The next several months seemed to fly by. One morning at breakfast Amy looked across the table at Ty and states "Only a week and I can call you Dr. Borden."
For his part Ty added "It won't be long before the little one is ready to make his/her entrance into the world. I am really looking forward to becoming a father."
Just then Georgie, Katie and Lou drove up to the house. Georgie has been helping Amy with her client horses since the doctor ordered that Amy severely limit her activities until a month after the baby was born.
As they came into the house Katie proudly announced "Uncle Ty and Aunt Amy we have a surprise for you."
Ty opened the package Katie gave him and proudly showed Amy a plaque that read Amy Fleming Borden and Dr. Ty Borden.
Lou explained that the girls thought they would need this for the side of the barn outside Ty's office.
"Thank you Katie and Georgie. Uncle Ty can put it up later today."
Georgie asked "Is it ok if I spend the night? I can help with some of the chores."
Amy nodded her head and said "Sounds fine with us. You can also help set up the nursery."
"Not knowing the sex of the baby will make decorating difficult" Georgie exclaimed.
"Not really" Ty explained. "We have decided to have a décor to match whatever we have. We plan on having a horsey décor with wall paper with horses on it and Victor sent a native woven rug with horses on it that we will use on the floor."
As they sat around enjoying each other's company Amy noticed her dad driving up to the house followed by grandpa and Lisa. Tim came into the house and was very excited. "I have a present for my grandchild." He announced. He pulled out a picture and showed everyone. "His name is Prince." Tim boasted.
Amy looked at the picture and smiled. "The little one will have to wait awhile before he/she can use Prince. Thanks dad."
Ty joked "Tim will have the baby riding a horse before he/she can walk."
That evening, as they lay in bed Ty laughed and commented "It seems as if Tim is more excited about the baby then me."
Amy agreed and added "Dad has been great to be around lately. His attitude has changed so much that I look forward to seeing him"
As her due date approached Amy was having a difficult time getting comfortable no matter what she did. Every once and awhile she could feel the baby move. Despite her condition Amy was determined to attend Ty's graduation. Seeing her husband walk across the stage to receive his diploma brought smiles to her face. Marion's chance on a juvenile delinquent all so long ago had finally paid off.
After the ceremony they were on their way to Heartland for a small party that Lou had arranged. Amy looked at Ty and suggested "Get me to the hospital. It's time. My water just broke." A puddle began to form on the truck floor.
As he tried to keep calm and drive Ty called the doctor and made arrangements to meet her at the hospital. He also called Lou to give her the news.
"I'll let grandpa and dad knows and we'll meet you at the hospital" Lou answered.
Upon arriving at the hospital a nurse directed Amy "Sit in this wheelchair and we'll get you to a room." As she changed into a hospital gown the doctor came in and asked Amy to lie down "Let's see how things are going. The way things look it won't be long. When your next contraction starts I want you to push as hard as you can."
Ty sat next to his wife and reminded her "Breathe and push."
Amy smiled and looked at her husband and remarked "I am glad you are here and I hope you will not be disappointed." Although they did not want to know the baby's sex Ty had confessed that he wished it would be a girl.
"Our baby will be amazing and beautiful just like his/her mom"
A few seconds later Amy experienced the most severe contraction yet and doing as the doctor instructed she pushed with all she had.
The doctor announced "I can see the head and here we are." As she lifted the baby up she asked Ty "Do you want to cut the cord?"
As he cut the cord Ty looked at Amy and proudly announced "Our son, thank god, looks like you"
After the nurses cleaned the baby up and wrapped him in a blanked they handed him to Amy. "Do you have a name for the little one?" the doctor questioned.
Ty and Amy both looked at the doctor and responded "Timothy Jackson"
As they did Lou knocked on the door. "Come in" Amy instructed.
Lou, grandpa, and Tim entered and Ty announced "Meet the newest member of the Bartlett, Fleming, Borden clan Timothy Jackson."
Jack and Tim were both elated it was a boy and were even happier when they heard the name.
The next day, when Ty went to bring Amy and Timothy Jackson (TJ) home he looked at Amy holding TJ and admitted "You have made me the happiest man on the face of the earth."
