.::Run To The Water::.
Chapter 2
Matt helped Tabitha out of the car as they made their way to their doctor's appointment. This was the moment of truth, they would find out who was right and who was wrong, it was the day they would find out the sex of the baby.
I can't wait till we do this Tabs, then you'll know that I've been right all along. Matt said grabbing her hand and practically pulling her toward the entrance.
Slow down Cowboy, remember I'm carrying an extra twenty pounds here. Tabitha said as she pulled him back to walk with her.
Sorry baby, I'm just excited. He said as he kissed her on the cheek.
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The two were ushered back and Tabitha was told to lay down on the examination table and to expose her stomach while they waited for the doctor. Matt helped her up and assisted her in holding her shirt up while giving her a quick kiss on the cheek.
How are my favorite two parents doing the morning? The doctor asked as he made his way into the room.
The two smiled up at him as he sat down on the stool next to the bed. Each of them felt close to him because he had delivered them both when they were born and now he was delivering their child.
We're doing pretty good. Still arguing about what this child is going to be, but we're still pretty good. Matt said as he held Tabitha's hand.
That's usually what's going on about this time in the pregnancy. Dr. Thomas said as he grabbed a tube of jelly and began smearing it on Tabitha's stomach.
She jumped a little and giggled as she felt the cold stuff on her bare skin.
That's really cold. She explained when Matt looked at her with question in his eyes.
Dr. Thomas smiled at the couple. In his opinion they were two of the most caring and loving individuals that he had ever encountered and he was honored to be able to share this joyous occasion with him. It also cracked him up that they were so adamant in their decisions about what this baby was going to be.
Dr. Thomas placed the machine on her stomach before looking back at the two.
Now in a few moments, you're going to see a picture up on that screen and it's going to be the first one of your baby. He said as he began moving it around a little.
Tabitha's grip tightened slightly on Matt's hand because she was nervous and excited at the same time.
This picture is going to prove just what I've been telling you all along Mattie, this is a girl. She said smiling up at him.
Whatever you wanna believe, go right ahead. He said as he looked intently at the screen.
A picture was slowly but surely forming and it had both their attentions captured, each looking for the tell-tale signs for if it was a boy or a girl.
Ok, call me stupid, but how do you make anything out on that? Matt asked as he looked at it more closely.
Dr. Thomas chuckled and moved to where he was next to the screen. He pointed out the fact that the baby had ten toes and fingers and two arms and legs.
Look at the little fingers Matt, aren't they adorable? Tabitha asked with tears in her eyes.
They had always thought about this baby as being just something that would be coming, but now it was like it was real and this was really a person. A person they had made together and it made her so happy and emotional that she couldn't stop the tears from flowing. Matt squeezed her hand and kissed her on the forehead as he wiped some of his own tears from his eyes.
Now for the moment you've both been waiting six months for. Dr. Thomas began and had to chuckle when they each gave him their undivided attention and sat up a little.
You see this right here? This tells me that in three months, Matt and Tabitha, you will be welcoming a precious little boy into the world. He said as he saw the faces transfix.
I WAS RIGHT!!! Matt yelled as he jumped up and down.
Tabitha looked at him like he was crazy.
I swear that's not my husband. She told Dr. Thomas, who was positively laughing his butt off.
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They were in the car heading back to their house when Tabitha had a thought.
Ya know, I'm glad it's going to be a boy. I know that Carrie and I have been so sure that it was a girl but really I want a healthy baby and I know we'll have one. Now I know we'll have one that looks just like you. She said leaning over and kissing him on the cheek.
Matt placed his hand on the back of her head and caressed her neck with his fingers before placing a soft kiss on her temple.
Yeah I know what you mean, I just want a healthy baby. I think it was just my male competitiveness that made me want to argue with you. He said as he pulled into their driveway.
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Carrie and Jeff sat on the couch flipping through channels, impatiently waiting for Matt and Tabitha to return.
So do you think they know yet? She asked as she pulled her hair back from her face.
Well their appointment was an hour ago, so I'd say they should almost be here by now. He said right as he heard a car door slam.
The two looked at each other and bolted through the house to the front door right as Matt and Tabitha were about to open it.
Well hello you two. Tabitha said as she and Matt walked past them into the kitchen.
So what did you guys find out? Jeff said placing an arm around his sister-in-law.
We found out our baby has ten toes and two arms and legs. It's healthy. Matt said holding back the smile he wanted to get.
Carrie and Jeff looked as if they were going to pee their pants they wanted to know so bad.
Ok, that's all good and everything, but what is the sex? Carrie asked.
Sex? Yeah you have to have that to even have a baby. Didn't your mother ever talk to you about that? Tabitha said as she had a seat on Matt's lap as they each laughed.
Matthew, come on, I'm your brother. You can't do this to me. Is it a boy, girl, or twins? Jeff asked jumping up and down.
It's a boy. Matt said as he and Jeff slapped high fives and Matt poofed his chest out a bit, while the girls laughed at their male displays.