I'm glad she has such a wise father. But it must take some time to heal from the loss of her child and this near death experience. I hope this will make their marriage closer, since as Thorfinn said, it's either supporting each other or drifting apart.

O this really sounds serious, but at the same time I am glad about your realistic take on the matter. Magic can't solve anything.
Somehow I already had a bad feeling about the pregnancy chapters ago, so I hope she will at least recover soon. Having a hysterectomy has a lot of impact but when it's life saving it has to happen.

oh.....how moving

 That was so sad, I'm crying as I write this.

oh - love love love!!!

This really made me smile. Too much solicitude can be really irritating, especially combined with hormones, and carrying it into the bedroom -- definitely too much of a good thing. I loved the banter:

"Of course. As everyone knows, I am a very proper witch. I simply allow you to use me to satisfy your carnal appetites."

And

"I see. And you don't enjoy it at all,"

And

There, that wasn't so bad, was it?"

Then they go right into discussing telling the staff and students, almost without pause, and it is so consistent and in-character for them, all I can do is roll my eyes at them.

I also liked the bit of back-story of how she became deputy-head, and her thoughts on how motherhood changes things. It's a shame she thinks her professional life should at least appear to take precedence over her personal life, but its very, very in-character for Minerva.

I really like this chapter, from Poppy's reaction ('lucky girl' indeed!), to Albus reading poetry to Minerva and carrying her to bed. You really show just how much he adores her. I especially enjoyed the playful teasing at the beginning.

Minerva needs to take a deep breath. She is worrying too much about what other people think, but that's Minerva.  I don't think I've read a story that featured a married, pregnant Minerva before and can't wait to see how it turns out. 

well written for such a difficult topic

I think Molly's mind would be blown if she knew Minerva was pregnant :) I imagine Molly's going to have a few things to say to her brothers. Delightful chapter. Thanks.

I have read this on ffnet, and am looking forward to reading it here, but I'll try to refrain from commenting on events until they unfold.

I did enjoy this chapter very much. The humor (how did that happen?) is great, and I also detect a bit of the nervous excitement that is bound to accompany such news. I liked Albus's reaction, and his willingness to support Minerva in her decision. The way he phrases it 'then so do I' makes it seem that he would support whatever decision she made, and that is a very good trait in a husband!

You know I've read this on ffnet and you already know how much trouble I have reading this - and you know why - so I won't go into all that. What I will go into is what I love about this piece ... so - here goes.*snip*"But how?" Minerva asked in disbelief.Poppy smiled. If only she had a Sickle for every time a dismayed sixth- or seventh-year asked her that, she'd be rich as the Malfoys. She said, "Well, there's the staff-room floor, oh, and Albus' desk, of course, and your bed—that's traditional—and—""Poppy, this is not a joke!" Minerva broke in.*snip*Laughs and laughs and laughs and laughs *wipes eyes* Not sure what I love more, Poppy's cheek or Minerva's outrage - but both strike me as hilarious - or maybe its Poppy's knowledge of Minerva's rigidity that causes her to be sarcastic, expecting the outrage - I'm not exactly sure, but its funny! *snip*Albus stepped into her sitting room, chessboard in hand and a characteristic twinkle in his blue eyes. He set the chessboard down on a table and asked, "Are we alone?"It had been their standard greeting for the past two years, ever since Albus had come into her rooms for one of their Saturday trysts, grabbed her, stopping her protesting mouth with a kiss, and had her blouse halfway open before he noticed a very embarrassed Filius Flitwick attempting to make a rapid and discreet exit. The tiny Charms professor, who had been obscured by the tall back of a chair, had shown up at Minerva's quarters unexpectedly, hoping to discuss a Transfiguration article she had written. He hadn't been able to look at either of them for a week. Albus had thought it was funny.*snip*