Chapter 1 - A New Arrival

Our New Family

Summary

Kristen & Robert Pattinson welcome Destiny Faith Hope Pattinson into the world after the world wide promotional tour for Breaking Dawn Part 2 & Rob's newest film The Rover has been filmed. Join the new parents as they come to terms with being new parents in the public eye. They kept Destiny a secret until she arrived, how will the fans react. You'll have to read to find out.

Disclaimer:
Don't have any claim over Rob and Kristen. This is the sequel to When Trust Is Betrayed. Thank you to everyone who has supported me throughout the previous story and I hope you enjoy this one just as much as you enjoyed the first. With that said, let us continue on our journey.

Chapter 1 - A New Arrival

March 1^st 2013

Kristen POV

When my mom said my due date would arrive before I knew it she wasn’t kidding. We’d been settled in London for two months now and the due date had finally arrived. Over the last week, my nesting habits had gone into overdrive. Right now I was in the nursery putting all of Destiny’s baby clothes away neatly placing a tiny pink onesie onto the rocker along with a diaper and tiny socks. Just as I was placing the tiny socks onto the rocker I felt the tightening in my abdomen hissing in pain unable to hold in the moan which escaped my lips. Before I had time to call for Rob he was at my side in a second. Letting out a deep breath, I held his hand tightly looking into his eyes noticing the wonder in his eyes as I nodded.

“Contraction?”

“Mm, they’ve just started.”

“What do you need me to do? Call the midwife?”

“Not yet it’s too soon. Just carry me downstairs please.”

“You don’t want to be in our room?”

“Not yet I just want to lay on the couch.”

“Alright. I’ll call our parents tell them that it’s happening if you don’t mind them being here.”

“I don’t mind.”

Resting my head against Rob’s shoulder I hung onto his shirt unwilling to let go, however I knew he needed to call everyone and he wasn’t going anywhere. Once he’d gotten me settled on the couch I practically tore off my PJ bottoms launching them across the room as I pulled the blanket across my lower half letting out a deep breath turning onto my side laying on my arm just as Rob came to my side.

“What did they say?”

“They’re on their way. Your mom and dad are going to try and get the next flight out.”

“This is way more painful that the Braxton Hicks.”

“What can I do?”

“Sit behind me so I can lean against you.”

Slowly I sat up making enough room for Rob to get behind me, gripping hold of his thighs as the tightening around my abdomen shot through me, letting out a breath as the contraction rolled through my stomach, making its way around my back. Resting my head against Rob’s chest, moaning out loud as the contraction started to ease off and I realised they were 30 seconds in length, hoping I would be able to keep track of the speed they were coming. Once the contraction had passed I released my grip on Rob’s thigh allowing my tense body to relax.

“How long are they?”

“About 30 seconds I read it was normal.”

“What’s on your mind?”

“Just trying to think of where I want to be when the contractions get stronger.”

“What did you decide on?”

“Victoria brought one of those exercise balls over a few weeks ago I was thinking of trying it out, right now I’m comfortable in your arms. Just don’t want to hurt you.”

“Don’t worry about hurting me baby if you need to grip my legs then feel free.”

“This is really happening isn’t it?”

“That it is. I’m so proud of you.”

“Where’s Bear and Bernie?”

“Outside I thought that it would be better than them jumping on top of you.”

“Mm that’s true. Maybe your dad can take them for a walk when they get here.”

“What are you not wanting to tell me?”

“As much as I love your dad I’m not comfortable having them in here when it’s time to push.”

“I’m sure he’ll understand.”

“Mm.”

Wrapping my arms around Rob’s legs again I gripped them tightly letting out a moan pressing my head against his chest as I felt his arms encircle around my waist lifting my top over my arms throwing it on the floor. The contraction shot through my lower tummy hissing through the pain as I breathed through the contraction the way I’d been taught in Lamaze classes. Shifting slightly in his arms I turned onto my side suddenly feeling a lot more comfortable. I felt Rob running his fingers through my hair calming instantly from his touch resting my eyes as the contraction started to subside 30 seconds later. My stomach churned slightly.

“Ice chips?”

“Mm, that would be nice.”

“Open wide.”

Opening my mouth, I bit down on the ice chip sucking on it relaxing my head back against Rob’s chest just as I heard a car pulling up, suddenly not caring that I was nude underneath the blanket, I was in too much pain. Taking hold of Rob’s free hand I linked our fingers making the most of the time in between contractions. The front door opened just as I felt Rob’s hand running through my hair again. Pulling at Rob’s shirt I whimpered letting him know I needed skin to skin contact, thankfully he got the message as his t shirt joined my pyjamas on the floor. Settling back against Rob’s chest I looked into Clare’s eyes smiling as she gazed down at us. I couldn’t help but blush tomato red as I suddenly realised I was naked.

“Hey, hey sweetheart no need to be embarrassed, you’re comfortable that’s all that matters.”

“It hurts so bad.”

“I know it does, just keep thinking of that little buddle of joy you’ll have at the end of all the pain.”

“Is it normal to feel sick?”

“Unfortunately yes. It passes though. How long are the contractions?”

“Right now, thirsty seconds long, I’ve not been in labour long, I was sorting out the baby clothes when I got the first contraction.”

“Have you called the midwife?”

“Not yet, I was thinking maybe…no it doesn’t matter it’s silly.”

“It’s not silly if it matters to you.”

“Well I’ve been thinking and I realised I want Rob to deliver our baby.”

Just as I was about to look up at Rob to see how he felt about my idea when I felt another contraction shoot through my stomach and back burying my head into his chest as I noticed Richard leave the room, somehow I had a feeling Clare had already thought about who I would feel comfortable in the room whilst I was in labour. Grabbing hold of Rob’s leg, I let out a gluteal moan breathing through the pain resting my head against Rob’s knee biting down on the ice chip realising that this contraction had come a little quicker than the previous ones. With Richard banished to walking Bear and Bernie I desperately wanted the blanket off my body. Frowning slightly I realised I couldn’t remove the blanket without causing myself more pain as the contraction was still shooting through my lower tummy. Clare seemed to understand what I needed as she pulled the blanket off my chest leaving it to rest just under my belly button. I smiled gratefully relaxing into Rob again as the contraction subsided again.

“That one seemed to be quicker than the last one.”

“It was a little bit quicker. Maybe it’s time we found out how dilated I am.”

“I think that sounds like a good idea to me sweetheart. Mom do you mind, I mean, I’d do it but she’s comfortable.”

“Of course. Can you turn on your back for me Kristen and spread your legs for me as wide as you can?”

“Mm.”

Rolling onto my back, I opened my legs as wide as I could without the dull ache in my back becoming worse. Again, I felt Rob’s hands run through my hair however this time, I realised it was more for his benefit than my own, I’d been so focused on getting through the contractions I’d completely forgotten how much this must be making him anxious. Lifting my hand up slowly I cupped his cheek stroking it gently as he leaned into my palm, his eyes telling me that he was doing okay and to only focus on myself. Suddenly I felt a tugging sensation as Clare checked to see how dilated I was, turning from Rob toward Clare I watched as she smiled up at me. Smiling was a good sign; it meant the labour was progressing.

“You’re smiling. Does that mean it’s good news?”

“It’s very good news sweetheart, you’re dilated 3 centimetres dilated.”

“That’s a step in the right direction.”

Closing my legs again, I moved back onto my side wrapping my arm around Rob’s leg getting back into my comfortable spot again laying my head against his stomach trying to get relief, hearing the front door open looking toward it slightly, smiling as I saw Lizzy and Victoria walk enter the living room. I smiled slightly taking hold of Rob’s hand again sucking on another ice chip in preparation for the next contraction. I still found it difficult to understand how I could get so lucky, how one audition could map out my entire life. Closing my eyes for a while I managed to get a little sleep before my body tensed up again and my eyes popped open shifting uncomfortably in his lap.

“What can I do?”

“I need to move.”

“Do you want the ball out?”

“Mm. I can feel another one coming.”

“Mom can you check her again?”

“Of course.”

Spreading my legs open again, I winced at the discomfort as Clare checked to see how far I’d progressed in the last hour. Despite how tired I was feeling, I knew this would be one of the most precious experiences of my life, bringing our baby into the world. I’ve often wondered how I would feel when the time came for us to have a family, if I would miss work, however since we’d been living in England I’d realised it wasn’t all about work, I knew we’d have to go back to LA at some stage, only I was determined it wouldn’t be until we felt comfortable revealing Destiny to the public. I felt the discomfort disappear as I sat forward watching Rob slip from behind me getting the huge ball from the cupboard looking to the side as Lizzy handed me one of Rob’s t shirts which I gratefully took sliding it over my body standing up slowly as I moved toward the ball kneeling over it instantly feeling relief as Rob’s hand rubbing my back.

“Well you’re progressing along well, you’re 6 centimetres now.”

“That’s halfway.”

“Your waters should break with the next contraction.”

“They’re closer together now.”

“They’ll get stronger also.”

“It’s worth it.”

Leaning over the exercise ball I felt my bump laying against the pillow gaining instant relief combined with Rob’s back massage. Resting my head against my arm, I felt the tightening start to reappear preparing myself for the next contraction, I  had no idea how I was managing to get through them without breaking Rob’s hand. Taking deep breaths out, I bit down on the new ice chip Victoria had placed in my mouth, looking into Rob’s eyes I saw all the strength I needed, I could do this. I’d been through worse. Taking hold of his hand I squeezed it tightly letting out a moan as the contraction shot around my stomach the tightening in my lower tummy becoming increasingly painful as I felt a gush of water between my legs wrinkling my nose slightly.

“Kristen look at me baby.”

“Mm.”

“You’re in active labour now that means that they will increase in strength and will be 3 minutes apart lasting for 45 seconds. Do you have back ache?”

“Mm it’s so painful. Being on my knees helps a lot.”

“As long as you’re comfortable, follow what you’re body tells you.”

“I will.”

I’m so proud of you.”

“I love you.”

“Love you too baby.”

Three minutes later I felt the contraction building again leaning over the exercise ball breathing through the pain biting down on the ice chip as the contraction shot through my stomach making me wince in pain. I’d long given up trying to be brave I was in too much pain to care. I could hear Rob counting in my ear throughout finding if I focused on that I’d know how long the contractions were lasting and just as he’d told me, it lasted for a full 45 seconds before passing through giving me relief again. Turning my head to face Rob I saw the smile in his eyes, he was trying not to show his excitement because I was in so much pain. Taking hold of his hand I squeezed it gently.

“You don’t have to hide your excitement. This is a big thing for us.”

“But you’re in pain.”

“So what, it’s just something I  have to go through in order to bring  our daughter into the world.”

“You’re amazing do you know that?”

“You might have mentioned it a few times.”

“How are you feeling?

“Tired and sore. It’s all worth it though.”

“You’re doing so well.”

“Remember when you said you wanted to experience one day as a woman?”

“Mm.”

“Trust me you don’t.”

Closing my eyes, I leaned forward feeling the contraction start to build up again. Reaching out for Rob’s hand I squeezed it tightly letting out a gluteal moan breathing through the pain. Once again, I concentrated on Rob’s voice as he counted the 45 seconds in my ear softly helping me relax into his arms as the contraction passed. It was getting to the stage where I couldn’t get comfortable no matter where I was. Closing my eyes I nuzzled into Rob’s stomach intent on getting some sleep in between contractions. Whilst I was relaxed in his arms Clare once again checked my cervix to see how the labour was progressing, by the strength of the contractions I knew it was moving along quickly.

“Well done sweetheart, you’re 8 centimetres now. The contractions will be coming every minute and you’ll start to feel pressure in your lower half. Is that starting to become apparent?”

“Mm feels like I need to use the bathroom.”

“That’s normal. Are you happy being in this position or do you need to move again?”

“I want to be in the water.”

“Alright, I thought you might want to use the water, Victoria just finished running it for you.”

“Thank you.”

“For what?”

“Helping, I know it’s not the nicest of things to do.”

“Kristen, sweetheart this is your birth plan, I understand why you didn’t want a midwife.”

“I’ll have to go to the hospital after she’s here though right?”

“That’s right.”

“I can deal with that.”

Wrapping my arms around Rob’s neck and my legs loosely around his waist as he carried me upstairs into our bathroom helping me in the bath, not even needing e to ask him to join me before he was holding me to his chest. The water took away some of the discomfort as I braced myself for the next contraction which seemed to be coming at a rapid speed. Just as Clare entered the bathroom the contraction told hold of my lower abdomen. Gripping Rob’s thighs I breathed through the contraction leaning my head against Rob’s chest, the pressure become more and more apparent. I could feel Rob’s lips on my neck taking my mind off the contraction as it passed through my body easing off a few seconds later.

“That was faster and shorter than the others.”

“How’s your back?”

“Killing me. Oh….Oh…contraction.”

“In and out you’re nearly there baby.”

Gripping Rob’s legs again I panted through the contractions as they came a minute after each other. Unable to get relief I felt the tears falling down my cheeks as I suddenly felt Rob’s palms on my back desperately trying to take the pain away. Despite the nauseated feeling I was experiencing I was determined to get through this without pain relief. We’d managed so far to keep our baby out of the public eye even when I was experiencing Braxton Hicks, there was no way I was getting that choice taken away from me now. Taking a deep breath, I looked over at Clare nodding as she moved to check my cervix again, the smile and watery eyes told me everything I needed to know. I was ready to birth out child.

“Congratulations sweetheart, you’re 10 centimetres. It’s time to start pushing.”

“Will you be alright if I move to deliver the baby Kristen?”

“Mm we’re about to be parents.”

“That we are. I’m so proud of you.”

Taking a deep breath I prepared myself to push our daughter into the world as Rob wrapped a towel around his waist before swapping places with his mom. Clare came to my side giving me her hand which I gladly took hold of. I could already feel the next contraction beginning to build up and the pressure was intense. Before I could catch my breath I instinctively placed my head on my chest baring down as I pushed into my bottom looking into Rob’s eyes as he guided me through the contraction. After counting to ten in my head, I let out a breath looking toward Rob for guidance.

“That’s good baby, she’s crowning already.”

“It burns.”

“I know angel, you just have to push through it do you think you can do that for me?”

“Mm.”

“Push as hard as you can on your next contraction and the head should be out.”

The minute the words had left his lips I felt the pressure returning like a wrecking ball. Baring down again I tightened my grip on Clare’s hand pushing as hard as my body would allow me to, counting to 10 in my head, squeezing my eyes closed continuing to push until Rob told me to stop as the contraction was over. Resting my head back against the bath I breathed out, completely spent yet I knew I was able to do this. Not much longer and our baby would be nestled in my arms. I was brought out of my thoughts by the contractions coming on top of each other continuing to push as I focused on Rob’s voice as he told me the head and shoulders were out.

“How much longer?”

“Not much longer baby I promise. Two more pushes and baby Destiny will be here.”

“I love you.”

“I love you more.”

“Impossible.”

Smiling brightly I winced in pain feeling the next contraction rolling through my tummy as I bore down and started to push again harder than I thought was possible into my bottom feeling the baby slide further and further from within me. Taking deep breaths I panted grunting as I felt a slight tugging sensation as Rob guided our baby out. Before I had time to process that it was over I heard a small cry from the end of the bath, seeing tears flowing from Rob’s eyes as he held our daughter. Clare left my side as she grabbed some small scissors clamping off the umbilical cord at her belly button before cutting it to separate her from me.

“Is she okay?”

“She’s perfect. Just like you.”

“Can I hold her?”

“Of course you can sweetheart. I’ll just get her cleaned up and help you out of the bath.”

“Alright.”

Five minutes later, after I’d delivered the placenta and was sitting comfortably in bed, Rob brought Destiny into our room handing her to me as I held her to my breast. As if she knew exactly what to do her small mouth wrapped around my bare nipple suckling as she nursed for the time. I noticed that she wore the outfit I’d been putting together when I’d gone into labour. Clare, Lizzy and Victoria had given us some privacy however I could already hear my parents downstairs. Thankfully they hadn’t brought my brothers I didn’t think I was ready for their boisterousness yet. I felt the mattress sink slightly as Rob joined me on the bed, my head instantly leaning against his shoulder as I nursed Destiny.

“Congratulations Daddy.”

“I thought there wasn’t any way I could fall in love with you more than I already do. But seeing you give birth to our daughter, you proved me wrong. She has your nose.”

“She’s got your eye and hair colour.”

“She’s perfect.”

“When did mom and dad get here?”

“Not long, they’re content downstairs with Bear and Bernie right now. Your dad’s outside.”

“We did it. We’re a family. Our family.”

“I love you.”

“Love you too.”

And we had. Despite everything we’d been through last year, everything was perfect. Rob had completed The Rover and we were waiting to hear when it would be released in cinemas, we’d moved to England, and I had to admit I felt more at home here than I did in LA. And finally, the birth of our little Destiny. Gazing down at her small features I made a promise to myself to always protect her. No matter where we ended up in the world, I would make sure I was the best mother she could ask for. Turning to face Rob again I leaned in kissing him gently as his arm wrapped around us protectively. Papa Bear had appeared and I couldn’t be happier, I hoped it would always be like this. Our New Family.