Discovery
Skyler Seresin was a surprise, to say the least.

Considering her parents didn't know they were pregnant at their wedding, she was quite the surprise.

So when the newlyweds came back from their honeymoon and Nova started to feel sick, she took a test. (She was convinced she just had a bug, as it was too soon for anything that happened on the honeymoon to show.)

Luckily, Jake still had a few days off after they returned home, so he was home when she took the test.

"Jake," Nova said shakily, but it came out as more of a whisper. Clearing her throat, she called louder. He came running, not sure what was wrong.

Appearing in the doorway to their bedroom, Jake walks in. "What's wrong..." He trails off, seeing the test in her hands. "Nova, is that..?" He can't even finish the question.

She looks up, tears in her eyes. "I'm pregnant." Jake stands in shock for a few moments before swooping down and picking up his wife.

Nova lets out a little scream of surprise, quickly wrapping her arms around his neck. "I take it you're happy?"

Jake answers by kissing her, hard and fast. "A mini you for me to love? Of course I'm happy"

Cravings
The food Nova craved was just plain weird. Combinations people would never think work together, she was devouring like no tomorrow.

Lately, she had been loving a strange combo of Pizza and Ice Cream. Not necessarily together, but not separate. She would have a bite of pizza, and then a spoonful of ice cream, whatever flavor she wanted. The first time she did it, Jake stared at her like she had two heads.

She had some of the normal ones, like wanting anything sweet and an undying love for pickles, despite actually despising pickles. (JJ got a kick out of that one.)

Luckily, there weren't too many moments that made those around her want to vomit, but there were some sensitive stomachs to her combos, especially when no one could deny her when she offered some.

Final Month
Being the first one pregnant in her group was scary. The last month, Nova felt she could do anything. She had officially awarded her maternity leave with three weeks until her delivery date. She wanted to go longer, but her boss had seen how exhausted Nova had been, and being a mother of three herself, she knew how hard that final month was.

Penny would be over to check on her during the day when Jake was on base. He didn't start paternity leave until the week before her delivery date. Both Penny and Sarah had been Godsents in this entire process. Nova had never really felt the absence of a mother until she was pregnant. Even for her wedding, Penny and Sarah were there every step of the way, so she didn't feel that loneliness.

Sarah, having more than one kid, knew all the tricks and trades of soothing the body. Massages, warm presses, and stretching were all things she told Nova to do, whenever she had the chance.

Jake, of course, had been nothing but supportive. He had put together the final details of the nursery when the items finally arrived. And he was a pro at putting up with and dealing with Nova's mood swings. One minute she's happy as can be, the next she's sobbing because "the baby shoes are just so tiny! Our baby is gonna be so small!"

But soon enough, the baby was ready to make her appearance, in a way her parents would never forget.

Delivery
The day Skyler Seresin came into the world was a hectic one.

First of all, she was already a week late. Second of all, they were grocery shopping, when Nova's water broke.

Yea, not the best place for that to happen. But Jake wasn't about to leave Nova home alone to go food shopping when she was overdue. In fact, the next day they were going in to induce her, but they wanted to stock up on some necessities for after they came home.

Getting home felt like it took forever, but in reality it was only a few minutes. Once they had grabbed their bags, they got into the car again, calling Mav and Penny on their way to the hospital.

They would call everyone else once they got a timing update. No point in everyone rushing to the hospital if Nova wasn't giving birth for many more hours.

By 10p.m. Nova was fully dilated and ready to get their daughter out of her. She had been in so much pain, despite having all the meds she was allowed. She had nearly broken Bradley's hand when he came to see her.

It wasn't long after that that Skyler Seresin was born, screaming her lungs out and introducing herself to the world. She couldn't have been more perfect to her parents.

When it came time to allow a few visitors to see the new parents, everyone had stuffed animals and cards ready to go. There would be a competition for favorite uncle but Amelia had favorite aunt covered.

It was Mav, who upon holding his granddaughter revealed the last piece of bombshell information. One that, although bittersweet, was the best reminder to have.

"Today was your mother's birthday, Nova. It only seems appropriate that Skyler was born today."

With tears in her eyes, Nova accepted her daughter back into her arms. "She knew to wait until today."

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Discovery
Luna Seresin was less of a surprise than her older sister, but still a surprise nonetheless.

While they had discussed another baby, they hadn't been actively trying. So when Nova felt sick, just like she had with Skye, she took a test.

When it came back positive, she immediately scheduled an appointment with her doctor. Bloodwork was the best way to make sure it was accurate. Once she had those results, she would tell Jake.

And very quickly, once the results showed she was once again pregnant, Nova began planning. A shirt for Skye that said "big sister, reporting for duty", a onesie that said "daddy's little wingman" and a pair of baby aviators, similar to the ones they had gotten Skye after she was born.

Jake, not expecting this, was in near tears when he got home that day. He would have been fine with one child but to have expanded his family with the woman he loved, was the best gift.

Cravings
Luckily, this baby hadn't given Nkva as weird cravings as Skye did.

Sweets were never argued, though Nova really wanted the salty stuff this time around. There was always a bag of pretzels or potato chips in the house. Snake bags lived in her locker at work and everyone had a bag at their houses, just in case.

Also luckily, with Taylor pregnant as well, Nova had someone else to experience this with.

JJ couldn't laugh at Nova this time around, because he had to go out at all hours of the night to gran stuff for Taylor. So he fully understood this time just how bad they could be.

Last Month
Being pregnant at the same time as your best friend has its perks.

Like being able to commiserate and complain together. While Nova had been through this once before, she forgot just how exhausted she was during that last month.

Keeping her spirits up was easier, now that she got to look forward to having another person to love unconditionally. But having a three, almost four year old in this final month was a lot.

Jake had been a big help in making sure Skye understood that mommy couldn't do everything she used to. And, while she had taken to the idea of being a big sister quite well, they didn't know if she understood that she wouldn't be the only child anymore. There would now be someone else vying for her parents attention, someone else who would need it more frequently for a few months.

But that didn't stop Nova and Jake from cuddling their daughter whenever she needed or wanted it. They assured her that no matter what, she would also be a priority and she would still be loved just as much.

Delivery
Even with their due dates about a week apart, Nova and Taylor took bets on when they would actually go into labor. Since Skye had been a week late, they were betting on Nova being late again.

But Nova went into labor right on time. This time, they were at home when her water broke, so they didn't have to rush back. And while Nova's contractions hurt, they waited a little longer before heading to the hospital.

Before heading there, the expecting parents stopped at Sarah's house, asking her to watch Skye until they knew more. The parents knew she would be bored very quickly with all the waiting around they were about to do.

One of Nova's coworkers was on duty that day and when she saw the two walk in, well in Nova's case waddle, she grabbed a wheelchair and got her ready to go. Over the walkie system, not the loud speaker, she gave the code they had created for this moment.

After her last birth, Nova had a plan in place, especially with the coworkers she trusted the most being in charge of her care.

A few hours go by before they call Sarah, giving her an update as Penny and Maverick arrive, with Amelia in tow.

Soon enough, after some more near broken hands, Nova was ready for delivery. Jake, once again, held her hand through it all, whispering all the encouragement she needed and taking her threats in stride. (She hasn't threatened to de-ball him like she had when Skye was born, so he considered it a win.)

Luna Seresin was born in a flurry of screams, her little lungs crying out in defiance. (They weren't ready for all she was going to do in the future, that's for sure.)

Skye, for only being three almost four, knew she had to be quiet and careful when she came to see her parents and meet her baby sister for the first time.

Somehow squeezing the now family of four onto the small hospital bed had been a challenge, but the Seresins managed to do it.

"She's so small," came Skye's little voice. "I was never that small."

Jake huffed out a laugh, Skye sitting on his lap. "Oh yes you were, sweetheart. Just as tiny as Luna."

Nova, exhausted but happy, simply smiled at her now two daughters. This was the life she had always dreamed of.

She wouldn't trade it for the world.

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Word count: 1,795

Some quick snap shots of what Nova's two pregnancies were like. I debated including Taylor's as well, but decided against it. There is an upcoming chapter that has some more story about that, so keep your eyes peeled.

So until next time, bye guys!!!