Diary of Cate Hennessey.
This is put in Cate's terms(1st Person Writing)
May 1st 2005
Journal,
I am spending the weekend with the family. CJ brought his new girlfriend over,and I brought Ed over. The girls seem to get along with Ed,
but Rory doesn't seem too happy with another male in the household.What they don't know is that I am 1 month pregnant,and Ed is the father. I swear it was an accident,I don't quite remember what happened,I think I might have gotten drunk that night at Ed's. Oh,I am so worried that the kids will be mad at me.
Cate
May 8th 2005
Journal,
I have been sick all morning with morning sickness. Also am really tired and don't feel like writing right now. Never mind, I am going to take an nap,the smell of CJ's cooking makes me want to puke. Dad has been in to keep me company. He says I have to tell the kids,before the pregnancy begins to show. I nod, and doze off. I guess I'll sleep now.
Cate
May 25th,2005
Journal,
I looked at myself in the mirror today, and I noticed my pregnancy was beginning to show. Oh crap. Ed came in my bedroom. He says we are going to get married no matter what. I cried and hugged him. Ed told me he loved me so much and wanted to cheer me up,so he bought me roses. I smiled at him,and he told me that he hoped the baby was like me.
Cate
June 20th,2005
Journal,
I know, I know, it's been a while. The kids still don't know that I am pregnant,but they aren't here at home,because Kerry and Bridget are counselors at a summer camp,and Rory is at sports camp. It's starting to show,and I've already had to buy some new clothes.Ed took me shopping last week to buy some new stuff. Then he came home with me, I put on a Etta James Cd,and he and I sat on the couch and we talked to each other,and to the baby. Then I felt a kick,and I told Ed,to feel it. He rested his hand on my stomach,and then jumped a little. He felt it,and it was strong. The girls won't be back until September 1st,and neither will Rory. Thank goodness for that.
Cate
July 1st 2005
Journal,
Today we went to the doctor for my checkup. Dr.Buzz checked everything out including the baby. He told us that the baby was fine,and that at my age,that was unusual. Seriously,I was about to slug him for that comment.But Ed held my hand as the doctor revealed that I was carrying twins.TWINS? Then he told me that they were both girls,so that was good. We walked out of the office happy. Then we drove home to my house,and Ed came in with me.He told me that I should get some rest. Then he hugged me goodbye,and told me he'd be back later to see me. I walked upstairs into my room,and sat down in the new chair I bought recently. Then I put my hand on my stomach and I felt this happy feeling. After that I felt a kick,smiled,and dozed off. I woke up a few hours later to find Ed next to me on the wooden rocker. He smiled and gave me a kiss.Then he asked me if he could lay down and nap with me. He said I looked awfully tired. I laid down on the bed,and Ed laid next to me. He felt my stomach,which seemed to get bigger everyday. Then he smiled,with his hand still there,and fell asleep.I felt tired so I fell asleep too.
Cate
Later on...
I woke up then to find Ed stroking my hair.He smiled at me,and I asked him what time it was. It was nearing midnight,and he was still here. I got up,smiled sweetly,and went to put my nightclothes on. Then I crawled into bed. Ed got up and told me he had to get home and feed his cat Harry. I kissed him good night,and he left.
Cate
July 5,2005
Journal,
Today was pretty good. Once in a while,I get morning sickness,but unfortunately yesterday was the wrong day to be sick. I was in my bed all day, and didn't feel good at all.Ed came over when he heard I was sick again. He was worried about the twins,but I told him this was morning sickness,not the flu. That calmed him down. I got up,because I was feeling a bit better,and I hugged him. Ed smiled and massaged my shoulders and back. He told me I was too tense. Then he gave me a present. It was a foot bath. Ed figured it would stop my feet from swelling so much. We turned on the new contraption,and I felt so much better after that. Ed reminded me that in 2 weeks we had a doctor appointment,because the doctor wanted to see me again. I groaned,and said that I hate being poked and prodded. Then Ed told me it was just a needle test to check for genetic disorders. I turned white as a sheet. Ed freaked out,and hugged me to calm me down. I hope this doesn't hurt.
Cate
July 15...
Everything has been good so far. I feel great. My pregnancy is now showing more,but thank goodness the clothes Ed bought me stretch out some. I feel like the Hoover Dam,I've collected so much water weight. Ed reassures me that I'll look great after the twins are born in January,but it will be some hard work. Today is the test for genetic disorders. Ed put me in the car, and we drove to the doctor. When I got there the doctor whisked me away to a surgical room with all sorts of machines. Then he performed an ultrasound to check the baby. While doing this,Ed held my hand,and I clenched it happily. The doctor asked me if I wanted photos,and I said sure,why not? Then he told Ed he was going to perform the test now,so Ed kissed me on the cheek and walked out the door. The doctor numbed me so I couldn't feel a thing,but I saw a huge needle. Doctor saw my expression and said,"Cate,you won't feel a thing,look away." I looked away,and I felt a slight pain,but not much. The doctor collected all he needed,and he told me the numbness will go away soon,and I would only feel a small pain. I got up,and went in the waiting room to wait for results. The numbness wore off,and it really didn't hurt,so that was good. A while later the doctor informed us that our twins had no genetic disorders or anything else.Ed breathed a sigh of relief,and we went home happy. When we got to my house, he came in with me. I laid on the couch and he sat down next to me and we talked. I told him that now instead of one kick,I feel two. He laughed and pulled out the stethescope he bought to use. The metal felt really cold on me,but I got used to it. He said he felt two kicks too. To be sure he took his hand,and laid it on my stomach. Once again he told me he still felt two kicks. I asked him if they hurt,and he said no. Well I am really tired.
Cate
August 1st
It's about one month until the kids come home,I am worried because I look noticeably pregnant,and Ed's here like almost every day. Dad says I should tell the kids as soon as they get home,because they might get suspicious. I promised him I'd tell them. Ed came over today. He brought me roses and chocolates to celebrate our relationship. I told him that he was really romantic. He laughed,and kissed me. Then he felt the twins. Dad laughed when he saw the chocolates,he says that's what makes a woman happy. CJ tried to steal one,but I slapped his hand. Ed laughed. Then he told me to lay down in my room,and that he'd check on me,because I looked awfully pale. I reminded him that I am a nurse,but he laughed and said that even nurses need someone to take care of them. I trudged up to my room,and laid on my back. Then Ed came upstairs with a cup of tea.Such a sweet guy. He also had brought himself one,and we sat up in my room having a cup of tea. After we drank the tea,he said my face looked less pale,but he suggested I lay down,and rest. Then Ed took a position next to me and he sat right there,stroking my hair as I lay sleeping.
later that night
I woke up to find Ed sleeping right next to me. He had his hand on my stomach as if to feel the heartbeats of the twins. Ed then propped one eye open and smiled. "Somebody's hungry." he said with a laugh. He got up and went to the kitchen and got me some food. I ate it hungrily,and then put the plate down on the nightstand. Ed smiled and told me that I ate a lot. I laughed and told him I was eating for three. He quieted down after that.
Cate
August 15
Today Ed brought me a present. It was a sweet little tabby kitten. It is an orange cat,so I named it Crush. He figured that I needed something to cheer me up,and this was the best idea ever.
Cate