I know, I'm so happy for them too! I have this chapter ready…it's a bit short but I won't be updating for several days so this is to tide you over. Also, this chapter and the chapters to come will be nice and happy. Edward and Bella have been through so much, so I think they deserve a little peace. Don't you?
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BPOV, One Month Later:
"Alright Mrs. Cullen, just lay back on the table and pull your shirt up." Dr. Clearwater instructed, and I did as I was told, and then reached for Edward's hand as a source of comfort. He was seated on the stool next to me, and he absentmindedly pulled my hand up and brushed his lips again it, gently kissing my knuckles. "I know that the two of you are a little uneasy due to your recent miscarriage, but there's a very good chance that this baby will make it full term after this point, which is twelve weeks."
Edward and I both nodded, but didn't speak. We exchanged a look, and Edward's calm eyes reassured me greatly. He was always so sure and confident, and I didn't know how he managed it. The both of us stayed silent as Dr. Clearwater smeared cold gel on my stomach. In my last pregnancy, we hadn't gotten this far. It had only lasted eight weeks, and there had been no ultrasounds. We still haven't told anyone about my pregnancy, even though I'm getting a little rounder around my tummy.
"Let's see what's going on." Dr. Clearwater murmured, and used the wand to press down on my stomach. I twitched uncomfortably and glanced at the monitor, scared to death. But then I heard a clear, thudding noise, and I knew that everything would be okay. Edward exhaled loudly with relief, and kissed my hand again as Dr. Clearwater moved the wand around. "Of course, that's your baby's heartbeat…he or she is doing just fine. The fetus is just a little small, but that's alright as long as you take prenatal vitamins and keep a healthy, nutritional diet.
"I will." I promised, tears of happiness flooding my eyes.
"That's the head." Dr. Clearwater said, pointing to the monitor. "And a hand, and a leg…and there are the feet." She pointed each part, and my heart swelled. This baby was not going to be lost. "We can't determine the sex at twelve weeks, but we will be able to for your appointment at twenty four weeks. Given your history, it would also be good for you to come in at eighteen weeks, just in case." She prattled off information, and I listened carefully. I was going to do everything in my power to ensure that this baby would be healthy and perfect.
Edward was staring at the screen, a crooked smile on his face. I watched him with rapt interest, smiling as he remained transfixed on the image of our little baby. Despite his rough exterior, I knew that Edward was going to be the best father in the world. He cared and loved so much.
The rest of our appointment moved quickly, and we left with an ultrasound picture of our baby. Edward kept looking down at it as we drove home, a big smile lighting up his face. "This time, it's going to work out." He said firmly. "And our baby is going to be so beautiful." He focused back on the road, and I examined the picture again. "So, do you think it's a boy or girl?" Edward asked casually, and I smiled.
"I don't want to start a big argument." I laughed, and Edward started to say something, but then laughed as well, agreeing with me. "Maybe we should just wait until the appointment." I stipulated. "When we get home, we'll write what we think on a piece of paper and put it in an envelope, and then open it after the doctor tells us. That way, we'll know who was right." I giggled, and Edward agreed, leaning over to briefly kiss my temple before focusing on the road again.
Once we got home, I was unbelievably anxious to finally be able to tell people, especially Alice. I knew that all our friends and family would be happy for us, and I so appreciated the support. It helped a lot, believe it or not. "Hey, let's call your mom!" I said suddenly, reaching for my phone. Edward just laughed, and I dialed Esme's number excitedly.
As the phone rang, Edward pulled up to our apartment and parked in the back, and then held my car door open for me and we waited in the outdoor stairwell waiting for Esme to pick up. When she finally did, I could no longer control myself. "Esme, we've got some news for you." I said excitedly, and Esme immediately started squealed, obviously knowing what I had to share. "I'm pregnant." I said proudly, and Edward grinned and kissed the tip of my nose. Esme rattled off questions in quick succession, which I eagerly answered. "I'm twelve weeks…we waited until the second semester to tell people just in case. The baby is a little small, but healthy. I'm due in December, and Edward and I want you and Carlisle to come up and stay with us…you know, be here when the baby is born."
I continued my conversation with Esme and still wasn't able to contain myself. I felt so unbelievably happy, and I was relieved that I had been able to get pregnant again only months after my miscarriage. After a year of so much suffering, this were no longer bad. In fact, they were becoming downright wonderful.
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They will tell Alice and Jasper and Emmet in the next chapter…and then the speed will pick up slightly. This story will have about thirty five chapters, give or take. Please review!
Xoxo- Melodyella aka Mellie