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Help[Games] Arcadia's Event Congrats - Round 1
You all are amazing! I’m really excited to see what happens to your couples!
A few housekeeping notes:
1. If you miss a round, no worries! I'll randomly assign you event picks for the next round.
2. The amount of detail you’ve given their lives is fantastic! I’m going to try to incorporate this into your life events when applicable. For example, if your life event involves a sibling and you’ve named all your siblings, your prompt might read, “Arnold’s brother Linus comes to live with you!” While a player who hasn’t named siblings and gets the same event will get, “A sibling comes to live with you!” Your couple’s circumstances will also affect whether round 1’s new addition is a surprise or planned child.
3. I'm American, so sometimes these prompts will be American-centric. Ex: You get a job out of state. If your couple isn't in the US, please adapt the prompt as you see fit!
Enjoy!
For next round, pick from the options below:
Pick a flower: Lily, Rose, Carnation, Daisy, Orchid
Pick a shape: Square, Circle, Triangle, Hexagon, Diamond
Previous Rounds
Sign Ups: http://www.behindthename.com/bb/game/4457596
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UN: Arcadia
Orange, 4
P1: Frances Margaret Price, "Franny" (24)
P2: Damon Harold Horsfell (24)
DD:
Surprise! Franny discovers that she is pregnant. They decide to keep the baby. How does this change things for the couple? Franny gives birth to a baby girl, but – oh no! –Damon misses the birth. How did that happen?
Franny’s sibling comes to live with the couple. Why? For how long?
--
UN: Ariel Eden
Orange, 5
DH: Aaron Maxwell Shaffer (29)
DW: Juliet Fiona Nicholas (22)
DD:
Surprise! Only six months into their relationship, Juliet becomes pregnant. They decide to keep the baby. How does this change things for the couple? Juliet gives birth to a girl, but there’s a twist. Her Great Aunt will give them $10,000 if they give the baby her first name – Myrtle. Do they do it? If so, how do they use the money? If they take the money, baby has to be called by her first name. Relevant nickname is okay.
Aaron’s brother Ben comes to live with the couple! Why? For how long?
--
UN: Catalina
Green, three
P1: Samuel Frederick Whittaker (22)
P2: Freya Marguerite Fitzgerald (21)
DS:
Surprise! At the beginning of their final school year, Freya discovers she’s pregnant. They decide to keep the baby. How does this affect their last year of school and wedding plans? Freya gives birth to a boy via C-section. Are mom and baby okay?
One of your partners has an out of state career opportunity. What’s the opportunity? Do they take it? How does it affect the family?
--
UN: Daffodilla
Gray, 4
P1: John Alexander Balster (25)
P2: Gracie Susannah Patefield (24)
DD:
After eight years together, John and Gracie are about to becoming parents for the first time. Gracie gives birth to a baby girl, but – oh no! – John misses the birth. How did that happen?
Unfortunately, one of the partners is diagnosed with a chronic illness. Which partner and what illness do they have? How does it affect their lives?
--
UN: Helena
Gray, 2
P1: Kathleen Zhou (36)
P2: Tucker Jayden Williams (25)
DS:
Not afraid of whirlwind changes, Kathleen and Tucker quickly decide they want to have a child together. Kathleen immediately becomes pregnant. Nine months later, a year to the day after she left NYC, Kathleen gives birth to a baby boy.
Unfortunately, one of the partners is diagnosed with a chronic illness. Which partner and what illness do they have? How does it affect their lives?
--
UN: JaneLondon
Gray, 4
DFiance: Aaron George Hayden (30)
DFiancee: Giuliana Rose Farinelli (28)
DD:
Surprise! A week after becoming engaged, Guiliana discovers she’s pregnant. They decide to keep the baby. How does this change things for the couple? What about their wedding plans? Guiliana gives birth to a baby girl, but – oh no! – Aaron misses the birth. How did that happen?
Unfortunately, one of the partners is diagnosed with a chronic illness. Which partner and what illness do they have? How does it affect their lives?
--
UN: miakendall1075
Purple, 2
Df: Alexander Caleb Wheeler (26)
Df: Jessica Elizabeth Warner (25)
DS:
Surprise! A month before their wedding, Jessica discovers she’s pregnant. They decide to keep the baby. How does this change things for the couple? In August, just before the school year starts, Jessica gives birth to a baby boy.
Windfall! One of your partners wins $5,000 in a local competition. How’d they win the money and what do they do with it?
--
UN: Millie
Purple, 3
GF: Abbey Victoria Sampson (22)
BF: Jack Jonathan Coe-Williams (20)
DS:
Surprise! Jack’s still a year away from graduating with Abbey discovers she’s pregnant. They decide to keep the baby. How does this change things for the couple? Abbey gives birth to a boy, via C-section. Are mom and baby okay?
Windfall! One of your partners wins $5,000 in a local competition. How’d they win the money and what do they do with it?
--
UN: Ninor
Grey, 4
Dbf: Jude Caedmon Keighley (33)
Dgf: Phoebe Mirinda Morgan (21)
DSD: Max Peter Keighley-Jones (5)
DD:
Surprise! Four months into their relationship, Phoebe discovers she is pregnant. They decide to keep the baby. How does this change things for the couple? Phoebe gives birth to a baby girl, but – oh no! – Jude misses the birth. How did that happen?
Unfortunately, one of the partners is diagnosed with a chronic illness. Which partner and what illness do they have? How does it affect their lives?
--
UN: NobodyOfConsequence
Purple, 4
DH: Taylor Dean Handler (27)
DW: Kate Maree Handler (25)
DD:
Surprise! Just before their first anniversary, Kate discovers she is pregnant. They decide to keep the baby. How does this change things for the couple? Kate gives birth to a baby girl, but – oh no! – Taylor misses the birth. How did that happen?
Windfall! One of your partners wins $5,000 in a local competition. How’d they win the money and what do they do with it?
--
UN: Quigonjecca
Purple, 3
DH: Caspian Sawyer Gotham (25)
DW: Vesper Johanna Gotham (19)
DD: Arya Scheherazade Gotham (1)
Surprise! With their daughter barely a year old, Vesper discovers she’s pregnant again. They decide to keep the baby. How does this change things for the couple? Vesper gives birth to a baby boy via C-section. Are mom and baby okay?
Windfall! One of your partners wins $5,000 in a local competition. How’d they win the money and what do they do with it?
--
UN: QuillHeart
Red, 3
P1: Devon Hamish Faulkner (25)
P2: Ezra Fallon James (25)
DD: Jenna Karen Emma Faulkner-James (1)
DS:
Devon and Ezra decide they’d like Jenna to have a sibling close to her in age. Ezra is the bio-dad this time. Their surrogate (who?) gives birth to a baby boy via C-section. Are the surrogate mom and baby okay?
One of your partners takes a risk professionally… and it doesn’t pay off. What happened and what are the consequences?
--
UN: Siân
Red, 1
P1: Toussaint Léo de Gasbien (30)
P2: Jean-Benoit Pascal Souliere (27)
Red, 1
After working with an adoption agency for the better part of a year, Toussaint and Jean-Benoit welcome a daughter into their household. Tell us about the child! Age, race, etc. is up to you.
One of your partners takes a risk professionally… and it doesn’t pay off. What happened and what are the consequences?
--
UN: Wandering Moon
Green, 3
DH: Alexander Orson Cleary 'Xander' (29)
DW: Rose Barbara Cook (24)
DD: Sarah Rose (6) (Rose's daughter)
After taking some time a little time to settle into their marriage, Xander and Rose decide they’d like to grow their family. Rose quickly become pregnant. She gives birth to a baby boy via c-section. Are mom and baby okay?
One of your partners has an out of state career opportunity. What’s the opportunity? Do they take it? How does it affect the family?
--
UN: Zombieoftheweek
Green, 5
P1: Damien Reilly Thornhill (26)
P2: Linnea Jane Winter (25)
DS: Søren Jacob Winter (4)
DS: Laurel Joseph Thornhill (3)
DD: Noelle Verity (1)
DD:
Surprise! Before Noelle turns a year old, Linnea discovers she’s pregnant again. They decide to keep the baby. How does this change things for the couple? Linnea gives birth to another girl, but there’s a twist. Damien’s Great Aunt will give them $10,000 if they give the baby her first name – Hortensia. Do they do it? If so, how do they use the money? If they take the money, baby has to be called by her first name. Relevant nickname is okay.
One of your partners has an out of state career opportunity. What’s the opportunity? Do they take it? How does it affect the family?
A few housekeeping notes:
1. If you miss a round, no worries! I'll randomly assign you event picks for the next round.
2. The amount of detail you’ve given their lives is fantastic! I’m going to try to incorporate this into your life events when applicable. For example, if your life event involves a sibling and you’ve named all your siblings, your prompt might read, “Arnold’s brother Linus comes to live with you!” While a player who hasn’t named siblings and gets the same event will get, “A sibling comes to live with you!” Your couple’s circumstances will also affect whether round 1’s new addition is a surprise or planned child.
3. I'm American, so sometimes these prompts will be American-centric. Ex: You get a job out of state. If your couple isn't in the US, please adapt the prompt as you see fit!
Enjoy!
For next round, pick from the options below:
Pick a flower: Lily, Rose, Carnation, Daisy, Orchid
Pick a shape: Square, Circle, Triangle, Hexagon, Diamond
Previous Rounds
Sign Ups: http://www.behindthename.com/bb/game/4457596
--
UN: Arcadia
Orange, 4
P1: Frances Margaret Price, "Franny" (24)
P2: Damon Harold Horsfell (24)
DD:
Surprise! Franny discovers that she is pregnant. They decide to keep the baby. How does this change things for the couple? Franny gives birth to a baby girl, but – oh no! –Damon misses the birth. How did that happen?
Franny’s sibling comes to live with the couple. Why? For how long?
--
UN: Ariel Eden
Orange, 5
DH: Aaron Maxwell Shaffer (29)
DW: Juliet Fiona Nicholas (22)
DD:
Surprise! Only six months into their relationship, Juliet becomes pregnant. They decide to keep the baby. How does this change things for the couple? Juliet gives birth to a girl, but there’s a twist. Her Great Aunt will give them $10,000 if they give the baby her first name – Myrtle. Do they do it? If so, how do they use the money? If they take the money, baby has to be called by her first name. Relevant nickname is okay.
Aaron’s brother Ben comes to live with the couple! Why? For how long?
--
UN: Catalina
Green, three
P1: Samuel Frederick Whittaker (22)
P2: Freya Marguerite Fitzgerald (21)
DS:
Surprise! At the beginning of their final school year, Freya discovers she’s pregnant. They decide to keep the baby. How does this affect their last year of school and wedding plans? Freya gives birth to a boy via C-section. Are mom and baby okay?
One of your partners has an out of state career opportunity. What’s the opportunity? Do they take it? How does it affect the family?
--
UN: Daffodilla
Gray, 4
P1: John Alexander Balster (25)
P2: Gracie Susannah Patefield (24)
DD:
After eight years together, John and Gracie are about to becoming parents for the first time. Gracie gives birth to a baby girl, but – oh no! – John misses the birth. How did that happen?
Unfortunately, one of the partners is diagnosed with a chronic illness. Which partner and what illness do they have? How does it affect their lives?
--
UN: Helena
Gray, 2
P1: Kathleen Zhou (36)
P2: Tucker Jayden Williams (25)
DS:
Not afraid of whirlwind changes, Kathleen and Tucker quickly decide they want to have a child together. Kathleen immediately becomes pregnant. Nine months later, a year to the day after she left NYC, Kathleen gives birth to a baby boy.
Unfortunately, one of the partners is diagnosed with a chronic illness. Which partner and what illness do they have? How does it affect their lives?
--
UN: JaneLondon
Gray, 4
DFiance: Aaron George Hayden (30)
DFiancee: Giuliana Rose Farinelli (28)
DD:
Surprise! A week after becoming engaged, Guiliana discovers she’s pregnant. They decide to keep the baby. How does this change things for the couple? What about their wedding plans? Guiliana gives birth to a baby girl, but – oh no! – Aaron misses the birth. How did that happen?
Unfortunately, one of the partners is diagnosed with a chronic illness. Which partner and what illness do they have? How does it affect their lives?
--
UN: miakendall1075
Purple, 2
Df: Alexander Caleb Wheeler (26)
Df: Jessica Elizabeth Warner (25)
DS:
Surprise! A month before their wedding, Jessica discovers she’s pregnant. They decide to keep the baby. How does this change things for the couple? In August, just before the school year starts, Jessica gives birth to a baby boy.
Windfall! One of your partners wins $5,000 in a local competition. How’d they win the money and what do they do with it?
--
UN: Millie
Purple, 3
GF: Abbey Victoria Sampson (22)
BF: Jack Jonathan Coe-Williams (20)
DS:
Surprise! Jack’s still a year away from graduating with Abbey discovers she’s pregnant. They decide to keep the baby. How does this change things for the couple? Abbey gives birth to a boy, via C-section. Are mom and baby okay?
Windfall! One of your partners wins $5,000 in a local competition. How’d they win the money and what do they do with it?
--
UN: Ninor
Grey, 4
Dbf: Jude Caedmon Keighley (33)
Dgf: Phoebe Mirinda Morgan (21)
DSD: Max Peter Keighley-Jones (5)
DD:
Surprise! Four months into their relationship, Phoebe discovers she is pregnant. They decide to keep the baby. How does this change things for the couple? Phoebe gives birth to a baby girl, but – oh no! – Jude misses the birth. How did that happen?
Unfortunately, one of the partners is diagnosed with a chronic illness. Which partner and what illness do they have? How does it affect their lives?
--
UN: NobodyOfConsequence
Purple, 4
DH: Taylor Dean Handler (27)
DW: Kate Maree Handler (25)
DD:
Surprise! Just before their first anniversary, Kate discovers she is pregnant. They decide to keep the baby. How does this change things for the couple? Kate gives birth to a baby girl, but – oh no! – Taylor misses the birth. How did that happen?
Windfall! One of your partners wins $5,000 in a local competition. How’d they win the money and what do they do with it?
--
UN: Quigonjecca
Purple, 3
DH: Caspian Sawyer Gotham (25)
DW: Vesper Johanna Gotham (19)
DD: Arya Scheherazade Gotham (1)
Surprise! With their daughter barely a year old, Vesper discovers she’s pregnant again. They decide to keep the baby. How does this change things for the couple? Vesper gives birth to a baby boy via C-section. Are mom and baby okay?
Windfall! One of your partners wins $5,000 in a local competition. How’d they win the money and what do they do with it?
--
UN: QuillHeart
Red, 3
P1: Devon Hamish Faulkner (25)
P2: Ezra Fallon James (25)
DD: Jenna Karen Emma Faulkner-James (1)
DS:
Devon and Ezra decide they’d like Jenna to have a sibling close to her in age. Ezra is the bio-dad this time. Their surrogate (who?) gives birth to a baby boy via C-section. Are the surrogate mom and baby okay?
One of your partners takes a risk professionally… and it doesn’t pay off. What happened and what are the consequences?
--
UN: Siân
Red, 1
P1: Toussaint Léo de Gasbien (30)
P2: Jean-Benoit Pascal Souliere (27)
Red, 1
After working with an adoption agency for the better part of a year, Toussaint and Jean-Benoit welcome a daughter into their household. Tell us about the child! Age, race, etc. is up to you.
One of your partners takes a risk professionally… and it doesn’t pay off. What happened and what are the consequences?
--
UN: Wandering Moon
Green, 3
DH: Alexander Orson Cleary 'Xander' (29)
DW: Rose Barbara Cook (24)
DD: Sarah Rose (6) (Rose's daughter)
After taking some time a little time to settle into their marriage, Xander and Rose decide they’d like to grow their family. Rose quickly become pregnant. She gives birth to a baby boy via c-section. Are mom and baby okay?
One of your partners has an out of state career opportunity. What’s the opportunity? Do they take it? How does it affect the family?
--
UN: Zombieoftheweek
Green, 5
P1: Damien Reilly Thornhill (26)
P2: Linnea Jane Winter (25)
DS: Søren Jacob Winter (4)
DS: Laurel Joseph Thornhill (3)
DD: Noelle Verity (1)
DD:
Surprise! Before Noelle turns a year old, Linnea discovers she’s pregnant again. They decide to keep the baby. How does this change things for the couple? Linnea gives birth to another girl, but there’s a twist. Damien’s Great Aunt will give them $10,000 if they give the baby her first name – Hortensia. Do they do it? If so, how do they use the money? If they take the money, baby has to be called by her first name. Relevant nickname is okay.
One of your partners has an out of state career opportunity. What’s the opportunity? Do they take it? How does it affect the family?
This message was edited 9/30/2013, 7:06 PM
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Family: de Gasbien-Souliere
UN: Siân
Red, 1
P1: Toussaint Léo de Gasbien (30)
P2: Jean-Benoit Pascal Souliere (27)
AD: Sofia Leelo Souliere (5)
Red, 1
The same day the Count of Monte Cristo musical opened was the same day the agency called Toussaint with the news. Between press and making last-minute preparations for their new addition, Jean-Benoit hardly had to time to breathe and both mens' heads were all a blur.
Her name was Sofia and she was five years old and from Estonia.
"We'll give her your last name. Mine is ridiculous," Toussaint suggested one evening. "Sofia Souliere has a nice ring to it anyway."
Jean-Benoit wasn't listening and Toussaint had to snap his fingers in front of the other's face for a second to get his attention.
"Do you think they'll be angry if I take a two week leave of absence the first month the show runs?" he asked before Toussaint could inquire where his mind was. "I mean, we've workshopped this thing and have done rehersal after rehersal and then it finally gets here and I take off to Estonia. Just worried it will be bad for press and the show."
"I think they'll understand, Jean-Benoit. The whole theatre knows we've been waiting for this." Toussaint was always the voice of reason between them. Jean-Benoit operated primarily on full-speed emotion (which worked well for theatre, but made the rest of his life a bit crazy).
Meeting Sofia was magical. She met them holding a drawing that she had made of the three of them in New York. It had tall buildings and three people standing beside the buildings and smiling. Toussaint and Jean-Benoit agreed it was the best family portrait they had ever been a part of.
Jean-Benoit and Toussaint didn't speak Estonian and Sofia didn't speak French, but collectively, they all spoke English quite fluently and conversed without a problem. The time in Estonia flew by and within no time, they were on a flight back home to New York City, Sofia sleeping against Toussaint and Toussaint trying not to melt from how wonderful and surreal it all felt. Jean-Benoit had that picture emailed and texted to everyone they knew before the plane ever landed.
UN: Siân
Red, 1
P1: Toussaint Léo de Gasbien (30)
P2: Jean-Benoit Pascal Souliere (27)
AD: Sofia Leelo Souliere (5)
Red, 1
The same day the Count of Monte Cristo musical opened was the same day the agency called Toussaint with the news. Between press and making last-minute preparations for their new addition, Jean-Benoit hardly had to time to breathe and both mens' heads were all a blur.
Her name was Sofia and she was five years old and from Estonia.
"We'll give her your last name. Mine is ridiculous," Toussaint suggested one evening. "Sofia Souliere has a nice ring to it anyway."
Jean-Benoit wasn't listening and Toussaint had to snap his fingers in front of the other's face for a second to get his attention.
"Do you think they'll be angry if I take a two week leave of absence the first month the show runs?" he asked before Toussaint could inquire where his mind was. "I mean, we've workshopped this thing and have done rehersal after rehersal and then it finally gets here and I take off to Estonia. Just worried it will be bad for press and the show."
"I think they'll understand, Jean-Benoit. The whole theatre knows we've been waiting for this." Toussaint was always the voice of reason between them. Jean-Benoit operated primarily on full-speed emotion (which worked well for theatre, but made the rest of his life a bit crazy).
Meeting Sofia was magical. She met them holding a drawing that she had made of the three of them in New York. It had tall buildings and three people standing beside the buildings and smiling. Toussaint and Jean-Benoit agreed it was the best family portrait they had ever been a part of.
Jean-Benoit and Toussaint didn't speak Estonian and Sofia didn't speak French, but collectively, they all spoke English quite fluently and conversed without a problem. The time in Estonia flew by and within no time, they were on a flight back home to New York City, Sofia sleeping against Toussaint and Toussaint trying not to melt from how wonderful and surreal it all felt. Jean-Benoit had that picture emailed and texted to everyone they knew before the plane ever landed.
This message was edited 10/3/2013, 11:52 AM
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UN: Millie
GF: Abbey Victoria Sampson (22)
BF: Jack Jonathan Coe-Williams (20)
DS: Tobias Henry William Sampson-Coe
Surprise! Jack’s still a year away from graduating with Abbey discovers she’s pregnant. They decide to keep the baby. How does this change things for the couple? Abbey gives birth to a boy, via C-section. Are mom and baby okay?
Windfall! One of your partners wins £5,000 in a local competition. How’d they win the money and what do they do with it?
Abbey and Jack were very strong before, throwing a baby into the mix has shaken their relationship a little - especially after Tobias's traumatic arrival - however they are determined to remain focused and stable for their son. Abbey is sore and is struggling with motherhood slightly, while Tobias has fully recovered from the emergency C-section, and Jack is taking on a lot of the parental role - making studying hard and putting even more strain on the young couple's relationship.
Just before Abbey was due to give birth, Jack won a story writing competition with the prize fund being £5,000! The couple agreed to put some of the money towards Tobias's nursery and toys while the majority of it went towards paying Jack's parents back for the deposit on their house.
Rose, Triangle
GF: Abbey Victoria Sampson (22)
BF: Jack Jonathan Coe-Williams (20)
DS: Tobias Henry William Sampson-Coe
Surprise! Jack’s still a year away from graduating with Abbey discovers she’s pregnant. They decide to keep the baby. How does this change things for the couple? Abbey gives birth to a boy, via C-section. Are mom and baby okay?
Windfall! One of your partners wins £5,000 in a local competition. How’d they win the money and what do they do with it?
Abbey and Jack were very strong before, throwing a baby into the mix has shaken their relationship a little - especially after Tobias's traumatic arrival - however they are determined to remain focused and stable for their son. Abbey is sore and is struggling with motherhood slightly, while Tobias has fully recovered from the emergency C-section, and Jack is taking on a lot of the parental role - making studying hard and putting even more strain on the young couple's relationship.
Just before Abbey was due to give birth, Jack won a story writing competition with the prize fund being £5,000! The couple agreed to put some of the money towards Tobias's nursery and toys while the majority of it went towards paying Jack's parents back for the deposit on their house.
Rose, Triangle
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UN: Quigonjecca
Purple, 3
DH: Caspian Sawyer Gotham (25)
DW: Vesper Johanna Gotham (19)
DD: Arya Scheherazade Gotham (1)
DS: Gatsby Raoul Gotham
Vesper wasn't going to tell Caspian about the baby. She had thought about giving it up, or aborting it, but in the end, Caspian found out. After two weeks of arguing over it, they decided to keep the baby. Caspian, who had been cooking for a catering company was actually away on a business meeting when Vesper went into labor early. After calling the ambulance and arranging a place for little Arya to stay, Vesper delivered via C-section in the early morning. She didn't even have time to call Caspian until all was said and done. Truth be told, she doesn't even remember picking the name Gatsby, but she likes it now. Caspian was furious when he got back and the child was already named--they had contemplated using Casper as a combination of both of their names--but he couldn't stay mad for long. The little baby was adorable, and what's more, he had a son.
Ironically, while Vesper was still in the hospital, a local grocery store called to tell her she'd won a $5,000 shopping spree. Good thing too, with a new mouth to feed.
Purple, 3
DH: Caspian Sawyer Gotham (25)
DW: Vesper Johanna Gotham (19)
DD: Arya Scheherazade Gotham (1)
DS: Gatsby Raoul Gotham
Vesper wasn't going to tell Caspian about the baby. She had thought about giving it up, or aborting it, but in the end, Caspian found out. After two weeks of arguing over it, they decided to keep the baby. Caspian, who had been cooking for a catering company was actually away on a business meeting when Vesper went into labor early. After calling the ambulance and arranging a place for little Arya to stay, Vesper delivered via C-section in the early morning. She didn't even have time to call Caspian until all was said and done. Truth be told, she doesn't even remember picking the name Gatsby, but she likes it now. Caspian was furious when he got back and the child was already named--they had contemplated using Casper as a combination of both of their names--but he couldn't stay mad for long. The little baby was adorable, and what's more, he had a son.
Ironically, while Vesper was still in the hospital, a local grocery store called to tell her she'd won a $5,000 shopping spree. Good thing too, with a new mouth to feed.
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UN: Arcadia
P1: Frances Margaret Price, "Franny" (24)
P2: Damon Harold Horsfell (24)
DD: Hazel Gillian Horsfall (nb)
It takes a little while for Franny to accept that she's having a baby. She knows the instant she sees two lines on her pregnancy test that she's keeping it, but she can't get excited, either. She'd been trying to prevent pregnancy, at least until their student loans were payed off... but in the back of her mind there's the idea of a child, someone as quirky as Franny and as smiley as Damon. When she feels the first kicks, she starts to become content.
Damon, on the other hand, is thrilled from the start. A baby! He has never quite let himself imagine having a family. In the back of his mind, he was afraid he'd never find anyone who wanted him. Even after he started dating and things went okay, he was afraid he'd end up alone. Knowing that Franny is going to have his child makes him feel a strange sense of stability and certainty. On his good days, anyway. When he's in one of his mood, he's scared of all the things he can't do for his child, convinced their kid will hate having a father in a chair.
Four weeks before her due date, Franny travels downstate to attend a baby shower in her home town. The shower is wonderful. She loves her city friends and Damon's family, but it's incredibly comforting to see all the people who saw her grow up and those who grew up with her. When she goes to bed that night experiencing cramps, Franny figures it's because she had too much cake. At midnight she wakes up confused, wondering if she wet the bed. Her water's broken, and her contractions are coming quick. Franny's family rushes her to the hospital. They try to call Damon, but he's a heavy sleeper and doesn't answer until two hours after they've been admitted. He begs Franny to cross her legs and starts the four hour drive down state. But the labor's fast - a brisk five hours after she woke up, Franny gives birth to a girl, Hazel Gillian Horsfall.
Damon cries at the sight of his daughter, three hours old.
P1: Frances Margaret Price, "Franny" (24)
P2: Damon Harold Horsfell (24)
DD: Hazel Gillian Horsfall (nb)
It takes a little while for Franny to accept that she's having a baby. She knows the instant she sees two lines on her pregnancy test that she's keeping it, but she can't get excited, either. She'd been trying to prevent pregnancy, at least until their student loans were payed off... but in the back of her mind there's the idea of a child, someone as quirky as Franny and as smiley as Damon. When she feels the first kicks, she starts to become content.
Damon, on the other hand, is thrilled from the start. A baby! He has never quite let himself imagine having a family. In the back of his mind, he was afraid he'd never find anyone who wanted him. Even after he started dating and things went okay, he was afraid he'd end up alone. Knowing that Franny is going to have his child makes him feel a strange sense of stability and certainty. On his good days, anyway. When he's in one of his mood, he's scared of all the things he can't do for his child, convinced their kid will hate having a father in a chair.
Four weeks before her due date, Franny travels downstate to attend a baby shower in her home town. The shower is wonderful. She loves her city friends and Damon's family, but it's incredibly comforting to see all the people who saw her grow up and those who grew up with her. When she goes to bed that night experiencing cramps, Franny figures it's because she had too much cake. At midnight she wakes up confused, wondering if she wet the bed. Her water's broken, and her contractions are coming quick. Franny's family rushes her to the hospital. They try to call Damon, but he's a heavy sleeper and doesn't answer until two hours after they've been admitted. He begs Franny to cross her legs and starts the four hour drive down state. But the labor's fast - a brisk five hours after she woke up, Franny gives birth to a girl, Hazel Gillian Horsfall.
Damon cries at the sight of his daughter, three hours old.
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DH: Alexander Caleb Wheeler "Alex" (26)
DW: Jessica Elizabeth Warner Wheeler (25)
DS: Jacob Samuel Wheeler (nb)
In November, Jessica discovers that she's 6 weeks pregnant. Both Alex and Jessica are very excited, though they both know that money might be tight for a while. But then, Alex wins 5000 dollars in the lottery! They use it to furnish the nursery and buy the essentials. Jessica has baby Jacob in early August of the next year, just before the school year starts. She takes maternity leave, but plans to continue working when her leave is up. Both sets of Jacob's grandparents have fallen in love with him, and plan on spoiling him to death. Jacob also has a favorite uncle, who also happens to be his only uncle, Alex's 21-year-old brother, Jonathan.
Lily, Diamond
DW: Jessica Elizabeth Warner Wheeler (25)
DS: Jacob Samuel Wheeler (nb)
In November, Jessica discovers that she's 6 weeks pregnant. Both Alex and Jessica are very excited, though they both know that money might be tight for a while. But then, Alex wins 5000 dollars in the lottery! They use it to furnish the nursery and buy the essentials. Jessica has baby Jacob in early August of the next year, just before the school year starts. She takes maternity leave, but plans to continue working when her leave is up. Both sets of Jacob's grandparents have fallen in love with him, and plan on spoiling him to death. Jacob also has a favorite uncle, who also happens to be his only uncle, Alex's 21-year-old brother, Jonathan.
Lily, Diamond
1
UN: Daffodilla
DH: John Alexander Balster (25)
DW: Gracie Susannah Patefield-Balster (24)
DD: Zara Michelle Balster (nb)
Gracie was 8 months pregnant when John’s childhood best friend, Avery, was getting married. Gracie hadn’t wanted to fly when she was that far along, but insisted that John go without her (after all, he was the best man). She had no idea that their sweet baby girl Zara would decide to come early! Avery’s wedding reception was only just beginning when John received a frantic call from Gracie, saying her water had broken and she was on her way to the hospital, their baby girl was on her way! “So impatient, just like her mother,” John had joked, right before the news sank in and before he knew it he was saying goodbye to his childhood friends and rushing to the airport to try to get an earlier flight back home. John arrived at the hospital only minutes after Zara had been born. Thankfully, Gracie did not have to be all alone during the birth, as her best friend, Rhiannon, was there. Rhiannon even thought to record Zara’s birth, so John would be able to see his first child being born, and they would forever have the video to look back on.
While in hospital, Gracie is diagnosed with asthma. She’d always had problems with allergies, but this diagnosis came as a surprise to her. Fortunately, Gracie does not have a particularly severe case, but she is still sent home with medication in order to control it.
Daisy, Circle,
DH: John Alexander Balster (25)
DW: Gracie Susannah Patefield-Balster (24)
DD: Zara Michelle Balster (nb)
Gracie was 8 months pregnant when John’s childhood best friend, Avery, was getting married. Gracie hadn’t wanted to fly when she was that far along, but insisted that John go without her (after all, he was the best man). She had no idea that their sweet baby girl Zara would decide to come early! Avery’s wedding reception was only just beginning when John received a frantic call from Gracie, saying her water had broken and she was on her way to the hospital, their baby girl was on her way! “So impatient, just like her mother,” John had joked, right before the news sank in and before he knew it he was saying goodbye to his childhood friends and rushing to the airport to try to get an earlier flight back home. John arrived at the hospital only minutes after Zara had been born. Thankfully, Gracie did not have to be all alone during the birth, as her best friend, Rhiannon, was there. Rhiannon even thought to record Zara’s birth, so John would be able to see his first child being born, and they would forever have the video to look back on.
While in hospital, Gracie is diagnosed with asthma. She’d always had problems with allergies, but this diagnosis came as a surprise to her. Fortunately, Gracie does not have a particularly severe case, but she is still sent home with medication in order to control it.
Daisy, Circle,
1
UN: QuillHeart
Red, 3
P1: Devon Hamish Faulkner (25)
P2: Ezra Fallon James (25)
DD: Jenna Karen Emma Faulkner-James (1)
DS: Hugo Peter William Faulkner-James
Devon and Ezra decide they’d like Jenna to have a sibling close to her in age. Ezra is the bio-dad this time. Their surrogate (who?) gives birth to a baby boy via C-section. Are the surrogate mom and baby okay?
Once again, Emma offered to be their surrogate even though her own baby was just six months old. However, there were complications to the procedure. Hugo is premature but holding on strong. Emma however died during the surgery, leaving both men devastated.
One of your partners takes a risk professionally… and it doesn’t pay off. What happened and what are the consequences?
Ezra is having a hard time with his sister's death, but returns to work to take his mind off things. Stubborn, stressed and tired, he isn't very friendly and co-operative any more and ignores the orders he's given by his boss. This results in him being fired and soon after, the family's depending on Karen and William's (Ezra's parents) support.
Rose, Hexagon
Red, 3
P1: Devon Hamish Faulkner (25)
P2: Ezra Fallon James (25)
DD: Jenna Karen Emma Faulkner-James (1)
DS: Hugo Peter William Faulkner-James
Devon and Ezra decide they’d like Jenna to have a sibling close to her in age. Ezra is the bio-dad this time. Their surrogate (who?) gives birth to a baby boy via C-section. Are the surrogate mom and baby okay?
Once again, Emma offered to be their surrogate even though her own baby was just six months old. However, there were complications to the procedure. Hugo is premature but holding on strong. Emma however died during the surgery, leaving both men devastated.
One of your partners takes a risk professionally… and it doesn’t pay off. What happened and what are the consequences?
Ezra is having a hard time with his sister's death, but returns to work to take his mind off things. Stubborn, stressed and tired, he isn't very friendly and co-operative any more and ignores the orders he's given by his boss. This results in him being fired and soon after, the family's depending on Karen and William's (Ezra's parents) support.
Rose, Hexagon
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UN: Helena
P1: Kathleen Zhou (36)
P2: Tucker Jayden Williams (25)
DS: Rémi Surya Zhou-Williams (nb)
Not afraid of whirlwind changes, Kathleen and Tucker quickly decide they want to have a child together. Kathleen immediately becomes pregnant. Nine months later, a year to the day after she left NYC, Kathleen gives birth to a baby boy.
It came as a major surprise to Kathleen and Tucker to discover they were expecting so early into their relationship, but when they already feel like they've known each other forever, real time is hardly an issue. Perhaps as a passive-aggressive act of rebellion against her strict parents, Kathleen turned Tucker down when he proposed to her, saying she didn't want to get married just because they were going to have a baby together. In some sort of cosmic high-five, their son Rémi Surya was born exactly a year after Kathleen left her old life behind in NYC. Surely this means they're on the right track, right?
Unfortunately, not everything is a walk in the park. Throughout Kathleen's pregnancy, Tucker increasingly complained of stiff and inflamed joints, to the point where he had to cancel a few of his early morning yoga classes. This, coupled with a persistent nodule in the elbow, had him fearing the worst, and despite his healthy lifestyle, Tucker knew it was time to see a good doctor. It turned out he had developed rheumatoid arthritis, which, while not the optimal diagnosis, was still miles better than the cancer Tucker had thought he had.
Tucker is now taking anti-inflammatory and antirheumatic drugs, and he knows they'll be his best friends for life. According to the doctor, he should continue to do yoga to help with overall mobility and physical function, so now that the pain and stiffness are well-managed, he has gone back to work with no limitations. Due to his illness, Tucker feels grateful for every dirty nappy he has to change, because it it means he still has the motor ability to do so.
Daisy, square
P1: Kathleen Zhou (36)
P2: Tucker Jayden Williams (25)
DS: Rémi Surya Zhou-Williams (nb)
Not afraid of whirlwind changes, Kathleen and Tucker quickly decide they want to have a child together. Kathleen immediately becomes pregnant. Nine months later, a year to the day after she left NYC, Kathleen gives birth to a baby boy.
It came as a major surprise to Kathleen and Tucker to discover they were expecting so early into their relationship, but when they already feel like they've known each other forever, real time is hardly an issue. Perhaps as a passive-aggressive act of rebellion against her strict parents, Kathleen turned Tucker down when he proposed to her, saying she didn't want to get married just because they were going to have a baby together. In some sort of cosmic high-five, their son Rémi Surya was born exactly a year after Kathleen left her old life behind in NYC. Surely this means they're on the right track, right?
Unfortunately, not everything is a walk in the park. Throughout Kathleen's pregnancy, Tucker increasingly complained of stiff and inflamed joints, to the point where he had to cancel a few of his early morning yoga classes. This, coupled with a persistent nodule in the elbow, had him fearing the worst, and despite his healthy lifestyle, Tucker knew it was time to see a good doctor. It turned out he had developed rheumatoid arthritis, which, while not the optimal diagnosis, was still miles better than the cancer Tucker had thought he had.
Tucker is now taking anti-inflammatory and antirheumatic drugs, and he knows they'll be his best friends for life. According to the doctor, he should continue to do yoga to help with overall mobility and physical function, so now that the pain and stiffness are well-managed, he has gone back to work with no limitations. Due to his illness, Tucker feels grateful for every dirty nappy he has to change, because it it means he still has the motor ability to do so.
Daisy, square
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UN: Zombieoftheweek
Green, 5
P1: Damien Reilly Thornhill (26)
P2: Linnea Jane Winter (25)
DS: Søren Jacob Winter (4)
DS: Laurel Joseph Thornhill (3)
DD: Noelle Verity Thornhill (1)
DD: Rosalie Juliet Thornhill (nb)
Though Linnea and Damien had hoped to wait a little longer before another child, they have no complaints when Linnea is pregnant again. The family take a visit to Damien's side of the family, to share the news, and Damien's beloved Great Aunt Hortensia offers them a large sum of money to name their daughter after her. The couple gently decline, having already chosen a name, and neither one particularly wanting the girl to be teased for her name in school. Damien also admits that he wouldn't feel comfortable accepting that sum of money from his great aunt. They make it up to Hortensia by taking her out to lunch, and discussing other baby matters with her. By the end of the meal, Hortensia has decided that if she can't pass her name on, she can give the child another gift. She begins planning a baby blanket, unbeknownst to Linnea and Damien.
When Rosalie Juliet is born, her parents are presented with the beautiful blanket, and Hortensia is the first to hold her, besides the baby's parents.
Shortly after Rosalie's birth, Damien is offered an incredible opportunity. A hotel in Cornwall has recently come onto the market, and the owners were family friends. They are giving Damien the first chance, at a very reduced price. The only issue is that the family will have to move from Cambridge to get there. Though Linnea is hesitant about the idea, she agrees, as all of the children are young enough to have not started school. It takes a long weekend of traveling and unpacking, but the hotel is beautiful, and has the kind of grounds and garden that Linnea has dreamed about. Even so, Linnea struggles, being so far away from a support network, and having young children to take care of. While Damien does his best to offer as much support as possible, there is a great deal of work to go into the hotel, and he feels that he has to prioritise the business, at least for now.
Daisy, Hexagon
(I'm English, and we don't have states, so I had them move counties.)
Green, 5
P1: Damien Reilly Thornhill (26)
P2: Linnea Jane Winter (25)
DS: Søren Jacob Winter (4)
DS: Laurel Joseph Thornhill (3)
DD: Noelle Verity Thornhill (1)
DD: Rosalie Juliet Thornhill (nb)
Though Linnea and Damien had hoped to wait a little longer before another child, they have no complaints when Linnea is pregnant again. The family take a visit to Damien's side of the family, to share the news, and Damien's beloved Great Aunt Hortensia offers them a large sum of money to name their daughter after her. The couple gently decline, having already chosen a name, and neither one particularly wanting the girl to be teased for her name in school. Damien also admits that he wouldn't feel comfortable accepting that sum of money from his great aunt. They make it up to Hortensia by taking her out to lunch, and discussing other baby matters with her. By the end of the meal, Hortensia has decided that if she can't pass her name on, she can give the child another gift. She begins planning a baby blanket, unbeknownst to Linnea and Damien.
When Rosalie Juliet is born, her parents are presented with the beautiful blanket, and Hortensia is the first to hold her, besides the baby's parents.
Shortly after Rosalie's birth, Damien is offered an incredible opportunity. A hotel in Cornwall has recently come onto the market, and the owners were family friends. They are giving Damien the first chance, at a very reduced price. The only issue is that the family will have to move from Cambridge to get there. Though Linnea is hesitant about the idea, she agrees, as all of the children are young enough to have not started school. It takes a long weekend of traveling and unpacking, but the hotel is beautiful, and has the kind of grounds and garden that Linnea has dreamed about. Even so, Linnea struggles, being so far away from a support network, and having young children to take care of. While Damien does his best to offer as much support as possible, there is a great deal of work to go into the hotel, and he feels that he has to prioritise the business, at least for now.
Daisy, Hexagon
(I'm English, and we don't have states, so I had them move counties.)
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Pick a flower: Rose
Pick a shape: Diamond
UN: NobodyOfConsequence
DH: Taylor Dean Handler (27)
DW: Kate Maree Handler (25)
DD: Ariana Lily Handler "Arie"
Arie changes Taylor and Kate's lives in that they are now a little more stressed and on edge. They are finding her to be an easy first baby though. Taylor missed the birth as Arie came 3 weeks early and Kate was only in labour for 3 hours, by the time Taylor was able to leave work for the hospital, Kate had given birth. He was still the first to hear the news though.
During her pregnancy, Kate wrote a short story and entered a local competition. She won $5000! Her story is now being published along with the other stories that placed second, third and so on. They have put some of the money aside and have also bought lots of things for little Arie.
Pick a shape: Diamond
UN: NobodyOfConsequence
DH: Taylor Dean Handler (27)
DW: Kate Maree Handler (25)
DD: Ariana Lily Handler "Arie"
Arie changes Taylor and Kate's lives in that they are now a little more stressed and on edge. They are finding her to be an easy first baby though. Taylor missed the birth as Arie came 3 weeks early and Kate was only in labour for 3 hours, by the time Taylor was able to leave work for the hospital, Kate had given birth. He was still the first to hear the news though.
During her pregnancy, Kate wrote a short story and entered a local competition. She won $5000! Her story is now being published along with the other stories that placed second, third and so on. They have put some of the money aside and have also bought lots of things for little Arie.
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UN: Ninor
Grey, 4
DFiance: Jude Caedmon Keighley (33)
DFiancée: Phoebe Mirinda Morgan (21)
DSD: Max Peter Keighley-Jones (5)
DD: Alice Juniper Keighley (0)
When Phoebe found out that she was pregnant she was delighted and she knew Jude would be, too. They hadn't been planning on having a child so soon, in fact, they didn't even live together yet! When Phoebe told Jude, he sat quit for a moment before giving her one of his big, lovely smiles. Phoebe moved in with Jude and Max two weeks later.
Max was a little unsure of having a siblings, and it didn't get better when Jude and Phoebe announced that it was a girl. But, when little Alice was born, Max warmed up and couldn't get enough of HIS baby. However, the birth of baby Alice didn't go as the couple had planned...
Jude was out of state to visit his ill grandmother when Phoebe started going into labour, three weeks early! She called Jude who took the first flight back to NY, but when he arrived, Alice was already born. Jude was devastated that he missed his daughter's birth, but he made it up to Phoebe by proposing....and she said yes!
Just after Alice's birth something unexpected happen to Jude. He is diagnosed with diabetes. He is shocked, but he is determined not to let it stop him from living the life he want.
Daisy Hexagon
Grey, 4
DFiance: Jude Caedmon Keighley (33)
DFiancée: Phoebe Mirinda Morgan (21)
DSD: Max Peter Keighley-Jones (5)
DD: Alice Juniper Keighley (0)
When Phoebe found out that she was pregnant she was delighted and she knew Jude would be, too. They hadn't been planning on having a child so soon, in fact, they didn't even live together yet! When Phoebe told Jude, he sat quit for a moment before giving her one of his big, lovely smiles. Phoebe moved in with Jude and Max two weeks later.
Max was a little unsure of having a siblings, and it didn't get better when Jude and Phoebe announced that it was a girl. But, when little Alice was born, Max warmed up and couldn't get enough of HIS baby. However, the birth of baby Alice didn't go as the couple had planned...
Jude was out of state to visit his ill grandmother when Phoebe started going into labour, three weeks early! She called Jude who took the first flight back to NY, but when he arrived, Alice was already born. Jude was devastated that he missed his daughter's birth, but he made it up to Phoebe by proposing....and she said yes!
Just after Alice's birth something unexpected happen to Jude. He is diagnosed with diabetes. He is shocked, but he is determined not to let it stop him from living the life he want.
Daisy Hexagon
1
P1: Samuel Frederick Whittaker (23)
P2: Freya Marguerite Fitzgerald (22)
DS: Leon Geoffrey Whittaker (nb)
Rose, triangle.
Not even a week after classes start, Freya realizes she has either the longest lasting hangover in the world, or morning sickness. A quick visit to her GP confirms a pregnancy, with a birth most likely in early May, two months before a July 1 graduation. Although the last year of drama school is arguably the most crucial for a career, Freya talks to the adminstration and takes up the offer of continuing with her peers. She and Sam plan a small city hall wedding in central London, as opposed to the larger country gathering they had been planning, and get married over the Christmas holidays with their parents, grandparents, and several close friends and teachers. They prepare for a hectic spring, which becomes even more so with symptoms of placental abruption and an emergency c-section on March 31, about five weeks early. Fortunately, little Leon Geoffrey (after great-granddads Lionel and Geoffrey) weighs just a few ounces under normal and has a short (although terrifying for the parents) NICU stay. The Easter hols give the new family a chance to relax before finals and performances, and July brings with it graduation, Samuel's 23rd birthday, and an offer for Freya to film in the US for six months. However, since Sam has found work with a well known company, she turns down the chance to go home in favor of keeping her newly made little family in London. They baptize Leon in August, settle into a new flat, and Freya is comfortable with her choice, at least for now.
P2: Freya Marguerite Fitzgerald (22)
DS: Leon Geoffrey Whittaker (nb)
Rose, triangle.
Not even a week after classes start, Freya realizes she has either the longest lasting hangover in the world, or morning sickness. A quick visit to her GP confirms a pregnancy, with a birth most likely in early May, two months before a July 1 graduation. Although the last year of drama school is arguably the most crucial for a career, Freya talks to the adminstration and takes up the offer of continuing with her peers. She and Sam plan a small city hall wedding in central London, as opposed to the larger country gathering they had been planning, and get married over the Christmas holidays with their parents, grandparents, and several close friends and teachers. They prepare for a hectic spring, which becomes even more so with symptoms of placental abruption and an emergency c-section on March 31, about five weeks early. Fortunately, little Leon Geoffrey (after great-granddads Lionel and Geoffrey) weighs just a few ounces under normal and has a short (although terrifying for the parents) NICU stay. The Easter hols give the new family a chance to relax before finals and performances, and July brings with it graduation, Samuel's 23rd birthday, and an offer for Freya to film in the US for six months. However, since Sam has found work with a well known company, she turns down the chance to go home in favor of keeping her newly made little family in London. They baptize Leon in August, settle into a new flat, and Freya is comfortable with her choice, at least for now.
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UN: JaneLondon
DFiance: Aaron George Hayden (31)
DFiancee: Giuliana Rose Farinelli (29)
DD: Celia Anne Hayden (nb)
** I updated their ages since I gave DD a birthday. Hope that's ok! :)
Flower: Lily
Shape: Diamond
A week after their engagement, Giuliana became very sick. She thought she was coming down with the flu with all the vomiting she had been doing. It was when she discussed her symptoms with her friend Elsa, who had jokingly suggested that she probably was pregnant, that Giuliana raised her brow. To come to think of it, she didn't remember getting a visit from Aunt Flo the past month. She had been so busy with work that she completely lost track, and she'd be the first to admit she wasn't the best when it came to taking her BC pill on time. Panicked, Giuliana ran - almost literally - to the closest drug store and bought three packs of home pregnancy tests. One by one, each had a positive result. Giuliana was in shock. She called Aaron, who had been away for a game that weekend, and told him. They decided to wait until he returned that they could go to the doctor together to confirm the pregnancy. And, sure enough, it was official - they were going to have a baby. It was then that the news sank in and Giuliana and Aaron both shed tears of joy. A month and a half later, Giuliana and Aaron told their families. Everyone was excited to be welcoming the newest addition. -- Including the public! First an engagement, now a baby! News of the pregnancy was posted over several, well-known tabloid magazines, of which Giuliana despised.
Giuliana and Aaron decided they were going to wait until after the birth of their baby to get married. They were in no rush.
On a VERY rare snowy, mid-December night in London, Giuliana began having contractions. They came quick and not-so-far apart. Then her water broke. Her baby was planning to arrive two weeks earlier than expected -- and Aaron was away in Spain for a match. She called her doctor to inform her about her contractions and she said to come into the hospital for delivery. Terrified, Giuliana called Aaron's sister Jane, who only lived a few minutes away, to tell her the news. Jane arrived and took Giuliana to the hospital. On the car ride over, Giuliana called Aaron to inform him of the baby's early arrival. Aaron told Giuliana that he'd leave immediately and to try to "keep her in there" until he got there. Giuliana hung up on him.
DFiance: Aaron George Hayden (31)
DFiancee: Giuliana Rose Farinelli (29)
DD: Celia Anne Hayden (nb)
** I updated their ages since I gave DD a birthday. Hope that's ok! :)
Flower: Lily
Shape: Diamond
A week after their engagement, Giuliana became very sick. She thought she was coming down with the flu with all the vomiting she had been doing. It was when she discussed her symptoms with her friend Elsa, who had jokingly suggested that she probably was pregnant, that Giuliana raised her brow. To come to think of it, she didn't remember getting a visit from Aunt Flo the past month. She had been so busy with work that she completely lost track, and she'd be the first to admit she wasn't the best when it came to taking her BC pill on time. Panicked, Giuliana ran - almost literally - to the closest drug store and bought three packs of home pregnancy tests. One by one, each had a positive result. Giuliana was in shock. She called Aaron, who had been away for a game that weekend, and told him. They decided to wait until he returned that they could go to the doctor together to confirm the pregnancy. And, sure enough, it was official - they were going to have a baby. It was then that the news sank in and Giuliana and Aaron both shed tears of joy. A month and a half later, Giuliana and Aaron told their families. Everyone was excited to be welcoming the newest addition. -- Including the public! First an engagement, now a baby! News of the pregnancy was posted over several, well-known tabloid magazines, of which Giuliana despised.
Giuliana and Aaron decided they were going to wait until after the birth of their baby to get married. They were in no rush.
On a VERY rare snowy, mid-December night in London, Giuliana began having contractions. They came quick and not-so-far apart. Then her water broke. Her baby was planning to arrive two weeks earlier than expected -- and Aaron was away in Spain for a match. She called her doctor to inform her about her contractions and she said to come into the hospital for delivery. Terrified, Giuliana called Aaron's sister Jane, who only lived a few minutes away, to tell her the news. Jane arrived and took Giuliana to the hospital. On the car ride over, Giuliana called Aaron to inform him of the baby's early arrival. Aaron told Giuliana that he'd leave immediately and to try to "keep her in there" until he got there. Giuliana hung up on him.
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UN: Wandering Moon
DH: Alexander Orson Cleary 'Xander' (30)
DW: Rose Barbara Cook (25)
DD: Sarah Rose (7) (Rose's daughter)
DS: Gavin Alexander (nb)
After being married for a year and half, Rose and Xander decided to try for a baby, and Rose fell pregnant after only a few weeks! The pregnancy progressed well - better than with Sarah, actually - but when it came time to deliver they found out that Gavin was in breech and wouldn't turn, so they had to have a c-section.
Gavin is perfectly healthy and is a full two pounds heavier than his half-sister, but Rose had a bit of trouble recovering afterwards and had to hire help around the house since Xander was deployed overseas. She is recovering well now, though, and should be back to normal in no time.
Rose was offered a better paying job in San Francisco, where she would be able to focus solely on women's health. After deliberating for several days and talking it over with her friend Winifred, she decided to stay in Maine for the time being, since she dislikes the heat, and really enjoys the East Coast.
Orchid
Triangle
DH: Alexander Orson Cleary 'Xander' (30)
DW: Rose Barbara Cook (25)
DD: Sarah Rose (7) (Rose's daughter)
DS: Gavin Alexander (nb)
After being married for a year and half, Rose and Xander decided to try for a baby, and Rose fell pregnant after only a few weeks! The pregnancy progressed well - better than with Sarah, actually - but when it came time to deliver they found out that Gavin was in breech and wouldn't turn, so they had to have a c-section.
Gavin is perfectly healthy and is a full two pounds heavier than his half-sister, but Rose had a bit of trouble recovering afterwards and had to hire help around the house since Xander was deployed overseas. She is recovering well now, though, and should be back to normal in no time.
Rose was offered a better paying job in San Francisco, where she would be able to focus solely on women's health. After deliberating for several days and talking it over with her friend Winifred, she decided to stay in Maine for the time being, since she dislikes the heat, and really enjoys the East Coast.
Orchid
Triangle
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Lily, Circle
DH: Aaron Maxwell Shaffer (29)
DW: Juliet Fiona Nicholas (22)
DD: Maya Abigail Nicholas-Shaffer (nb)
When Juliet found out she was pregnant, she wasn't sure how she felt about it. She finally felt she was settled in at her job and she and Aaron had just gotten a timeline set up for their future. They had planned to move in together in about six months, and if everything went well get married in two years. Now their plans were all going up in flames. She planned to wait a week before telling Aaron, so that she could get herself together enough to talk to him and know what she wanted, but when he came over the night after she found out she was pregnant, she told him.
Aaron was nervous, but reacted fairly well. He immediately asked Juliet if she wanted to get married right away. She declined his offer, but did suggest that they move in before the birth of their child, if only so they would be acquainted enough with the living situation as to not be constantly in each other's way.
Moving in together went well, which is honestly what Juliet and Aaron should have expected, considering the fact that they had basically lived together anyways before moving in together (sleeping one night at Aaron's, one at Juliet's, most of the week). They moved into Aaron's place, although eventually they would like to get a place that is more theirs than Aaron's.
When the baby is born they get a call from Juliet's great aunt, offering them money in exchange for naming rights. They seriously consider it, but ultimately decide they do not need the cash as badly as they need to keep their daughter away from teasing.
Maya is a relatively easy baby. She doesn't look more like one parent than the other, a perfect little combination in her parents' eyes. They pick the name Maya because they like it and the middle name Abigail is for Aaron's younger sister.
Speaking of siblings, Aaron's youngest brother Ben moved to San Francisco for work. He has been unable to find affordable housing in a decent neighborhood yet, so for the moment he is staying with Aaron and Juliet. Maya is currently sleeping in her parents' room so the living arrangement works. Ben pays the couple a little bit of money for the room and in exchange has promised to do some chores and be out of the house by Maya's first birthday or else he will run the risk of getting demoted to the couch! Ben and Aaron are mostly ignoring each other. Juliet is frustrated but isn't willing to interfere.
DH: Aaron Maxwell Shaffer (29)
DW: Juliet Fiona Nicholas (22)
DD: Maya Abigail Nicholas-Shaffer (nb)
When Juliet found out she was pregnant, she wasn't sure how she felt about it. She finally felt she was settled in at her job and she and Aaron had just gotten a timeline set up for their future. They had planned to move in together in about six months, and if everything went well get married in two years. Now their plans were all going up in flames. She planned to wait a week before telling Aaron, so that she could get herself together enough to talk to him and know what she wanted, but when he came over the night after she found out she was pregnant, she told him.
Aaron was nervous, but reacted fairly well. He immediately asked Juliet if she wanted to get married right away. She declined his offer, but did suggest that they move in before the birth of their child, if only so they would be acquainted enough with the living situation as to not be constantly in each other's way.
Moving in together went well, which is honestly what Juliet and Aaron should have expected, considering the fact that they had basically lived together anyways before moving in together (sleeping one night at Aaron's, one at Juliet's, most of the week). They moved into Aaron's place, although eventually they would like to get a place that is more theirs than Aaron's.
When the baby is born they get a call from Juliet's great aunt, offering them money in exchange for naming rights. They seriously consider it, but ultimately decide they do not need the cash as badly as they need to keep their daughter away from teasing.
Maya is a relatively easy baby. She doesn't look more like one parent than the other, a perfect little combination in her parents' eyes. They pick the name Maya because they like it and the middle name Abigail is for Aaron's younger sister.
Speaking of siblings, Aaron's youngest brother Ben moved to San Francisco for work. He has been unable to find affordable housing in a decent neighborhood yet, so for the moment he is staying with Aaron and Juliet. Maya is currently sleeping in her parents' room so the living arrangement works. Ben pays the couple a little bit of money for the room and in exchange has promised to do some chores and be out of the house by Maya's first birthday or else he will run the risk of getting demoted to the couch! Ben and Aaron are mostly ignoring each other. Juliet is frustrated but isn't willing to interfere.
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Good idea! I've edited the OP.
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