Poppy came and checked on him once a week and Abigail the midwife Poppy had recommended was also in regular contact. Severus spent most of his time on his work and very little time thinking about the baby who was growing steadily inside him. Harry had not wanted to know the sex of the baby, so Poppy had not told them at the eight-week check-up. However, as his 12-week check approached Severus realised he did want to know, he had also begun to notice some things which seemed strange. He found he got severe indigestion after meals and the ache in his back and his stomach seemed to be more intense. He had also started to notice a strange sensation in his abdomen which felt like butterflies so he sent an owl to Poppy and asked her to come a day earlier, she replied she would be there that afternoon.