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Post by sarahlovesdoctors on Jan 17, 2011 23:51:03 GMT 1
Zara and Daniel were going to tell Mrs Tembe and Simon today. They were working at the campus with them. Zara was tempted to set up secret cameras to film Mrs Tembes reaction, but she didn't. They wondered into the Campus, and greeted Mrs Tembe. Mrs Tembe flashed a fake smile and Zara and Daniel walked through. It was time for a coffee break. Daniel and Zara walked into the staffroom and Daniel made himself a coffee and poured Zara a glass of orange juice. They walked through to reception, where Mrs Tembe and Simon were. "Erm we just need to tell you something," Zara said. "Is it bad?" Mrs Tembe asked. "Its brilliant for Daniel and I." Zara said, "Ok basically, I'm pregnant and Daniels the daddy," Zara said, smiling. "Congratulations," Simon said, giving Zara a friendly hug. Zara smiled. She then looked to Mrs Tembe. "A child with your personalitys combined." Mrs Tembe said "Congratulations" Zara laughed at this, Then cuddled up to Daniel. " Thanks for being so supportive," She said, flashing Mrs Tembe a smile. Zara and Daniel walked off together, smiling. Mrs Tembe secretly smiled,but would nnever admit to it. Daniel was sat in his office with Zara on his lap. They were talking and laughing and smiling. Zara was cuddled up to Daniel. "No cravings yet Zara?" Daniel asked. "Nope not yet," Zara said,, "I'm sure thatll changed in a few weeks." "What like the size of your stomach?" Daniel said, earning a slap from Zara. Its only short but the Next chapter should be longer
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Post by sarahlovesdoctors on Jan 18, 2011 13:12:42 GMT 1
"Daniel!!!" Zara shrieked. Daniel ran up the stairs, worried about Zara. Zara was sat on their bed, surrounded by clothes. "What's wrong?" Daniel asked. "Nothing fits," Zara said sadly. "Zara your 3 and a half months pregnant, of course not a lot is going to fit," Daniel said. "But my bump was smaller yesterday!" Zara said. "Zara you need to get some maternity size clothes, let's go into town after work?" Daniel said. "Well what am I meant to wear today?" Zara said. "Improvise" Daniel replied. Zara glared at him. "Ok sorry, wear something that stretches or is a bit loose,"
Zara came down eventually, and Daniel thought she looked lovely. "You look beautiful," Daniel said, smiling, and pulling Zara into a kiss. They walked out to the car, Zara had a hand on her small but noticable bump, which Daniel found sweet. Zara had started craving jaffa cakes as well, giving Daniel a reason to jokily call her fat.
It was break at the Mill and Zara wouldn't leave jaffa cakes alone. She tried to resist but she couldn't. She was getting through about 4 boxes a day. Zara was sitting at the table scoffing a box of jaffa cakes. Cherry went over to Zara and asked for a jaffa cake. Cherry was (very politely) told where to go.
It was lunch and Zara was very hormonal. She was over emotional, crying for no reason. Daniel would only need to hug her to calm her down. She was upset that Cherry had eaten the last of the jaffa cakes. Daniel managed to feed Zara some salad. Zara sat on Daniel as usual, and Daniel had noted how much heavier she had got. Her bump was still quite small but also quite Noticeable. Mrs Tembe walked in, theN walked straight out again. Zara seemed to find mrs tembe hilarious.
Surgery had finished and Daniel and Zara were iN town. They were lookiNg for casual annd work maternity clothes. This turned out To be very difficult. Zara was very specific about the clothes she wore. Loads of shops had horrible clothes, iN Zara's opinion. Eventually they found a shop, and 5 shopping bags later they were heading home.
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Post by sarahlovesdoctors on Jan 18, 2011 23:14:52 GMT 1
Zara woke up. She looked around the room, and across to a sleeping Daniel. She then put her hands on her small bump, and smiled. Daniel stirred slightly, then opened his eyes. "Morning sleepy head," Zara said, kissing Daniel. Daniel responded to Zara with a kiss back, but Zara broke away halfway through. Zara jumped out of bed and ran to the bathroom. The morning sickness had started. Daniel followed Zara into the bathroom, and held her hair back. He rubbed her back in a comforting way aswell. Zara was very grateful for this. She finished being sick and sorted herself out.
Daniel was trying to ease Zara off the jaffa cakes. whereever you turned in their house, there would be a box of jaffa cakes. Or an empty box, if Zara had just been in the rooms. There were jaffa cakes in the living room, in the kitchen, beside the bath, in their bedroom, in a couple of the spare bedrooms, and even in Zara's bag. Daniel had made the mistake of buying 5 boxes of the 60jaffacake boxes. Zara was in heaven.
Daniel and Zara arrived at work, and Zara was less then pleased that Mrs Tembe was joining them at The Mill today. Zara really wanted her friend Ruth back behind the desk, but Ruth was having an amazing time in Boston. Anyway, they got out of the car and walked inside. Zara put a box of jaffa cakes in the staffroom, with a label saying: Zara's Jaffa Cakes. You are facing death if you touch them. Daniel had found this label hilarious, and waited to see everyone elses reaction to it. Zara gave Daniel a kiss then went off to her office. Daniel went off to his aswell.
After a few patients, it was time for a break. Zara walked off and got herself an orange juice and some jaffa cakes. She finished them and went to the patient records in reception. She tried to be as quiet as possible as Mrs Tembe was at the desk. After ages of trying, she felt 2 hands on her bump. She knew full well that it was Daniel. "Hands off the bump, Dr Granger," Zara said, turning around. Daniel was standing behind her grinning. They had a sneaky kiss, catching Mrs Tembe's attention. "Time and Place." Mrs Tembe said, walking off. Daniel and Zara stared at her with disbelief. "Dont worry about her Zara, shes just not getting any," Daniel said. "Clearly," Zara said. Daniel smiled and they parted.
It was another lunchtime at the mill - Heston drinking tea, Mrs Tembe eating some form of african food, Daniel and Zara sitting close to eachother, and Zara eating Jaffa Cakes. Daniel trying to control Zaras jaffa cake eating, Zara getting annoyed and snatching them back. Yupp, another lunchtime at the mill.
Zara was bored out of her mind. She had no patients and Daniel was seeing patients. She could have a girly chat with Mrs Tembe, but Zara decided she would pass on that one. She went to the toilets and was admiring her bump in the mirror. Julia wandered in at one point. "Ooh look at you," Julia said, smiling. Zara smiled. "Im only going to get bigger. My bumps lovely and neat at the moment, im hoping it wont go out of control," Zara Said. "You've always had a neat figure Zara, im sure your bump will be lovely and neat." Julia said, smiling. "I hope so. It will get more noticeable though," Zara said. "Well thats a good thing in some ways. You should show your bump off and be proud of it, Zara. Because in there, theres your little baby," Julia said, "When i was pregnant with my kids, I wandered round showing off my bump as much as possible!" Zara smiled, "Ill bear that in mind," She took one last look at her bump, then left the toilets. Daniel had finished seeing his last patient, and pulled Zara into a hug in the middle of reception.
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Post by sarahlovesdoctors on Jan 19, 2011 1:19:59 GMT 1
Zara was Nearly 5 moNths pregnant. She had a baby scaN today. Over the past few weeks, her bump had grown. It wasn't massive and it was still neat, but it was definatly getting bigger. Zara complained a lot about clothes and was permanantly shopping for more. Today they would find out the gender of the baby. Zara was very excited, and they had taken the day off to start baby things shopping. Zara pulled on a long top and a pair of leggings. She walked downstairs, where Daniel was waiting. "You take Forever to get dressed Zara," Daniel said, putting his arms around Zara. They walked out of the house and over to the car. They got in and drove to the hospital.
Zara and Daniel could see their baby on the monitor. Zara's eyes filled with tears. This was what shed dreamed of for ages. "Your baby is absolutely fine, a very healthy baby" The Nurse said."Would you like to know the gender?" Daniel looked at Zara and she nodded. "Yes please," He said. "Congratulations, your having a girl!" The nurse said, smiling. Zara beamed at Daniel and they kissed. The nurse got them some photos of their baby scan and Daniel and Zara were on their way. They now knew they were having a girl so they could buy pink things. They got some babygros, a teddy, a cot and some blankets. They also got a pram. They ordered the cot and pram so they wouldn't have to fit it all into their car. Zara and Daniel had some time leftover so they headed over to the mill to show everyone their baby scan photos.
Everyone crowded rounnd Daniel and Zara, Looking at the photos they were holding. Everyone awwed aNd gave Zara hugs. Zara got her hands on a box of jaffa cakes In the staffroom, and sat on DaNiel agaiN. She hadn't sat onn him in a while, so he Noticed her weight gain. He put his hands oN her bump, and whispered "fatty". Zara turned around And gave Daniel a look. "I am pregnant, not fat" she said. Daniel nodded and kissed her. Zara suddenly clutched her stomach. "Zara?!" Daniel was suddennly worried. Zara burst out laughing. "Daniel the baby just kicked," Zara said, smiling. Daniels hands joined Zara's on her stomach. He felt the baby kick numerous times. Zara was smiling from ear to ear she was so happy.
Zara and Daniel got home. Zara curled up Next to Daniel and immediatly fell asleep. Daniel cuddled her. He was excited that in a few months him aNd Zara would have a beautiful baby girl.
Zara was still sleeping by dinnertime. Daniel knew she hadn't slept too welll for the last couple of days but he didn't want to wake her. DaNiel didn't waNt to carry her because she would be too heavy. So Daniel put a blanket over Zara instead. He decided to wake her wheN he was going to bed.
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Post by sarahlovesdoctors on Jan 19, 2011 20:21:34 GMT 1
Zara was sitting in the staffroom. She was eating a jaffa cake, when Julia walked in. "Hi Zara," Julia said, sitting next to her on the sofas. "Julia, what can i do for you?" Zara said, flashing Julia a smile. "Well I was just wondering if you know anything about your maternity leave yet?" Julia said. "Well i know ill be off for a while after the little one is born. I havent given time off before a second thought," Zara said. "Well, how many months in advance would you like to take off?" Julia asked. "Well im pregnant, not ill, so i'll work until 3 weeks before the baby is due," Zara said, "Reduced hours if you wish." "Thats very little time before Zara," Julia said. "Well im not going to sit at home all day doing nothing," Zara said, smiling, "I wont be able to keep myself away," "Well okay then," Julia said, "And if you need anything just give us a shout." Zara smiled at Julia, then slowly got up and walked off, hand on bump. The baby had been kicking a lot today, Zara felt very mumsy. She got her next patient, and went into her office.
"Lunch?" Daniel said, holding a carton of orange juice. Zara laughed, "Lunch?" She said, holding up a box of jaffa cakes. "Zara your going to be huge even after the babys been born with all the jaffa cakes youve eaten lately!" Daniel said, pulling up a chair opposite Zara. Zara sat on him, smirking. "Zara your too heavy right now," Daniel said, smirking. "Are you calling me fat?" Zara asked, glaring at Daniel jokily. "No just pregnant," Daniel said, smiling. Zara snuggled up to him. She was 5 months pregnant and extremely heavy. "Get off me you fat cow!" He was joking of course, and Zara knew that. But she still got off Daniel and sat back in her seat. She pretended she was really upset about being called fat, refusing to talk to Daniel. She ignored Daniel but eventually gave in to him.
Zara and Daniel were in town together, getting some baby stuff and more clothes for the baby and Zara. Zara had picked out endless babygros for their baby, and endless maternity tops for herself. She knew that over the next 4 months, Her bump would rapidly grow. "Just think Zara, in a few months, we'll be walking down here with a pram, with our baby in," Daniel said, smiling. Zara smiled, "I cant wait," She said, giving Daniel a kiss. They linked hands and walked off together.
Zara lay down on their bed. She was exhausted, she'd been working all day and the baby had been kicking all day. Zara sat up and started unpacking the shopping that Daniel had brought up. They'd bought some drawers in one of the other rooms to put all the baby's stuff it, and the room would eventually become their babys bedroom. The cot had arrived and was in the spare room. It would be moved to Daniel and Zara's bedroom just before the baby is born.
Zara padded downstairs to see Daniel, who was preparing dinner. It was quite amusing as Daniel had never been any good at cooking until he met Zara. Daniel turned the hob off, Dinner was ready. He put his arms around Zaras waist and put a hand on her bump. Zara smiled. The baby started kicking, and Both Zara and Daniel could feel it. Daniel was smiling ear to ear. They eventually managed to let go of eachother and Daniel put dinner on plates. They sat down to eat. Zara surprisingly ate everything on her plate. This surprised Daniel because she'd been permanantly eating jaffa cakes all day, or, when she wasnt pregnant, complaining about calories.
Zara settled down on the sofa while Daniel washed up. She hand her hand on her bump and she had her feet up. Daniel came in from washing up, and sat down next to her. He put an arm round her. Zara suddenly looked up. "Daniel!" Zara said, "We havent told Lisa about the babys gender yet," "Does it matter?" Daniel asked. "Well no not really, but our baby is going to be Izzys half sister." Zara said. "We'll give them a ring then," Daniel said, picking up the phone. He dialled the number and waited a moment. Lisa answered. "Hello?" Lisa said. "Hey Lisa its Daniel and Zara," Daniel said. "Oh Hello! How are you both?" Lisa asked. "Yeah were good," Daniel said. "And hows Zara and the pregnancy going?" Lisa asked. "Yeah great, Do you want to speak to Zara?" Daniel asked. "Yeah that would be great," Lisa said. Daniel handed the phone over to Zara." Hello Lisa," Zara said. "Zara! How are you doing? Is your bump noticable yet?" Lisa asked. Zara wondered why Lisa was being so nice. "Im good thankyou Lisa, my bump is very noticable and quite big," Zara said. "Oh brilliant! Do you know if the babys a boy or a girl yet?" Lisa asked. "Yes we're having a little girl," Zara said, smiling as the words came out of her mouth. "Oh thats brilliant, congratulations," Lisa said. After a while on the phone Zara hung up. "She says she'd like to visit me in hospital when the baby is born," Zara said. "Thats fine, if thats what you want," Daniel said. "Well shes being really nice right now for some reason, i dont have a problem with it, our baby is going to be Izzys half sister after all," Zara said, smiling. Daniel nodded and pulled Zara into a hug. he put a hand on her bump, making Zara smile.
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Post by sarahlovesdoctors on Jan 20, 2011 21:37:39 GMT 1
Zara and Daniel were sitting at the mill together. "Have you thought about any baby names yet Zara?" Daniel asked. "A couple," Zara said, "How about you?" "Well what are your ideas?" Daniel asked. "Well, Gertrude, Maud, Doris," Zara said. She saw Daniels face and burst out laughing, "Jokes, I was thinking maybe something like Sarah or Poppy," "Ooh I like the name Poppy," Daniel said, "Well our baby needs a middle name, so maybe i could choose the middle name," "Sure no problem, make sure it fits though," Zara said, smiling. "Hmm, Poppy Rose? Too floral. Poppy... Elisabeth?" Daniel said. "Poppy Elisabeth, I love it," Zara said, smiling. "Well thats sorted then, Poppy Elisabeth Granger," Daniel said. Zara kissed him. It was getting a bit hard to cuddle Daniel because her bump got in the way a bit. But when they did have cuddles they knew they were hugging their little girl too.
Zara walked through reception. Thankfully her lovely little best friend Mrs Tembe wasnt here today, she was at the campus, what a sigh of relief. It was the end of the day, and Zara sat on the desk. The surgery was closed, so noone could tell her off. She was waiting for Daniel, as they had brought his car today and he had the keys.
Eventually Daniel came out from his office. He saw Zara sitting on the desk, and went over a kissed her. "Hello You," She said, smiling. "Hello, my beautiful girlfriend," Daniel said, helping her down from the desk, and walked to the car.
Eventually they got home and Zara grabbed a glass of orange juice. She sat in the kitchen. "You alright?" Daniel asked Zara, who smiled. "Yeah im fine, Zara said, smiling. 3 months Daniel, and we'll have a baby," "I cant wait," Daniel asked, "You excited?" "Of course i am Daniel, but im also scared." Zara said. "What of?" Daniel asked. "What if im not a good mum to our baby? What if i completely mess up?" Zara said. Daniel sat next to Zara and put his arms round her, "You are going to be an amazing mum Zara. Your fantastic with Izzie so i think you'll be fine with the baby," Daniel said. "Yes but im always with you when we see Izzie," Zara said, "What about when im on my own, walking through town, down the supermarket," "You'll be fine Zara, just dont put her on any carousels," Daniel said. "Putting our baby on a carousel is the last thing id ever do," Zara said. "Good. Seriously Zara, all mum-to-be's are probably terrifed. Its just a natural thing, i guess," Daniel said, "Your going to be the best mum ever," Zara smiled at Daniel and kissed him. "And besides, i get time off when the babys first born aswell," Daniel said, "So ill be with you at first, then you'll get maternity time off," "No way am i spending however long i get off at home, im coming to visit at the mill," Zara said, smiling, "Everyone will want to see our baby so yeah, come along sometimes, not to work obviously though," Daniel said. Zara smiled and they walked into the lounge. Zara sat next to Daniel. "Come on, i know you like sitting on me, your the size of an elephant right now but i dont mind," Daniel said. Zara elbowed him. "Elephant? Seriously, your calling me an elephant? big mistake" She said, sitting on Daniel, "But i still love you,"
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Post by sarahlovesdoctors on Jan 21, 2011 0:30:43 GMT 1
"Daniel!" Zara screamed down the stairs, "Nothing fits, my bump is HUGE" Daniel ran up the stairs. Zara was right, her bump WAS huge. She still had a month till her due date, but if she got any bigger she would burst."Come on, its not that bad Zara, Just wear a more casual top and put a jacket over it." Daniel said, putting a haNd on Zara's bump. Zara smiled
."Zara we're going to be late," Daniel shouted up the stairs. Zara came downstairs. "There you look fine," He said.
"Daniel, Elaines ill,, i need you to go over to the campus," Julia said."Bye beautiful," Daniel said to Zara , before rushing off to the campus.
Zara started some paperwork and wished Daniel was there.
Zara had finished seeing a patient and it was now lunchtime. Julia went out for lunch, Heston went to check on Elaine. Mrs Tembe and Zara were the only ones inn the building. "Great." Zara thought, shutting herself in her office. She ate her lunch alone - Daniel had ditched her for Jimmi. Zara suddenly felt a twinge. She thought Nothinng of it - she still had a month to go so it couldnt be the baby.
Mrs Tembe was sitting at the desk. She heard an office door open aNd knew it was Zara. Zara walked through reception. "So you did not wish to join me for lunch?" Mrs tembe said.Zara stopped in the middle of reception. "No, I didnt" she said. "That is a shame. we could of had a girly chat over some nice stew from botswana. Will you be a dear and make me a coffee please?" Mrs Tembe said. "A girly chat? Didnt think you did gir-ARGH!" Zara suddenly clutched her stomach. She felt a warm liquid go down her legs. She looked down. Her waters were on the floor. "My waters have broken!"
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Post by sarahlovesdoctors on Jan 22, 2011 8:52:30 GMT 1
"Help me Mrs Tembe!" Zara said, clutching her stomach. "There must be a misunderstanding." Mrs Tembe said, sitting Zara onn a chair. "Funnily enough, it doesnt feel like a misunderstanding," Zara shrieked. She was having contractions and she was terrified. "Dont just stand there, Do somethin-ARGH!" Zara cried. "I will get you a glass of water," Mrs Tembe said. "Are you stupid? Im in labour!" Zara cried. She was nearly crying. Mrs tembe walked over to her. "Well we will have to get your shoes and lingerie off if you are to have the baby here," Mrs Tembe said. Zara was less then thrilled at the prospect. "Call Daniel." Zara cried. "Surely we shouldnt worry him." Mrs Tembe said. "JUST DO IT BEFORE I GET UP AND DO IT MYSELF!" Zara glared at Mrs Tembe.
"Hello?" Daniel answered his phone. "Hello. It is Mrs Tembe, Im at the Mill." Mrs Tembe said. "Oh right," Daniel said. "Well i think you should come over because Zara has gone into labour." Mrs Tembe said. "What? Ok ill be right over," Daniel said, Pickig up his car keys. "Where you off to?" Karen asked. "The Mill. Zaras gone into labour." Daniel said, rushing off leaving Karen shocked.
"I want Daniel!" Zara was crying. "He is oN his way," Mrs Tembe said. Zara's contractions were getting stronger. An ambulance had been called but hadnt arrived. Zara really wished Daniel was here. She cried out iN paiN at every contration. She sighed of relief when she saw Daniels car park up. Daniel rushed to her side. "Im here now," He said, wiping Zaras eyes. He pulled her into a hug. Zara tried to keep calm but she was terrfied. "The ambulance is here," Daniel whispered. Paramedics ran in and loaded Zara into the ambulance.
Zara was put in a wheelchair and rushed to the maternity wing. She was put in a room where there was already a midwife waiting. "Hello my name is Alex, im your midwife for today," The midwife said. Zara tensed up slightly , "Im Zara."
Zara was nearly there. "Zara, a couple more pushes,," Alex said. "Whenn i say push, just push as hard as you can." "Push!" Zara pushed. She was holding on to Daniels hannd so hard she could have broken it. Zara was tired. "Ok Zara, just one last push. You ready?" Alex said. "Come on Zara, for all the people who said they could never imagine you as a mummy." DaNiel said. He moved Zaras hair out of her face. Zara pushed for one final time. It was very painful but the pain suddenly subsided and was replaced by a beautiful baby cry. "Youve done it Zara," Daniel said, "Your a mum" Zara burst into tears. She was so happy. Zara had her baby put into her arms. "Hello," She whispered. She hugged her baby very gently. She held her baby in her arms. this was like a dream come true. "Youve had a girl," The midwife said, "Congratulations" Zara smiled down at her daughter. Daniel and Zara kissed, they finally had a baby. "Her names Poppy," Zara said, smiling, "Poppy Elisabeth Granger."
Daniel and Zara were looking at Poppy. She was like a mini Zara. She had Zaras eyes and nose. "Shes beautiful," Zara said. "She looks just like you Zara," Daniel said.
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Post by sarahlovesdoctors on Jan 23, 2011 11:54:22 GMT 1
Zara was sitting up in her hospital bed. Poppy was in a little hospital baby cot next to her, although in Zaras opinion it looked more like a plastic box. Daniel had gone to get some coffee, so it was just Zara and Poppy. Zara looked at her daughter, Her big blue eyes looking round the room. Zara couldnt actually believe she was sitting here, with her baby daughter. It was like a dream come true and Zara realised how lucky she was.
Daniel came back in. "I found a few people outside, theyve come to meet the baby," He said. Zara nodded. Daniel opened the door and in walked Cherry, Jimmi, Julia, Heston, Elaine, Karen and surprisingly, Mrs Tembe. "Hello," Zara smiled at them all. "Zara! How are you feeling?" Karen asked. "Tired, but ive never felt so proud in my life," Zara said. "Aww, can we see her?" Cherry asked. Zara decided to be nice to Cherry today, and smiled at her. Zara gently picked up Poppy and held her in her arms. "Aww! Shes lovely," Cherry said, smiling. "Have you decided on a name yet?" Jimmi asked. "Yes. Shes called Poppy. Poppy Elisabeth Granger," Zara said, smiling. "Thats a beautiful name," Elaine said. Julia smiled at Zara, "I guess you can have a rest while your off work then?" She said. "Hardly! Ill be up all night with Poppy," Zara said. " I dont mind though, in fact im almost looking forward to sleepless nights." Zara said. "Dr Carmichael. I am sorry that i did not act quicker when you went into labour at the mill." Mrs Tembe piped up. "Really Mrs Tembe, its fine. All that matters is that Poppy, Daniel and I are all okay," Zara replied. Julia looked at Heston - Zara becoming a mum must have been like a dose of kindness pills. "How long are you in for?" Jimmi Asked. "A night or two," Zara said. "Actually you'll be allowed home tomorrow, I asked the Nurse." Daniel said. "Thats good. Have you got enough baby stuff?" Karen asked. "Yes plenty. I over-bought nappys" Zara said. "Believe me you can never overbuy nappies. They all get used," Julia said. Zara laughed. She felt something tugging at her hair. She looked down at Poppy, who was holdinng onto a bit of her hair. Zara smiled at this. "Aww shes so cute!" Cherry said, smiling at Poppy. Zara gently took poppys hand away from her hair and Poppy grabbed Zaras little finger. Zara smiled at this
Everyone had gone home and Zara, Poppy and Daniel were left alone. "Im so proud, Zara," Daniel said. He was holdinng Poppy, who hadnt gone to sleep yet. "She wont settle, you have a go," Daniel said, handing Poppy over to Zara. Zara gently rocked Poppy and she fell asleep. "Wow. How did you manage that?" Daniel asked. "I dont know. It just came to me," Zara said. "Its probably because your a mummy now" Daniel said. Zara smiled. Zara gently put Poppy in her cot, and Daniel sat inn the chair beside Zara's bed. "Shes beautiful," Daniel said. "I know. I really cant believe this is happening. I mean, me a mum? " Zara said. "Your going to be a fantastic mum," Daniel said. "I hope so," Zara said. She looked over at Poppy, who was sleeping. "Ive let Lisa know that Poppys been born, she might pop over to the house tomorrow with Isobel, if thats okay with you?" Daniel said. "Yeah thats fine," Zara said. She yawned, she was really tired. "Zara, go to sleep, have a rest," Daniel said. "What if Poppy needs me, what if she wakes up?" Zara said. "Ill be here, ill see to her," Daniel said, kissing Zara. "Thankyou," Zara said, shutting her eyes and falling asleep.
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Post by sarahlovesdoctors on Jan 23, 2011 15:37:16 GMT 1
Zara woke up. She looked across to Daniel, who was sitting in his chair holding Poppy. "Hello," Zara said, smiling. Daniel looked up and said "Morning. How are you feeling?" "Happy," Zara said. She looked down at Poppy, who was looking at her. She smiled at her daughter. "Poppy, why dont you have a cuddle with mummy," Daniel said, Gently passing Poppy over to Zara. "Hello Poppy," Zara said, smiling at her baby. Poppy grabbed on to Zara's little finger again and held on to it. Zara smiled at this. The nurse came in. "Ive just heard that you can go home soon. We just need to check everythings okay with both you and Poppy and then you will be allowed home," She said. Zara nodded and thanked her.
Daniel pulled up at their house. Zara was out of hospital and they had brought Poppy home. Daniel went upstairs and moved the cot into his and Zara's room. He went downstairs and sat next to Zara, putting an arm around her. Zara was smiling down at Poppy who was grabbing on to her hair.
Poppy started crying. She wasnt hungry, she needed a nappy change. Neither Daniel or Zara knew how to change a nappy. "Daniel what shall we do?" Zara asked, "Ive never changed a nappy before!" "I dont know how to Zara," Daniel said. Then he had an idea. He went over to the laptop and googled how to change a nappy. Zara eventually got the hang of nappy changing, and changed Poppys nappy. She decided she didnt like nappy changing, but she didnt really mind having to do it - as long as Daniel helped sometimes.
Zara carried Poppy upstairs and lay her in her cot for a nap. Daniel came up, and Zara was sitting on the bed watching Poppy. Daniel brought her a cup of coffee and Zara thanked him. "So, shall we take her out for a walk later?" Daniel asked. "I thought Lisa was popping over?" Zara said. "Yeah she is, at 2." Daniel said, "But after that maybe?" "Maybe," Zara said. "You alright?" Daniel asked. "Yeah, im fine," Zara said. "You just seem a bit quiet." Daniel said. "Honestly, Im fine. Just a bit new to being a mum i guess," Zara said. Daniel smiled. "Im sure everything will be fine," Daniel said, kissing Zara. They cuddled up to each other.
The doorbell rang. Poppy had just woken up so it was perfect timing. Daniel answered the door. It was Lisa and Izzie. "Hey, come in," Daniel said, Picking Izzie up. "Hello You," Lisa went and sat down. "So how's Zara and the baby?" She asked. "Yeah, their fine, I think they'll be down in a minute," Daniel said, putting Izzie on the sofa next to Lisa. He went upstairs to see Zara. "Its Izzie and Lisa, you coming down?" He asked. Zara smiled, "Yeah ill be down in a second. She bent down and carefully picked up Poppy out of her cot. She held on to Poppy and went downstairs. "Hi Zara, " Lisa said, as Zara walked into the room. Zara sat down. "Hello Lisa, and Hello Izzie," Zara said. "So hows Poppy?" Lisa asked. "Shes fine, shes absolutely perfect," Zara said. Zara went over to Lisa and Izzie, and showed them Poppy. "Shes lovely Zara, she looks just like you," Lisa said, smiling. "Look Isobel, its your new sister," Isobel looked at Poppy and smiled at her. "Would you like a drink Lisa?" Zara asked. "Yes please, could i have a lemonade ?" Lisa asked. "No problem. Daniel, could you get Lisa and I a lemonade please?" Zara asked. "Of course," Daniel said, leaving the room. While he was in the kitchen, he got a carton of orange juice for Isobel aswell.
Lisa and Isobel were just leaving. They'd stayed for an hour and a half. "Bye," Lisa said, smiling. "So Daniel you have Isobel in two weekends time." "Yep thats fine," Daniel said, putting an arm around Zara, who was holding Poppy. They went back inside and Poppy started crying. "Shes Hungry, Zara," Daniel said. "Maybe you should try feeding her."
Zara sat on the sofa with Poppy, trying to feed her. "Daniel, she wont take to it, but shes hungry," She said. "Hey dont worry, not all babies do first time round. Ill make up some bottle formula," Daniel said. Zara just nodded. Daniel came in a while later with a bottle of baby milk. "Here you go Zara," Daniel said, handing Zara the bottle. Poppy happily drank from the bottle, which was a sigh of relief from Zara. Poppy finished and Daniel put the bottle in the steraliser. "Shall we go out for a walk Zara?" Daniel asked. Zara seemed reluctant but agreed to it. Daniel got the pram ready and Zara went to get another blanket for Poppy. She came back down and gently put Poppy in the pram. Zara went upstairs to put a coat and some shoes on.
Zara came downstairs, and Daniel helped her get the pram out of the house. Zara stopped once they were outside. "Zara, its very easy to push a pram, all you need to do is put 2 hands here and push," Daniel said. "You ready?" Zara nodded, and slowly pushed the pram. They walked up the road, and decided they would go to the park. Zara took to pushing a pram like a duck to water. Daniel had his arm round her sometimes aswell. They got to the park and decided just to wonder through. They decided that as the campus was close by, they would pop in to say hello. They walked slowly through the park, and Poppy fell asleep. They were nearly at The Campus.
Daniel opened the door for Zara and she pushed the pram in. Karen was behind Reception. "Hello!" Karen said, smiling at Daniel and Zara. She came over to them and looked in the pram. "Careful, shes sleeping, " Zara said. "Shes beautiful - spitting image of you Zara." Karen said, smiling. Zara thanked her and smiled. Zara and Daniel said hello to Cherry, Elaine and Heston, then they went home.
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