The first few months of her pregnancy were the worst for her. Misa stayed mostly in her bedroom so that she would be close to a toilet. She felt an almost constant need to pee, and morning sickness had ripped through her life like a tornado and had taken all the fight out of her. Fatigue had also set in and had sapped her of most of her energy. Usually after getting sick she would lay down in her bed to take a nap. She always felt better after that but had to be hyper vigilant about what was being cooked at mealtimes. Even the slightest scent or taste of something could set her stomach off and send her running for the bathroom.
The only other symptom of early pregnancy that was really giving her trouble was dizziness and fainting. Most of the time it occurred after a bout of morning sickness, and that made it easier for her. She knew if she stayed close to the ground and didn't move too much at one time that she'd be alright. The other times, however, were out of nowhere. She had been lucky the first time it happened- Light had been right behind her and had caught her as she fainted before she could get hurt.
Today marked the twelfth week of her pregnancy, and she was going to her first Ultrasound. She could feel the excitement growing inside of her as she signed in at the front desk. Although she had brought a book with her in her purse, she couldn't get into it. Light was grinning beside her in a chair, gripping her hand with the strength of a vice. When the nurse finally called her name, she jumped out of her chair in excitement. Light hopped up beside her in perfect synchronicity. She couldn't wipe the smile off of her face as she laid down on the examining table, despite the fact that her bladder was full (which was necessary for the procedure) and in sore need of release. After telling her that the technician would be right in, the nurse disappeared into the hallway, leaving Misa and Light alone with their thoughts.
A dozen emotions passed by her at once as she tried to fully grasp what was happening. She would see her baby for the first time today. It would be one of the most life changing days of her life. Her hand went to her stomach as she thought about the little person growing inside her. It only heightened her excitement. Light kept squeezing her hand, trying to process the enormity of the moment. He realized that this moment was one that would change his life forever. He was breathless with his anticipation. When the doctor finally came in, it was a relief to them both.
She waited with baited breath as the technician had her lift her shirt and put the cold blue gel on her stomach. The transducer moved around, spreading it over her as she watched the screen. She drummed her fingers impatiently on the exam table, resisting the urge to bite her lip. Light squeezed her hand anxiously and tried not to fidget as the nerves sank in. Finally, the technician caught sight of the baby and it made their entire world shift in an instant.
Misa could see the whole baby in one shot. It's head was huge compared to the little bean shaped body, but she could see the nose and mouth clear as day. A tiny leg was raised up and seemingly disconnected from the body. For a moment it frightened her until she saw it move down. And when she thought it couldn't get any better, it did when she heard the steady beating of the baby's heart. It was the most beautiful sound she had ever heard. Light's jaw had dropped at the sight of the tiny baby inside of his wife. It was the most beautiful sight he had ever seen- including Misa as a blushing bride. The thrumming of the baby's heart rang in his ears, beating and creating a change in him he couldn't name. He'd known intellectually that Misa was pregnant, and had seen the test himself. But to see the proof- to see their baby growing inside of her... It was like a whole new world had opened up to him. He felt himself crying at the sight. He pressed a kiss to Misa's temple and she smiled brightly at him in response.
She asked for a picture of the baby and the technician happily indulged her. He then asked her what the first day of her last period was. When she told him August twelfth, he calculated her due date to be May eighteenth. After confirming that all was well with the fetus, she moved to get the cold goo off of her stomach, thanked the technician, and put the picture inside of her purse before rushing to the bathroom.
The two of them celebrated the occasion with lunch out, before they took the picture to his parents' home. His mother and Sayu were home, and gushed over the picture, saying how much like each of them the baby looked like. They collected their congratulations, before they decided to stop by Task Force headquarters so that Soichiro and the other task
Force members could see the sonogram as well. Soichiro ould see the glowing in Light's face. It was the same one he had had during his wife's pregnancies. He could see fatherhood glowing in Light's eyes, and it brought him the kind of pride he couldn't express with words. Instead he put a hand on his son's shoulder, and gave a nod. The small signal of pride from his typically stoic father meant everything to Light.
He turned to his wife, wrapped his arms around her, and gave her a soft and gentle kiss. This was the greatest feeling in the world, and he wouldn't trade this moment for anything.