Olivia paced back and forth. Her obgyn wanted another ultrasound. Her hormone levels were rising too fast. He couldn't confirm anything yet, but he was almost certain she was having more than one baby. Fitz wouldn't be happy with this. A week ago, he was complaining about not getting quality time when the baby arrived. Now, he might have to share her with more than one baby. They had options, but she didn't want to go that route. She didn't want to abort one baby. What if she lost both babies during the procedure? If she had both babies, Fitz could get his vasectomy. She needed to talk, but she wasn't ready to discuss it with Fitz. There was one person who could understand.
"Hello?"
"Hi Shanice are you busy?"
"No, I'm bored. The kids are at daycare and summer camp."
"You deserve a break."
"Marcus pays for all of it. He doesn't want me to be overwhelmed."
"I have to make an important decision, and I really need advice."
"Okay."
"I'm pregnant. Fitz knows and we're happy. I just found out I might be pregnant with twins. I don't know if I can handle it. I want two kids. I don't want twins."
Shanice laughed, "Olivia, you can handle twins when you get them on a schedule. The babies aren't the hardest part of having more than one kid. It's the other kids always needing your attention and making a lot of noise."
"I've already started reading parenting books. I guess I need to read about twins."
"Those books are are written by people without kids. They don't know what they talking about. You don't have time to write parenting books when you have twins."
"Thanks for your advice. I guess I'll let Fitz know when he leaves the office."
"You can call me anytime you need a friend Olivia."