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Post by Erica Kane Montgomery on Mar 22, 2011 19:07:35 GMT -5
Erica was so anxious. Tad & Dixie had Colton for the day, & she was fine with that, but she was very excited to find out what she was having today. She was around five & a half months along, & the doctor she saw last time told her she would probably know during this visit. Since she & Jackson both decided they wanted to know, she could not be more thrilled, or nervous, about the appointment.
She knew that she was at an even higher risk with this baby than she had been with Colton, but she also knew how much she loved that little boy. If she had another child with a disability, she was going to love him or her very much... but she prayed that this child would be in perfect health, just like she did with each of the other children she birthed.
After she had been called in & she was in a gown on the table, she smiled over at her husband. "I'm kind of hoping for a girl... but you know, having another little boy wouldn't be bad, either. What do you think it is?" she asked, reaching over to grasp his hand.
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Post by Jackson Montgomery on Mar 23, 2011 9:16:59 GMT -5
"I hope it is healthy but I would really like a girl too." Jack held her hand and paused. "But another boy running around sounds really good to me too you know? Colton having a little sister would be great but a little brother might be more fun for him. I do want do find out though."
"What is nice about this visit is that we already have names picked out so either way we are already one step ahead of the game. I am glad we agreed on Mona and Carter. Mona Montgomery has quite the ring to it. I guess Carter Montgomery does too though.."
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Post by Erica Kane Montgomery on Mar 25, 2011 12:40:32 GMT -5
Erica nodded. "I completely agree. Another boy would be wonderful, too," she agreed, patting her stomach gently.
She then smiled, thinking about the names they had picked out. They were both perfect. "I can't wait to find out... & to see him or her... but I think what I am most excited about is having you here with me, Jack. I mean it. You being here has really made me appreciate this experience so much more. I know I wasn't really looking forward to having anymore kids, but now that we have a second baby on the way, I don't think it could be more perfect."
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Post by Mrs. Angela Hubbard on Mar 28, 2011 19:37:26 GMT -5
After wrapping up a consultation Angie went to the front desk and grabbed Erica’s chart. “What room?” She asked. The nurse politely told her which room her patient was waiting in and soon after she was heading that way.
Angie gave the door a soft knock before she entered. “Hello you guys. Good to see you both,” she greeted with a smile. Though she’d washed her hands before entering, she washed her hands again and went over to the monitor to prepare. “So just a few questions before we began. Have you been taking your prenatal as instructed? Have you noticed anything out of the way since the last time you were here? And… to the both of you, are you 100% sure you’re ready to know the sex of your baby? You are at that mark."
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Post by Erica Kane Montgomery on Mar 29, 2011 16:31:07 GMT -5
Erica looked up at Angie & smiled, "It's nice to see you, too, Angie." Jack hadn't really figured out that Erica had talked to anyone besides their therapist about what had gone on, but she did tell Angie & Dixie about her pregnancy & about how Jack had reacted to it, but she knew Angie wouldn't say anything about that. She also knew by Angie's subtlety that she really was glad for her & Jack because it had been hard.
She then nodded at her question. "Yes, I've been taking the vitamin, & I think the only thing different is that my belly button is sticking out now," she said with a small laugh, pulling her shirt up a little bit.
When Angie asked about knowing the sex, she nodded & looked at Jackson. "Yes, we want to know," she said, hoping Jack hadn't changed his mind.
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Post by Jackson Montgomery on Mar 30, 2011 8:45:52 GMT -5
"Hi Angie." Jack smiled when he saw the doctor and his friend. He was glad that Erica was seeing her instead of someone else because he knew that she was the best doctor there was for Erica. She could afford to be flown to a specialist but because of their friendship and before friendship even Erica knew that she was a wonderful doctor. She had proved it many times.
"Oh yes we both want to know the sex!"
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Post by Mrs. Angela Hubbard on Apr 1, 2011 22:07:49 GMT -5
Angie laughed as she jotted down everything. “Good, I thought this time around I was going to have to tie you down and make you take those vitamins. But don’t think I won’t. One word from Jackson or anybody else about you not taking them and I will come over and tie you down.” She thought about it. “Well maybe not from Jackson. I’m sure he will handle it.” She gave Jackson a wink before looking back down at the chart.
“Oh great!” Angie exclaimed. “Well let’s get this exam underway and see what this bundle of joy is.” She grabbed the jelly and poised it over Erica’s midsection. “Apologizing in advance. This is going to be a bit cold.” She squirted it and then soon after grabbed the wand and began going over her pregnancy with it.
As soon as the wand was over the baby it’s strong heartbeat’s filled the room. “First off… This little one is doing very good.” She turned the monitor so both mommy and daddy could get a good look. She made sure to keep the bottom half hidden until the end. “See there,” she said pointing to the little flickering on the screen. “The little heart which is beating wonderfully… Let’s see what else here, growing beautifully, almost two pounds, which is very good at this month.” She then moved the wand down.
“Let’s see if the little one is willing to cooperate today.” She moved down a little bit more. “Awe! Well for sure this one is not at all shy. Congratulation’s you’re having a boy!” She zoomed out a bit just so they could see it fully.
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Post by Erica Kane Montgomery on Apr 2, 2011 14:11:20 GMT -5
Erica smiled, & looked at Jack & then back at Angie. "Neither one of you will have to hold me down... I'm committed to taking the best care of myself & my baby this time. I... I know how important a life can be," she said with a slight sigh, remembering that last time, she had miscarried because of her selfishness.
As soon as she heard the heartbeat, Erica's face lit up. She was so excited to know her child was growing inside of her, & when Angie said he was healthy, she was beyond happy. She looked over at the screen & saw the fetus, wanting to hold the tiny baby, but she knew that she still had a few months before she could. Then she heard Angie say it was a boy.
Erica's heart raced. "It's a boy?" she asked, looking at the screen. She teared up, seeing her beautiful baby boy & looked at Angie. "It's really a boy!" she cried, before turning back to Jackson. "We're having a boy!"
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Post by Jackson Montgomery on Apr 2, 2011 22:07:36 GMT -5
"A boy..wow!" Jack stared at the screen and smiled proudly at the evidence. "That's my boy!"
"Erica I cannot believe this is actually happening! We are having a baby and we are having another girl. This is so incredible! Can you believe this? I am so happy right now!" Jack kissed Erica's lips. "This is wonderful!"
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Post by Mrs. Angela Hubbard on Apr 5, 2011 22:04:25 GMT -5
Angie stilled the screen and pressed a few buttons before it began to print. While it did that she left the parents alone for a few moments to check on something and when she returned the pictures were printed. “These are for you,” she said as she held them out for the parents to take.
She then continued her exam. “I’ve come to the conclusion that everything has checked out fine. Both mommy and baby are very healthy!” Angie began to wipe the gel off Erica’s stomach. “Keep doing what you’re doing and everything will continue on this way. Other than that, you guys are free to go. After you make an appointment with the nurse at the front desk.”
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Post by Erica Kane Montgomery on Apr 6, 2011 9:31:07 GMT -5
Erica smiled & took the pictures. "Thank you so much, Angie. I'll keep taking my vitamins & taking it easy," she told her before getting off of the examination table.
She hugged her doctor friend & then smiled at her husband, taking his hand. "I'll call you sometime this week!" she called before exiting the room, feeling like she could take on the world. Her baby was healthy, he was perfect. Her husband was with her, & Colton was going to be a big brother. Erica had never been this convinced she could do anything.
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