January 2019
The last month had been amazing to say the least for Roman and DayAnna. They were more in love than ever. Their sons had brought them closer together in ways they never could have imagined. It wasn't easy having twin newborns. But there was a part of DayAnna that was grateful that Roman was home and not on the road. She new he missed it but selfishly she loved having this time with her husband and her new sons.
DayAnna was folding laundry which now seemed like and endless task as Roman walked in from the gym.
"Finally got in a good work out." Roman said excitedly but exhausted.
"You wake either of those boys and you are on diaper duty until they are potty trained." DayAnna said glancing at the boys napping in their swings.
"You wouldn't dare." Roman said.
"Wanna bet?" DayAnna said eyeing Roman as he plopped down on the couch.
"Don't really wanna press my luck." He smiled leaning over and kissing her softly.
"Good answer." She smiled into the kiss. "How are you feeling?"
"Pretty good today. I actually got in some cardio and weight training." He said proudly.
"I am happy for you but I just worry you are doing to much. Please please don't push yourself to hard." She said.
"Always looking out for me." He smiled.
"Well someone has too." She giggled. "But you need to shower because you stink and you are getting sweat all over my clean couch."
"Really? Woman worried about the couch?" Roman said.
"Yes because I just cleaned it the other day after you let Matthew pee on it." She said trying not to laughed.
"Hey that was all Matthew that little stream came out of now where. Better the couch than my mouth."
"Well that is debatable." DayAnna said with a chuckle.
"You've got the jokes today." He smiled pulled her closer to him wrapping her arms around him.
"I do. I am hilarious."
"Sometimes." He joked as he started tickling her as she started to giggle.
They were lost in this moment and Roman looked into her eyes and pulled her into a deep passionate kiss. Which didn't last long as one of the twins started crying.
"Really Bentley? Just couldn't let me get a little action?" Roman joked.
"Apparently not." DayAnna grinned getting up and getting Bentley out of his swing.
"HI my little man. Are you hungry?" She smiled sitting down on the couch as she started to feed him.
"Well at least some one is getting boob."
"A few more weeks then I should be cleared and you can have more than boob." DayAnna laughed.
"Hell yeah. Ah Yes sir." He said with a huge smile on his face.
"Just go shower you smell." She giggled.
"Woman you are not the boss of me." He teased as he got up and went to shower.
"Wanna bet?"
Several Days later.
"I can't believe how big my grand babies are." Patrica said as she was holding Matthew and Roman was holding Bentley.
"I know I can't believe they are six weeks old. At their one month check up Matthew is well over eight pounds and his brother here is catching up." Roman said proudly. "They are smiling and just so alert now."
"You look happy son." Patrica said with a smile looking at her own son holding his.
"Beyond happy Mom. I never thought I could be this happy. I have an amazing wife and two amazing kids."
"I am so happy for you Roman you deserve the world. You feeling good too?"
"Really good actually." Roman said looking down at Bentley.
"How is Day doing? Postpartum I mean?"
"Great. She's been doing small work outs in the gym when she has time. I know breast feeding isn't the easiest because there is two of them but she's a warrior. Mom I just don't know how she does it all." Roman said.
"She's a wife and Mom now." Patrica said as she noticed DayAnna coming into the living room.
"Thanks again for watching the boys today. Are you sure you can handle both of them?" DayAnna asked.
"I raised a few kids in my day I think I can manage."
"Day she's my mom she's got this." Roman said.
"I know I'm sorry I didn't meant it like that." DayAnna said feeling embarrassed.
"No need to apologize dear. I understand you are a new mom. It's not easy to leave your kids."
"It's not ask Roman. I went to the store a week ago and I face-timed him the whole time I was shopping." DayAnna smiled.
"She did all the way around the store to the check out." Roman laughed.
"And who face-timed me from the gym the other night just so you could see if the boys were still awake?"
"Yeah I may have done that." He said.
"New parents I get it. But you have time make time for yourselves too. That is where Grandma steps in. Today is for the two of you. After his appointment go to the store and out to lunch. There is no need to rush back." Patricia said putting a sleeping Matthew down in his bassinet and then taking Bentley from Roman.
"So just a few things about the boys. Matthew will wake up first and want to eat he is eating about 5 or so ounces before he needs to be burped. He usually burps quickly then he finishes. Bentley however will want to be changed first if his diaper is even a little wet he freaks out. He is a little harder to burp so I try after about 4 or so ounces. There is breast milk all pumped for you in the fridge and if you need any more there are a few bags in the freezer. The diapers and wipes are right here along with the cream. Matthew had the start of a little rash. I put out some extra clothes as well." DayAnna said as she was rambling on and on.
"Thank you dear. I think I've got it." Patrica smiled.
"I know you do. Sorry I am just a little nervous to leave them." She said.
"We will be fine. You go with Roman and just have a nice after noon the two of you."
DayAnna smiled as she kissed each one of the boys then grabbed her purse. Roman went over to the bassinets as well staring down at his sleeping sons.
"Bye my little guys. You be good for Grandma." He said leaning down and giving them soft kisses. "I love you both so much."
"They will be fine I promise now go both of you." Patricia said.
After a few more minutes of staring at the twins DayAnna and Roman got in the car and headed to his appointment.
"I'm glad you got to come with me today baby girl." Roman said as they were now waiting in the exam room.
"Me too. I know things have been crazy the last few months with having the twins. But I wanted to be here today. I will always be here for you." She smiled kissing his cheek.
After the nurse finished up taking his vitals and asking a bunch of questions Dr. Lincoln had come into the room.
"Nice to see you again Roman and DayAnna."
They both greeted the doctor.
"How are you feeling?" He asked Roman as he was checking a few things.
"Great besides sleep deprived." Roman chuckled.
"New born twins will do that. How are they doing?" Dr. Lincoln asked.
"They are great growing every day and they are starting to smile and they are just more alert now. I sweat they do something new every day."
"That's awesome nothing like being a father." He said.
"Most amazing thing ever." Roman said as he smiled. "Look I do want to thank you. When I got this diagnose that the cancer had returned I wasn't sure if I would make it to even see them be born. I was there to witness my wife being a true warrior bringing them into the world and their first whole month of life. Every morning I wake up next to my wife and get to spend time with my sons is a miracle. So thanks Doc." Roman said.
DayAnna held his hand trying no to cry at her husbands words. She was so grateful for every day she and the boys had with him as well.
"Roman it's been all you fighting this thing. But I did want to discuss your recent blood test." He said.
"Is everything OK Doc?" Roman asked nervously.
"Roman your white blood cell count is still really elevated." He started to say.
"What does that mean?" Day asked.
"The meds aren't working." Roman said softly.
"They are but not like I would have liked. So I just want to up your medication a bit to see if we can get these white blood cell numbers under control. I'm sorry Roman I know you wanted to get back to the ring in February but I just am not sure right now that is possible." He said.
Roman just nodded as he held on to DayAnna's hand.
When his appointment was over Roman and DayAnna decide to take his Mom's advice and go out to lunch. They chose to go to one of their favorite restaurants.
"Baby girl are you alright?" Roman asked reaching over and taking her hand.
"Yeah." She said sipping her drink.
"You sure? You've been quiet since the doctors office." Roman said looking at her.
"Rome was it your plan all along to try and go back to work in February?" DayAnna asked.
"Day." He said softly. "I did want to try and make it for the rumble but that's not happening so then I thought maybe mid February." He answered her honestly.
"Roman listen you know that I love you so much. But the last thing on my mind right now is the WWE. I love that you are home taking care of yourself and not on the road. We've have such an amazing 6 weeks with our sons. Can't that be enough?"
"That is more than enough you know that. I love you and our sons. Believe me I wasn't lying when I said waking up next to you every morning is a blessing. Getting to spend every minute watching our sons grow is a blessing. But I do have a job and I know I still have it in me to give a few more years. You know we talked a little about giving back to the charities and starting a foundation."
"I know and I am all for that. You know I've talked to Shane and Stephanie about the foundation idea but you going back to work is not something we talked about recently. I need you healthy our sons need you healthy. I just don't think you going back so soon is a good idea. Please considering me and the boys when making this choice. I can't lose you Roman." She said in tears.
"DayAnna I am not going any where. I am still fighting this I am not giving up." Roman said. "Please trust me baby. You and the boys are the most important thing to me."
"I know Babe. I'm sorry. I guess I thought since you've been having more good days that your meds were working. So it just scares me that they upped your dosage. Then you talking about going back to work just makes me even more so."
"I promise I wont make a decision about going back to work until I talk to you. Let's just focus on our boys and starting that foundation." He said taking her hand and kissing it.
"I love you Roman Anoai." She smiled looking into his eyes.
"And I love you DayAnna Anoai."
After a nice lunch together they went home and spent the evening playing with their twin boys who were smiling and loving playing with their toes and cooing.
Roman didn't get the news he has hoped for but he wasn't going to give up. Not on himself or his family.
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