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Chapter 38
Olivia made love to Natalia a couple more times with and without their new toy by the time Rafe and Emma came home the next day. The ladies went their separate ways for work. Both were preoccupied, but managed to get some work done. Olivia was pleased with the progress that Ava was making. She figured by the first of the year she would be ready to assume the position of manager of the Beacon. That meant that Olivia could spend more time focusing on franchising and spending time with hopefully a pregnant Natalia.
Finally the time arrived to check with a home pregnancy test. Both women were extremely nervous as they waited for the allotted time. They were disappointed when the test should negative, but they also knew that it might be a few more days before the test would register positive. If nothing happened by the following week, they were to go back to the doctor for a blood test to confirm.
Both ladies were feeling down as they entered the doctor's office. Three home tests had shown negative. Shortly the nurse brought them back and drew the blood. Natalia was waiting patiently, having a silent conversation with God. Olivia, on the other hand, was doing her best to pace in the small exam room.
"Olivia, please! You are making me nervous watching you pace like that? Can you sit down please?"
"Sorry, sweetie. You know I have to move when I am nervous."
"I know, but this room isn't big enough for you to run a marathon in must less pace like that."
"Sorry." Olivia said as she sat down in the chair.
No sooner had Olivia sat down did Dr. Jones come in.
"Good afternoon ladies. How are we today?"
"Nervous." They both said in unison.
"OK. Well, I have your test results. It a good thing that you came in, those three home pregnancy tests you took, well, they were wrong. Congratulations! You're pregnant!"
"We are?" Said Olivia.
"I am?" Said Natalia.
"She is? You're sure. She's pregnant." Said Olivia.
"Yes, Olivia. Your wife is pregnant; you two are having a baby."
"We're having a baby. We're having a baby! Natalia, we're having a baby!"
"I know, sweetie. I heard her."
They quickly pulled into a hug. Tears were starting to fall. The doctor excused herself for a few minutes.
"Wow on the first try." Said Natalia.
"Well, we've gotten over the first hurdle. The rest should be easy, well, as easy as can be for my pregnant wife that is."
"So what now? Are you going to want me to quit work?"
"What? No, Natalia. Why would you think that?
"Well, I know you like to spoil me. I was just wondering if you were picturing me barefoot and pregnant while you bring in the paycheck?"
"No! I am only going to say this once, Natalia. I love you. I love everything about you; your strength, your faith, your goodness. As long as you feel like working, then you should work. If you get to tired or if the doctor recommends that you stop working, then you stop. After the baby is born we can decide then what we want to do. Have you talked to Blake? Would she let you bring the baby to work? Or depending on my schedule, the baby could come with me some days. Or if you decide that you don't want to work and that you want to stay home with the baby, we can do that too. We can hire a nanny part-time. We have options and no decisions have to be made today. OK?"
"OK."
"Let's just enjoy this pregnancy. You've got the weird cravings, late night food runs. There will be the raging hormones. Then we still have the nursery to decorate and a name to pick; all the little clothes, outfits and baby things to buy. We're having a baby, Princess. Our own little Prince or Princess." Said Olivia.
Olivia knelt down to a seated Natalia and touched her stomach. She leaned down and kissed her there.
"Hey there little one; I'm your mommy, well one of your mommies. There are two of us. We are so happy that you are here. You be good to your mommy now, go easy on her; no doing jumping jacks on her bladder too much OK." Said Olivia as she kissed Natalia's belly once more.
The doctor had returned to find the ladies trying to dry their eyes and compose themselves.
"How are we doing?"
"We are great Doctor; thank you for everything." Said Olivia.
"Glad to be of service. Natalia, here is your prenatal vitamins prescription. You'll need to stop by Dr. Butler's office and make your next appointment with her. I'll be monitoring you through Dr. Butler. So unless you have any questions why don't you ladies get out of here?"
The ladies left and did stop by the OB-GYN to make an appointment for next week. They were extremely happy leaving the hospital. They decided to wait a few days and just enjoy this for themselves before telling the rest of the family.
They were on cloud nine. It was hard to keep the news to themselves, but they managed. Everyone was going to be scattered over the weekend, so Natalia made sure that everyone knew that Sunday lunch was expected. Olivia even agreed to go with Natalia and Emma to church. When they got home, Olivia put the casserole that Natalia prepared the night before in the oven. She and Emma got started on the toss salad, while she had sent Natalia upstairs to change and lay down for a while.
Everyone arrived on time at 1:30pm. The table was set and the food was ready. They all took they're seats in preparation for Natalia to say Grace. After she finished she managed to stop everyone from digging in just yet.
"Wait, wait, before you all get started. They is something I want to say, rather Olivia and I have something to say."
"We have been back to the doctor and…" Said Olivia.
"And?" Said Ava.
"And we're having a baby! I'm pregnant!" Replied Natalia.
"It worked! Alright!" Said Rafe.
"I'm going to be a big sister!" Said Emma.
Accolades were coming from all directions. After a few minutes everyone was able to calm down and enjoy their lunch. The conversations were all about the baby; the name, the nursery; etc. Everyone was ecstatic.
They slowly began telling their friends, Blake, Phillip, Frank, Josh, etc. Everyone was happy for them. Even Father Ray offered his congratulations. Once Natalia and Olivia made their commitment to each other, he back off the preaching of Natalia's "lifestyle choice" and became a supportive friend and priest again.
Finally, after much discussion and planning work was now being done on the nursery. Sam, Rafe and Olivia decided that they wanted to do as much of the redecorating themselves as they could. They chose a variety of colors. They had decided to wait and be surprised as to the sex, so they used several colors except for the standard pink and blue. The only bought a crib, they decided to wait until after the baby shower before purchasing any other big items.
Olivia very much doted on her wife and was there at every beck and call. Natalia for the most part was doing well. She was tiring much more quickly. Blake suggested working from home. Now that it was pushing into winter, this way she wouldn't have to deal with inclement weather. Surprising, Natalia agreed. Olivia also altered her schedule to be at home more.
The day arrived for the sonogram; still they didn't want to know the sex.
"Hello ladies. Natalia how are you today?"
"Feeling OK, Dr. Bulter. Tired a bit. I am working from home now and on occasion have started taking a nap in the afternoon."
"That's fine Natalia. Whatever you feel comfortable with; if you need a nap, then take one. Anything else? How's the morning sickness?"
"Not too bad. Mostly gone now."
"Alright, why don't you pull up you blouse and let's take a look at your baby. This is going to be cold."
"Ohhh! Yes that is cold."
The doctor moved the sensor over Natalia's tummy and very quickly located the baby. The heart beat was fast and strong. The doctor was not saying anything and this worried both ladies.
"Is everything alright?" Asked Olivia.
"Oh, yes. I'm sorry. I didn't mean to alarm you. Just give me a moment and let me take some measurements."
They were quiet, still a bit unnerved.
"Ladies? I hope you won't mind having to buy two of everything."
"TWO!" Said Olivia.
"Twins? We are having twins?"
The doctor shifted the monitor more for the ladies to have a better view.
"Here is baby A and here baby B."
Both women were speechless. They were hoping for one, never did it occur to either of them that this procedure would result in a multiple birth.
"Do you still not want to know the sex?" The doctor asked.
"I don't know. Olivia, what do you think?"
"Well, now that there two babies, maybe we should find out; because now it is going to be two of everything."
"Twins." Natalia repeated.
"I think we should find out Olivia."
"OK, doc, lay it on us. What are we having?"
"Alright ladies. Luckily your babies are not being modest today. Baby A, here, is a boy and baby B here, a little girl."
"One of each, Olivia."
"A son and a daughter; Natalia, we have our little prince and princess, both. I love you so much." Olivia said as she leaned in to kiss her wife.
"I love you too."
"OK, here are several photos for you. I've added an outline so you can see each one. Natalia, I don't expect any problems. You will probably tire a bit quicker. Your fluid retention will probably increase. Keep up with your water intake. When you are sitting keep you feet elevated if your ankles and feet are swollen. And because it is a multiple birth, your checkups will be more frequent than if this were a single birth. So go celebrate, finish that nursery and pick out those baby names."
"Thank you Dr. Bulter." Said Natalia.
"Yes, Gail. I don't know how to thank you for all that you and Dr. Jones have done for us." Said Olivia.
"Just doing my job Olivia. Now go, you are moms to be. And don't forget to make your next appointment on the way out."
When the ladies got to the car, they were both still in shock.
"Twins, Olivia!"
"I know, I am still in shock; a boy and a girl. Oh, what are the kids going to say?"
"They'll be happy. How do you think we should tell them?"
"I don't know. I'd like to surprise them."
They had gotten in the car and were on they way home. Natalia happen to glance over at Olivia as she drove.
"You have an idea, don't you?" Asked Natalia.
"I do. Would you call Ava and Sam and ask them to supper this evening. And call Rafe to make sure he will be home for dinner too."
Natalia made the calls as requested.
"So what is the plan?"
Olivia spent the rest of the ride home telling Natalia her idea.
TBC