Pain
"Sam! Im back" Norman called out as he opened her door. "Hey" Sam breathed out somewhat uncomfortably as she sat on the sofa. Norman dropped his bags at the door and rushed to her side "whats the matter?" He asked concerned stroking her arm, he watched as Samantha winced "just had these twinges last few days, think its braxton hicks or whatever they are called" She explained through breaths, Norman gave her a sympathetic smile "oh they are nothing, some women dont even feel them" he reassured her "oh, im sorry? Have you had these pains before?!" Samantha snapped sarcastically, cutting her eyes at him. Norman stood up and went to boil the kettle to make a hot water bottle for Samantha "i read about this, its normal, unless they are becoming stronger and more frequent we dont have to worry" Norman said trying to reassure her some more, it was evident she was uncomfortable "it said in the book a hot bath, a hot water bottle and rest will help you" he added, wrapping a towel around the hot water bottle to hand to Samantha "you been reading up on this?" She asked smiling.
Norman wrapped his arms around Samantha as she rested the hot water bottle on her and snuggled into him "you got some books the other week and seeing as you havent been reading up i thought i would" Norman teased as Samantha poked her tongue out "i have been reading, i just dont want to read the last chapters its scary" she admitted, laughing nervously. Norman squeezed her arm gently "no way out now babe" he warned her with a sympathetic look. Samantha took his hand and placed it on her bump as she felt the baby kick "in a few weeks we will know if its a girl or a boy" she beamed, without a second thought Norman lent into Samantha and kissed her, opening his eyes when he realised what he was doing but saw her eyes closed and continued the kiss, Samantha sliding her tongue in as Norman took his hand from her bump and gently caressed the back of her neck. "I should go" Norman whispered breaking the kiss and he awkwardly stood up and looked to Samantha who's cheeks had flushed crimson "see ya" he muttered before scuttling out the door.
Samantha sank into the sofa more, slightly disheartened, wishing deep down she wasnt in such a complicated situation. "Snap out of this Sam" she muttered to herself as she took herself to bed.
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Due Date
In the last few weeks Norman and Samantha got everything they needed for the arrival, they had shared a few more kisses and Norman began staying at hers as her due date neared. Neither of them spoke about what they both wanted incase it wasnt what the other wanted.
"Norman!!" Samantha called, Norman came rushing in "what?" He asked panicked "can you pick that up?" She sighed fed up, her bump far too large now for her to do most things, Norman laughed as he picked up the pen she had dropped "if this baby doesnt come today i think i will cry" Samantha groaned "i know darling" Norman sympathised with her "it wont be long now i promise" he said placing a kiss on her cheek.
10 Days Later
"No Fi, still no baby!" Samantha moaned on the phone to Fiona "im beginning to lose my mind here" she added as she balanced a can of soda on her bump "oh i feel for you honey, its not long now" Fiona replied "i wish people would stop saying that...sorry i dont mean to be rude, its just im so done with this pregnant stuff now" Samantha sighed. Samantha said bye to her friend and ended the call before making her way to her midwife appointment.
"Still no baby huh?" Her midwife asked, Samantha rolled her eyes "well there are things you can do to speed the process along" she added as she wrote in Samantha's pregnancy journal. "Spicy foods, long walks...sex?" The midwife suggested causing Samantha to pull a face "i dont like spicy foods, and ive been walking!" She replied, the midwife continued to look at her for a response to 'sex' "and that i am not doing" Samantha added raising her arms signalling 'no'. The midwife gave her a nod "well, its up to you, could help bring on labour sooner for you" The midwife replied finishing her notes "ill bare that in mind" Samantha said half sarcastically, half pleasant as she took her journal and made her way home.
"Anything yet?" Norman asked as he scoffed a donut and slurped coffee as he spun on the bar stool in Samantha's kitchen. "Do i look like ive had the baby?" She snapped kicking her shoes off in a huff "never again am i having a baby...no way" she sighed as she stole the last of his donut and glugged the last of his coffee. "Spicy foods and sex is all she offered me" she added rolling her eyes, Norman's eyes widened "i would of payed to see that" he teased but judging by the look Samantha gave him it was not well received. "Well we can order Indian takeout tonight" he offered. "See if that works" "it better" she snapped as she went to change "i hope it does" Norman muttered, Samantha's mood swings were getting worse by the day and he missed her being happy and bubbly. "What?!" She yelled from her bedroom, Norman didnt answer, it was not worth the hassle.
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"Im going to be pregnant forever!" Samantha cried as she ate the last bit of spicy Indian food "ill just live like this forever" she added tossing her fork onto her plate. "She did suggest something else" Norman braved it and spoke causing Samantha to give him daggers "do i look like im in the mood for sex right now?" She replied "in the size of a whale, i get stuck sitting in chairs, im miserable. How the hell is that attractive to you?!"she quipped. Norman chewed his thumb nail before stroking her arm "to me you are beautiful" he whispered "you are playing with me right?" She questioned holding her bump "no i think you are--" he tried to speak but she cut him off "no not that! I think the baby is coming" she said feeling a wave of pain.