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Maeve sent the owl, dried her eyes and shut the door to her former home behind her and Lily. She was a mix of emotions, she felt guilty for taking their daughter away from Miles, sad that she was leaving London and part of her family behind but relieved that she had got together the strength of will to leave and put herself first for once. It was one big mess. That always seemed to be the case when it came to Miles, Maeve and Tracey, just part of the reason she had to get away from here.

Most of their stuff had already been sent ahead to her brother’s house in France and all that was left was a bag of things for Lily, some stuff she had bought, the pram and Maeve and Lily themselves. The Kensington house somehow looked so empty without the cot and baby toys scattered around it, even though it had only been 6 months since Lily had come into their lives. Looking back at the front door she wondered how long it would be until she was ready to come back. London would always be her home and Lily would need her Daddy so she knew they would end up back here someday.

It wasn’t too long before she was sat in a corner of a coffee shop in Diagon Alley, sipping a tea and taking it all in, her daughter asleep next to her in the pram after picking up a few last things. She had one eye on the door hoping Miles wouldn’t wander in but somehow she hadn’t noticed the familiar face slip in until they approached her.

If anyone wants me or something I'm lying down in the hospital wing. My back hurts :(

I stupidly gave my mum another thing to go overboard about arranging. Why? I really should think before I say things to her. I happened to mention that she hadn't met Miles and now she's going on about arranging to meet Miles and his family. Asking if they are normally home during the Christmas holidays and how it's such a pity that she can't really arrange it for sooner.

 I am also now convinced she is going to throw some surprise baby shower.  Please Merlin someone agree to come if she does, just to keep me sane among the aunties and her friends who I'll be surrounded by otherwise! 

[Miles Only] Ok so she may have resigned herself to having to wait to meet the rest of your family but she's insisting that it's only fair she gets to meet you first. So what do you say? Are you up to surviving a visit to my mums this weekend? [/]

What is it with big brothers and having to have a thing against other men in their sister's lives?

I get this package from my brother this morning and it's got these two baby suits in it along with a letter from my mum. (she's trying to make hints about a baby shower but that's not the point, this is about the package.) Anyway so I pick up the first baby suit and it says 'If you think I'm good looking you should see my uncle' and I smile. He was so pissed off when I told him he was pregnant and he's been a bit off with me ever since especially if I mention Miles, so I'm happy that he's contributing to the baby and has a sense of humour about it all. Then I open the second one. This one says 'If you think I'm a mess you should see my daddy'. Even when he's buying me presents he has to have a little dig. 

Whatever. At least he seems to have mostly come to terms with this.

It's been quiet.....Giving me a chance to read up on stuff though, and learn new things, practice etc.

What is everyone else up to?

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Oh Merlin....

 The baby has hiccups.....

Again!  My stomach keeps jumping which is odd to watch and feel.

( Note to Miles ) 



Looking forward to tomorrow, something to do. Been having a couple of cramps last few days but seeing as they don't really hurt and aren't too often I'm not too worried by it. I'll ask about them at next appointment I'm sure. Just bored.....
 

 Hogsmeade weekend. Even now I know I can go whenever if I can swing the time, Hogsmeade weekends are still the highlight of my month (apart from my scan obviously :p).

Just sorting some stuff out and then I'll be leaving. Anyone got any plans I can butt in on? :) Just joking. Really.

Bye.

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Maeve was now dressed for the unusually warm weather that had been granted to them this weekend in a simple black babydoll summer dress, jeans and flip flops. Dumping something into her bag she had slung across her body she sat on the front steps outside watching the students smiling and laughing as they made their way towards the gates. It felt good to still be a part of this even if it wasn't in the same way as she used to.  

Maeve smiled in response to a wave from one of the 7th year Hufflepuffs and took a deep breath as she pushed herself to standing. Before she could take a step down the stairs though she heard a voice calling her name and she turned to the sound.

Maeve had been to sort out some stuff at the hospital this morning and somehow had scored the day off. This had given her the chance to go visit an old friend and his baby sister. She'd never realised how tiring babies were until the two of them were trying to look after this kid, even for only an hour or so. Of course just about anything was tiring after a while when you were pregnant Maeve was learning. The trek from the gates to the castle not exactly helping.

She'd been back in the castle about half an hour when she stopped at the top of a staircase to sit down and lean against the wall. She was just going to stop for a second, just shutting her eyes for a moment... just.. and somehow just a second.... just a moment.... had led to Maeve falling asleep leaning against the cool stone.