frankie walk over to Leyton I knew she would tell him. I saw him immediately hand Frankie, Aubrey before following me inside.

"April, are you ok?" He asks as I pour myself a water. "Yeah .... yeah I'll be fine ..." I sighed shaking as I lifted the glass to my lips. Leyton immediately removed the glass and placed my face in his hands.

"Look at me ... you've got this. You are an incredible mother; it's overwhelming I get that. Don't be afraid to take time for yourself baby, I've got you"

"But ... I don't wanna fail as a mother, Leyton. I mean I knew it would be difficult but not this hard" I sighed leaning my head against his chest. Just hearing his heartbeat, and his arms wrap around me I felt instantly calm.

"You've just given birth to twins, it's double the feeds double the nappies ... your experiencing parent hood twice as much as anyone! Your bound to get like this but don't ever ever feel like you have failed as a mom. I won't let you ... they will be the most loved children anyone could ever ask for ... I will carry you until the day you say no!"

His pep talks always worked and had a meaning. "I wouldn't be able to do al of this without you ... your my rock through this. I love you more than you'll ever know, mr Stevens"

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I took a breather for a further 20 minutes before rejoining everyone outside. I had a catch up with my family as I knew they were going back home today.
"I'm so proud of you ... pril you know that" my dad says as he sits in awe of Alfie in his arms. His little tiny hand wrapped around my dads finger.

"Thanks daddy. It's all thanks to you ... you've shown me in life to go for it never be afraid"
"And I will always continue to tell you that. As well as my grand babies"

I placed a kiss upon his soft bald head and watched as I could see the love in his eyes for the tiny baby laying asleep in his arms.

"Hey mom." I smiled as she walks on over. I look around and see Jennie was holding Aubrey. "Hey honey, how are you?" She asked concerned. "Fine. I promise" I had to lie. I couldn't have her worrying back home. I knew I would be fine.

"Are you sure?" "Yes mom, honestly I'll be fine. It's all new isn't it, I'm just tired! But I love it .. I do have to thank you though. For accepting Leyton" her eyes glistened at his name. "Oh he's always welcome sweetie. You know that" she smiles.

"I know I mean after all that with his mom, I guess he looks at you like a mom ..." her face blushed she always liked him. "He'll always be special to us as much as he is to you"

It's moments like these that I'm thankful I have family around me ... I'm fortunate enough to have everything I possibly need.

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