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Help[Games] Arcadia's Sisters' Story KUY Congrats - Round 2
It's a Congrats. It's a story game. You keep up yourself.
The story follows three sisters, who each find themselves taking an unexpected journey into motherhood. If you are a storyteller, feel free to write a few paragraphs about each sister's experiences each round.
If you don't enjoy the story aspect, just skip to the names section and name away.
There will be a dice rolling element in each round after round one, so everyone's family will be a little different in the end. There will be five rounds total.
Previous rounds:
* First Round - http://www.behindthename.com/bb/game/4813040
-- Meet the Sisters - start here to name your sisters and learn their backstories
Round Two: Two Pink Lines
Story
It's spring, and the sisters decide to have lunch. They all have news to share with each other. Very similar news...
Oldest: Oldest, 34, hasn't had a serious relationship since her LTR dissolved four years ago … but after two months of hooking up with friends-with-benefits style with a frequent contributor to her podcast, she's pregnant.
Middle: Middle, 27, thought her dream of becoming a mother before 30 was over when she divorced, but when her ex comes over to sign what should be the last round of paperwork signing the house over to her, one thing leads to another and they wind up in bed. A few weeks later, she realizes he's left her with an unexpected parting gift - her first pregnancy.
Youngest: Youngest, 24, messed up. On a vacation that involved a significant time change, she accidentally took her birth control pills at the wrong time for a couple of days. She also hooked up with a fellow traveler she knew only by first name. When she got back up, she realized she had a souvenir she could have never predicted... and no way at all to contact the dad.
(Optional) Tell us (in as much or little detail as you like) about the pregnancies, births, and first year:
- How do the sisters react to each other's news?
- Do all the pregnancies go okay? Any complications or PPD?
- How does the family react to the sudden influx of grandchildren? Are their favorites?
- Who are the fathers of Oldest and Middle's children? If Middle's husband was not named in round one, name him now.
- Is Oldest's career effected by her decision? It's quite a work controversy, and she's not sure how her boss will react, much less whether she and the father can keep working together...
- How is Middle coping with the fact that her Ex is in her life forever (unless she doesn't tell...)? If Ex was unfaithful and involved with someone else, how does that situation play out?
- Why did Youngest decide to keep the baby? Is she sable to support it on her own, or does she need help? If so, who helps?
Names
All adult character names are free choice.
For the children, roll a six sided die: http://www.roll-dice-online.com/
Roll first for Oldest's pregnancy:
*1-3 - BOY
*4-5 - GIRL
*6 - BOY/GIRL Twins
First name: Boy or Girl - Antique Names - https://nameberry.com/list/20/Antique-Baby-Names-Ready-for-Restoration?all=1
Middle Name:Must be one syllable
Roll next for Middle's pregnancy:
*1-2 - GIRL
*3 - BOY/BOY Twins
*4-6 - BOY
First Name: Boys - Presidential Names - https://nameberry.com/userlist/view/3830
First Name: Girls - Flowers - https://nameberry.com/list/97/Flower-Names-for-Girls?all=1
Middle Name: pick a name from this middle name article - http://www.namenerds.com/uucn/advice/middle.html
Roll last for Youngest's pregnancy:
*1-3 - BOY
*4-6 - GIRL
First name: Boys - Norse Mythology - http://www.behindthename.com/names/gender/masculine/usage/norse-mythology
First name: Girls - Goddess names - https://nameberry.com/list/433/Goddess-Baby-Names?all=1
Middle name: Free Choice
The story follows three sisters, who each find themselves taking an unexpected journey into motherhood. If you are a storyteller, feel free to write a few paragraphs about each sister's experiences each round.
If you don't enjoy the story aspect, just skip to the names section and name away.
There will be a dice rolling element in each round after round one, so everyone's family will be a little different in the end. There will be five rounds total.
Previous rounds:
* First Round - http://www.behindthename.com/bb/game/4813040
-- Meet the Sisters - start here to name your sisters and learn their backstories
Round Two: Two Pink Lines
Story
It's spring, and the sisters decide to have lunch. They all have news to share with each other. Very similar news...
Oldest: Oldest, 34, hasn't had a serious relationship since her LTR dissolved four years ago … but after two months of hooking up with friends-with-benefits style with a frequent contributor to her podcast, she's pregnant.
Middle: Middle, 27, thought her dream of becoming a mother before 30 was over when she divorced, but when her ex comes over to sign what should be the last round of paperwork signing the house over to her, one thing leads to another and they wind up in bed. A few weeks later, she realizes he's left her with an unexpected parting gift - her first pregnancy.
Youngest: Youngest, 24, messed up. On a vacation that involved a significant time change, she accidentally took her birth control pills at the wrong time for a couple of days. She also hooked up with a fellow traveler she knew only by first name. When she got back up, she realized she had a souvenir she could have never predicted... and no way at all to contact the dad.
(Optional) Tell us (in as much or little detail as you like) about the pregnancies, births, and first year:
- How do the sisters react to each other's news?
- Do all the pregnancies go okay? Any complications or PPD?
- How does the family react to the sudden influx of grandchildren? Are their favorites?
- Who are the fathers of Oldest and Middle's children? If Middle's husband was not named in round one, name him now.
- Is Oldest's career effected by her decision? It's quite a work controversy, and she's not sure how her boss will react, much less whether she and the father can keep working together...
- How is Middle coping with the fact that her Ex is in her life forever (unless she doesn't tell...)? If Ex was unfaithful and involved with someone else, how does that situation play out?
- Why did Youngest decide to keep the baby? Is she sable to support it on her own, or does she need help? If so, who helps?
Names
All adult character names are free choice.
For the children, roll a six sided die: http://www.roll-dice-online.com/
Roll first for Oldest's pregnancy:
*1-3 - BOY
*4-5 - GIRL
*6 - BOY/GIRL Twins
First name: Boy or Girl - Antique Names - https://nameberry.com/list/20/Antique-Baby-Names-Ready-for-Restoration?all=1
Middle Name:Must be one syllable
Roll next for Middle's pregnancy:
*1-2 - GIRL
*3 - BOY/BOY Twins
*4-6 - BOY
First Name: Boys - Presidential Names - https://nameberry.com/userlist/view/3830
First Name: Girls - Flowers - https://nameberry.com/list/97/Flower-Names-for-Girls?all=1
Middle Name: pick a name from this middle name article - http://www.namenerds.com/uucn/advice/middle.html
Roll last for Youngest's pregnancy:
*1-3 - BOY
*4-6 - GIRL
First name: Boys - Norse Mythology - http://www.behindthename.com/names/gender/masculine/usage/norse-mythology
First name: Girls - Goddess names - https://nameberry.com/list/433/Goddess-Baby-Names?all=1
Middle name: Free Choice
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DD1: Elinor Louise
--DS: Felix John
DD2: Nathalie Rose
--DD: Laurel Annemarie
DD3: Maja Katherine
--DS: Niall Benjamin
--DS: Felix John
DD2: Nathalie Rose
--DD: Laurel Annemarie
DD3: Maja Katherine
--DS: Niall Benjamin
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Family name: Moore
Oldest [34]: Jenna Irene
-DF [37]: Ryan Corey Mitchell
-DD [nb]: Cordelia Faith Mitchell
Middle [27]: Kelly Elizabeth
-DH [25]: Jason Derrick Howard
-DD [nb]: Iris Leanna Howard
Youngest [24]: Rosalind Marie
-DS [nb]: Gunnar Caleb Moore
On a warm day in the spring, the Moore girls decided to make a lunch date at their favorite bistro. As they waited for their food to come, Jenna, Kelly, and Rosalind all shared the latest about their personal lives. Unbeknownst to any of the three sisters, they all had very similar news.
“I have a very awkward story to tell y’all,” Jenna said nervously, twisting her curly blond hair. “Do you remember me mentioning Ryan?”
Kelly’s eyes lit up; she did remember. “Are you talking about that guy who always contributes to your Podcast?” she asked, and then it hit her. “You hooked up with him, didn’t you?!”
“Are you pregnant, Jenna?” Rosalind chimed in.
Jenna slowly nodded. “We’re not even boyfriend/girlfriend yet, just friends with benefits. Do you think Ryan will be okay with this? What about our boss? I mean, I’ve heard you’re not supposed to have a relationship with a coworker. What do I do?”
“You make my predicament seem normal,” Kelly remarked. “Remember how Jason and I were planning to divorce?”
Oldest [34]: Jenna Irene
-DF [37]: Ryan Corey Mitchell
-DD [nb]: Cordelia Faith Mitchell
Middle [27]: Kelly Elizabeth
-DH [25]: Jason Derrick Howard
-DD [nb]: Iris Leanna Howard
Youngest [24]: Rosalind Marie
-DS [nb]: Gunnar Caleb Moore
On a warm day in the spring, the Moore girls decided to make a lunch date at their favorite bistro. As they waited for their food to come, Jenna, Kelly, and Rosalind all shared the latest about their personal lives. Unbeknownst to any of the three sisters, they all had very similar news.
“I have a very awkward story to tell y’all,” Jenna said nervously, twisting her curly blond hair. “Do you remember me mentioning Ryan?”
Kelly’s eyes lit up; she did remember. “Are you talking about that guy who always contributes to your Podcast?” she asked, and then it hit her. “You hooked up with him, didn’t you?!”
“Are you pregnant, Jenna?” Rosalind chimed in.
Jenna slowly nodded. “We’re not even boyfriend/girlfriend yet, just friends with benefits. Do you think Ryan will be okay with this? What about our boss? I mean, I’ve heard you’re not supposed to have a relationship with a coworker. What do I do?”
“You make my predicament seem normal,” Kelly remarked. “Remember how Jason and I were planning to divorce?”
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Family Name: Wheelwright
Grandparents
DM: Athena Lexington Wheelwright
DF: Lucas Alexander Wheelwright
Oldest's Family
DM, 34: Marina Christine Wheelwright
with fling, X: Howard Lawrence Ashton
DD: Amos Ashe Wheelwright
Middle's Family
DM, 27: Chloe Elizabeth Wheelwright
with EX-H, 27: Miles Edward Flynn
DS/DS: Lynden Theodore Flynn
Youngest's Family
DM, 24: Violet Jessica Wheelwright
with hookup: Bryce
DD: Gaia Whirlwind Wheelwright
--
After about a minute of dead silence, Violet began to laugh. Marina joined in, then Chloe. It was ridiculous. They were all going to have babies, all of them. How do things like that even happen?
Funnily enough, it was Violet who had managed it first. On a winter trip to Spain, she had hooked up with a British traveler names Bryce. She'd said goodbye to him forever when the bus trip he and his mates were on headed to Madrid while her and her group moved on to Barcelona. Shortly after new years, she realized she was pregnant. By the time she found the strength to tell her sisters - much less her parents - she was reduced to wearing oversized sweatshirts to hide that baby bump. She hadn't been thinking about having a child, but once she was pregnant, she fell in love. She was due in August, right at heart.
Marina was due next. She's started hooking up with Howard, a lawyer who she consulted on her podcast to comment on various subjects' legal woes, after she'd hosted a small party for her co-workers. He'd stayed later than other guests, one thing lead to another... And suddenly, they were sleeping together. She realized she was pregnant at the end of January and was due in early September.
Chloe was due just a few weeks after, in early October. She felt awful about the circumstances leading to her child's conception. Despite spending her whole life preparing for a baby, she could barely shake the feeling that she'd already ruined his life. She'd told Miles right away. No point in hiding it. Her news had been gotten a lukewarm reaction at best, which made her feel like she'd felt right before the divorce all over again.
Grandparents
DM: Athena Lexington Wheelwright
DF: Lucas Alexander Wheelwright
Oldest's Family
DM, 34: Marina Christine Wheelwright
with fling, X: Howard Lawrence Ashton
DD: Amos Ashe Wheelwright
Middle's Family
DM, 27: Chloe Elizabeth Wheelwright
with EX-H, 27: Miles Edward Flynn
DS/DS: Lynden Theodore Flynn
Youngest's Family
DM, 24: Violet Jessica Wheelwright
with hookup: Bryce
DD: Gaia Whirlwind Wheelwright
--
After about a minute of dead silence, Violet began to laugh. Marina joined in, then Chloe. It was ridiculous. They were all going to have babies, all of them. How do things like that even happen?
Funnily enough, it was Violet who had managed it first. On a winter trip to Spain, she had hooked up with a British traveler names Bryce. She'd said goodbye to him forever when the bus trip he and his mates were on headed to Madrid while her and her group moved on to Barcelona. Shortly after new years, she realized she was pregnant. By the time she found the strength to tell her sisters - much less her parents - she was reduced to wearing oversized sweatshirts to hide that baby bump. She hadn't been thinking about having a child, but once she was pregnant, she fell in love. She was due in August, right at heart.
Marina was due next. She's started hooking up with Howard, a lawyer who she consulted on her podcast to comment on various subjects' legal woes, after she'd hosted a small party for her co-workers. He'd stayed later than other guests, one thing lead to another... And suddenly, they were sleeping together. She realized she was pregnant at the end of January and was due in early September.
Chloe was due just a few weeks after, in early October. She felt awful about the circumstances leading to her child's conception. Despite spending her whole life preparing for a baby, she could barely shake the feeling that she'd already ruined his life. She'd told Miles right away. No point in hiding it. Her news had been gotten a lukewarm reaction at best, which made her feel like she'd felt right before the divorce all over again.
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DH 62: Darius Carl Hendricks
DW 61: Davina Alice Hendricks
DD 34: Amara Louise Hendricks
-xbf 36: Owen Paul Harrington
-DD nb: Mary Kate Harrington-Hendricks
DD 28: Laurel Agnes Hendricks
-xH 32: Matteo Elliot Calligaris
-DS nb: Benjamin Alessandro Calligaris-Hendricks
DD 25: Sybil Annalise Hendricks
-DD nb: Athena Rosalie Hendricks
DW 61: Davina Alice Hendricks
DD 34: Amara Louise Hendricks
-xbf 36: Owen Paul Harrington
-DD nb: Mary Kate Harrington-Hendricks
DD 28: Laurel Agnes Hendricks
-xH 32: Matteo Elliot Calligaris
-DS nb: Benjamin Alessandro Calligaris-Hendricks
DD 25: Sybil Annalise Hendricks
-DD nb: Athena Rosalie Hendricks
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Family Name: Cabral
(optional) DM: Josefa Keturah {Serafim} Cabral
(optional) DF: Palmiro Eliyyahu Cabral
Oldest, 34: Keren Salomé Cabral [F: Adrian Oscar Salomon]
-DS: Felix Beau Salomon-Cabral
Middle, 27: Eliora Marisa Cabral [F: Joel Aaron Adams]
-DD: Bryony Gabriela Cabral
Youngest, 24: Seffora Aldina Cabral [F: Jack ?]
-DD: Cybele Derorit Cabral
--
When they told each other their news, the 3 sisters - different as they are - reacted quite differently. Keren couldn't believe her younger sisters were so stupid. Eliora was stunned silent for a couple minutes, not believing how they could all be pregnant at the same time and thinking about how their lives are going to be so messed up by this. Seffora, although slightly scared for the pregnancy, thinks it's some kind of sign, and she's comforted by it.
Eliora decided to quite her job and move in with Keren to relieve her own stress. Seffora moved back home. Their pregnancies went fine for the most part; Keren had to have a C-section due to relatively minor complications, and Seffora almost forgot she couldn't drink in her early months; but, generally, it's been quite smooth sailing given none of them were prepared for any of this.
(optional) DM: Josefa Keturah {Serafim} Cabral
(optional) DF: Palmiro Eliyyahu Cabral
Oldest, 34: Keren Salomé Cabral [F: Adrian Oscar Salomon]
-DS: Felix Beau Salomon-Cabral
Middle, 27: Eliora Marisa Cabral [F: Joel Aaron Adams]
-DD: Bryony Gabriela Cabral
Youngest, 24: Seffora Aldina Cabral [F: Jack ?]
-DD: Cybele Derorit Cabral
--
When they told each other their news, the 3 sisters - different as they are - reacted quite differently. Keren couldn't believe her younger sisters were so stupid. Eliora was stunned silent for a couple minutes, not believing how they could all be pregnant at the same time and thinking about how their lives are going to be so messed up by this. Seffora, although slightly scared for the pregnancy, thinks it's some kind of sign, and she's comforted by it.
Eliora decided to quite her job and move in with Keren to relieve her own stress. Seffora moved back home. Their pregnancies went fine for the most part; Keren had to have a C-section due to relatively minor complications, and Seffora almost forgot she couldn't drink in her early months; but, generally, it's been quite smooth sailing given none of them were prepared for any of this.
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Louisa, Erica and Alex all have some very exciting news for each other. Louisa, being the oldest, was chosen to go first.
Louisa, sucking in a sharp breath, smiles a wide grin and tells her sisters she is pregnant. Instead of the faces of joy she expected, she saw her sisters grow pale as ghosts.
Alex and Erica look at each other, then back at Louisa, and exclaim, So are we!
Louisa and Erica are extremely excited, but Alex is terrified. She doesn't want to give up her life for this child, but she knows she wants to keep it.
Several months later, the first baby is born. Erica gives birth to a baby boy, and she names him Quincy Nathaniel Bowman. She refuses to give the child the surname of her ex-husband. Quincy is a very happy baby, and does not cry. He hits all of his developmental milestones right on time, and Erica knows that one day he will achieve great things.
Just three days after Quincy is born, Louisa has HER baby, a boy she names Tobias Dean Meriwether. She decides to give the child his father's name as a middle name, and his surname, because although she and Dean are not together, he still wants to be involved in his son's life. Quincy is a little delayed on some of his milestones, so she gets him checked out, and unfortunately, Quincy is diagnosed with Autism.
Lastly, three weeks later, Alex has
Louisa, sucking in a sharp breath, smiles a wide grin and tells her sisters she is pregnant. Instead of the faces of joy she expected, she saw her sisters grow pale as ghosts.
Alex and Erica look at each other, then back at Louisa, and exclaim, So are we!
Louisa and Erica are extremely excited, but Alex is terrified. She doesn't want to give up her life for this child, but she knows she wants to keep it.
Several months later, the first baby is born. Erica gives birth to a baby boy, and she names him Quincy Nathaniel Bowman. She refuses to give the child the surname of her ex-husband. Quincy is a very happy baby, and does not cry. He hits all of his developmental milestones right on time, and Erica knows that one day he will achieve great things.
Just three days after Quincy is born, Louisa has HER baby, a boy she names Tobias Dean Meriwether. She decides to give the child his father's name as a middle name, and his surname, because although she and Dean are not together, he still wants to be involved in his son's life. Quincy is a little delayed on some of his milestones, so she gets him checked out, and unfortunately, Quincy is diagnosed with Autism.
Lastly, three weeks later, Alex has
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Family Name: Casamassima
(optional) DM: Rosalind Mae [Larochelle] Casamassima
(optional) DF: Vito Tommaso Casamassima
D1 [34] Meredith Gisella Casamassima
DD'sFather [45] Bryan Edward Fisher
-DD [exp] Cordelia Joy Casamassima
D2 [27] Jane Delfina Casamassima
exH [28] Erik Michael Kunz
-DS / DS [exp] Lincoln Alexander Kunz / Harrison Mackenzie Kunz
D3 [24] Abigail Simona Casamassima
-DD [exp] Sabrina Penelope Casamassima
Vito & Rose || Meredith, Jane and Abbey
...Bryan & Meredith || Delia
...Erik & Jane || Lincoln and Harrison
...Abbey || Sabrina
(optional) DM: Rosalind Mae [Larochelle] Casamassima
(optional) DF: Vito Tommaso Casamassima
D1 [34] Meredith Gisella Casamassima
DD'sFather [45] Bryan Edward Fisher
-DD [exp] Cordelia Joy Casamassima
D2 [27] Jane Delfina Casamassima
exH [28] Erik Michael Kunz
-DS / DS [exp] Lincoln Alexander Kunz / Harrison Mackenzie Kunz
D3 [24] Abigail Simona Casamassima
-DD [exp] Sabrina Penelope Casamassima
Vito & Rose || Meredith, Jane and Abbey
...Bryan & Meredith || Delia
...Erik & Jane || Lincoln and Harrison
...Abbey || Sabrina
This message was edited 4/19/2017, 11:53 AM
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DW [62]: Johanna 'Hanna' Lisanne (Vandoorne) Fraser
DH [62]: Gilbert Theodore Fraser
DD1 [34]: Elisabeth 'Else' Lara Fraser
-FWB [36]: Ronan Christopher O'Brien
--DD1 [nb]: Ida Mae Fraser-O'Brien
DD2 [27]: Annette 'Annie' Justine Fraser
-ExH [26]: Michael 'Mike' Beckett
--DS1 & DS2 [nb]: Arthur Miles Fraser & Thomas 'Tom' Valentine Fraser
DD3 [24]: Matilda 'Mattie' Josephine Fraser
--DD1 [nb]: Luna Skye Fraser
Else was missing her ex-boyfriend. A lot. And so she plunged herself headfirst into her work, loving what she does so much that she isn't able to focus on the lack of love in other areas of her life. A few coworkers became concerned about her, she spent so much time at work. However, the podcast's Ireland reporter, Ronan, was the first to actually ask if she was okay. The stress and loneliness suddenly became too much, and the usually professional Else began sobbing into his shoulder. To Ronan's credit, he took it all in his stride, and comforted her, and then took to visiting her often.
DH [62]: Gilbert Theodore Fraser
DD1 [34]: Elisabeth 'Else' Lara Fraser
-FWB [36]: Ronan Christopher O'Brien
--DD1 [nb]: Ida Mae Fraser-O'Brien
DD2 [27]: Annette 'Annie' Justine Fraser
-ExH [26]: Michael 'Mike' Beckett
--DS1 & DS2 [nb]: Arthur Miles Fraser & Thomas 'Tom' Valentine Fraser
DD3 [24]: Matilda 'Mattie' Josephine Fraser
--DD1 [nb]: Luna Skye Fraser
Else was missing her ex-boyfriend. A lot. And so she plunged herself headfirst into her work, loving what she does so much that she isn't able to focus on the lack of love in other areas of her life. A few coworkers became concerned about her, she spent so much time at work. However, the podcast's Ireland reporter, Ronan, was the first to actually ask if she was okay. The stress and loneliness suddenly became too much, and the usually professional Else began sobbing into his shoulder. To Ronan's credit, he took it all in his stride, and comforted her, and then took to visiting her often.
This message was edited 4/19/2017, 1:52 PM
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Oldest, 34: Lucy Jade (Chips) Caplin
DH[37]: Billy Benjamin Caplin
DS[nb]: Felix Sam Caplin
Middle, 27: Skye Maya Chips
DH[22]: Alexander "Alex" Ollie Gough
DS[nb]: Bush David Gough-Chips
Youngest, 24: Summer Katie Chips
DD[nb]: Diana Katie Chips
I copied Emma's layout because she is my sister.
DH[37]: Billy Benjamin Caplin
DS[nb]: Felix Sam Caplin
Middle, 27: Skye Maya Chips
DH[22]: Alexander "Alex" Ollie Gough
DS[nb]: Bush David Gough-Chips
Youngest, 24: Summer Katie Chips
DD[nb]: Diana Katie Chips
I copied Emma's layout because she is my sister.
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You're a little bit younger than I am. I'm 13. (Finally I'm not the youngest!)
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Lucky you!
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I feel old now - I'm 13 too!
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You're a few months younger than me still ;)
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A year isn't much! You can't help when you're born!
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You guys feel old!?
I joined BtN when I was 13... But I'm 20 now! Hahaha :'-)
I joined BtN when I was 13... But I'm 20 now! Hahaha :'-)
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Ha! I know, right! I want to enjoy being young so yeah!
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I remember when I was the youngest, when I had just turned 14. I'm 18 now, how time flies. :)
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Yeah. I'm 17 and it only seems yesterday I was turning 11.
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Right?! It seems like yesterday I was seven and in third grade. How the time flies.
This message was edited 4/20/2017, 1:55 PM
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Indeed. Time is a strange element, in my opinion.
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Time is the friend of the young and the curse of the old.
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Oldest, 34: Leah Anne Temples
DH[35]: Matthew Oliver Hatman
DD[nb]: Mae Kate Hatman-Temples
Middle, 27: Emily Kate (Temples) Haven
DH[25]: James Thomas Haven
DD[nb]: Iris Nicole Haven
Youngest, 24: Lily Alice Temples
DD[nb]: Flora Ellie Temples
DH[35]: Matthew Oliver Hatman
DD[nb]: Mae Kate Hatman-Temples
Middle, 27: Emily Kate (Temples) Haven
DH[25]: James Thomas Haven
DD[nb]: Iris Nicole Haven
Youngest, 24: Lily Alice Temples
DD[nb]: Flora Ellie Temples
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DF [61]: Anthony George Lowell
DW [57]: Mary Lynette (Perkins) Lowell
DD [35]: Theodora "Thea" Charlotte Lowell
-exDf [32]: Neil Robert Grant
-DD [nb]: Cecilia "Cece" Ivy Lowell
DD [28]: Louisa "Lulu" Mary Lowell
-exDH [28]: Nicholas "Nick" Antonius Paris
-DS/DS [nb]: Henry Storm Lowell & James True Lowell
DD [25]: Matilda "Tilda" Eloise Lowell
-DS [nb]: Magni George Lowell
During a spring lunch, celebrating that for a short time Tilda was again in town, it turned out that what seemed only as a wishful thinking for Thea and Lulu and distant future for Tilda was going to become reality for all three of them. They were all pregnant and all due within a month from each other. The sisters closed a pact during the lunch to always be there for each other and support each other as for different reasons all three of them were planning to raise their children alone. What they feared the most was the reaction of their conservative parents. Becoming grandparents to three (as it later turned four) grandchildren and neither of them having its father in its life was certainly not what they expected from their daughters. As expected Anthony's and Mary's reaction to the news was less then enthusiastic, but over the months before their grandchildren were born they came to terms with everything and fully support their daughters and grandchildren.
Thea was not counting with a baby when she started hooking up with Neil Grant, frequent contributor to her podcast. She was past the stage where she was seriously looking for a guy and their friends with benefits relationship worked just fine for her. Until that one evening when they had one too many glasses of red and forgot all about protection. The result of the night was clear two weeks later, Thea was pregnant. Neil panicked when she shared the news with him and offered to pay for abortion if Thea decided to have one. Thea just stared at him blankly upon hearing his words and basically threw him out of her apartment as soon as she came back to her senses. She didn't needed someone like him in her life and in her child's life, she could do this alone. Despite her age and pregnancy that was labeled high risk, the following months were pretty uneventful. Thea continued with her work and the only thing that changed in her life was the guest bedroom that was changed into gender neutral nursery, with lots of grey, blue and yellow, as she opted not to find the gender of the baby.
DW [57]: Mary Lynette (Perkins) Lowell
DD [35]: Theodora "Thea" Charlotte Lowell
-exDf [32]: Neil Robert Grant
-DD [nb]: Cecilia "Cece" Ivy Lowell
DD [28]: Louisa "Lulu" Mary Lowell
-exDH [28]: Nicholas "Nick" Antonius Paris
-DS/DS [nb]: Henry Storm Lowell & James True Lowell
DD [25]: Matilda "Tilda" Eloise Lowell
-DS [nb]: Magni George Lowell
During a spring lunch, celebrating that for a short time Tilda was again in town, it turned out that what seemed only as a wishful thinking for Thea and Lulu and distant future for Tilda was going to become reality for all three of them. They were all pregnant and all due within a month from each other. The sisters closed a pact during the lunch to always be there for each other and support each other as for different reasons all three of them were planning to raise their children alone. What they feared the most was the reaction of their conservative parents. Becoming grandparents to three (as it later turned four) grandchildren and neither of them having its father in its life was certainly not what they expected from their daughters. As expected Anthony's and Mary's reaction to the news was less then enthusiastic, but over the months before their grandchildren were born they came to terms with everything and fully support their daughters and grandchildren.
Thea was not counting with a baby when she started hooking up with Neil Grant, frequent contributor to her podcast. She was past the stage where she was seriously looking for a guy and their friends with benefits relationship worked just fine for her. Until that one evening when they had one too many glasses of red and forgot all about protection. The result of the night was clear two weeks later, Thea was pregnant. Neil panicked when she shared the news with him and offered to pay for abortion if Thea decided to have one. Thea just stared at him blankly upon hearing his words and basically threw him out of her apartment as soon as she came back to her senses. She didn't needed someone like him in her life and in her child's life, she could do this alone. Despite her age and pregnancy that was labeled high risk, the following months were pretty uneventful. Thea continued with her work and the only thing that changed in her life was the guest bedroom that was changed into gender neutral nursery, with lots of grey, blue and yellow, as she opted not to find the gender of the baby.
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Allegra:
Baby Girl: Leticia June.
Starting a casually physical relationship with Frederick didn't seem like a huge deal to Allegra. She didn't even bother to use protection, figuring that her fertility was shot anyways. Despite the huge surprise she got a little later, she can't help but feel overjoyed that her dreams of motherhood aren't over after all. Frederick pressured her to abort at first, which she strongly refused, but then he conceded and agreed to play his role as a father once the child comes. Due to Allegra's advanced maternal age, there is a higher risk for complications. She gets gestational diabetes, severe GERD, and the baby is born with Down Syndrome. Despite the fact that Allegra loves Letitia because she is her child, she can't help but feel a little disappointed since she feels like her dreams for her daughter will never come to fruition. Annabel and Cara were very excited for her, because she was the first to find out. Her parents adore her child, but they prefer Annabel's and Cara's over hers, partly because of their disdain of Down Syndrome, and partly because she was born out of wedlock. Her boss was surprised, but said as long as they can maintain a working relationship, everything will be fine.
Annabel:
Baby Girl: Jonquil Celine.
Despite the fact that Annabel should feel thrilled about her pregnancy, she is outraged at John and her ex-friend Alicia, who told John about the pregnancy when Annabel told her, even though Annabel explicitly said she didn't plan to tell John. Now John is butting back into her life and insisting that he have paternal rights, and that his mistress, Sandra, be respected as a second mother to her child. Annabel is contemplating telling John that she had a one-night-stand and that the father wasn't him, but she doesn't because she knows he will demand a paternity test. Her parents love and dote on Jonquil, because Annabel has skewed the timeline in her story to make it sound like she conceived before she found out about his affair, and to her relief, her parents don't seem to notice the wonky timeline, and her sisters agree to keep her secret.
Baby Girl: Leticia June.
Starting a casually physical relationship with Frederick didn't seem like a huge deal to Allegra. She didn't even bother to use protection, figuring that her fertility was shot anyways. Despite the huge surprise she got a little later, she can't help but feel overjoyed that her dreams of motherhood aren't over after all. Frederick pressured her to abort at first, which she strongly refused, but then he conceded and agreed to play his role as a father once the child comes. Due to Allegra's advanced maternal age, there is a higher risk for complications. She gets gestational diabetes, severe GERD, and the baby is born with Down Syndrome. Despite the fact that Allegra loves Letitia because she is her child, she can't help but feel a little disappointed since she feels like her dreams for her daughter will never come to fruition. Annabel and Cara were very excited for her, because she was the first to find out. Her parents adore her child, but they prefer Annabel's and Cara's over hers, partly because of their disdain of Down Syndrome, and partly because she was born out of wedlock. Her boss was surprised, but said as long as they can maintain a working relationship, everything will be fine.
Annabel:
Baby Girl: Jonquil Celine.
Despite the fact that Annabel should feel thrilled about her pregnancy, she is outraged at John and her ex-friend Alicia, who told John about the pregnancy when Annabel told her, even though Annabel explicitly said she didn't plan to tell John. Now John is butting back into her life and insisting that he have paternal rights, and that his mistress, Sandra, be respected as a second mother to her child. Annabel is contemplating telling John that she had a one-night-stand and that the father wasn't him, but she doesn't because she knows he will demand a paternity test. Her parents love and dote on Jonquil, because Annabel has skewed the timeline in her story to make it sound like she conceived before she found out about his affair, and to her relief, her parents don't seem to notice the wonky timeline, and her sisters agree to keep her secret.
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It turns out the sisters all have similar news, when they meet up for lunch: they are all pregnant! It came most as a surprise for Faye, who was on the pill - but a change in time zone and a slip in memory changed that for her. Amanda is very pleased with the news, though for her, it’s a bit of a scandal. After talking to the baby’s father, they’ve decided to keep their friends-with-benefits relationship quiet, to avoid talk. Mari is also happy to have a child, but the fact that it’s her ex-husband’s baby is a little bit of a sore spot. She doesn’t want to have him in her life any more, but she so desperately wants this baby. She hasn’t yet decided, but she thinks she’s not going to tell him - they got divorced, she doesn’t have to tell him anything. As for the new grandparents, Otto and Mo, they are happy to be grandparents - and babysitters whenever needed!
DH [57] Otto Gustav Holt
DW [57] Mo Elisa Holt
DD [34] Amanda Rakel Holt
-DFWB [32] Malachi Abraham McCracken
-DD [nb] Amity Mo Holt
DD [27] Marigold Jo Holt “Mari”
-ex-H [27] Alexander Hubert Jensen
-DS [nb] Ronald Luke Holt
DD [24] Faye Noa Holt
-DD [nb] Rhya Rochelle Holt
DH [57] Otto Gustav Holt
DW [57] Mo Elisa Holt
DD [34] Amanda Rakel Holt
-DFWB [32] Malachi Abraham McCracken
-DD [nb] Amity Mo Holt
DD [27] Marigold Jo Holt “Mari”
-ex-H [27] Alexander Hubert Jensen
-DS [nb] Ronald Luke Holt
DD [24] Faye Noa Holt
-DD [nb] Rhya Rochelle Holt
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Callie, Georgie and Mattie have some big news to share with each other, they may be different sisters but their bond is strong and they need each other now more than ever. On March 1st the three meet at a café not far from their parents' house...
Since the breakdown of her relationship, Callie felt betrayed and unloved, so when Dr Scott - the mental health expert who features on most of her podcasts - asks her out, Callie welcomes the attention. Although there are sparks there, Callie is frightened of being burnt once again and the pair agree to keep things casual. That is, however, until Callie finds out she's pregnant. She figures this may be her best chance at having a baby before times runs away with her and she decides to keep it, she's honest with Peter (who has no idea how to react). Several weeks later, Callie has no choice but to tell her bosses who are surprisingly understanding. Peter can stay their resident expert while Callie's role gets progressively more behind the camera as she gets larger. It's awkward initially between herself and Peter, he wants to be involved and go to scans but Callie wants it to be strictly professional while she focuses on her unborn baby.
The breakdown of her marriage rocked Georgie to her core, she hated the sight of her husband Adam for impregnating another woman when he knew it was her dream to become a mother. She doesn't want a divorce but she does want him out of her life; it had been several months since she'd seen him when he came round with the final paperwork to sign for the divorce and a huge wave of emotion swept her up. He apologised, insisting he'd never stopped loving her, in fact, despite expecting a baby with somebody else, he couldn't continue with that relationship because of his love for Georgie. She knows it's wrong and stupid but caught in the moment, Georgie and Adam experience a final night of passion. Four weeks later she's pregnant and reeling. Adam went through with the divorce and has already been seen out with another woman leaving Georgie with her heart shattered for a second time. How he's got two children by two woman due in the same year but - for all his faults - Adam vows to play his part in this child's life and be there for both it and Georgie. Part of Georgie wishes she'd never told him, packed up and moved far away to raise her baby by herself - she never wanted a "broken" family - but deep down she knows it's for the best.
Since the breakdown of her relationship, Callie felt betrayed and unloved, so when Dr Scott - the mental health expert who features on most of her podcasts - asks her out, Callie welcomes the attention. Although there are sparks there, Callie is frightened of being burnt once again and the pair agree to keep things casual. That is, however, until Callie finds out she's pregnant. She figures this may be her best chance at having a baby before times runs away with her and she decides to keep it, she's honest with Peter (who has no idea how to react). Several weeks later, Callie has no choice but to tell her bosses who are surprisingly understanding. Peter can stay their resident expert while Callie's role gets progressively more behind the camera as she gets larger. It's awkward initially between herself and Peter, he wants to be involved and go to scans but Callie wants it to be strictly professional while she focuses on her unborn baby.
The breakdown of her marriage rocked Georgie to her core, she hated the sight of her husband Adam for impregnating another woman when he knew it was her dream to become a mother. She doesn't want a divorce but she does want him out of her life; it had been several months since she'd seen him when he came round with the final paperwork to sign for the divorce and a huge wave of emotion swept her up. He apologised, insisting he'd never stopped loving her, in fact, despite expecting a baby with somebody else, he couldn't continue with that relationship because of his love for Georgie. She knows it's wrong and stupid but caught in the moment, Georgie and Adam experience a final night of passion. Four weeks later she's pregnant and reeling. Adam went through with the divorce and has already been seen out with another woman leaving Georgie with her heart shattered for a second time. How he's got two children by two woman due in the same year but - for all his faults - Adam vows to play his part in this child's life and be there for both it and Georgie. Part of Georgie wishes she'd never told him, packed up and moved far away to raise her baby by herself - she never wanted a "broken" family - but deep down she knows it's for the best.
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DW [60] Lorelei Elizabeth Adkins, née Hurst
DH [62] Hank Desmond Adkins
DD [34] Ariadne Lauren Adkins
-F [35] Erik Michael Hornick
--DS [nb] Amos Tate Adkins
DD [27] Cressida Michelle Adkins
-ExH [27] Augusto Walter Tessaro
--DD [nb] Primrose Ruth Adkins
DD [24] Seraphina Rebecca Adkins
-F [22] Roger
--DD [nb] Freya Melinda Adkins
DH [62] Hank Desmond Adkins
DD [34] Ariadne Lauren Adkins
-F [35] Erik Michael Hornick
--DS [nb] Amos Tate Adkins
DD [27] Cressida Michelle Adkins
-ExH [27] Augusto Walter Tessaro
--DD [nb] Primrose Ruth Adkins
DD [24] Seraphina Rebecca Adkins
-F [22] Roger
--DD [nb] Freya Melinda Adkins
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D1: Henrietta Clotilde Isherwood
-F: Leander Percy Atwell
--DD: Lavinia Maud Atwell
D2: Prunella Margery Isherwood
-F: Kavi Nikhil Gupta
--DD: Ianthe Rosamund Isherwood
D3: Eulalia Hester Isherwood
-F: Giorgio
--DS: Alvis Benedict Isherwood
-F: Leander Percy Atwell
--DD: Lavinia Maud Atwell
D2: Prunella Margery Isherwood
-F: Kavi Nikhil Gupta
--DD: Ianthe Rosamund Isherwood
D3: Eulalia Hester Isherwood
-F: Giorgio
--DS: Alvis Benedict Isherwood
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