lost in my mind *

ALEXANDER: [INSERT ADDRESS HERE]

ALEXANDER: Thank you. She really needs her sister right now.

ALEXANDER: Hey. Elizabeth is in the hospital. Doctor says it's serious. She was asking for you.

ELIZABETH: AHHH LO!

ELIZABETH: I'm so excited!!!

ELIZABETH: This is WONDERFUL news.

LAUREN: It's incredible news! It took us long enough this time.

GABY: I'm okay with you being selfish about Gaby time. It's actually much calmer today, if you're free? I'd love for you to meet her.

GABY: You do? Tell me.

LO: I will come see you tomorrow? Maybe, if you're feeling up to it, we can go to the church service at the hospital? I'd gladly accompany you.

[NEXT DAY]

ELIZABETH: I'm feeling a lot better! Staying in bed all day really helped me out a lot, actually. I'm still in pain, but I'm not really worried anymore.

ELIZABETH: I'm sorry, WHAT!?

ELIZABETH: Tell me /everything/!!!

LAUREN: I'm really glad! The pain can be kind of constant for some people. I had a relatively easy pregnancy with Indigo, so I can't relate, but I'll bring by all of the heating pads and essential oils.

LAUREN: Well, you know how Marion and I have been trying to conceive and it just... wasn't sticking, per se? It finally stuck.

GABY: They really are.

GABY: Yeah, of course. My brother and sisters have been here the whole time, and Lil came to visit today and brought Josef with her, so it's been kind of crazy. But I don't mind it, it's actually a nice distraction from just sitting by her incubator and crying.

LO: I'm sure it is a good distraction, but I'm kind of selfish and want some Gaby time that isn't completely insane. So, let me know if there's a calmer day... I want to meet princess Cassidy and give you so much love.

ELIZABETH: Hey, Lo.

ELIZABETH: I had some really terrible pain earlier today, and it freaked me out so much that I had to go to my doctor. Lorenzo took me, so I didn't drive myself or anything.

ELIZABETH: Anyway, he told me that pain is normal and everything but if it continues like it is right now until tomorrow morning.. I'll need to go in and get some tests done. So I'm hoping I just sleep it off.

ELIZABETH: I just wanted to update you on everything. Sorry for not telling you right away and everything.

LAUREN: It's okay, love. I know how these things go... I'm sorry you're in so much pain. I think that there's a lot about pregnancy that can be really hard.

GABY: Thank you, you have no idea how much that means to us.

GABY: They're so adorable. I have tears in my eyes.

LO: They're super adorable.

Now that is an idea. I probably should have done that, right?

To each their own, I don’t think there’s anything wrong with a child having a phone. I just don’t want Indigo to grow up.

GABY: I love you. Thank you so much for watching Josef for us last night. As always, I have no idea where I'd be without you.

LO: Gabriela, he is a gem and was so good for us. Please let me know if you ever need anything. MJ and I are sending all of our good vibes to baby Cassidy.

Yeah, I remember you complaining about it. I was expecting it this time, since this pregnancy has been totally different to the first, but it’s getting to be a lot. I mean, way more painful than I was anticipating. I feel like the doctor will just laugh me out of there like, “You’ve had a baby before, and now you’re going to cry about false labor?” I don’t know, I’m sure it’ll pass.

If the doctor laughs, he laughs. It’s about your safety and the baby’s safety. BH can be a sign that bed rest is needed, too, so I think your best bet is the doctor, Gabs. Like I said, I’m glad to take you or watch Josef. Him and Indigo haven’t seen each other in a while. 

i had no idea that any of this was going on. i’m shook.

Silly boy, come see your niece and sister-in-law. They miss you. 

@missclarington: You two are #goals. I love your love! ❤