Family business

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the "WE'RE HAVING A BABY" meme

Nature is no respecter of persons, my friends. Whether it be childhood friends, newlyweds, or one-night stands, a single decision or accident can change everything, and there will be three people instead of just two.

Congratulations! The characters in these threads and those who reply to them are now expecting babies, no matter what their unique situation may be. Of course, depending on the characters, this might go over like a lead balloon. But wait! Even if the decision to have a baby was made and was consensual, the process is no walk in the park. There is lots to do...and only nine months to do it. Nine potentially drama-filled months.

HOW TO PLAY

• Comment with your character, preferences, etc.
• Not all options here are fluffy and happy. Some are potentially angsty or possibly triggering. Tread lightly. Be sure to mention what you want and what you don't want.
• Reply to others.
• For this, male characters can get pregnant because why not.

PROMPTS

• How'd It Happen: What led up to this event? How are you in this situation?


• Realization: There's a wrench in the works...or maybe it was expected, but you're just realizing you're pregnant.


• Positive Reaction: Yes, after all this time and planning! You're finally ready for a family.


• Negative Reaction: Oh, no. This is terrible. You're in no position to take care of a child!


• Freak Outs: But...how? You're a human, she's an alien, how -


• Deciding What to Do: If this wasn't planned, there needs to be a plan of action now.


• Keep it Secret: You're attempting to keep your pregnancy a secret from your partner. This is only a bandaid for the bigger problem.


• Telling Others: The other people in you two's life have to know at some point.


• Drama: No one wanted you to have a kid and the anger is palpable.


• Morning Sickness and More: Everything hurts and the mornings are hell.


• Learning: If you're in a technologically advanced society, you may get to see an ultrasound. Otherwise, there are folk remedies that can be tried.


• Manipulation: One of you is using the prospect of a child to bend the other to their will and make them stay.


• My Body is a Cage: The person carrying the baby is having a decent amount of discomfort, mentally and physically.


• Showing: It's a secret no longer with an expanding stomach.


• Support: The partner who isn't carrying the child should do their best to be there and help out...


• Overprotective: ...but to a degree. Don't act like the partner carrying the child is made of paper.


• Getting Ready: The house or apartment or castle has to be babyproof.


• Heart to Heart: It's time to talk about the big changes before the happen. Where do the two of you stand?


• It's Happening: THE BABY IS COMING.


• Rough Going: Childbirth is still a dangerous affair and there's no smooth sailing for you. So pace if you're lucky, scream in the bed if you're not.


• Bad End: Not all new beginnings last. Sometimes, they become unhappy endings.


• Coming Home: Finally, parents and baby get to settle down.


• Getting Used to This: Well, maybe settle down. There's still crying in the night, feedings to do, diapers to change...

Comments

[in_this_fight]

Of course Jyn knows. She's the one that's carrying their baby, after all. But for as calm and level-headed as Cassian has had to be during missions and other moments of crisis, he finds that he can't quite get as much of a hold on his emotions now as he'd like.

But they're alone, and with Jyn, there is no reason to hide. She throws her arms around him and he welcomes the embrace, laughing as he presses a kiss to her cheek.

"How do you feel? Do you need anything? Do you want to sit?"

[open_rebellion]

"I'm fine!" she insisted with a laugh. "We can sit, if you have time, but I'm fine, I promise."

[in_this_fight]

If he had time. As if Cassian wouldn't make some time for Jyn whether they talked about their sudden surprise or not. He could put off repairs for a little while, since they weren't direly needed, and for once, he had no pressing meetings scheduled.

"I'm all yours."

[open_rebellion]

Whether they make time or simply have it, she's happy to hear it. "Good," she said, a little smile playing on her lips.

[in_this_fight]

There is obviously a lot that needs discussion, but for the moment, Cassian just wants to bask in the news that Jyn's just shared. He's sure the worry will come when the adrenaline fades and there's room for intrusive thoughts to grow.

A hand at her elbow, Cassian leads Jyn into the ship, where there's both privacy and a place to sit. He can't help the way his eyes drift from her face to her midsection and back, flushing softly to realize that it's too soon yet to see anything.

"Did they tell you how far along you are? They did a scan, surely they know if the baby is healthy - ?"