Allie headed to the doctors after seeing her husband. She was excited to find out all the information about their baby. She signed in and then waited for her name to be called. Once it was, she headed to an exam room where the nurse took her vital signs. It was just a few minutes and then the doctor came in and did the exam.
"Well, Allie, you are pregnant." She smiled. "Everything looks good and you are due in eight months."
"So, everything looks good?" Allie asked.
"Yes, everything looks good. Allie, every pregnancy is a risk. All you can do is relax and try not to stress. Just take it easy and think good thoughts."
"Alright," Allie replied. "I will do that." She took the information and the ultrasound photo and headed out. She was so happy that the in vitro had finally worked. Now she just prayed that she wouldn't miscarry.
A few days later, she and Bobby hosted her family over to tell them the news about the baby. They had called his family and told them earlier in the day. Now they were getting ready to tell everyone else.
"Are you ready?" Bobby asked his wife as he helped her put the food on the table.
"I am." She smiled. She couldn't wait to tell them about the baby.
Soon everyone was gathered at the table and enjoying the meal Allie had made. "Allie, this is really good," Brianne replied. "What kind of lasagna is this?"
"Oh, it's a new recipe I found. Buffalo Chicken Lasagna."
"Well, it's really good," Brianne replied and looked at her sister. "Alright, you two. What's going on?" She asked. "I know you, Allie. You have something you want to say."
Allie smiled at her husband. "Well, I do have something to say." She started. "Bobby and I are having a baby. We just found out."
"Oh gosh, that's wonderful," Brianne said and hugged her sister and brother-in-law.
"That's wonderful, Allie," Greta replied to her daughter. "I can't wait for another grandchild."
Phil looked at Allie then at Bobby. "You're really having a baby?"
"Yes," Allie replied. "Aren't you happy for me?"
"I guess so if it's something you want."
She sighed. "It is something I want. I'm very happy and I hope you will be too."
"Philip, I think you owe your sister an apology. You should be supportive of her." Greta said to her son.
He sighed. "I said if she is happy then that's all that matters."
"Thanks," Allie replied. "Lets enjoy this dinner." Everyone nodded and sat down for dinner. Allie hoped Phil would come around.
"I'm sorry about Phil," Bobby said as they were getting ready for bed.
"It's okay." She replied. "I should have known. Hopefully, he will come around."
"I hope so." He said as he wrapped his arms around her and pulled her to him. "Let's not focus on that." He said before kissing her. "Let's focus on the fact that everyone else is happy for us. And we need to just focus on our baby."
"I agree." She smiled and kissed him. She deepened the kiss with him and they were soon in bed lost in each other.
The next few months went quickly and Allie was soon in her fifth month and she and Bobby were getting ready to find out what they were having. Allie hoped for a little girl but she knew Bobby wanted a boy. Her sister had given birth to a little girl, Sophia, a month before.
"Well, Allie, Bobby, how are you guys today?" Dr. Ashby asked when he came in.
"We're fine," Allie replied. "Just ready to find out what we are having." She smiled.
"Well, let's have a look." The doctor said and got the ultrasound machine. She put the gel on her stomach and started moving the probe around. "Good strong heartbeat. There is the arms, legs, and it looks like you're having a girl."
"A girl really?" Allie smiled.
"Yep." The doctor replied as she printed out the picture and put the ultrasound on a DVD. "Alright, I will see you next month."
Allie nodded as the doctor left and turned to her husband. "Are you okay with a girl? I know you wanted a boy."
"Of course I'm okay." He said before kissing her. "All I wanted was a healthy baby. And our little girl is healthy. And she will be a daddy's girl."
She laughed. "Yes, she will. Now, let's get out of here and go have lunch. I'm starving." He nodded and they headed out.
They headed to Cappadora's, her favorite place. "What can I get you?" The waitress said as she walked up.
"I can get the lasagna with the salad and breadsticks," Allie replied. "And water to drink."
"And for you sir?"
"The same but with tea."
"Alright. I will bring your salads and breadsticks." She said walking away.
Allie looked at her husband. "So, do you have any ideas for names for our little girl?"
"I was thinking Elisabeth."
"I love it." Allie smiled. "How about Carlie Elisabeth? Spelled with an ie."
"I think it's perfect." He said as their drinks and salads arrived. "So, why with an ie?"
"I don't really know. I just think with an ie is like my name. Most people spell Allie with a y but I do with an ie. So, I thought Carlie should have an ie as well."
"I like it."
She smiled. "Good. Now we have a name for our daughter." She replied. "I guess with us knowing what the baby is, we don't need a gender reveal party."
"Unless you want to have one and we can pretend to be surprised."
"No, I think we just should tell everyone what we are having."
"Alright, sounds good."
"How about dessert?" The waitress asked after they had eaten their lunch.
"Can I get the tiramisu?" Allie replied.
"And for you sir?" She asked Bobby.
"I'll take the cannoli."
"I will bring it right out." She said heading to get the dessert.
They headed home after lunch and spent the day together. Life was working out just like Allie had hoped and she couldn't wait to be a mom.