˗ˏˋ𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐮𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝𝐥𝐲ˊˎ˗
𝚡𝚡𝚒. 𝚠𝚎𝚕𝚌𝚘𝚖𝚎 𝚝𝚘 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚠𝚘𝚛𝚕𝚍 𝚋𝚊𝚋𝚢 𝚋𝚘𝚢

Valentina POV

( 41 weeks pregnant )

𝑾𝑨𝑵𝑻𝑰𝑵𝑮 this baby out of me is an understatement. My due date was a week ago so the baby is late, but my mom told me not to worry because you should only worry if the baby is born before 38 weeks or over 42 weeks. Thankfully I'm still in that time, it's just annoying because I just want the baby to come already. Ever since the baby missed it's due date, Josh has made sure I've had someone with me every single day until he got home because he's at school and he's worried about me giving birth with no one around to take me to the hospital. We have a bag pre-packed anyway with clothes in for both me and the baby, plus other stuff. Right now Hollie, Cora, and I are at my apartment. We just got back from shopping for more baby clothes. The girls think if the baby knows we're shopping for it it might want to come out, which is ridiculous if you ask me.

"How much shopping did we do? It felt like I walked 10 miles." I said

I sigh, lying down on the couch. 

"My feet are killing me." I said

"You can never do enough shopping... what time is Josh back from class?" Hollie asked

"Not 'till four he still has another class... speaking of he just texted me" I said

I check my phone as it dings.

"It's sweet that he cares Vale and was willing to miss class for you." Hollie said

I chuckle, agreeing with her. 

"Hey where do you want these?" Cora asked

She is referring to the gloves we bought the baby, they're so cute.

"Let's go put all the baby clothes away." I said

We walk to the baby's room putting them all away. 

"Ow!" I exclaimed

The girls run to me as I squeeze my eyes shut.

"Vale are you okay?" Hollie asked

I nod.

"Just contractions again. I've been having them for days on and off. Josh took me to the hospital cause he thought I was going into labor, but it was a false alarm. I'll be fine." I said

The girls nod.

"OW!" Cora exclaimed

I'm holding her hand and squeezing it every time I feel a contraction. 

"It feels like I'm the one having them." Cora said

I give her a small smile.

"I think my water just broke." I said

Their eyes widen and there is water running down my leg. 

"OW!" I exclaimed 

I squeeze Cora's hand again.

"Okay you're going into labor... what do we do?" Hollie asked

I glare at her. 

"I'm not good under pressure." Hollie said

"Hollie grab the bag they packed for when this happened. I'll drive, Hollie call Josh, and everyone else let's go!" Cora said

They help me to the car.

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Josh POV

Class is so boring, honestly I wish I was at home with Valentina to take care of her. I know she said she's fine, but still I can't concentrate. She's a week late, so the baby can come at any minute. My phone starts vibrating and I pick it up.

"Hollie, I'm in class. Is this important?" I asked

"Um, yeah because Vale's water broke. She's going into labor, you need to get to the hospital." Hollie said

My eyes widen.

"Where are you?" I asked

I start packing up my things, quickly.

"In the car, Cora's driving us now. I already called the hospital and said we were coming, so they're waiting. We're almost there." Hollie said

"Put Valentine on." I said

I run out of the class, I'll deal with it later. 

"Babe, you ok?" I asked

I make my way to my car, running.

"Yeah I'm... OW!" Valentina exclaimed

"Valentine!" I exclaimed

"Contractions." Valentina said

I sigh. 

"Where are you?" Valentina asked

"Getting in my car I'll be there soon, okay?" I said

I hang up and get in my car, driving off. 

🥰

Valentina POV

At the hospital, I am in a hospital bed in pain.

"It hurts." I cried

"I know baby I know." Mom said

Mom is trying to calm me.

"Where's Josh? He promised me he'd be here. He needs to be here!" I cried

"I just talked to him, he's almost here." Topanga said

"Where is he?" I yelled

Another contraction hits me.

"Focus on your baby Nina, he will be here." Mom said

A few minutes later the door flew open and a frantic looking Josh ran through.

"I'm so sorry!" Josh apologized

"I HATE YOU!" I cried out

"No, don't cry. I'm sorry." Josh said

He moves closer to me.

"Josh, she's having a baby. You know she is going to be in a lot of pain. So don't take everything she says to heart." Mom reminded him

"I know Rhiannon." Josh said

"YOU DID THIS TO ME, YOU SUCK, YOU SUCK!" I shouted

Josh just rubs my shoulder and lets me practically break his hand, as I have a death grip on it.

"Valentine, you're doing so good!" Josh said

"He's NEVER coming out!" I yelled

"Okay Valentina, he's crowning. Only a few more minutes until he's here." Dr. Gallagher promised

"You can do this Vale, you're doing great." Topanga said

She wipes my hair out of my face. I gave one last push and finally my baby was out.

"It's a healthy, beautiful boy." Dr. Gallagher said

Josh cut the umbilical cord and Dr. Gallagher put him on my chest.

"Thank you Valentine. Thank you so much for him." Josh whispered

"Thank you. He looks just like you." I said

"Nah, looks beautiful like his mom." Josh replied

Mom and Topanga leave the room, and I yawn.

"I'm so tired." I said

"Here, you take a little nap and I'll take him for you." Josh said

"Okay. Thank you for being here with me, it means a lot." I said

"I wouldn't miss it for the world. I'm sorry I was late." Josh said

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Later, my eyes slowly flutter open as I yawn. That was the most painful and tiring experience of my life.

"Hey beautiful." A voice said

I look to my side seeing Josh sat on the chair holding our son, who is now wrapped in a blanket. 

"How do you feel?" Josh asked

"Exhausted and sore." I said

He nods. 

"You're really good with him." I said

He chuckles. 

"How is he?" I asked

He carefully walks over and place the baby in my arms as I hold him.

"He is perfect just like his mother." Josh said

I smile as he leans down to kiss me. 

"How long has he been in here?" I asked

"A while, I wanted you to get some rest." Josh said

I nod. 

"I was afraid I'd drop him." Josh admitted

"Don't be Josh, see he loves you." I said

He holds up his hand to Josh and Josh takes his hand, stroking it.

"How is the happy family?" Dr. Gallagher asked

She walks inside, smiling. 

"He's handsome, how are you feeling Valentina?" Dr. Gallagher asked

"Tired and sore." I said

She nods.

"That's perfectly normal and also there will probably be a lot of bleeding but that is normal after giving birth, everything was fine with both you and the baby so it's likely you can all go home in a few days." Dr. Gallagher said

Josh and I nod.

"Oh and by the way, you have a lot of people outside and one of them keeps hitting on me." Dr. Gallagher said

"Eric." Josh and I said

"Thanks Dr. Gallagher." I said

I smile and she leaves. 

"When did your family get here?" I asked

"They all came when they heard you were in labor. That waiting room is probably full with the size of our family and friends." Josh said

I chuckle.

"I love you, Valentine." Josh said

"I love you too, Josh." I said

He kisses me.

"Do you want me to go get everyone?" Josh asked

I nod, he kisses my head before walking out and I smile at my son, God he's precious.

"Awe!" A voice cooed

I look up, seeing everyone filling in.

"Literally we must be like the biggest party in that waiting room." I said

They all laugh. 

"You wanna hold him?" I asked Mom

She nods with tears in her eyes. I pass him to my mom, while everyone else looks at him.

"He's so cute!" Riley said

I chuckle as Josh walks back to me and we hold hands. 

"Hey Josh, he has your eyes." Morgan said

Josh nods. 

"Good thing he got Vale's good looks." Morgan teased 

Josh rolls his eyes.

"Does she have to be here?" Josh asked

Morgan rolls her eyes.

"What's his name?" Amy asked

"Noah Joshua Matthews." I said

I smile and they all awe.

Josh takes hold of Noah carefully.

"When can you go home?" Allen asked

"In a few days. Hey Cora, thanks for everything, unlike someone." I said

I glare at Hollie. 

"You knew what to do." I said

"I said I'm not good under pressure." Hollie said

I chuckle and Cora nods, thanking me.

"Okay everyone, let's give them some space. I'm sure the baby doesn't need overwhelming with everyone, so we'll drive you kids home." Topanga said

Everyone but my parents and Josh's parents leave.

"You okay, Nina?" Dad asked

"Yeah I'm just really tired. I'll be fine." I said

"We're proud of you Tina." Amy said

I smile. 

"We'll give you all some space, you need to rest Tina." Amy said

They all hug me and leave.

"That was eventful." Josh said

I chuckle.

"You can go home Josh and get some rest. I'm fine." I said

"I know, but I'm going home when you do." Josh said

I smile.

"Climb on." I said

I move over and he gives me Noah. He climbs in with me, being careful of Noah and wrapping his arm around me, before kissing me.

"Get some more rest." Josh said

He kisses my head. I nod and we all go to sleep together.

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A few days later, it's the day we can take Noah home. As I walk out of the bathroom, I see Josh holding Noah in his arms.

"Someone's sleepy." I said 

I'm referring to Noah, who has his eyes closed. I stroke his cheek. 

"Let's get you home." I said

I kiss Josh's cheek. Josh and I make our way out of the hospital and I climb in the back seat with Noah as Josh drives us home.

🥰

Arriving home, we walk inside and head to Noah's room to put him in his new crib as he sleeps. Once he's in his crib, Josh and I cuddle on the couch together.