Two Age Ups- Babies 2 and 3

"Shh..." I whispered as Jason cried. "Mommy's here now." 

Jason quickly calmed down as I held him close. He began to drift off as I lay him back in his crib.

Or so I thought. I had just left the room when Jason started bawling again. 

I changed his dirty diaper, then kissed him goodnight. I couldn't get over how cute he was. 

The next morning, I snuggled my little boy after he finished his bottle. I couldn't wait to see how he looked as  a tot. 

He looked adorable! His hair is black right now, but I can see faint patches of pink. 

Sofia sent him a doll. Jason loves it and I personally think it's pretty cute. Jason named him Rover. 

I had to interrupt Jason though so I could teach him to talk. He did very well and was speaking full sentences by the time we were done. 

The second I got up though, he brought out Rover. 

Again, I interrupted him to teach him new skills. 

Teaching him was a breeze. Are all kids this intelligent? 

As I ate dinner, Rover was brought out again. I'm starting to worry about Jason, he seems to be obsessed with him. 

The next morning, I took a well deserved shower as Jason slept. 

Jason was still asleep when I finished, so I did some chores. 

I was in the process of making pancakes when Jason finally woke up. 

As I picked him up, I smelled a terrible smell coming off him.

"Oh Jason." I sighed. "After today, we won't have any use for diapers." 

Rover was brought out when I went to finish making some pancakes. I'm glad he's not getting into anything, although I'm a bit worried about him. I may just being overprotective, but I'm becoming wary of that doll. 

Then it was time for potty training. I couldn't help but frown as the potty chair began to reek. Ugh!

"You may have come from my child, but I don't love you." I said to the bag, holding it by the ends of my fingers. Yes, Jason's playing with Rover again. 

Now that Jason has learned all of his skills, it's time to find a new father for the challenge. 

I picked up Jason and headed out the door. Across the street, I quickly made my way over to a man. 

After some chatting and begging, he agreed to join my challenge. He introduced himself as Peter Smith.

Needless to say, we got the job done.

After Peter left, I let Jason ride on the spring rider. I hovered very close by, terrified that he would fall. He hung on though and had a great time.

Just as I picked Jason up, Victoria called. We had a nice chat, but I had to end it because Jason was getting fussy.

I woke up in the middle of the night for the best part of pregnancy. I reminded myself that it was worth it if it brought a new baby into the world.

I had a nice hot shower while Jason slept.

I caught Jason making this face on the potty. Isn't it adorable?

After breakfast, it was time for birthdays!
"Are you ready to be a big boy Jason?" I asked.
"Wes mommy!" he replied.

Here's Jason as a kid. Isn't he adorable?

I decided to paint for a while.

The first thing Jason did as a kid was playing with Rover. I was hoping he would grow out of it, but I guess not.

This is my first ever painting. I cringed when I looked at it. It wasn't what I had in mind when I picked up the paintbrush, that's for sure.

I walked into the bathroom to see that the bath had broken. I quickly went to work fixing it.

Halfway through the repair, my bump appeared. I rubbed my growing belly with delight, then set back to work.

I wasted no time telling Jason about the new addition that was coming to our family. I was pleased to see how excited he was.

I made some mac and cheese for Jason and I.

Our first ever family meal.

Next morning, Jason played in the sandbox while I made waffles. I wasn't too happy about him getting sand all over his pajamas, but at least he wasn't playing with Rover.

Jason's first day of school! I bet he'll be super popular with his classmates.

After doing some shores, I invited Victoria and Sofia over. By the time they got to my house though, Jason was coming home. Thankfully, Jason left us alone and let me have my much needed girl time.

Eventually though, I asked the girls to leave so I could make dinner for Jason and I. It was great to hang out with them, but I could only ignore my family for so long.

My bump when I woke up the next morning.

I decided to spend the day learning new recipes.

I was halfway through my third recipe when...

Labor! Oh, the pains of bringing in new life.

I quickly moved to the nursery.

A few moments later, Jason came home.

"Mom, are you okay/" he yelled, sounded worried.

"I'm fine!" I gasped. "Do your homework!"

A short time later, I gave birth to...

Kayla Falls

As I put Kayla in her crib, I felt more contractions.

About ten minutes later, I gave birth to...

Dylan Falls

At The Starting Line- Baby One

Those first few nights were spent on benches in Central Park until I had saved up enough to buy a house. I had enough left over to modify the house as well if I wished. 

Closing my eyes, I pictured the future mom wanted me to have. A handsome husband, a beautiful home, and 3 adorable children. I saw them in the kitchen, talking to each other as I made dinner.

Then I saw some unpleasant scenes. The husband and I fighting, the children becoming distant, and all of us coming out of City Hall, the children crying and the husband and I glaring at each other in anger. 

Then I pictured the future I would have as a challenge mom. I saw me teaching toddlers to walk and talk, helping my teens with their homework, and snuggling a new baby. 

At first, I had considered it, but when my mom fought with me a few nights ago, that gave me me encouragement I needed. 

First up, modifications. 

House before.

House after.

Soon, all you could hear in the house was the cracking of eggs and milk being poured. I had no idea that I was such a natural at cooking. Maybe I could have fed all of us instead of eating canned soup every night. 

As I was cleaning up, a man came to the door. When I opened it, he said he was here about the challenge. I invited him in.

"How'd you know about my challenge?" I asked him when we went inside.

"Your ad in the paper!" he said. "Is that a trick question?"

"No. I was just wondering." I said. Ad in the paper? I decided to check it after he left. 

"Allow me to introduce myself. I'm Chris Uran, a musical producer."

"Oh cool!" I said. "I bet you've produced a ton of great songs." 

"Yeah, about that..." he said. "My job starts in an hour. Can we get started?"

"Oh sure!" I replied. "My room?"

"Lead the way ma'am." he said. 

We tried multiple times, but I never heard the lullaby. "Maybe tomorrow?" I asked. 

"Sure." he said. 

I hopped in the shower and tried to wash my worries away. Was something wrong with me? Why couldn't we conceive?

In the middle of the night, I woke up to a symptom all challenge mothers know all too well... vomit. I guess I was pregnant after all. I mentally scolded myself for not listening for the lullaby and hopped back into bed. 

The next morning, I ate breakfast and headed out into town to get groceries for my future family.

After that, I headed to my neighbor's house. It'll be nice to have some friends here. 

A woman came out and introduced herself as Victoria Kayruz and invited me inside. She explained that her housemate, Ivy Soran was out at the moment, but I was welcome to stay and chat. 

And I did. We talked for a good few hours before...

My bump made itself known. I'm really hoping this is a single birth because I don't think I can handle multiples right now, being new to this whole thing. 

I had to run outside and throw up though, which I found kind of weird. 

Soon after that, Ivy came back. I quickly introduced myself and started up a conversation. 

Eventually, my stomach began to growl. I told them both goodbye and headed up to make some dinner. 

As the last bubbles in the sink slipped down the drain, I dialed my sister's number. The phone rang a few times before she answered.

"Hey Fi!" I said. 

"Hey Ru" she said. 

"How's life going in the asylum?" I asked her. 

"It's okay. She's actually a lot more pleasant since you left. So basically instead of being a crazed rhino, she's a lion." 

"That's a first." I said laughing. 

"Hey, can I come over tomorrow? Chris told me he came over yesterday."

"You know Chris?" I asked.

"Yeah. He was in my science class during senior year. I just showed him the ad I put in the paper and he raced off to your house."

"The ad you put in the paper?" I started laughing. "I should have known it was you! How'd you get my address anyway?"

"You texted me it the night before you moved in." Sofia said. 

"Oh. Anyway, sure, you can come over!"

"Great!" Sofia said cheerfully. "I'll be over tomorrow." 

***

"Hey Fi!" I said brightly as she walked up to my house.

"Hey Ru! Long time no see." she said. 

I laughed. "It's been a week."

"That's far too long." Sofia said.

I rolled my eyes. "Whatever you say Fi."

She punched me lightly in the arm. "How's my niece or nephew doing?" she asked. 

"Great!" I said. "Wanna feel?"

Sofia bent over and began to feel my rapidly growing belly. "For your sake, I hope there's just one in there." Sofia said. "I've heard triplets are really tough." 

"Agreed." I said. 

"Have you decided on a home or hospital birth?" Sofia asked.

"I'm thinking about a home one." I said. 

Sofia looked at me, eyes wide. "But this is your first time! What if something goes wrong?" 

"Then I'll head to the hospital." I said. "I really don't need rumors flying around right now." 

Sofia nodded. "Anyway, what's your place like?" 

I smiled. "C'mon, I'll show you." 

Somehow, we ended up on the seesaw. We acted like little kids, giggling and shrieking as we went up and down. I hadn't realized how much I had missed her these past few days. I was glad our mother was leaving her alone, it removed some of my guilt. My back was hurting like crazy, but I ignored it. I just focused on spending time with my sister.

All too soon, it was time for her to leave. I really hope we can hang out in the next few days. 

Thursday was spent purely relaxing. I took a nice long bath...

And painted...

And went into labor. 

I quickly moved into my room. I couldn't believe how much pain I was in. 

But it was all worth it in the end.

Welcoming...

Jason Falls