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ᴘʀɪɴᴄᴇss ᴏғ ᴘʀᴇsᴛɪᴅɪɢɪᴛᴀᴛɪᴏɴ (cigam) wrote in valarnet,
@ 2017-07-15 09:26:00

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abigail hobbs, john constantine, scott mccall, zatanna zatara

I think I severely underestimated what it would be like, exactly, to be pregnant in July. Flowy maternity dresses, mocktails, and homemade popsicles have been my lifesavers. I basically just feel like a hot water bottle and I've still got months to go.

Though it is interesting feeling him move more. Interesting to want to organize the nursery to oblivion and then cry when it doesn't look right. And to know that I'm gaining weight specifically for the purposes of 'maternal stores of fat.'

I also started my fourth set of dreams. Demonic monsters on a killing spree - this can only be a job for a ramshackle team of those who dabble in the occult, and I know just who I have to see to get that started. Turns out he is just as prickly there as he is here, but I think I would be worried if he wasn't.

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	alpharising 2017-07-15 03:18 pm UTC (link)
	Sounds like a tough path to walk, but an interesting one. And wild dreams. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	cigam 2017-07-15 03:22 pm UTC (link)
	Which path, being pregnant in the summer or being an occultist demon killer? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	alpharising 2017-07-15 03:44 pm UTC (link)
	Well, I meant the being pregnant part, but it occurs to me that the other part is tough, just not quite as hard. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	cigam 2017-07-15 03:55 pm UTC (link)
	Being pregnant is difficult, yes, but I doubt I could have this in any set of dreams. So I sort of relish it here, even the extreme discomfort. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	alpharising 2017-07-15 04:15 pm UTC (link)
	That makes sense, yeah. Hopefully it will get easier as time goes on. I've seen three deliveries, and sometimes it goes really well. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	cigam 2017-07-15 04:30 pm UTC (link)
	And sometimes it doesn't go well? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	alpharising 2017-07-15 04:34 pm UTC (link)
	Sometimes. That's why I don't ever turn away when I see one happening. Didn't start out knowing how to deliver a human baby, but after three, you kind of get the idea. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	cigam 2017-07-15 04:42 pm UTC (link)
	And how exactly did you find yourself in that situation three times? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

alpharising
2017-07-15 04:47 pm UTC (link)

I'm a vet tech, and my clinic sends me out to help with problem animals. Well, you might be surprised how often the stress of an favored animal delivering will send a late term pregnant woman into immediate labor.

That has happened twice. Last one happened during the whole space soldiers thing, recently. there was a traffic jam caused and I was zooming along on my scooter when I spotted a woman in distress. Next thing I knew, I was helping out.

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	cigam 2017-07-15 06:11 pm UTC (link)
	Wow. Be careful or you could put ob-gyn's out of a job. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	alpharising 2017-07-15 06:13 pm UTC (link)
	Doubtful. Maybe a mid-wife or two, but not an Ob-Gyn. I am nowhere near enough smart to be one of those. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	cigam 2017-07-15 06:17 pm UTC (link)
	I'd probably go with the midwife, personally, but I suppose in desperate times you can't be too picky. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	alpharising 2017-07-15 09:34 pm UTC (link)
	That makes sense. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	incendium 2017-07-15 09:09 pm UTC (link)
	He can read this message on here Mrs. Public Business...I'll probably be following right along you though I skipped them this month. No complaints. More Justice League Dark nonsense? private Could you possibly give some sort of signal about the crying? If it's maternity emotions or an actual emergency. I've started to get acid reflux. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	cigam 2017-07-15 09:26 pm UTC (link)
	We haven't officially assembled yet, but Bruce came to see me after a show and was quite adamant about finding you. Even though I explained things were awkward between us. private What sort of signal? A middle finger, maybe? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	incendium 2017-07-15 09:40 pm UTC (link)
	When are they not? At least we're consistent. Surprised the Bat has come scouring looking for the dark arts when he doesn't believe in magic...even though his best friends are a demigod and an alien... private Sure love. Anything that helps. It's not an inconvenience, yeah? I'm just..you know. ~~It's scary sometimes~~ (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	cigam 2017-07-15 09:43 pm UTC (link)
	I think he and his ilk tried to stop all the killings but realized they needed us. That does seem to happen. private My hormones will balance out eventually, but I'll do my best to not give you the fear with my sobbing. I realize it's kind of a whiplash. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	incendium 2017-07-15 09:57 pm UTC (link)
	But of course. Giving us shit all the while we do the work they pretend doesn't exist. Wanks. private Your hormones are fine, darling. You're fine. I just wish I had baby/mother intuition and knew what could be done for you is all. But you already know I'm at your disposal for anything so that part is covered. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	cigam 2017-07-15 10:12 pm UTC (link)
	Maybe one day we'll actually be acknowledged as full-fledged Justice League members. private Of course. I think just ride the roller coaster as we get the nursery set up, that'll be helpful enough. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	incendium 2017-07-15 10:27 pm UTC (link)
	I'll pretend I never saw you write that. private I'll have pickle jars stationed at every corner of the room. You think those defibrillator things work? Maybe that'll help. Oh and look what I found. Organic bedsheets. How in the hell. Organic. Bedsheets. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	private cigam 2017-07-15 10:32 pm UTC (link)
	You mean like if I'm going into cardiac arrest? Aw, those are wonderful. And at 100% cotton they'll be nice and comfortable too, for the littlest bunny. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	private incendium 2017-07-15 11:03 pm UTC (link)
	What? No a smelly thing. A defribuer. Defuser. I don't bloody know this crap. If we were the worst parents in the world we'd build him a hutch outside with the rest. This does not mean I am alright with putting him in a rabbit suit. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	private cigam 2017-07-15 11:18 pm UTC (link)
	Oh, like for aromatherapy and such? He'd look so cute in a bunny suit though! I could pull him out of my tophat during shows when he's a bit more sturdy. ;) (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	private incendium 2017-07-15 11:47 pm UTC (link)
	Yes! That. I already know that you've got a photoshoot planned for it and everything. I'm not going to bother to try to save him from it. Sorry son, nothing to be done about it. Oh Cheryl is utterly thrilled about everything. And will probably call or text you instantly. I'm sorry. I had to make empty threats to keep her from flying over here now. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	private cigam 2017-07-16 12:11 am UTC (link)
	Well, I am all for a defibrillator-defuser, darling. Maybe I do. And your sister can feel free to call or text me anytime. I'm actually looking forward to meeting her in person when we fly over. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

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incendium
2017-07-16 12:28 am UTC (link)

Shut it. Don't even make jokes about it.

Yeah, well, prepare to be smothered. You know those women who were just meant to be mothers? The sort that just always mothered ~~even if ours died and that's just the role she took~~ everyone even at the age of seven?

Also? Ignore the prattling about you just showing up randomly. She's been annoying about it. I just don't call her as often as she'd like me to because she's not my mother, and I haven't quite figured out how to tell her I've known you several lifetimes over.

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	private cigam 2017-07-16 12:32 am UTC (link)
	Not going to happen, handsome. She sounds very sweet. And I don't think we have to tell her that we've been together on and off for technically several lifetimes either, no. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	private incendium 2017-07-16 01:11 am UTC (link)
	She is. Too sweet. No but she's trying to wrap her head around my being here a year, am going to be married and a father without her hearing about you once. ((ooc holy fuck has he really been here over a year now what is life)) (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	private cigam 2017-07-16 01:19 am UTC (link)
	Well, considering how terrible you are at telling people things it's really not that surprising. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	private incendium 2017-07-16 01:31 am UTC (link)
	I'd say it's their business to know when it's their business to know. You know how much of a chatter box I am. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	dragonspooker 2017-07-16 01:09 am UTC (link)
	It's a boy?? (Reply to this) (Thread)

	cigam 2017-07-16 01:21 am UTC (link)
	It is! Or he is. His name's Leo, we decided. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	dragonspooker 2017-07-16 01:23 am UTC (link)
	Congrats! I'm sure you're over the moon, and the best part of the whole incubation process was the movement, I think. Not the chaffing of the thighs so much. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	cigam 2017-07-16 01:26 am UTC (link)
	He's not kicking my organs yet, but I just feel it's a little more than just fluttering. It's definitely something. Or the sore bum. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	dragonspooker 2017-07-16 01:38 am UTC (link)
	See, I always thought I needed to pass gas when that started happening. Don't miss that either. Doing any of those yoga stretches? It'll be my turn to untangle you from uncomfortable positions when you're planet-sized. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	cigam 2017-07-16 01:46 am UTC (link)
	It does feel a lot like gas. I'll probably get really good at differentiating between what's actually gas and what's actually the baby. Oh, definitely. I've been doing what positions I can, since it helps keep me relaxed first and foremost. I could use an extra partner though. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	dragonspooker 2017-07-16 02:05 am UTC (link)
	Just aim it John's way if it's the former. Remember, he did this to you. I only ever did it with you so I'll follow your lead - and just be there for self-esteem points. I bet pregnant you'll still be ten times more graceful than me. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	cigam 2017-07-16 02:15 am UTC (link)
	That's true. Good advice, there. You were pretty good at it. It's overall so soothing - I love being limber. Maybe it'll even help make delivering this bundle of joy easier too. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	dragonspooker 2017-07-16 02:38 am UTC (link)
	Relationships are beautiful. Here's hoping the dreams are easy on you during the whole ride, too. I'll forever feel you on the demon front, Jesus H. Christ. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	cigam 2017-07-16 02:43 am UTC (link)
	When you're aiming flatulence at each other, definitely. They just always seem to pop up and cause problems, don't they? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	dragonspooker 2017-07-16 02:53 am UTC (link)
	Story of my lives. I'm on my third set and can't fathom the possibility of a fourth. I may just drown in a puddle of booze. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	cigam 2017-07-16 02:59 am UTC (link)
	Tempting. I'll have to stick with mocktails for the time being, but after this kid is born? It's happening. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	abigail_hobbs 2017-07-16 05:37 am UTC (link)
	Air conditioning is a wonderful thing too. I'm not pregnant, but the heat gets to me sometimes. The summers weren't like this in Minnesota. I'm sorry about the monsters in your dreams. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	cigam 2017-07-16 12:17 pm UTC (link)
	Yes, it is. I try not to use it too much - the house we live in is very, very old - but sometimes it's necessary. No need to be sorry, fighting them is what I do. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	abigail_hobbs 2017-07-16 04:26 pm UTC (link)
	Libraries are good for their ac, if you like to read. I just want to survive them. ~~without turning into a monster.~~ (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	cigam 2017-07-16 04:33 pm UTC (link)
	We have a massive library at the house, and one was built up in the Magic Guild too. I do enjoy reading. I hope that you do. Depending on the world, sometimes that's all we can hope for. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	abigail_hobbs 2017-07-16 05:44 pm UTC (link)
	I was thinking of public libraries. Yeah. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	cigam 2017-07-16 05:49 pm UTC (link)
	I realize that. I was just saying that I do enjoy reading, and I'm an Occult Researcher, so I spend a lot of time in libraries. (Reply to this) (Parent)