Chapter 39-The First Visit May 15, 2003

Today was Alex's first appointment with her obstetrician. She and Ty were a little nervous, it would be officially confirmed that they were going to be parents. Alex really wanted to see the baby. Seeing the baby would make it more real for her.

They walked into the office and Alex filled out all of the information on the millions of papers they give new patients to fill out. Soon enough they were in line to see the doctor.

"So we are really going to see the baby today?" Ty asked.

"Hopefully, if it is cooperative," Alex replied.

"I can't believe this is happening."

"Believe it baby, there is a baby in there," Alex said patting her stomach.

"Alexandra Davis," the nurse called.

"That's us," Alex said.

They got up and followed the nurse into the exam room. Alex sat down on the table and Ty sat next to her in a chair.

"I just have a couple preliminary questions for you," the nurse said.

"Ok," Alex replied.

"This is your first visit to an OB correct?"

"Yeah, I took an at home test two weeks ago and this was the first appointment you had."

"Ok, do you have any medical conditions that may be a threat to the baby?"

"Not that I know of."

"Have you had any other children?"

"No," Alex replied quickly, but then remembered her miscarriage. "I had a miscarriage a year ago last week."

"I'm sorry to hear that, what was the cause of the miscarriage?"

"I'm a paramedic and I was hit by a car at the accident scene."

"How far along were you?"

"I had just found out that morning from a physical."

"Well, that is a good thing. Since it was so early in your pregnancy it shouldn't have any affect on this one."

"I had never even thought about that."

"I'll make sure the doctor looks at everything, but I don't think it will be a problem."

"Thank you."

"The doctor should be right in."

"Thank you."

Alex hung her head after the nurse left, she hadn't thought about consequences from her miscarriage. Ty noticed the change in her mood.

"Alex?"

"I never thought about the miscarriage."

"You heard what she said, it should be fine."

"But what if it's not?'

"Come on, we have to think positive here."

"I'm sorry, but everything seems to get messed up for us."

"It'll have to change eventually, maybe it's changing with the fact that you are pregnant again."

Ty saw a tear slide down Alex's cheek.

"Hey. What's wrong?"

"I just want everything to be fine with the baby. I really, really want this baby."

"So do I. It'll be an amazing baby."

"The guys at the house were joking the other day about which would be worse, if the baby took after you or me. Carlos said the worst would be a combination," Alex said with a little smile.

"It'll be one tough kid that's for sure."

"Mrs. Davis, I am Dr. Lyons. I hear we have a baby to look at?"

"I believe so. Are we going to be able to see that baby today?"

"Most likely, it's still small so we won't be able to see all that much."

Alex looked up at Ty, he squeezed her hand.

"I'm going to put this gel on your stomach, it's going to be cold."

The doctor put the gel on Alex's stomach and did an ultra sound. He pointed out where the fetus was. It was barely visible, they wouldn't have been able to see it if it weren't for the doctor. After the ultra sound the doctor did a physical exam on Alex. It was a bit uncomfortable for her, but it was something that she was going to have to get used to.

"Everything seems to be perfect."

"There are no ill effects from the miscarriage?"

"It doesn't appear so, it is already a good sign that you have made it past the time of your miscarriage. It is possible that there will be an issue with you carrying to term, but I do not see a reason for that right now. If I do see a problem in the future I will tell you right away."

"Thank you doctor."

"I'll see you next month."

Alex and Ty walked out of the exam room. They made an appointment for the same time next month. The doctors words had eased Alex a bit, but there was still that possibility that her pregnancy would be affected. But there was a chance with every pregnancy.

"I told you that we had nothing to worry about," Ty told Alex as they walked out of the office.

"I guess I just wanted to hear it from him."

"It's ok."