Summary: All those years that Ed had blamed her for being a dried up, barren bitch and it was him that had been defective all along. If she wasn’t so stressed, she’d find the situation highly amusing, but right now, she couldn’t see the funny side. She had to face facts. She was forty six, alone and pregnant...no, not funny at all
Rated: E
Categories: Post-Series,
Baby FicCharacters: Carol Peletier,
Daryl Dixon,
Ezekiel Sutton,
Jerry,
Rick Grimes
Genres: Angst,
Baby Fic,
RomanceWarnings: Domestic Abuse (Implied),
Sexual Situations
Series: None
Chapters: 29
Completed: Yes
Word count: 122101
Read: 31940
Published: November 20, 2017
Updated: July 12, 2018
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Story Notes:
I always told myself that I wouldn't write a babyfic for Caryl. But a friend of mine, who after many years of being told she couldn't get pregnant, is now expecting her first child with her new husband at the age of 48! So I thought, why not!
Huge thanks to Coreen. Thank you for being a lovely friend, as well as keeping me up to date with all things Caryl on the new episodes.
Also huge thanks and grattitude to the amazing CharlotteAshmore who not only is such a beautiful writer, she is also a beautiful person too. Even though she has so much going on already, she's made some time to beta this for me
1. Chapter 1 by Amanda Hawthorn [Reviews - 20] (4499 words)
2. Chapter 2 by Amanda Hawthorn [Reviews - 14] (4614 words)
Huge thanks to the wonderful CharlotteAshmore for her fantastic beta work, patience and wonderful encouragement
Also to Coreen and BettyBubble for being so supportive. Both of you lovely ladies make me laugh every single day
And to the incredible SilverSundown for her words of wisdom
3. Chapter 3 by Amanda Hawthorn [Reviews - 16] (3759 words)
Huge thanks to CharlotteAshmore for her incredible beta work. If you haven't read her work yet then seriously please go and read. Her writing is equisite
Also thanks and hugs to Coreen and BettyBubble for so much encouragement and suggestions. It's so great to have author friends to bounce ideas with. And to the fantastic SilverSundown for being a constant inspiration
Lastly thank you to everyone who has read and reviewed. I am forever humbled by your kind words
4. Chapter 4 by Amanda Hawthorn [Reviews - 10] (5049 words)
Huge thanks and so much love to the amazing CharlotteAshmore for being such an amazing beta and a wonderful friend. She added something to this chapter to make it so much better too
Also big hugs to Coreen and BettyBubble for being so amazing. Their eagle eyes spot things I miss. Thank you ladies
Lastly thanks you to everyone for reading and reviewing. I am humbled by your kind words
5. Chapter 5 by Amanda Hawthorn [Reviews - 17] (3590 words)
Huge thanks and lots of love to the amazing CharlotteAshmore for being an amazing beta and friend
Thanks also to Coreen and BettyBubble for reading through and offering suggestions too. Thank you ladies
Lastly huge thanks to everyone who has read and reviewed this
6. Chapter 6 by Amanda Hawthorn [Reviews - 15] (3860 words)
Huge thanks as always to the amazing CharlotteAshmore for her fantastic beta work on this. If you haven't read her work yet, please stop by and read, you won't be disappointed
Big thanks also to Coreen and BettyBubble for offering support and suggestions
Lastly thanks to everyone who has read and left a review. I really appreciate every one of you
This will be the last update before the Christmas holidays. I'd like to wish you all a safe and a very happy Christmas
7. Chapter 7 by Amanda Hawthorn [Reviews - 13] (4010 words)
Thank you so much to the beautiful and talented CharlotteAshmore for giving this a beta, and for being such a wealth of inspiration.
Huge thanks also to the wonderful Coreen and BettyBubble for offering suggestions and read throughs. And to the fantastic SilverSundown for being so amazing
Lastly, thank you to everyone who is still reading this, and to those who have left reviews. Thank you so much
8. Chapter 8 by Amanda Hawthorn [Reviews - 13] (4481 words)
Huge thanks to CharlotteAshmore for finding the time to beta this for me. If you haven't read her work yet then please do, she's amazing
Also thanks to Coreen and BettyBubble for reading through this and offering suggestions. You ladies are brilliant
Lastly thank you to everyone who has been reading this, and for those of you who have taken the time to review. I really appreciate all of your kind words
9. Chapter 9 by Amanda Hawthorn [Reviews - 13] (3902 words)
Huge thanks as always to CharlotteAshmore for giving this a beta for me
Thanks also to Coreen and BettyBubble for their constant support and ideas.
Lastly thank you to everyone who sent encouraging messages and well wishes for my beloved fur baby
10. Chapter 10 by Amanda Hawthorn [Reviews - 14] (4631 words)
Appologies for taking so long to update. We lost our beloved fur baby two days ago so I haven't been able to concentrate.
Huge thanks as always to CharlotteAshmore for her fantastic beta work and encouragement.
Thanks also to the equally wonderful Coreen and BettyBubble for the constant support and friendship...and to everyone who is reading this
11. Chapter 11 by Amanda Hawthorn [Reviews - 13] (4259 words)
Huge thanks to CharlotteAshmore for her beta work on this. She's been so patient with me while I got my head straight after the loss in my family.
Also hugs and thanks to Coreen and BettyBubble for going through these chapters with eagle eyes. Both of you have been a huge support over the last few weeks
And lastly thanks to everyone who is reading this. Thank you to those of you who have left reviews for me. I haven't had time to reply personally yet, but please know I appreciate all of your comments
12. Chapter 12 by Amanda Hawthorn [Reviews - 11] (4595 words)
I'm sorry this has taken so long. RL has made itself my top priority over the last few weeks. I'm so sorry I haven't replied to anyone's reviews yet, I'm going to try and get a few minutes to myself over the weekend to message all of you. I really do apprieciate all of your comments and I thank each and every ne of you for taking the time to read this story
Huge thanks to CharlotteAshmore for her beta work on this. Thank you lovely, you have been a big support over the last few weeks
Thank you also to Coreenfw and BettyBubble for their constant support, not only with this story but with RL too
And lastly thank you to the Blood Pony girls for inviting me into their fold. It's an absolute honour to be included
13. Chapter 13 by Amanda Hawthorn [Reviews - 10] (6367 words)
I am so sorry this has taken so long. RL has been very challenging of late. I hope this chapter makes up for the wait.
Thank you so much to everyone who is still reading and left reviews.
Huge thanks and much love to CharlotteAshmore for her fabulous beta work, and to Coreenfw and BettyBubble for their eagle eyes and huge support
14. Chapter 14 by Amanda Hawthorn [Reviews - 9] (3964 words)
Thanks so much to everyone who is still reading this. Your reviews are very much appreciated
Huge thanks to my beta CharlotteAshmore, who keeps me on my toes. Her encouragement is what keeps me going
Thanks also to Coreenfw and BettyBubble for the extra sets of eyes on this, and for their wonderful friendship and constant support
15. Chapter 15 by Amanda Hawthorn [Reviews - 9] (3749 words)
Huge thanks as always to the incredible CharlotteAshmore for her amazing patience and beta work on this. Also big thank you's to Coreenfw and BettyBubble for their read throughs. Also to Geektaire for answeing ultrasound questions. It's a very long time since I was pregnant with my 3!
Big thanks to everyone who is still reading. I appreciate everyone's reviews, your kind words are very humbling. I'm sorry I haven't been around to keep posting regularly, or to answer reviews, but RL is absolutely chaotic right now
16. Chapter 16 by Amanda Hawthorn [Reviews - 12] (4161 words)
Thank you to everyone who is reading this still. I'm so grateful to all of you for reading and reviewing.
Huge thanks to my wonderful beta CharlotteAshmore. She is always there for words of encouragement, even when I try to delete whole chunks of these chapters. If you haven't done so already, then I can highly recommend her beautiful story A Prayer For Tomorrow it is a thing of pure beauty
Thanks also to Coreenfw and BettyBubble for everything
This chapter contains my homage to Carl. So sad to see him go, so I hope this chapter does him justice
17. Chapter 17 by Amanda Hawthorn [Reviews - 11] (4401 words)
Huge thanks to CharlotteAshmore for her beta work on this, and for BB and Coreenfw for reading through.
Thank you to everyone who is sticking with this story. I know a few shippers were a little disheartened with the Carol and Ezekiel scene at the end 8x14 but don't despair. Keep the faith. That scene was all about friendship, not attraction.
TRIGGER WARNING FOR A BRIEF FLASHBACK FOR IMPLIED RAPE. NOTHING GRAPHIC BUT JUST IN CASE, ANYONE AFFECTED CAN SKIP OVER THAT PART.
18. Chapter 18 by Amanda Hawthorn [Reviews - 8] (3567 words)
Thank you to everyone who is still reading this and thank you for all of the reviews. I appreciate each comment
Huge thanks and big of hugs to my beta and friend CharlotteAshmore for going through this for me. Also to my lovely ladies Coreenfw and BettyBubble for reading through and for their constant support
19. Chapter 19 by Amanda Hawthorn [Reviews - 9] (3627 words)
Thank you to everyone still reading and for those of you who leave reviews. I really do appreciate your comments.
Thanks also to my beta and just all round amazing person CharlotteAshmore. And to the equally amazing BettyBubble and Coreenfw
20. Chapter 20 by Amanda Hawthorn [Reviews - 10] (3279 words)
As always huge thanks to everyone who is still reading this, and to those of you who take the time to review, I appreciate your kind words.
Thank you to my wonderful beta's CharlotteAshmore and BettyBubble for going through this, and also coreenfw for her read through
21. Chapter 21 by Amanda Hawthorn [Reviews - 9] (4111 words)
I'm so sorry I've taken so long to update. RL has been demanding my full attention.
Huge thanks to everyone still reading, and for those of you who take time to leave a review. Your kind words are very much appreciated.
Much love and thanks go to my beta's CharlotteAshmore and BettyBubble, and to Coreenfw for making me laugh every day.
This chapter is especially for BettyBubble who requested pregnancy smut!
22. Chapter 22 by Amanda Hawthorn [Reviews - 9] (4598 words)
Thank you so much to everyone who is reading this and for taking the time to review. I know I always say it, but I really do appreciate every single comment.
Huge thanks and hugs to my wonderful beta's CharlotteAshmore and BettyBubble, and to the lovely Coreenfw who not only makes me smile every day,she a pretty great person too
This chapter is especially for Carol Uebersax, she knows why. Big love and hugs to you my lovely
23. Chapter 23 by Amanda Hawthorn [Reviews - 7] (4122 words)
First off, apologies for taking so long to update. I have a few chapters already written and ready to post but RL has kept me away.
Thanks so much for everyone who is reading this and to those who take the time to review. I really do appreciate your comments.
Huge thanks to my beta's BettyBubble and CharlotteAshmore. These two ladies are just wonderful and keep me on my toes
24. Chapter 24 by Amanda Hawthorn [Reviews - 8] (4690 words)
Thank you to everyone who is still reading this. For those of you who have taken the time to review, thank you for your kind words.
Huge thanks and lots of love to my beta's CharlotteAshomre and BettyBubble
25. Chapter 25 by Amanda Hawthorn [Reviews - 8] (3250 words)
Huge thanks to everyone who has contacted me via twitter, email and here. I'm so sorry for taking so long to get this posted. RL is taking up a lot of my time, but I promise I'll make sure I post the remaining chapters of this as fast as I can.
Thank you to everyone still reading and hugs to everyone who has taken the time to review
Love and huge hugs to my lovely beta ladies. BettyBubble, CharlotteAshmore and Coreenfw
26. Chapter 26 by Amanda Hawthorn [Reviews - 8] (4140 words)
Thank you to everyone who is still reading this after all this time. I'm humbled with your reviews here and comments sent to me via other social media
Huge love and hugs also go to my fabulous beta ladies CharlotteAsmore, BettyBubble and Coreenfw.
27. Chapter 27 by Amanda Hawthorn [Reviews - 8] (3724 words)
Thank you all for your kind comments on here and on other social media. There are 2 more chapters to go now, and I'd like to thank you all for coming along with me on this wild Caryl ride
Huge love and thanks to my wonderful beta ladies CharlotteAshmore, BettyBubble and Coreenfw. You're all just simply wonderful
28. Chapter 28 by Amanda Hawthorn [Reviews - 9] (3935 words)
Huge thanks to everyone for reading and reviewing this. We're finally coming to an end of this story. I'm aiming to get the final chapter posted by weeknd if I get time.
Thank you so much to my wonderful beta ladies BettyBubble, CharlotteAshmore and coreenfw. I appreciate all the read throughs and encouragement from all of you
29. Chapter 29 by Amanda Hawthorn [Reviews - 19] (5167 words)
This is it, we've finally reached the end!
Huge thanks and so many hugs to everyone who has stuck with me and made it through to the end. For those of you who have taken the time to review, I am eternally grateful for your kindness. I'm going to make some time at the weekend to answer reviews, but please know I am humbled by your kindness.
Hugs and so much love to my wonderful beta ladies and friends, CharlotteAshmore, BettyBubble and coreenfw. You ladies are such great friends, and no words could ever express how much I appreciate all of you