CH 59
The seven weeks of bed rest was a lot easier than Lisa thought thanks to Mark being with her. He took excellent care of her meeting her every need. He made sure she only left bed when it was necessary. The most difficult part was keeping their passions for one another under control. They had come close to making love so many times having to remind one another the doctor's orders to not make love. They both were happy when the six weeks were over and Lisa's doctor appointment was only a day away.
The morning of her doctor appointment Lisa woke up before Mark feeling full of energy. She hoped finally she would be able to make love to her husband till they both were exhausted. She rolled over on her side running her fingers along Mark's broad chest. He slowly opened his eyes smiling at her.
"You're up early," he glanced at the clock.
"I'm restless I want to get this doctor appointment over and done with," Lisa kissed him softly. "Let's get a shower and get moving."
"Whoa hold on sweetheart," Mark wrapped his arms tightly around her.
"What's wrong?"
"I have to once again show you how to say good morning the proper way," Mark said as she widely smiled. He lightly brushed his lips against hers kissing her deeply. Lisa wrapped her arms around his neck holding him close. "Good morning darling."
"Good morning," she kissed him again. "I love you."
"I love you too," Mark ran a trail of kisses from her neck to her stomach. "Good morning little one. Mommy and Daddy love you very much. We are going to get to see you today and hear your little heartbeat."
"I can't wait for that," Lisa smiled running her hand through Mark's hair as he gently rested his head on her stomach.
"Let's go get a shower but you know its torture for me since I can't make love to you," Mark gently pulled her off the bed.
"Mark that will all change after the appointment" Lisa kissed him softly.
"It better," he hoped the doctor would tell them everything was fine. He watched as she leaned into the shower turning on the water before dropping her nightgown to the floor. His eyes roamed her body wishing he could kiss her all over and make love to her. "You look perfectly fine to me and you have a radiant glow. Those are all good signs if you ask me."
"Hun I feel that everything will be fine," Lisa stepped into the shower letting the water cascade over her trying to hid another fear from her husband that was bothering her for the last few days.
"Sweetheart, tell me what's bothering you? I don't think it's the baby," Mark wrapped his arms around her kissing her neck.
"It's not the baby. Mark, I'm obviously not going to be able to go back to work for awhile but you'll be going back in a few days. I got spoiled these last few weeks being able to spend so much time together. I'm going to miss you so much. I'm always worried you'll be on the road when the baby comes," Lisa turned looking up into his eyes.
"Darling, maybe we won't have to be apart," Mark kissed her forehead as her eyes filled with surprise. "If the doctor says it's ok you can still travel with me when you feel up to it. I swear on my life I will be there when our baby comes. I wouldn't miss that moment for anything." Lisa smiled hugging him close. He always knew exactly what to say to take her fears away.
"Let's hurry up I'm more anxious than ever to get to the doctor's office," Lisa kissed him softly hoping the doctor would give them nothing but good news. Mark kissed her silently praying the doctor would give her the okay to travel with him. He couldn't imagine being apart from her even for a moment.
Mark caressed Lisa's hand trying to keep her calm as they waited for the nurse to call them. Lisa tried to read a magazine to keep her mind busy when a sudden wave of morning sickness overtook her. Mark looked at his wife knowing exactly what was wrong with her. He smiled reaching into her purse bringing out the saltines.
"Thanks Hun," she said loving how he always knew her every need without her having to say a word.
"I thought your morning sickness would be going away by now," Mark wrapped his arm around her.
"I wish it would," Lisa closed her eyes trying to will the nausea away as the nurse came out calling her name. Mark took her hand helping her up.
"Mrs. Callaway, the doctor wants your ultrasound done first then she'll see you," the nurse guided them into an ultrasound room. Lisa looked at Mark feeling very nervous. Mark gave her a quick hug reassuring her it would be okay. Lisa held onto Mark's hand tightly as the ultrasound technician put the jelly on her stomach. Lisa shivered slightly from the coldness of the jelly. The technician apologized for the coldness then started the exam.
"Darling, calm down everything will be fine," Mark whispered to Lisa as she tried to get a glimpse at the screen.
"Mrs. and Mr. Callaway, your baby wants to say hello," the technician smiled turning her monitor to show them the baby. "Right there is her or his hand."
"Oh my," Lisa got tears in her eyes seeing their baby moving around. She squeezed Mark's hand. He was mesmerized by the sight of their child.
"I have to take a few more pictures for the doctor than I'll take some for you to take home," the technician continued the exam as Mark kissed Lisa's forehead. She smiled at him as he wiped the tears away.
"Here you go," the technician handed Mark the ultrasound photos. "Mrs. Callaway, you can get cleaned up then the nurse will take you to the doctor's exam room."
Lisa took the towel wiping her stomach as Mark flipped through the photos amazed at the life his wife had inside of her. A life their love had made. He couldn't wait till the day their child was born.
The nurse took Lisa's weight and vitals before leaving to get the doctor. Mark looked at his wife noticing she seemed upset.
"What's wrong darling?" he moved in front of her as she sat on the exam table.
"I was just surprised by the scale," Lisa felt silly as she said it and Mark started to laugh reaching out to caress her stomach. "It's not funny I already gained ten pound."
"And you look sexier than ever," Mark winked at her.
"You're such a sweet talker," Lisa smiled kissing him softly as the doctor appeared. Lisa took a deep breathe hoping the doctor had good news for them.
"Good morning Lisa and Mark," Dr. Sanders smiled. "I'm going to check you and the baby out then I'll answer any questions you have. Is that ok?"
"Fine with me," Lisa was anxious to get the exam over with. Mark sat down in the chair next to her reaching for her hand as the doctor started her exam. Lisa turned her head looking at her husband seeing all the love in his eyes for her and their unborn baby. She fell more in love with him every day and didn't know what she would do without him.
"I'm going to try to hear the heartbeat now," Dr. Sanders said as Mark turned looking into his wife's worried eyes. He tried to silently reassure her everything would be okay as the baby's heart beat filled the air bringing tears to her eyes.
"The heartbeat is very strong and sounds good," the doctor said to Mark and Lisa's relief. They both felt sad when the doctor removed the Doppler making the room quiet again.
"Is my wife and our baby okay?" Mark asked right away.
"Yes, the baby is doing well and so is the mother," the doctor patted Lisa's shoulder. "I'm going to take you off bed rest and you can resume your normal lifestyle just take things easy if you feel tired and don't push yourself."
"I'll make sure she takes it easy," Mark smiled at Lisa. "Is it okay for her to travel with me?"
"Yes for the second trimester it is fine but I would recommend for the third trimester you try to stay close to home. I still want to see you every two weeks to check on your progress," the doctor made her notes in the chart while she talked.
"That isn't a problem," Lisa was relieved she could travel with Mark for at least the next few months.
"There is one more thing I had a call early this morning from Mr. McMahon asking me if you could return to non wrestling work," Dr. Sanders stared at Lisa. "There is no problem with that as long as you don't wrestle but I was under the impression you weren't returning to work till after the baby arrived."
"I wasn't planning too. I figured Vince would write my character out till after the baby came," Lisa looked at Mark who was as confused as her.
"Thank you for telling us but my wife will not be returning to work," Mark was furious he couldn't believe Vince was even thinking that.
"I'll see you again in two weeks. If there are any problems don't hesitate to call," Dr. Sanders left the room as Lisa looked at Mark.
"What is Vince up to now?" Lisa asked her husband.
"I don't know but I'm going to find out the minute we get home," Mark was fuming as Lisa went to get changed. There is no way I'm putting Lisa and our child in danger again, Mark thought as he waited for her.
