It's Not a Boy

She couldn't be mad at Robin for not being there with her; Avery knew he could only stand so much of this stuff, and could only deal with so many appointments. Because of this, she had taken off early from work at the Ministry and made her way to St. Mungo’s, ignoring the glances shot her way as she walked. Undoubtedly, those in the Wizarding World probably saw her as either someone who had given into the law, or wondered if she had married before the law was enacted but only just became pregnant.

Well, not just. She was well into week 20 or so, as far as she knew. It drove her mad that they had never been told exactly how far along she was. Estimates were not helpful, she decided, because there were many things that needed to be done before the baby arrived. Robin hadn’t managed to keep the gender from Avery for very long, and though she thought perhaps she should be disappointed, now she was even more nervous than before. Admittedly, she was doing a bit better than before considering her talking to Claire and her coming to terms with needing Robin to think she was prepared.

She wasn’t entirely sure she was prepared to take care of a little girl, considering how her mind had originally conjured up images of a boy. Something told her that she would understand a boy better, never really having been good at making friends who were girls. Still, Avery refused to even consider being that absentee mother. So long as she wasn’t at work, she had made herself promise to pay close attention and learn.

She had to wonder, though, even as she walked through the doors and checked in for her appointment, about whether or not Robin was hoping for a boy as well. He seemed pleased enough with the whole ordeal, so she supposed he didn’t care one way or the other. But weren’t men like him supposed to have sons so they could have heirs? Avery didn’t know the rules there. She hadn’t been brave enough to ask and have him tell her that yes, indeed, he would prefer a son. Frankly, that bit wasn’t her fault, though.

Dropping herself into a seat, Avery let her fingers dance over her middle as she looked around the hospital and wondered after what her husband was actually getting into that afternoon.


(ooc: I was going to have this set current time, so she's basically 23 weeks. *see spoiler in signature)

There was nothing like the summer holidays that kept you busy this time of year, Sophia couldn't believe how stupid people were now days, it was just ridiculous how many patients she had due to skate boarding or doing something more stupid.  Why couldn't it be something more funner? she was tired of doing cases on people who break there body on a stupid board!  

Heading back towards her office, Hannah ran towards her with a new file in her hand. Groaning Sophia rolled her eyes in defeat. "Hannah please tell me it isn't another skate boarding accident or something that has to do with all this hot weather?"Sophia asked her as Hannah shook her head.  "No ma'am,  your going to like this one trust me!"said Hannah as he handed her the file.  "God I sure hope so."Sophia muttered to herself.  Opening the file she seen a women named Avery Ivanov  who was apparently seemed to be very much along in her pregnancy.   "Thankyou for giving this to me Hannah, this made my day go alot better!"said Sophia smiling.

Heading towards the third floor the ObGyn department Sophia pushed the button on the elevator as it went up. After a few seconds Sophia was in the department walking towards the waiting room.  "Avery Ivanov?"Sophia called out softly but loud enough for people in the waiting room could hear her.  Looking around she seen no replying to her but as she seen a women huddled in a corner Sophia took it as her cue. Although she really didn't know why, but there was something telling her the blond was Avery. Looking at  her, she gave her a comforting smile. "Avery, would you like to come with me please?"Sophia asked her.

Sophia knew how it was, there were girls that came in everyday crying their eyes out afraid there boyfriends, finance or even husband wouldn't want them.  Sophia always told them differently, although it wasn't part of her job, she simply told them that for she knew what it was like to be scared and nervous.  She was the same way when she found out she was pregnant with Andrian's child when she was a young teen, she was scared Andrian was going to leave her but he didn't, he was shocked yes but he didn't leave.  It was the same way with Maura a couple of months ago,  she was scared Ryo would leave her but they were in here a couple of weeks ago, Maura gave birth to Ciara.   Girls were nervous sometimes for no reason, it was clear the mate loved them but they were just scared which Sophia understood perfectly.

(Ooc: if you're uncomfortable with the slight god mode,  I can edit it just let me know! )

It wasn’t five minutes before someone who looked like a healer walked into the room. It wasn’t the first time she had been to a hospital, but the last time she had been there for something far more terrifying than a check-up. Her name was called out, but Avery was stuck in her head wondering after if anything could go wrong. She and Robin hadn’t even known about the baby when she had been attacked, so what did Avery know about how the baby was doing?

Glancing up, Avery found that the healer had walked over and was standing in front of her. “Oh, sorry. I didn’t hear you.” Ducking her head in embarrassment, she shouldered her bag and stood to follow the woman into the clinic room.

Once the door closed, she hesitated awkwardly before lifting herself onto the chair and peered around the room silently. It wasn’t that she was worried about Robin not wanting her or the child. No, he seemed excited enough. She was constantly reminded of everything that could go wrong and was not prepared for any of them. It wasn’t a secret that he hadn’t been the sort to settle down before the law, but that didn’t mean that he wasn’t surprisingly careful with her. Especially now.

“Um, so, in late December my friend and I were… well, attacked. I think they were Muggles trying to steal from us. But anyway, when I went in to get the bruises checked, we found out. I’m just wanting to be careful, y’know? I should be past half-way now, and I just want this to go well.”

Wringing her hands, Avery glanced between the wall in front of her and the healer, not even sure if she was supposed to explain. The details of that were probably on file or something, so the information was probably unnecessary. But then, Avery didn't really want to wait to see if the healer asked questions. Too late to decide to bite her tongue, she mused silently, offering a nervous smile belatedly.

Sophia let out a little chuckle and nodded.  " I understand,  it's sometimes hard to hear with everything going on around you. " said Sophia honestly.  Walking into the room, she winced at all the white that was in the room,  Sophia hated it.  " How about we get more a happier and settling color?"Sophia asked her softly.  " What color would you like,  I can change it any color you like. " said Sophia.  " Just want to make you as comfortable as possible. "said Sophia.

Sophia listened to her little story and nodded.  " Ah... yes,  that's on the file but wasn't really cleared on what happened,  thanks for clearing that up. " said Sophia.   " I'll just create a new file,  seeing how this one basically rubbish. " said Sophia honestly.    " I understand that you want to be careful,  I'm going to make this as comfortable for you as possible. ""said Sophia offering her a comforting smile.   " Ok... Mrs. Ivanov,  how do you prefer to do this,  the muggle or magic way?"Sophia asked her softly.   "Muggle might take awhile,  but if you want to get in and out magic would be better. " said Sophia honestly.

" Lay down and back for me, and lift up your shirt and we'll get started. " said Sophia giving her a comforting smile.   " Now before you pick,  let me tell you which one does. " said Sophia.  " The muggle one will me placing lubricant on your stomach,  and taking a white stick and running over it and we'll be seeing your baby on a monitor, or magic is just like the ministry did to you at the meeting. " said Sophia simply.  " Either way,  you'll know your results,  I do both ways because some people don't like doing everything all magic. " said Sophia.  " I'm not going to start until you decide. " said Sophia.

Sophia could tell she was already nervous, so Sophia was doing her best to make this go as comfortable and smoothly as possible. Not only was it her job, but Sophia could relate to her. She had a daughter before she was turned, she was scared just like Avery was now. " It's going to be ok I promise Avery, you're in good hands. "said Sophia softly but honestly. " I was trained by the best healers here, and I been a healer for years. " said Sophia honestly.

Avery nodded in understanding as the healer told her about the information the hospital had on her attack. She blushed lightly, offering a vague explanation. “I was incredibly tired, and Gavin was entirely unconscious, so I totally understand. No worries.” In truth, it was completely possible that the problems with the file came down to Avery not being of the right mind to explain what had truly happened. She didn’t want to sit around and give in-depth details, but the healer seemed comfortable with the amount of information she had offered.

“Oh, um. I don’t really mind either way. I suppose the Muggle way is fine. I’m not sure my parents would really agree with it, since they’re very involved in the Wizarding world, but it actually sounds rather interesting. I would definitely like to see them.” Avery settled finally, accepting her decision with a nod.

Looking down at her middle, she did as she was asked and lifted the hem of her shirt so that her stomach was showing. It was funny, Avery decided, to realize that this was her. She had seen plenty of women with that ‘glow’ about them, clearly enthused about meeting their child. It wasn’t, of course, that Avery wasn’t interested in meeting their daughter. The moment Robin had let t slip, she had been all the more concerned, but she had also been insanely curious. What would she be like? Who would she look like?

Avery desperately hoped that their daughter would like her, but she also secretly prayed that the girl would end up more like her husband in personality. He was the more calm of the two, comparatively, and the only one of them that was truly comfortable in their own skin. Robin was the confident one, and he had always ended up being the rational one during their arguments.

Avery glanced up at Sophia as she spoke again, a gentle smile curling her lips. “I trust you,” she replied, happy to realize that the words were true. “I’m just hoping the accident didn’t complicate anything is all. I don’t want to have to go home and explain to my husband, y’know?”

(Sorry for the late reply,  been sick on top gotten bit by a brown recluse so I'm in the Hospital!)

Sophia smiled.  " It's fine it happens,  I'll just take the information from the old file and add some new details. " said Sophia honestly.  " Honestly it's not that big of a big deal,  Mrs. Ivanov, so don't be embarrassed by it. " said Sophia giving her a comforting smile.  " Ok... everything looks,  to be healthy and in order. "said Sophia.  Muttering to the nurse to get a couple of things, she nodded before exiting the room.  "Ok... here we go. " said Sophia dragging the machine from the corner towards the bed.

Washing her hands,  Sophia took her place once again by the women.  " Ok.. this might feel a bit weird and you might feel a reaction from the baby but that's normal if it happens. " said Sophia softly.   Getting the lubricant Sophia put it on her making sure that it was warmed up before she put it on her stomach.   " Is that okay,  not to hot or cold is it?"Sophia asked her curiously.   " Sorry for all the questions,  like I said I want this to be as comfortable as possible for you. " said Sophia softly but honestly.   " If it's ok,  we'll begin the process of finding out ."said Sophia giving her a soft warm smile.

Sophia looked at her and chuckled.  " Oh no, of course not!"said Sophia shaking her head.  " It's just to check to see if everything is going well,  and to make sure that you and the baby are healthy. " said Sophia honestly.   " It's my job to make sure that you and the baby are. "said Sophia.  " I understand,  you don't have to explain much other than what you're having. " said Sophia smiling at her.   Getting the white wand stick out she set it on her lap.

" As you can see, this is the wand that going to be moving on your stomach. " said Sophia honestly.   " If you're feeling uncomfortable at any time,  let me know and we'll go through the magic way. " said Sophia.   " But you know either way won't show you what the baby will look like right?"Sophia asked her softly but curiously.   " It will only show what you're having and gender. " said Sophia.  " Would be cool if it showed you what the baby will look like. "said Sophia honestly.  " But that would ruin the surprise though. said Sophia. " Sorry about that, didn't mean to get side track. " said Sophia softly but honestly.

“Yes, of course. That’s fine,” Avery nodded, shifting only slightly in the chair to force herself to relax. It wasn’t like she was going into surgery or anything. She would be fine. It was funny, she thought, that although Avery herself was to end up a mother, Sophia seemed to be almost mothering her in turn. She hardly minded, though; she had never exactly had someone like that. Not since she was very young, anyway.

As Sophia said, it felt a bit cold, but it was hardly a burden or a problem, so she just smiled at the other woman and nodded slightly once more, as if saying that she was all good to go. “Right, sorry,” Avery replied quickly, blinking a few times. “Bad wording. I just meant- I remember going into the meeting with Mrs. Levski and the spell she cast didn’t actually, you know, show any image of the baby. Because, of course, there wasn’t one then. I just thought it would be interesting, even if it’s not a very good picture.”

“Don’t worry,” she added softly. “My husband wasn’t supposed to tell me it was a girl, but he kinda let it slip.” Avery smiled fondly thinking on it, a near-laugh falling past her lips. “So yes, that surprise can at least still be. I mean, usually I’m not a huge fan of surprises, but…” She shrugged, knowing that she was talking far too much.

As she tried to relax so Sophia could run the test, Avery tilted her head to watch the screen. “You must be getting a lot of people in here. You know, with the law and everything. It must be hard for most of the girls,” she added, thinking aloud. “I mean, at least I knew my match before the letter came, you know? Some had never met, nonetheless got along.” Shaking her head, she sighed before leaning her head back against the chair and returning her gaze to the screen.

Sophia nodded. " Ok... graeat."said Sophia as she rubbed the lubricant around some before taking the wand and placing it on her stomach. Sophia did this constantly, so she knew what to say and how to calm them down. It was weird, it was what Sophia mainly did all the time now days. She could sense that the woman before her was nervous. They all were nervous, so it wasn't something new to Sophia, that was for sure.

" Hm... yes, the ministry just probably did the one where they told you the gender right?"Sophia asked her smirking. " Sorry... just think it's funny, not many people wanted to know what they're having they rather it be na surprise. " said Sophia honestly. " I mean if I was pregnant, I would like it to be surprise until I found out. " said Sophia. " Sadly we vampires can't get pregnant. " said Sophia honestly. " Sorry if I shocked you there, but I bet you knew when we met. " said Sophia.

Sophia nondeductible. " Ah.... I understand and get it now. " said Sophia smiling. " Let me guess, you're hoping she'll take more from him?"Sophia asked her. " She could look like him but have your personality, or it could be split down the middle. " said Sophia honestly. " We just have to wait and see. said Sophia.

Returning back to the screen, Sophia smiled once she found the baby. " Ah....there she is, as you know probably the beating you hear is her heart beat. " said Sophia smiling. " Would you like a picture?"Sophia asked her as she she tapped a few keys before zooming in on the baby.

Sophia chuckled and nodded. " Yes I do, sometimes daily. " said Sophia honestly. " I feel so bad for them, so worried and scared. " said Sophia shaking her head. " I mean being an teen mom isn't easy. "said Sophia. Sophia nodded. " True say, true say. " said Sophia honestly. She couldn't tell how many times she had couples that hated each other and just doing it to stay out of Azkaban.

“That’s okay,” She said quickly, “I work in the Ministry as a Beast Specialist and I know some people who are working to turn around the laws against the kids who have been forced out of Hogwarts because they’re vampires or werewolves. What they’re doing isn’t fair to anyone, let alone the students. I mean, who knows what’s next? Turning people who are different away entirely? It’s a mess. I have been helping some folks take care of those kids since they don’t really have a place now.” Avery knew she probably shouldn’t have said anything, but Sophia hardly seemed the type to go around and tell someone that she was acting differently and protecting the students. “These laws aren’t helping anyone.”

“Exactly,” Avery nodded, “I said I didn’t want to know, and Robin was fine with it. I mean, I think he was curious but didn’t want to spoil it, considering before the meeting we had only met once or twice. I already knew I liked him, though,” she smiled to herself, toying with the hem of her shirt with her fingers. “You should have seen Ana’s face when I just sat down in his lap. It was brilliant.”

The bright grin distracted her momentarily from Sophia’s next question, but she nodded at that one as well, though this time she was a little more embarrassed about it. “He’s a little bit more sensible than I am. Less of a temper. I wouldn’t mind her having a easier time when she gets scared or frustrated. And you’re right, it’ll work out either way.”

Avery’s gaze fell to the screen, eyes widening slightly at the image. It was slightly grainy, but Avery just supposed that was how it usually was. She had seen an example on a film once, she thought. It was terrifying at the same time that it was amazing. “Yes, actually. Robin would love this. He’ll be so mad he didn’t come this time,” she laughed, still staring at the screen.

“It’s just not right,” Avery shook her head, referring to the matches forcing people into things. Sure, it worked out for her, but it had also torn people apart. It had torn her from people she cared about. It had forced Robin to do something he had never wanted, though she felt certain now that he was okay with it. While it wasn’t something he probably felt comfortable with at the beginning, she could say with some confidence that the pair truly loved each other equally, which is more than she ever really expected.

“So,” she asked slowly, turning from the image to look at Sophia. “She looks okay, then...?”

Sophia nodded in agreement. " I think it's just wrong, it's not like they're going to bite the other students and turn them!"said Sophia shaking her head. " Werewolves and vampires should be treated just like everyone else, we're not any different!"said Sophia honestly. " I'm afraid to know, with these damn laws and decrees happening, anything can happen!"said Sophia sighing. " Sorry just pisses me off how they're treating my kind. " said Sophia angrily. " Alot of vampires and werewolves are home schooled now or went to another school. "said Sophia honestly. " Three of my friends that went to Hogwarts had to leave cause of the law."said Sophia.

Sophia chuckled and smiled. " I bet that had to be a sight to see!"said Sophia chuckling. " I heard she's a very serious person, she doesn't get shocked or surprised often. " said Sophia honestly. Although she never met the women, Sophia had read and heard things about her.

" Of course it will, either way she's going to turn out beautiful and lovely. " said Sophia smiling at her. " Ah... got ya, we women do tend to flip off the handle when we're frustrated. " said Sophia. " I know I dp!"Sophia admitted honestlyn shrugging as if it wasn't no big deal.

Sophia chuckled. " I bet he would, not seeing the baby himself. "said Sophia. Hitting a couple of buttons, as she zoomed in some more. "Ok... here's her head.."Sophia paused as she pointed to the screen. "Here's her feet right here." said Sophia pointing now to the feet. " She looks perfectly fine and ok. " said Sophia smiling. " She looks happy, her hands are like in a clapping position!"said Sophia chuckling.

Hitting the print button it spat out small square black and white pictures. " The cool thing I love about this, the pictures aren't muggle!"said Sophia softly as she handed her four copies. " I gave you four, one for you and Robin, and who ever wants the others. " said Sophia.

" I know it isn't, I can see us adults but pairing kids together and forcing the girl to become pregnant is ridiculous!"said Sophia honestly. " That's one of the reasons why their so scared, they don't want to be a teen mom and I don't blame them!"said Sophia. " They should be only worrying about homework and exams not this!"said Sophia sighing.