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Post by sarahlovesdoctors on Jan 24, 2011 0:29:52 GMT 1
Zara, Poppy annd Daniel were all asleep. It was 2 in the morning and the house was silent. That was until Poppy woke up - She needed feeding.
Zara woke up to a crying Poppy. She looked over at Daniel who was still fast asleep. she got up, put her dressing gown on and went over to Poppys cot. Zara gently picked up Poppy, and sat on the end of the bed. She tried to feed Poppy and this time Poppy did take to it. Zara breathed a sigh of relief. She looked over at Daniel, who was still fast asleep. Poppy finished and Zara just sat on the end of the bed with her. Poppy looked around the room, although it was dark so she couldnt really see. Zara smiled down at Poppy. Poppy grabbed hold of some of Zara's hair, again. "You like my hair dont you," Zara whispered, "One day your going to have pretty hair like mine,"
Poppy eventually fell asleep so Zara put her back in her cot. Zara went back to bed, and cuddled up to Daniel to keep warm.
Poppy was crying again. It was 6am and Poppy needed feeding again. Zara knew that Daniel would sleep through this, so she got up and went over to Poppy. This was the 3rd time Zara had gotten up and she'd had about 4 hours sleep. Zara fed Poppy then put her back inn her cot. Zara was too tired for cuddles. She got back in to bed and fell asleep.
Zara woke up at 10. She still hadnt had much sleep and she felt tired, but she got up anyway. She saw Poppys cot was empty so she assumed Poppy was downstairs with Daniel. Zara went downstairs, where she found Daniel sitting on the sofa, holding Poppy. "You look like a ghost," Daniel said. "Oh charming, no good morning or anything" Zara said, sitting down next to them. "Sorry, good morning beautiful," Daniel said, giving Zara a kiss. Zara smiled. "You do look really tired though," "I am tired I was up 4 times last night with Poppy and you just slept through the whole thing!" Zara said. "Im sorry, just wake me up next time," Daniel aid, giving zara another kiss.
The day went by and Zara was looking more washed out by the minute, "Zara please go and have a nap. Ill look after Poppy, you look terrible, really tired," Daniel said. Zara gently put Poppy into Daniels arms and then she went upstairs. She lay down on her bed and immediatly fell asleep.
Daniel came up the stairs. He geNtly put Poppy down in her cot, then turned around to check on Zara. She was lying on their bed, fast asleep. Daniel went and found a blanket, then put it over Zara, to keep her warm. He then got his laptop out to catch up on some paperwork. He sat on the bed, being careful not to wake Zara. He caught up on all his paperwork and closed the laptop. Zara and Poppy were still asleep. He tried to get some sleep aswell, it didnt work though.
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Post by sarahlovesdoctors on Jan 25, 2011 23:20:28 GMT 1
Zara woke up. Poppy was still asleep and Daniel was next to her, watching her sleep. Zara smiled at him, and sat up. She put her head on Daniels shoulder and he put his arms around her. Zara cuddled up to him.
"Zara i just thought you should know, the cupboards are empty," Daniel said, "We need to go food shopping" "Oh great." Zara said, "Well ill wait until Poppy wakes up and we can go then," "Or i could stay here with Poppy and you go now," Daniel said. "Daniel im half asleep ill need you to make sure ive got everything on the list." Zara said. "Ill go then and you stay with Poppy," Daniel said. " Cant we all just go? Poppy needs a bit of fresh air." Zara said. "Fresh air in a supermarket?" Daniel laughed. "Oh look fine, I just might like the Mummy Zara image i have when im pushing the pram" Zara said. Daniel started laughing. "Aww thats fine in that case, we can all go," Daniel said, kissing Zara. Zara returned his kisses and sat on him. She had managed to shift all her baby weight and she had an excuse to cuddle up to Daniel again. Daniel put his arms arounnd her waist and they sat like this until Poppy woke up.
Poppy started crying, to tell her mummy and daddy she was awake. "Looks like Poppy wants her mummy and daddy," Daniel said to Zara, who smiled as she got up. Zara went up to Poppys cot and gently picked her up out of it. " Shh, mummys here," Zara said, gently rocking Poppy to get her to stop crying. She went over to the bed, carrying Poppy. Zara sat down next to Daniel, who put an arm around her. Poppy stopped crying and Zara fed her. She changed her nappy then gently put Poppy in her cot. Zara and Daniel put their coats and shoes on, Daniel gently picked up Poppy,then went downstairs. He gave Poppy to Zara, who carried Poppy out to the car. Zara strapped Poppy in to her carseat, then strapped the carseat in. Zara decided to sit beside Poppy the whole journey.
They pulled up at Sainsburys , and Zara got Poppy out of her carseat. Daniel got the pram out the boot, and Zara put Poppy in the pram. Zara pushed the pram and Daniel got the trolley. They certainly had their hands full.
Zara was perfectly happy pushing the pram as well as ordering Daniel around. They easily filled up the trolley with food and drink. A lot of other customers looked at Poppy, and smiled at Zara and Daniel. Poppy fell asleep at one point, and Zara smiled at this. Daniel was busy putting drinks into the trolley. Zara walked over to him, pushing the pram. "Seems Poppy is a bit of a sleepyhead today," Zara said. "Now im sure shes going to be waking mummy and daddy up in the middle of the night," Daniel said. Zara laughed. "Mummy doesnt mind too much, and Daddy just sleeps through it. Speaking of which - when should my dad come over to see Poppy? he really wants to see her." "Well, set a date with him, any times fine for us." Daniel said, giving Zara a quick kiss. Zara smiled, and Daniel wondered off. She managed to catch up with him eventually.
Daniel and Zara were queuing at the checkout when Poppy woke up and starts screaming at the top of her little lungs." Zara gently pushed the pram back and forth to try and get her to stop, but Poppy wouldnt stop. Zara gently picked up Poppy out of the pram and gently rocked her until she stopped crying. Zara gave Daniel her purse and went and sat on the seats with Poppy. Poppy had stopped crying now, but Zara still held on to her anyway. "Daddys paying for our food," Zara said to Poppy, who just looked at her. Zara smiled at Poppys confused little face, so she gave her a cuddle.
Daniel finished paying and after juggling between the pram and the trolley, Zara came over to help. She put Poppy back in the pram and pushed the pram out of Sainsburys. Once they were at the car, Zara strapped the carseat to the car and put Poppy in it, strapping her in. Zara sat next to Poppy on the way home again.
Daniel opened the front door. Zara walked inside, holding Poppy. She took Poppy upstairs and put her in her cot. Zara put her coat away then sat infront of the cot. Poppy had her arms in the air, she wanted cuddles with her mummy. Zara went over to the cot and picked up Poppy. She carried Poppy downstairs to Daniel, who was unpacking the shopping. "I think madam here wants a cuddle from her daddy," Zara said. Daniel smiled and Zara handed Poppy over to him. "Hello You," Daniel said, smiling at Poppy. Zara smiled at this and started unpacking the shopping.
Zara finished unpacking the shopping, then the 3 of them went and sat in the lounge. Daniel put his arm around Zara, as well as holding Poppy. Daniel and Zara were both looking at their baby daughter. "She's definatly got your eyes, Zara," Daniel said, "She obviously inherited her good looks from me," Zara said jokily. "Were naturally a hot couple so obviously we have a beautiful baby," Daniel said, making Zara laugh.
Zara had fallen asleep next to Daniel and Poppy. Poppy started crying - she was hungry. Daniel didnt know what to do - Zara was asleep. He gently rocked Poppy in order to stop her crying. He then whispered , "Zara," "Zara wake up, Poppy needs feeding," Daniel said. Zara slowly opened her eyes. "What?" She said - she was half asleep. "Poppy's hungry, you need to feed her," Daniel repeated. Daniel handed Poppy over to Zara. Zara fed Poppy, Then, when she'd finished, sat with Poppy in her arms. She saw Poppy yawn. "Aww, she just yawned," Zara said. Daniel smiled. "I think she's tired," "Well you do tend to yawn when your tired Zara," Daniel said, "No im joking, Go put her in her cot, she can have a nap.
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Post by sarahlovesdoctors on Jan 28, 2011 0:15:10 GMT 1
There was a knock at the door. Zara went to the door and answered it. She had just got Poppy off to sleep. She opened the door, and Jed, her father, was standing on the doorstep. "Hello Daddy!" Zara said, giving her dad a hug. "Hows my lovely daughter?" Jed asked. "Im good thankyou daddy, how about you?" Zara said. Daniel came to the door and put an arm around her waist. "Oh im very happy, very happy because im a granddad!" Jed said. Zara smiled and invited her dad inside. They all piled into the living room and sat down. "So where is the little one?" Jed asked. Zara pointed to the baby monitor on the table. "Shes asleep, Daddy," Zara said, smiling, "Im sure she'll wake up before long though, she doesnt tend to sleep for more then 4 hours before waking up,"
Daniel, Zara and Jed were sitting in the living room having a catchup. Daniel was telling Jed all the stories of pregnant Zara and the mood swings. Jed found this very amusing. Suddenly they heard a cry on the baby monitor. "Sounds like Poppy has woken up," Zara said. Daniel went to get up. "Ill go," She said, smiling. Once Zara had left the room, Jed said, "I hope you'll look after them both," "Of course i will, i love them both very much," Daniel replied.
Zara walked into her bedroom. She padded over to Poppy's cot and picked her up. Poppy was hungry so Zara sat on the bed and fed Poppy. "Granddads here Poppy, shall we go and see him?" Sara said, finishing feeding Poppy. She took Poppy downstairs.
"Here she is," Daniel said, as Zara walked in with Poppy. She sat down next to her dad. "Poppy, this is your granddad," Zara said, showing Poppy to Jed. "Shes beautiful, she looked a lot like you did when you were a baby," Jed said, "Your mother would be so proud of you." Zara smiled.
Zara was in the kitchen making some lunch and Daniel and Jed were in the living room. Daniel was holding Poppy. "So have you and Zara ever considered getting married?" Jed asked. "Oh yes. well we've mentioned it but when the time is right im going to propose to her," Daniel said, lowering his voice incase Zara was eavesdropping. "Id love to walk her down the aisle," Jed said. "Definatly. Theres no rush though, when the time is right." Daniel said. "of course," Jed said.
Zara walked in with a plate of sandwiches. She put them on the coffee table. Everyone took a sandwich and ate quietly. Zara finished first, and took Poppy from Daniel, who was juggling between Poppy and a sandwich. Zara should of known - he was a man and couldnt multitask. Zara sat with Poppy, who was clinging onto her little finger. Zara smiled at her baby daughter.
Jed was off home, and after giving Poppy a cuddle, went to hug Zara. Zara gave her dad a massive hug. Jed smiled at Daniel. "Make sure you look after them both," Jed said to Daniel. "I will, i promise," Daniel said. He was already holding Poppy, but he managed to put an arm around Zara. Zara smiled and they waved Jed off. They then went back inside.
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Post by sarahlovesdoctors on Jan 29, 2011 1:23:37 GMT 1
Zara was sleeping. Daniel and Poppy had gone to the supermarket, and Zara was understandable exhausted, having spent most the night up with Poppy.
Daniel was pushing the pram around Asda. He had never been doing a weekly shop before, and he was a bit clueless. Poppys big blue eyes, identical to Zara's, looked at her dad, almost laughing at him because he was so clueless. Daniel smiled down at his daughter and started the attempt at weekly shopping.
Zara was still asleep when Daniel walked in. Daniel put the shopping in the kitchen and picked up Poppy. He walked upstairs to find Zara fast asleep on the bed. Poppy was clearly tired so he put her in her cot. He then switched the baby monitor on and went downstairs to unpack the shopping. Daniel hoped he had bought everything, because he knew he would be in big trouble with Zara if he hadnt. Daniel put most of the food he had bought away and went into the living room to watch tv.
Zara opened her eyes. She looked around the room and saw a sleeping Poppy. "Daniel's obviously back then," she thought. She left Poppy where she was, she didnt want to wake her. Zara went downstairs, and saw Daniel sitting on the sofa. She crept in and immediatly sat on his lap, making him jump slightly. "Hello You," Daniel said, "Good sleep?" "Best sleep in ages, Daniel," Zara said, giving him a kiss. Daniel smiled. "Did you get everything from the supermarket?" Zara asked. "Yes, im sure i did," Daniel said. "Toilet rolls?" Zara asked. "I forgot those," Daniel said, "Organic vegetables?" Zara asked. "Oops," Daniel said "DANIEL! Did you get more coffee?" Zara asked. "No..." Daniel said. "OH seriously Daniel, weve got water, weve got sugar, we've got mugs, weve got milk, we've even got a kettle to boil the water. But we've got no coffee. Seriously?!" Zara said. Daniel smirked. "Its not funny, your hopeless at shopping. Next your going to tell me you forgot Poppys nappys!" Zara said. "Well i did remember them..." Daniel said. "Well thats a start at least." Zara said.
Poppy had just woken up. Zara had changed her nappy and was sitting on the sofa with her. Daniel was sitting next to them. "Shes beautiful," Daniel said. "I know." Zara said, " I cant believe that after so long wanting a child, i finally get one. A beautiful one." "Any baby with you as their mother would be beautiful Zara." Daniel said. Zara kissed him.
"Oh by the way, Izzys coming over this weekend, so maybe we could take them both out somewhere?" Daniel said. "Yeah thats fine by me," Zara said. Daniel smiled.
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Post by sarahlovesdoctors on Jan 31, 2011 23:17:27 GMT 1
Isobel was due over today. Daniel and Zara hadnt seen her for a while.
The doorbell rang, and it was Lisa and Isobel. "Hello!" Daniel said, smiling and picking Isobel up. "Hiya," Lisa said, smiling. Zara came to the door holding Poppy, "Wow, She's grown a bit!" Zara smiled. "Shes absolutely lovely, Zara," Lisa said. Zara smiled in thanks and went back inside. Lisa soon followed, as she popped in for a cup of coffee and a catch-up. After stories of Isobel feeding the ducks, and Daniels supermarket trips, Lisa left.
Daniel, Zara, Poppy and Isobel were all downstairs, playing alphabet bricks. Isobel was building high towers with the help of Daniel, and Zara was putting the alphabet blocks in Poppys little hands and building towers with her. Daniel looked over at Zara and noted on how happy she was. He desperately wished he had more time off with Zara and Poppy but in a couple of weeks he would have to go to work and leave them to get by on their own.
Daniel and Zara decided to take the girls out. Daniel was pushing Izzies pram and Zara was pushing Poppy's. They wandered through the park, and after a lot of pointing from Izzie, they stopped by the little park with swings. Daniel put Izzie in one of the baby swings and gently pushed her. Izzie smiled - she liked swings. Poppy was lying in her pram watching her big sister in the swings. Zara looked down at Poppy and smiled. "Daniel, im going to sit on the swings with Poppy," Zara said, getting Poppy out of the pram. "Oh, Ok, Dont drop her whatever you do," Daniel said. Zara smiled and went and sat on the swings. She put Poppy on her lap and held on to her tightly. Zara swang on the swing very very gently. Daniel briefly looked over at them and smiled. He had the perfect family.
Zara and Daniel strolled through the park, pushing the prams. Poppy was now asleep and Izzie was talking away. Daniel stopped in the middle of the park, to kiss Zara. "You old romantic," Zara said, smiling. Daniel smiled , "I think you mean young romantic," He said. Zara smirked, and Daniel put an arm around her. They walked through the park together, and decided to pop in at the Mill.
"Hello Doctors," Mrs Tembe said. "Oh its you." Zara thought, but smiled anyway. Mrs Tembe came over to the Prams and looked at both of the children. "They are both very beautiful." She said. Julia came out to say hello. Izzie recognised her. "Daddy its Juju!" Izzie said, Pointing at Julia. "Hello Isobel," Julia said, going over to Isobel. Izzie gave her a hug. Julia then turned to Zara, "How are things Zara?" "Brilliant, Poppys woken up, she must have known we were coming to see you." Zara said. "Ooh, Can i see her?" Julia asked. Zara nodded and Julia looked at Poppy, "She is beautiful, Just like her mum," Zara smiled. "She got all the good genes," Julia laughed. "Is she sleeping through nights at all?" Julia asked. "Oh definatly not. Im up most the night with her, then we both tend to sleep through the day. I dont mind though, I realise how lucky i am to have her," Zara said. "Aww thats sweet. I remember when my kids were young, i was lucky if i got an hours sleep at night! And Mac never got up to see to them," Julia said. Zara pointed at Daniel, "He just sleeps through it all most nights. Sometimes He'll wake up for a quick cuddle but most the time hes sleeping," Daniel laughed.
Jimmi and Cherry both came out from their rooms. Everyone was crowding round the 2 prams, saying hello to Izzie, then going over to Poppy. After hugs and best wishes, Zara and Daniel headed home. Lisa would be round to pick Izzie up soon.
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Post by sarahlovesdoctors on Feb 1, 2011 21:01:16 GMT 1
Daniel was going back to work today. Zara, Poppy and Daniel were all fast asleep, dreading the awful sound of the alarm that they hadnt heard for however many months.
BEEP BEEP, BEEP BEEP, The alarm went off. Zara, naturally, opened her eyes and looked at the clock. She looked over at Daniel who was still fast asleep, "Typical Daniel," She thought, putting her arms around him and kissing him. Daniel opened his eyes and looked round. "Looks like Daddy has to be going to work today," Zara said. Daniel smiled and gave her a kiss. "Looks like Mummys going to have to cope without Daddy," He replied, getting out of bed. Zara went to check on Poppy - she had been up most the night but she was typically asleep now. Zara smiled and put the baby monitor on, going downstairs to make Daniel some breakfast - if he attempted doing so much as making toast he was likely to burn the kitchen down. Daniel wandered into the kitchen and put his arms around Zara's waist. Zara turned around and kissed him, smiling. "Ive made you some breakfast..." Zara said, smiling. Daniel sat down and Zara sat opposite him. "Zara, are you definatly going to be okay?" Daniel asked. "Yes, Ill be fine," Zara said. "Ok, you sure? Right well ring me if you need any help and ill get off as soon as i can, and are you coming to the mill for lunch?" Daniel asked. "Yes i am, Tell me Mrs Tembe isnt there today please?" Zara asked. "Nope, you got lucky today, we have Karen," Daniel replied. "Oh no problem then!" Zara said, causing Daniel to laugh a bit.
Daniel was just unlocking his car when Zara came outside to kiss him goodbye. She had come out in her pyjamas, something Daniel thought that Zara would never do. "See you at lunch," Zara said, "Give Poppy a kiss from me," Daniel said, "I will," Zara said, giving Daniel a kiss. Zara went to go back indoors, but waved him off from the doorstep. She wandered back inside and went upstairs to get dressed. Zara came out of the bathroom from cleaning her teeth just as Poppy woke up. Zara picked her up and fed her. She then sat on the bed with Poppy, who just looked up at Zara. She was obviously wondering where daddy was. "Daddys gone to work today, Poppy, but we're going to see him at lunch," Zara said, picking up Poppy and putting her back in her cot. Zara quickly perfected her makeup then picked up Poppy and took her downstairs. She sat down and held Poppy in her arms. She considered going out - She could either walk through the centre of town to The Mill or drive.
Zara decided to take the walk through town - she needed to go to town anyway. She still had a couple of hours till it was lunchtime at the mill. She put her coat on, then made sure Poppy was nice and warm. She put Poppy in her pram, adding an extra blanket because it was still very cold out. Zara walked up the road with Poppy, all the way into town. Zara felt really proud, and she felt like a mum. Once she was in town, She went into a baby clothes shop and got a few more babygro's for Poppy. Then she went into Office and got herself a new pair of shoes. After getting some sandwiches, she started walking to the mill.
Cherry held the door open for Zara. Karen was on the desk, "Zara!" Karen said, smiling. She came over and gave Zara a hug, surprisingly Zara let her. Lunch finally came and Daniel came out of his room, waving goodbye to a patient. Daniel went over to Zara and kissed her. "Hello gorgeous," He said. Zara smiled. Daniel turned round to the pram. "And Hello You," He said, picking Poppy up out of the pram gently. He held her in his arms and smiled. "Someones happy to see their daddy," Zara said as Poppy put her tiny hands up in the air, as if to give Daniel a hug. Julia came out and rushed over to see Poppy. "Well shes grown a bit since i last saw her!" Julia said, smiling. Zara smiled.
Daniel and Zara were sitting in the staffroom together. Zara had brought a bottle of baby milk with her, and was feeding Poppy. Daniel was watching Zara, noting on how happy she'd been since having Poppy. Daniel put a hand in his pocket to check the small square box was still there. He clasped it, wondering if now was the right moment. He decided to wait until tonight. Zara put a hand on the table and held onto Poppy with the other. Daniel gently took her hand and smiled at her , "I love you," He said, "And Poppy," "I love you too. You and Poppy mean so much to me, i dont think i could live without you" Zara said, smiling. "Awww," Daniel said, kissing Zara.
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Post by sarahlovesdoctors on Feb 2, 2011 0:08:23 GMT 1
Zara was at home with Poppy. Poppy was tired so she was sleeping, whilst Zara was sitting on her bed, thinking about Daniel. She looked over at her perfect daughter and smiled. She had never felt so happy before.
Daniel unlocked the door and crept upstairs. Zara was sitting on their bed, just watching Poppy. Daniel sat down next to her and put his arms around her. Zara smiled. "Dr Granger has returned," He said, "How are you feeling?" "Fine, Happy," Zara said. "Good," Daniel said.
THE NEXT DAY
Daniel was off to work. Poppy was already awake, and Zara needed to go food shopping. She said goodbye to Daniel, then went upstairs to get dressed. After doing her makeup, she put Poppy in one of her new babygros. Then she strapped Poppy into her carseat, then strapped the carseat into the car. She drove to the supermarket, then got Poppy out. She put Poppy in her pram and pushed her into the supermarket.
As Zara walked round the supermarket, a lot of people looked in her direction. Some people were smiling at her, and looking at Poppy, but some people automatically looked at her left hand, and especially old people looked at her dissaprovingly. Zara was stung by this, but decided to ignore them.
Zara came out of the supermarket, a shopping bag on each arm, she put the bags in the car and took extra time strapping Poppy in to the car. She drove home. She settled Poppy down for a nap and went to unpack the shopping.
Zara sat down with a mug of coffee. Her phone rang, and it was Daniel. "Daniel," Zara said "Hiya, how are you?" Daniel asked. "Im good, tired mind you, but im good," Zara said "Have a rest," Daniel said. "If Poppy wakes up..." Zara began "...Then she'll wake you up aswell," Daniel said "Whatever. Ive just had a coffee anyway so i wont be able to sleep now," Zara said. "Well ive managed to get off an hour early so give me a couple of hours and ill be home," Daniel said, "But Zara, im planning something, not saying what, but is there any chance you could go out for a bit?" "Erm.. Okay," Zara said. "Ok, wait till Poppy wakes up, then ill let you know when to come back," Daniel said "Okay," Zara said, "Speak later," "Oh and Zara?" Daniel said "Yes Dear?" Zara said, "I love you, DEAR," Daniel said. Zara laughed, "Love you too,"
Poppy started crying. Zara went upstairs to see to her. She picked up Poppy and gently rocked her. "Shh, Mummys here," She whispered. Poppy quietened down, but Zara soon realised she was due a nappy change.
After Zara had done the glorious job of changing a nappy, she put Poppy in her pram and they went out. Zara didnt really know where to go, but decided to take Poppy to the park. She sat on a bench and held on to Poppy. Zara got a call from Daniel telling her to come home. Zara put Poppy back in her pram and pushed her home. When Zara entered the house, the hall was covered in rose petals. Zara took a sleeping Poppy out of her pram and took her upstairs. She put Poppy in her cot and switched the baby monitor on. She went downstairs and followed the trail of rose petals. She walked into the living room, where Daniel was sitting on the sofa. "Hi," He said, as Zara sat down next to him. Daniel kissed her, then got off the sofa and got down on one knee. He got the ring out of his pocket. "Zara. I love you so much, i just want to spend the rest of my life with you, will you please make me the happiest man alive and be my wife?" Daniel asked. Zara looked at Daniel. This was the man she was deeply in love with. She never thought she would be the marrying type, but she loved Daniel and she wanted to spend the rest of her life with him. "Of Course i will," Zara said. She sat on Daniel and they had a passionate kiss. Daniel put the engagement ring on her finger. "Its beautiful," Zara said, kissing Daniel. "Just like you," Daniel said.
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Post by sarahlovesdoctors on Feb 3, 2011 0:12:42 GMT 1
Poppy had woken up and Zara was feeding her. It was 3 in the morning and Daniel was being himself and sleeping through it all. Zara looked over at him, and nudged him slightly. Daniel stirred and woke up "What time is it?" He asked. "Time for you to start giving me a hand with Poppy in the middle of the night!" Zara said. Daniel smiled. "She hasnt quite got the hang of sleeping through the night and being awake in the day, has she?" "Nope she hasnt," Zara said, smiling. Daniel and Zara both gave Poppy a little cuddle, then Zara put her back in her cot. Poppy stayed awake , and waved her tiny arms in the air. Daniel and Zara watched over her, Zara snuggled up to Daniel. Daniel had his arms around Zara, almost never wanting to let go of her. Zara watched the cot, Poppy still hadnt gone to sleep. "Whys she not sleeping?" Zara asked. "Babies dont have a sleeping plan. She'll go to sleep when she feels like it," Daniel said. Zara nodded. "You look exhausted Zara, get some rest, ill watch Poppy. "Are you sure?" Zara asked. "Shes my daughter too Zara, i have to do my bit. Get some sleep," Daniel said. Zara climbed under the duvet and fell asleep. Poppy eventually fell asleep too, and Daniel climbed into bed. He looked over to Zara, who was asleep. Daniel put his arms around her waist and cuddled up to her. "I love you so much, Zara," Daniel whispered. Zara was half awake, and turned around. "I love you too, Daniel," She said, Kissing Daniel.
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Post by sarahlovesdoctors on Feb 4, 2011 0:10:18 GMT 1
Daniel and Zara were in bed. Poppy was awake in her cot. "So, any idea who youd like to invite to the wedding?" Daninel asked. "Well, my dad to walk me down the aisle, my cousins, and some people from the mill?" Zara said. Daniel nodded. "Im probably going to ask Jimmi to be best man," Daniel said. "Does that mean grinny girl will be coming?" Zara said. Daniel laughed. "How about Elaine and Mrs Tembe for bridesmaids?" Daniel said. "No." Zara said, "Just no" Daniel laughed - he knew that Zara wasnt exactly Mrs Tembe and Elaines number one fan. "i was thinking - I want Joe to be there so maybe he could come over from boston?" Daniel said "And Ruth too! i really would like Ruth to be there, shes really been there for me and shes a good friend," Zara said. "Yeah sure, we can give them a ring later?" Daniel said. "Definatly," Zara said, putting her arms around Daniel. Daniel leant forward and kissed Zara. "Someones going to be a Mrs Granger soon," Daniel said. Zara smiled and kissed him. Poppy suddenly started crying. "Oh! she must think we're ignoring her or something," Zara said, getting out of bed and wandering over to the cot. She picked up Poppy. "Oh she needs her nappy changed, Daniel get me some nappies please."
Daniel wandered in to Poppys room to be and opened the cupboard, where 4 packs of nappys fell onto him. He put 3 back and walked into their bedroom. "Zara how many packs of nappys do we have?" Daniel asked. "22. Why?" Zara asked. "Why do we need 22 packs of nappies?" Daniel said. "They were on offer and Poppy gets through nappys like i get through makeup." Zara said. Daniel laughed. Zara went and changed Poppys nappy. When she came back in, Daniel was sitting up in bed. Zara, still holding Poppy, climbed next to Daniel. Daniel put an arm around her. Poppy managed to grab on to some of Zaras hair. At first Zara found this adorably cute, until Poppy started pulling it with as much force as possible. "Ow....OWW." Zara said, trying to prise Poppys hand away from her hair , "Shes strong for a baby!" Eventually Zara got Poppys hand off her hair. Instead Poppy held on to her little finger. "Awwww," Daniel said. "Someone loves their mummy!" "Daniel, honeymoon, whos going to look after Poppy?" Zara asked. "Er...Um... Well, maybe we could ask Jimmi and Cherry to look after her?" Daniel suggested. "Grinny girl? we'll come back to find poppy dressed up in a babygro with cherrys all over it!" Zara said. Daniel started laughing and Zara smiled. "Why dont we wait until Poppys a bit older ?" Zara said. "We could but it kind of deafeats the object of a honeymoon." Daniel said. "Well maybe we could try Jimmi and Grinny then." Zara said.
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Post by sarahlovesdoctors on Feb 6, 2011 2:55:13 GMT 1
Zara opened her laptop and loaded up skype. Ruth was online so Zara video called her. She hadnt spoken to Ruth since being pregnant with Poppy, and Poppy was a couple of months old now. "Hiya!" Ruth said, smiling. "Hello," Zara said, "How are you?" "Im brilliant thanks, settled in here really well. How about you?" Ruth said. "Tired, but very happy," Zara said. "Ah yes, i heard that baby Carmichael/Granger has entered the world?" "Yes, she has, shes absolutely beautiful," Zara said. "Aww, whats her name?" Ruth asked. "Poppy. Poppy Elisabeth Granger." Zara said, smiling. "Aww, not a Carmichael then?" Ruth asked. "Shes definatly got the Carmichael genes, but shes a Granger because her daddys a Granger, and her mummys going to be a Granger soon too." Zara said. "What? You and Daniel are getting married?!" Ruth said. "Yes we are, we're getting married. Thats actually why i came on here, I was wondering," Zara began. "Yes?" Ruth said. "Well, Daniel is hoping Joe will be there, so i was wondering, id love for you to be at the wedding so maybe you and Joe could both get a plane over for the wedding," Zara asked. "Wow. I would love that Zara," Ruth said. "And i was also wondering, would you be one of my bridesmaids?" Zara asked/ "Really? Wow Zara you dont understand how much this means to me, id love to!" Ruth said, smiling. "Okay, great. Daniel's giving Joe a call later and we'll give you more information about it aswell." Zara said. "Okay," Ruth Said, "So when can i see Poppy?" "Well I can show you her now on webcam," Zara said, "Shes in her baby chair sitting opposite me," "Okay," Ruth Said. Zara got up and gently picked up Poppy out of her baby chair, She held on to her and carried her over to the desk with her laptop on. Zara cradled her as she sat down. "Here she is," Zara said, showing Poppy to Ruth. "Aww! Shes gorgeous Zara," Ruth said. "Well my webcams not very good but when you see her for real, you will realise how beautiful she is," Zara said, kissing Poppys forehead. "I can see shes beautiful from here, despite your webcam!" Ruth said, "Shes got your eyes, ill give you that," "Thats what everyone says!" Zara said, laughing. "Well thats because its true!" Ruth said. "Im so lucky to have her," Zara said, smiling. "Well you deserve her, you deserve to be happy," Ruth said. Zara smiled, "And from sitting here i can see that youve taken to being a mum like a duck to water," "I was so nervous when she was first born because ive never done this before, but now everything comes to me naturally." Zara said. "Aww well im really happy for you," Ruth said. "Well ive got to go as im going to the campus for lunch," Zara said. "Ok. Well it was lovely speaking to you Zara," Ruth said. "Ill give you a ring or skype when i know more details," Zara said, "Bye Ruth," "Bye Zara, By Poppy!" Ruth said. Zara gently made one of Poppys little hands wave. "Aww!" Ruth said.
"Hey, look who it is!" Daniel said as Zara pushed the pram through the campus doors. Daniel pulled Zara into a passionate kiss, but Mrs Tembe was on the desk, much to their disadvantage. "Please, There is a time and a place." Mrs Tembe said. "Exactly Mrs Tembe, which is why ive chosen lunchtime in an empty reception to kiss the woman I love." Daniel said. Zara laughed and looked round at Poppy, who was sleeping.
Zara and Daniel were eating lunch iN the staffroom with Elaine and Simon. Zara looked over when she heard crying coming from the pram. Zara stood up and picked up Poppy. She held on to her and bounced her very gently to stop her crying. "shh, mummys here," Zara said, hoping her daughter would stop crying. Poppy eventually stopped crying and Zara sat back down next to Daniel. Daniel put an arm around Zara. Zara was still holding Poppy, who was trying to grab on to Zaras hair again. Zara gently held oN to Poppys hands and Poppy grabbed on to her hand, not letting go. Daniel smiled at this and kissed Zara on the cheek.
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