July 27th, 2004

Week 18

Today was a very big day for them. Neela and Michael were trying to buy a house. They wanted the perfect home, somewhere where they could raise a family.

"We are still paying for medical school so..." Michael trailed off. Candy, the realtor, smiled.

"I have three houses that you may like." Candy said. Neela rubbed her swell of a belly.

"A huge back yard is a must." Neela told her. Candy pulled into a driveway.

"This one might be a little out of your price range, but I wanted to show it to you anyway." Candy said as she got out of the car. Michael slid out and helped Neela to her feet.

"We're anxious to get our house before the twins get here." Michael said following Candy into the house.

"I completely understand." Candy said, "Well, this house is state of the art. New appliances and paint." Neela looked around.

"It's beautiful." She said. Candy showed them around the gorgeous house.

"There's a large pool in the back yard." Candy said. Neela shook her head.

"I don't want a pool." She said.

"What? Why not?" Michael asked.

"Because they're death trapped." Neela said, "Turn our backs for one minute and the twins will be at the bottom. I don't want to risk it."

"All right." Michael said, "Could we look at the next house?"

"Certainly. It's just down the street." Candy said, "If your up for a walk, we can walk there so you can see the neighbourhood."

"A walk would be nice." Neela said. Candy showed them outside. Michael slid his arm around her waist as they walked back outside and past a middle school.

"There's a low crime rate here." Candy said.

"That's good." Michael said, "How are you feeling?"

"I'm fine." Neela smiled. She needed to go for more walks.

"Here we are." Candy stopped in front of a white house that had two pink rose bushes in the front.

"Great." Michael said as they got up on the porch. Candy unlocked the front door. They stepped into the front.

"Let me show you around." Candy showed them the first room, "The last family used this as the living room."

"It looks like it has some nice sunlight." Michael said.

"Yeah it's wonderful." Candy said, "And this next room was their family room. Its fireplace is fully working."

"Oh how nice." Neela smiled. Candy opened up a door to a smaller room.

"They used this as a sewing room." She said ushering them towards the kitchen.

"Large kitchen." Michael said.

"Very. through that door leads to a small bathroom and a secret staircase to the second floor, and your backdoor." Candy said.

"Nice." Michael said.

"Let's go upstairs." Candy led them back to the front of the house and up the stairs. "Now this bathroom is large and has a new large bathtub."

"I'll need it." Neela chuckled.

"This next room is a bedroom, good sun light. This next room is the same." Candy led them down the narrow hallway, "This is a larger bedroom. This is where the secret staircase leads to."

"Beautiful." Neela said.

"If you look out the window, you can see how big the back yard is." Candy said. Neela looked out the window.

"Wow. Michael, look how beautiful that is." Neela said. He rubbed her back. He watched the sparkle in Neela's face.

"I love it." He said glancing at Candy. "I think you can draw up those papers now."

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Michael lifted Neela up in his arms with a loud grunt. Neela giggled.

"Christ, you are heavy." Michael said stepping into the house.

"I'm pregnant with twins." She laughed as Michael put her down. They both looked around heir surroundings. "This is our house, Michael."

"Our very own." He said giving her a hug. They owned their own home. It was exciting and scary at the same time.

August 11, 2004

Week 20

Neela could feel the butterflies float around in her stomach in a swarm of nerves. Today was one of the biggest days in her pregnancy and maybe her life. Today they were going to find out what the sex of the twins were.

"We can go get some lunch afterwards if you're up for it." Michaels aid. Neela nodded.

"Sure, but I'd rather pee right now." She laughed.

"Best to have a full bladder." Michaels aid.

"You don't have twins acting like Beckham in you." She said rubbing her belly.

"Is it that bad?" He asked.

"it's like the bloody world cup in here." Neela giggled. Michael shook his head in amusement.

"Neela, I'm ready to see you now." Janet smiled presently.
"Need help." She said. Michael took hr hands and hoisted her up, "Thanks."

"It's my job." He winked as they walked into the room.

"How are you feeling, Neela?" Janet asked.

"You want the full novel or just the back cover?" She asked. Janet chuckled.

"Back cover.' She said.

"I'm so tired." Neela said, "When I'm not at work, I'm sleeping. Hell, I'm sleeping even at work."

"you may want to discuss your maternity leave options." Janet said checking Neela's blood pressure "Having twins is high risk, but you are a medstudent and don't want to pushback your graduation."

"I still have a while before I graduate unfortunately.' Neela said.

"You can do it." Michael smiled.

"Okay get up on the table and we can get this show on the road." Janet winked. Michael took her hand and helped her up onto the table.

"I'm so excited." Neela smiled softly.
"My twin sister had TTS and cerebral palsy. Is there a chance ours will have it?" Michael asked.

"The chances are small." Janet said. Neela lay down and pulled her shirt over her stomach.

"let's just not worry about that right now." Neela said.

"Okay.' Michael said softly.
"Okay let's begin this ultrasound." Janet said squirting the gel on Neela's stomach. Michael reached over and took Neela's hand.

"This is it." He said. Neela grinned up at him.

"Finally." She said.

"here's twin A." Janet showed them a strong heart beat.

"Wow." Neela whispered. They had grown so big since the last item she saw them.

"Can you see the sex?" Michael asked. Janet nodded.

"Are you sure you wish to find out?" She asked.

"Please." Neela whispered. Janet smiled pointing to the screen.

"Twin A is a boy." She said. Michael's heart leapt in his chest.

"A boy?" He asked. Neela giggled with excitement.

"A very healthy little boy." Janet said.

"And the other?" Neela asked. Janet moved around her belly.

"A little more stubborn, but a little girl." She said. Neela gasped.

"A girl?" She asked as Janet pointed out their parts.

"You have a very healthy son and daughter on your hands." Janet said. Tears filled both Michael and Neela's eyes, "Congrats.

"Thank you." Neela whispered, "Thank you so much." Michael kissed Neela softly. This experience had been more powerful than either of them had expected.

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