J= hello baby I'm your daddy you may not know this yet but you got the best mama ever E= what are you doing?
J= oh, no, I woke mommy up. Hey you.
E= are you talking to the baby J= yes I am. I can't believe you're pregnant.
E= I know me too J= so how are you feeling this morning?
E= not too bad J= well that's good to hear, so when are we going to tell everyone about this baby E= I don't know maybe once we find out how far along I am then maybe tell him but I think right now I'd be nice to be the only one that knows a secret J= yeah, that would be nice but with our jobs we can't hide it forever E= I know ( thinks ) who I know maybe we host a housewarming party like next weekend and we announce it then J= yeah that doesn't sound like a bad idea E= OK good well we better get up and get back to it started before the kids wake up J= yeah let's is there anything you want my very sexy pregnant wife E= yeah can I have pancakes J= you sure can anything for you
We both get up and I'm gonna make breakfast within 20 minutes of kids get up and we all start eating. We're all done within 30 minutes then we all get dressed head out the door drop the kids off at school and we go to work about an hour after we get to work, I see erin went off somewhere, so I go and check on her
E= all right thank you ( hangs up) hey you what's up?
J= nothing I just came to check on you E= oh, how sweet J= so what are you doing OK E= yeah I had to get sick but I'm good and also invited me to call my doctor and make an appointment that was who I was on the phone with when you found me J= oh yeah, so when is your appointment scheduled for?
E= her next appointment that is available is Monday morning so I need to let Hank now I'll be late on Monday J= all right I'll come with you HV= ( knocking) come in E= hey Hank, do you got a second HV= yeah sure what's up E= well I wanted to let you know that on Monday I'll be arriving late to work because I have an appointment HV= is everything OK?
J= oh yeah, everything is fine E= oh yeah, just a yearly check up HV= all right, but Monday you have to take the surgeons test E= oh wait, it's happening that soon HV= oh yeah, it came up fast E= ( looks at phone ) how did I miss that? I normally keep track of everything.
J= it's no big deal. We have been super busy with the kids and moving. It's OK we forgot about one thing.
HV= yeah, it's totally fine besides Erin I already made sure you had Monday off so you're good to go to go to any appointment after the test E= OK thank you Hank HV= it's no problem E= do you know how long the test will take?
HV= it takes about four hours J= wow that's a long time E= oh yeah well we will get back to our work then talk to you later Hank HV= all right J= also before we leave next Saturday, we are having a housewarming party HV= all right I'll be there E= OK and now we have to invite everyone else J= by Hank ( they leave ) E= hey everyone can we ask you a question will fast KA= Sure can Lindsay AR= what's up you guys?
VR= we are all ears J= so are you guys are busy next Saturday?
DT= nope me and Zoe are free KR= yeah, same for me and Mariah KB= we are free VR= same with us AR= yeah I'm free J= how would you guys like to come over for a housewarming party?
VR= oh, we would love that KB= oh, I can't wait to see how you designed the new place GM= Taylor would love to come over and see this big house you guys have J= great can't wait to see you guys Saturday
We all get back to work a couple hours later we all head home me, and Erin pick the kids up from school
PJ= thank God we are homeschool seem like it took forever for the day to end CN= no, it's time to relax JR= oh yeah J= nope you guys know our rules E= homework first and then you can relax. Nice try you two JW= oh, man EG= hey mom and dad J= yeah, baby girl EG= so my friend Ryder her parents just had a new baby so Ryder has a baby sister now E= wow that's cool EG= and I was wondering are you guys going to have another baby? If so, can we please have another girl I want a little sister J= well ember if me and mommy did have another baby would you guys be fine with that?
PJ= yeah, that would be fine CN= yeah, it would be awesome JW= yeah, it would be cool JR= I'd be fine with it E= do you think we should tell them?
PJ= tell us what EG= what's going on mom and dad J= I think we should E= I like kids let's go sit on the couch then CN= so what's going on?
J= well we have some news to share with you guys PJ= you do what is it?
E= so the other day mommy found out that she was pregnant J= so here in the next few months, we will be having another little baby EG= wait, no way CN= I'm so excited JR= wow that's cool JW= so cool PJ= that's great to hear E= so I'm guessing you guys are excited about it or are you not?
EG= i'm so excited PJ= yes same TW= we so are J= thank God
We all celebrate the new baby and then went to make dinner and enjoy the night together
Erin's pov; the past three months I've been studying my ass off for the sergeants test. I hope I can pass it on the first try also on top of studying our friends and family have had some big moments happening like a lot of them have their babies on the same day which cause me and Jay to have some baby fever, and decide to try for another baby which we did and we found out we were pregnant a couple days ago and then about two weeks ago we moved into our dream house about a month ago. We sadly lost one of our own bum Haley getting shot at and killed so far Adam is doing good., we also got a new car because we wanted to give our old car to Vanessa and Kevin since they need a bigger car now that they have twins today is the day of the surgeons test. I woke up early got myself ready and Jay drove me to the test center while we have the kids been taken care of by Jay's dad
J= and we are here E= oh God this is for real. My future is going to change once I walk into those doors.
J= this will be a good thing E= I'm so nervous J= no reason to be nervous you got this, babe you have been studying your ass off so you got this thing in the bag E= why thank you babe ( hugs him) I'm so glad I have you through all of this. You are my world and that is why I love you so damn much ( kiss him) J= it's no problem now go in there and crush that test like I know you can E= all right see you later, so we can see our baby J= you got it
I go into the building and take this for our test once The test was done. I handed my test and leave.
J= hey you E= hey sexy husband of mine J= so how did you do?
E= I think I did pretty good I knew so much stuff so that was good J= well that's good to hear, so are you ready to go see our baby now E= yes I am, but when we get there I better not see two babies on that ultrasound J= why not twins it would be awesome to have them again E= yes, it would be awesome and also, it is awesome to have twins, but my body Carey twins back to back. I think my body needs a break, and if there is two babies in my belly, you are a deadman no more scrabble for you.
J= you wouldn't dare E= you bet now let's get in the car and see our baby J= yes ma'am
We get in the car and head to my doctors. We live within 20 minutes we have inside to get checked in and then within 10 minutes we get called back to the room. A nurse takes my vitals. I pee in a cup and then we wait for the doctor.
ED= ( knocking) hey guys, so I guess it didn't take long to try for a baby since you guys are already here E= so I'm guessing you are confirming that I am pregnant ED= yes, I am congrats guys J= why thank you Doctor ED= you are so welcome so he was ready to see you baby E= yes, we can't wait J= but hopefully we don't see two babies because then I'll be a deadman ED= ( laughs ) all right we will see so Erin I think you know what to E= oh yes I do ( does her thing )
ED= oh I am here is the baby NJ you can live a little longer because I only see one baby J= well that's good to know E= thank God it's only one ED= so baby is looking healthy and based on measurements you are about seven weeks along and that put your due date to be on November 28 J= well we could have a Thanksgiving baby that's so cool E= that would be amazing ED= so everything else looks good with you and the baby so I would like to see you back in about five weeks to check on you guys E= all right thanks Doctor ED= it's no problem here is your picture of your baby J= why thanks E= see you later Doctor ED= see you
She leave. I scheduled my next appointment and then we get into the car.
J= it's still amazes me how small babies start E= oh yeah also how perfect the heartbeat is J= oh yeah, and the best sound ever E= OK so I got an idea J= you do what is it?
E= so you know how with our past kids we always find out the gender before they were even born J= yeah E= well what would you say if we wait until we gave birth to know the gender so it can be a surprise. What do you say?
J= do you know what that sounds pretty amazing. We should do it besides all of our friends who, waiting until they gave birth to find out the gender said it was so worth the wait so I can't wait to see what that's like.
E= oh yeah, same now can we skip to November 28 already?
J= yes please
Once we leave the doctors office, we head to Walmart to grab the things we need for the party on Saturday and then we head home to hang out with our kids over the next couple days. We keep the secret to our self the best that we can right now it's the day before the party. We are at work when I start to feel sick all of a sudden so I go to the bathroom to get sick.
VR= hey Erin Taylor and Zoe are here TJ= are you okay Erin E= yeah, I'm fine just had a bad bagel ZT= it doesn't look like it was just a bad day you ate VR= wait a minute don't tell me you were pregnant TJ= wait you are ZT= that's exciting if you are VR= so Erin are you E= uggh I guess I have to tell you guys. Yes, I am pregnant.
TJ= no way congrats ZT= how exciting E=shh don't say it out loud we haven't told anyone yet VR= oh, you haven't E= no but we plan on telling everyone at the housewarming party tomorrow TJ= oh, OK well, how long have you known?
E= for about two weeks ever since you left my house Vanessa that day VR= wait so I was worried about the whole dog can tell when you're pregnant before you can. Thing E= oh yes you were right after you left I went and bought a couple test came back. They came back positive and then that night I told Jay and on Monday we went to Doctor and she confirmed it for us ZT= wow that's so exciting. Congrats. Erin
Me and the girls talk for a while. We plan a girls spa day soon than me and Vanessa get back to work later on that night me and Jay head home and hang out with the kids then we put them to bed and go to bed or south before the long day ahead of us the next morning I wake up before everyone and start getting the house ready
J= babe I think this place is ready please just sit down and relax for a few E= I'm totally fine I'm almost done J= I know, but we Still got a while before they get here so just relax E= ( finish what she's doing) all right now I'm finished I'll sit down so are you happy now J= yes I am so is there anything that you need me to do before the party?
E= well there is a couple things you can do first would be give me a kiss J= oh, I can do that ( kiss him) no anything else I can do for you E= yeah sure can you can go to the store and grab a few things that I forgot I needed until today J= I sure can just write it down what you needed and I'll go get it for you E= that would be great J= also, would you like me to take a kid are all the kids with me to the store or are you fine with them here?
E= it doesn't matter I don't have too much to do J= all right hey kids, let's go to the store real fast EG= all right daddy I love to shop PJ= all right let's go E= you could be good for daddy JR= we will
Jay and the kids leave to get to the last minute things I need two hours later they get back and I get the last couple things done at the house and then the guest start showing up
NM= wow Erin you guys did such a good job with this house E= why thank you Natalie ZT= wait how many bedrooms does this house have again J= it's eight bedrooms four baths DT= well that's big MR= does any of the kids show room with each other?
E= yeah, the twins will be sharing a room ZT= makes sense J= and the girls actually like being in the same room so they are sharing a room together for right now until they decide and they're teenagers that they don't want to share a room MR= oh, they must be the best of friends E= oh yes they are NM= so that leaves three extra rooms does that mean time for some more babies for you guys?
J= who knows maybe someday in the future E= all right be right back
I ran to the bathroom to get sick real fast then I clean myself up and go join the others
J= hey babe are you OK?
E= yeah I'm fine this morning sickness is hitting me randomly right now J= oh wow maybe you aren't nervous since it's getting closer to time to let everyone know this big secret E= yeah maybe CN= Hey, mom and dad J= yeah, baby girl CN= when are we going to tell everyone that we are adding another baby to this family?
E= here shortly baby girl J= we are just making sure everyone is here before we say the big news CN= all right but it better happen soon because I think ember or one of the boys might spill the beans soon E= don't worry we will share the news before your brothers or sister say anything CN= all right see you guys out there E= all right ( she leaves) so how are we going to tell them E= well remember how I sent you to the store earlier to pick up some things J= yes, I remember E= well you did get some blank T-shirts for the kids to wear while you guys were getting the food ready I got the shirts made ( shows) and I thought the kids could help make the announcement to our friends with us J= wow that's such a Great idea E= why, thank you aren't you glad you married a smart woman J= oh yes, I am ( kiss) so very glad E= all right we better get out of here before someone starts worrying about us J= yeah good idea let's go
We go and hang out for a while before it's time to spread the news
HV= ( taps his glass) hey everyone can I have your attention AR= please don't tell me we have a case all of a sudden HV= no we don't add him but I hope Erin NJ don't mind me make an announcement at the party E= of course not Hank J= yeah, go ahead HV= all right well, I haven't told any of you this will beside Erin and jay but for the last couple months, I've been thinking about retiring KA= wait, no way AR= how come boss KB= oh me and not you too. We lost Alvin 3 1/2 years ago.
HV= well I really thought about it when he left but I decided to stay on so you guys in at least two people at once DT= well that was nice of you KR= oh, yeah HV= well a couple months ago I decided that it was time to retire so I told the brass and before I leave they told me I need someone to take over for me AD= have they chose somebody for you?
AR= how soon until they send the new person to start being our boss HV= well actually they let me choose. Who will take over for me.
VR= oh, really that's cool KA= so have you chosen yet?
HV= yes I have and it's somebody that is in this room right now AR= well, Antonio congrats man KB= you are the best man for the job HV= actually Adam and Kim you are wrong I didn't choose Antonio KA= oh no, sorry Antonio AD= it's all right, so who did you choose hank HV= well the higher-ups wanted whoever to take over for me to be a surgeon so about three months ago, I asked Erin if she would take over for me KB= wait no way girl power KA= wow that's amazing Lindsay AD= wow I'm surprised VR= so what did you say? Erin E= well, I didn't say yes, right away J= she talked it over with me, and she finally agreed to do it E= but I just took the surgeon says last Monday, so I don't think I even pass on the very first try so it might not happen for a while HV= well yesterday the brass gave me a call about the test results that they will be out next week but since I knew I had someone that was taking a test and that would be taking over for me, they gave me a heads up on the test results J= oh wow , so what are the results?
E= I don't expect that I pass this round HV= well Erin I'm happy to say this congrats Sergeant Erin Lindsay E= wait, no way J= 0 My God way to go babe. ( hugs ) I'm so proud of you KA= way to go Lindsay VR= way to go Erin KB= Erin I'm so happy for you AR= wait are you telling me that I have to take orders from Erin now E= yes we are telling you that item and you will not complain or else KA= oh, she is already bossing you around Adam you are in trouble for sure buddy KB= so when does Erin take over, and you retire fully HV= well it will take a couple weeks to finalize and also I got to get Erin trained, so by the beginning of May when Erin will be fully in charge of the unit and I will be gone J= ( whispered) do you think we should tell our secret now?
E= oh yeah, get the kids ready J= you've got it E= oh wait no it's my turn to make a speech so first of all thank you all for coming to our house warming party. I'm so happy we were able to get this house done. It was worth the wait. I'm so happy I can move up in my career now with the best team behind me now that there was already great news in the air. Me and Jay would like to add to that Jay bring the kids out here.
J= all right KB= what's going on KA= what is happening PJ= hey guys, so we got something to tell all of you CN= but first you have to look at the shirts EG= they might have a secret message on them JW= mom and dad made us were this JR= they paid us money to do it J= no, we didn't just with their shirts KA= ( Porter shirt) the oldest like always VR= ( Camryn shirt) I'm the second oldest, but really the first born KB=( ember shirt ) I'm the middle child who became a big sister to twins DT= ( jaxon shirt ) I am not older twin KR= ( Jonah shirt ) I am the younger twin J= now guys turn around AR= now we are adding one more Halsted to the crew HV= wait am I getting another grandchild? Erin and jay J= oh yes, you are Hank E= we are pregnant everyone KB= no way congrats Erin KA= wow Lindsay GM= that's amazing news guys
Everyone hugs and congratulates us
HV= so now you need to be on light duty now don't you?
E= yeah but it shouldn't be too hard once I become a sergeant now wouldn't it HV= no it shouldn't ZT= hey Erin E= yeah, Zoe ZT= do you mind if I say something real fast E= of course go ahead ZT= so me and don't I have some news to share ourselves DT= which is we are having a baby too TJ= wow, Zoe you are pregnant that's crazy ZT= oh yes, I am E= well I got someone else to be pregnant with me MR= actually Erin you got two friends who will be pregnant with you ZT= wait Mariah, you are pregnant too MR= yes I am VR= wow that's crazy E= wait a minute, so when are you guys do?
MR= I'm due November 7 ZT= and I'm due November 14 E= well you guys we are due within a couple weeks of each other MR= that is so cool are you guys finding out what you're having?
ZT= oh yeah, I can't wait to know because then I can start shopping for the clothes MR= same with me ZT= what about you Erin E= well me and Jay talked about it and decided to wait until I get back to find out the gender this time but how about I thought you guys a general reveal party when it's time to find out MR= yes, that would be great. I'm fine with that.
ZT= yes, same I've heard you plant some great parties E= yeah, they aren't too bad
For the next couple hours, everyone catches up with everyone and enjoy all the food I made them then everyone leaves for the next couple hours. We just play board games and watch movies with the kids then it was bath and bedtime for everyone.
J= OK now that the kids are settled now all they have to do is go to sleep E= wow it's so nice to have older kids that can put yourself to bed J.0 oh, yes it is but now that we are getting ready to have another baby we had to start all over again E= yeah, let the fun begin again J= oh yeah, so Sergeant Lindsay E= oh God that's going to be hard to get used to J= I am so damn proud of you babe E= why thank you I'm glad everyone wasn't too mad about me taking over the unit and being in charge J= well because they all love you and respect you as a leader E= yeah well now that I have friends to be pregnant with it won't be too hard J= no it won't. I say let's head to bed E= agreed it's been a long day. Please carry me to bed.
J= of course I can
We head off to bed and just get ready for this new venture with me being a Sergeant and taking over the unit and having another baby we can't wait to see what the future holds