January 10th, 2004

Week 10

Marisa was two years old. Denise and Kenny couldn't believe it. It felt like just yesterday that she was a tiny pink bundle in their arms. Now they were waiting for a brand new pink or blue bundle.

"I pretty." Marisa spun around in her brand new puffy blue dress. Denise smiled. If her mother ever attempted to put such a frilly dress on her, Denise would have bitten her leg off, but Marisa loved them.

"You're gorgeous, Darling." She said, "I think Uncle Preston and Aunt Amanda are here with Whitney." Marisa's face lit up.

"Come on!" She squealed. Denise chuckled as she led her daughter down stairs. "PEZZZ!!"

"Hey Pumpkin." Preston chuckled scooped her up, "You look gorgeous." Marisa giggled.

"I pretty. Momma gorges." She said. Preston looked at Denise.

"The pregnancy glow is lovely." He said. Denise couldn't help but to blush.

"Oh shut up." She said walking to the living room where Amanda was bouncing Whitney on her knee. "Hey guys."

"Hey. The house looks beautiful." Amanda said.

"All Kenny's fault." Denise chuckled as she picked Whitney up. The baby was so squirmy. "I can't believe I'm going to have another one of these." Amanda laughed softly, pushing her hair off of her shoulders.

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Marisa sat in her highchair, which large eyes. Denise shut the lights off. Kenny picked up the cake shaped like big bird.

"Happy Birthday to you." Everyone began to sing, "Happy birthday to you. Happy birthday dear Marisa. Happy birthday to you."

"Blow out the candles, Sweet pea." Denise said to her daughter. Marisa bounced in her chair, "Come on. Blow it out."

"Kay." Marisa Stood up and blew out the candles. Everyone began to clap. She squealed and clapped her own hands.

"Good girl." Denise smiled as Kenny turned the lights back on. Marisa continued to squeal. She was so happy. Denise cut into the cake and scooped a piece out for Marisa, "Enjoy."

"CAKE!!!!" She cried. Kenny winced at her scream.

"Calm down, Sweet pea." Kenny sat down next to Preston and gave him a look. Preston smiled. Whitney would be that loud someday.

"Let her enjoy this." Denise placed the cake in front of Marisa. She took a handful and began to eat it. Denise and Kenny both groaned at the sight. They knew how much they'd have to clean up.

"She certainly is enjoying it." Kenny wrapped his arm around his fiance and watched Marisa. Like Denise, he couldn't believe Marisa was two. His little girl was growing up. Sooner or later

January 24th, 2004

Week 12

It was pretty cold out but Kenny and Denise really didn't notice. They were sitting in the doctor's office waiting for their first appointment. Denise was pretty excited. She wanted to hear the heart beat so badly. She placed her hand on her bump.

"If we're having a boy, I like the name Mason." Kenny said.

"Okay, but it's too early to tell you know." Denise said looking at him. Kenny rolled his eyes.

"I know that." He smiled at her. "I'm just saying. I like Mason."

"Mason is nice." She replied as Dr. White stepped out of his office.

"Denise Fleming?" He called out. Denise looked up and grinned

"Let's go." Denise said getting up.

"Great." Kenny took her hand and gave it a gentle squeeze.

"Good afternoon." Dr. White shook Kenny's hand.

"Afternoon, Doc." He said.

"How are you feeling, Denise?" Dr. White asked as he looked through her file. "It's been awhile since you've been here."

"Not that long ago.' Denise smiled, "I'm okay. Really excited to hear the heart beat."

"I'm sure you are." He said, "Let me just take a few vitals and weigh you." Denise nodded as she took her shoes off. She stepped onto the scale. "Any twinges of pain?"

"Nope. I had some aches, but nothing unusual." She said.

"Good. How is the morning sickness?" Dr. White asked.

"It was pretty bad, but it's getting a little bit better now." She said, "I can eat some foods." Dr. White chuckled softly.

"That's great." He said, "All right. You're one thirty-five."

"I've gained seven pounds. Is that too much?" Denise asked. Dr. White shook his head.

"No. Just keep up your exercise." He said helping her up onto the table.

"I hate exercise." Denise chuckled.

"I'm sure you do but you need it to keep you and the baby healthy." Dr. White winked. Kenny smiled.

"I knew you were starting to get pudgy." He winked. Denise frowned, "I know. I know. You're pregnant."

"Careful." Dr. White said as he got the Doppler. he squirted a little gel onto Denise's stomach and placed it on her. "Are you ready?" Denise took in a deep breath and nodded.

"I'm ready." She said.

"Me too." Kenny took her hand. Dr. White pressed a button and soon they heard the steady heart beat of their child.

"Oh wow." Denise whispered.

"The heartbeat is very strong and healthy." Dr. White said to them. "I would be very happy. Everything looked great."

"I am happy." Denise looked at her fiance. Hearing the heart beat made the pregnancy a lot more real. Knowing that the baby was healthy set her mind at ease.

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