Disclaimer: I don't own Abby, Carter or any of the ER 'gang'
*I haven't seen the film 9 Months so if any infringement has occurred it wasn't meant*
9 Months
Month 1
This will be my pregnancy diary - woe betides anyone who reads it. This will contain my inner most thoughts on life as a mother-to-be.
Jan 23rd 2003
Those telltale blue lines said it all. I'd been waiting in the bathroom for 5 minutes, I have to say they were the longest five minutes I've ever experienced. When they showed up I wasn't sure what to do. I was pregnant! I didn't want to call Carter; I wanted to tell him face to face. I didn't think that work would be the right place to tell him, I'd have to wait until he got home but he wouldn't be back for another hour. I pottered round the apartment trying not to think too much about it. I was going to be a mum.
But that was all yesterday. I didn't tell Carter, he came in with such a bad mood it just didn't feel like the right time. I know he'll be thrilled, I just want to the moment I tell him to be perfect. It's like when Carter proposed - apparently he tried unsuccessfully about a week before he actually did pop the question, he wanted it to be perfect, a moment to remember. I think I'll tell him tonight - we're going out to celebrate our 3-month anniversary.
24th Jan 2003
I told him. I wish I'd taken a camera so I could've taken a photo of the look on his face.
We were in the middle of our meal when I turned to him and said:
'John, I need to tell you something'
He looked up from his food and nodded (he had his mouth full of spaghetti).
'I'm pregnant. You're going to be a daddy'
A huge grin appeared on his face, for the first time since I've known him he was lost for words. He held my hands and laughed, I couldn't help but join in. I told him that I'd booked an appointment with the practitioner and that I wanted him to be there with me. He told me he wanted to be involved throughout the pregnancy, God he's going to regret saying that!
25th Jan 2003
I suffered from my first bout of morning sickness this morning. John was stood waiting outside the bathroom door with water and a clean towel - I love that man.
I also went to see the practitioner today. His name was Dr Samuels. He was nice enough. He asked me lots of questions from when I thought the baby could've been conceived (11th Jan is my estimate) to my family's medical history. I had a blood test to check for anaemia and I had to give a urine sample. The whole process was very tiring all I want to do now is go to sleep.
Feb 2nd 2003
Not a lot has happened since my last entry. Carter has been really sweet about the whole thing. Morning sickness is driving me round the bend, even seeing people vomit at work makes me want to throw up, it never used to. I hope I don't have to give up my job yet. We haven't told anyone at work yet although with the amount of times I have to run to the bathroom it wont be long until they catch on - they have a way of finding these things out.
Feb 3rd 2003 I accidentally snapped at Carter today, he didn't do anything in particular but he keeps on insisting that I should let him do all the housework, which I usually wouldn't refuse, but I feel so useless. Why did I marry a doctor? Argh!!'
Feb 4th 2003
What I said about Carter yesterday was unfair; he's been great. He's really excited about becoming a dad. He wants to tell everyone but I've told him not ready to let everyone know. I don't want all the special treatment; I don't want a big fuss. I haven't even told Maggie yet, I don't want her to get overexcited and do something stupid.
Feb 6th 2003 Well, Carter couldn't hold it in any longer so he told Susan. Naturally the whole department knows. I'm so glad I wasn't at work today. He walked in with such a guilty look on his face it was kind of obvious that he had told everyone. I wasn't as bothered as I thought I'd be, the fact that he told them means that I don't have to. I can't believe that we're actually going to be a family. I'm glad we bought the apartment when we did, I don't think I could cope with the stress.
Feb 7th 2003
I don't think I actually managed to do any work today. The whole shift was spent talking to people about the baby. Everyone was so nice about it. Luka wished us luck; I thought that was nice. I keep on getting medical advice from all the doctors which is very confusing so I've just stopped listening to them. ---- I'm doing a lot of research to make this as real as possible but if you have any suggestions let me know. Please review. This is only my second fic so be kind!! - Hna
*I haven't seen the film 9 Months so if any infringement has occurred it wasn't meant*
9 Months
Month 1
This will be my pregnancy diary - woe betides anyone who reads it. This will contain my inner most thoughts on life as a mother-to-be.
Jan 23rd 2003
Those telltale blue lines said it all. I'd been waiting in the bathroom for 5 minutes, I have to say they were the longest five minutes I've ever experienced. When they showed up I wasn't sure what to do. I was pregnant! I didn't want to call Carter; I wanted to tell him face to face. I didn't think that work would be the right place to tell him, I'd have to wait until he got home but he wouldn't be back for another hour. I pottered round the apartment trying not to think too much about it. I was going to be a mum.
But that was all yesterday. I didn't tell Carter, he came in with such a bad mood it just didn't feel like the right time. I know he'll be thrilled, I just want to the moment I tell him to be perfect. It's like when Carter proposed - apparently he tried unsuccessfully about a week before he actually did pop the question, he wanted it to be perfect, a moment to remember. I think I'll tell him tonight - we're going out to celebrate our 3-month anniversary.
24th Jan 2003
I told him. I wish I'd taken a camera so I could've taken a photo of the look on his face.
We were in the middle of our meal when I turned to him and said:
'John, I need to tell you something'
He looked up from his food and nodded (he had his mouth full of spaghetti).
'I'm pregnant. You're going to be a daddy'
A huge grin appeared on his face, for the first time since I've known him he was lost for words. He held my hands and laughed, I couldn't help but join in. I told him that I'd booked an appointment with the practitioner and that I wanted him to be there with me. He told me he wanted to be involved throughout the pregnancy, God he's going to regret saying that!
25th Jan 2003
I suffered from my first bout of morning sickness this morning. John was stood waiting outside the bathroom door with water and a clean towel - I love that man.
I also went to see the practitioner today. His name was Dr Samuels. He was nice enough. He asked me lots of questions from when I thought the baby could've been conceived (11th Jan is my estimate) to my family's medical history. I had a blood test to check for anaemia and I had to give a urine sample. The whole process was very tiring all I want to do now is go to sleep.
Feb 2nd 2003
Not a lot has happened since my last entry. Carter has been really sweet about the whole thing. Morning sickness is driving me round the bend, even seeing people vomit at work makes me want to throw up, it never used to. I hope I don't have to give up my job yet. We haven't told anyone at work yet although with the amount of times I have to run to the bathroom it wont be long until they catch on - they have a way of finding these things out.
Feb 3rd 2003 I accidentally snapped at Carter today, he didn't do anything in particular but he keeps on insisting that I should let him do all the housework, which I usually wouldn't refuse, but I feel so useless. Why did I marry a doctor? Argh!!'
Feb 4th 2003
What I said about Carter yesterday was unfair; he's been great. He's really excited about becoming a dad. He wants to tell everyone but I've told him not ready to let everyone know. I don't want all the special treatment; I don't want a big fuss. I haven't even told Maggie yet, I don't want her to get overexcited and do something stupid.
Feb 6th 2003 Well, Carter couldn't hold it in any longer so he told Susan. Naturally the whole department knows. I'm so glad I wasn't at work today. He walked in with such a guilty look on his face it was kind of obvious that he had told everyone. I wasn't as bothered as I thought I'd be, the fact that he told them means that I don't have to. I can't believe that we're actually going to be a family. I'm glad we bought the apartment when we did, I don't think I could cope with the stress.
Feb 7th 2003
I don't think I actually managed to do any work today. The whole shift was spent talking to people about the baby. Everyone was so nice about it. Luka wished us luck; I thought that was nice. I keep on getting medical advice from all the doctors which is very confusing so I've just stopped listening to them. ---- I'm doing a lot of research to make this as real as possible but if you have any suggestions let me know. Please review. This is only my second fic so be kind!! - Hna