When the soon-to-be parents had first moved into the apartment, it was a bit tough to establish where all the furniture was going to go. Considering, they each had their own idea's of where their things looked better but of course, in the end Maureen won. To tell the truth, he didn't want to argue with her and put stress on her and the baby. Ever since he had found out about the pregnancy, he had been reading up on everything he could to help ease the what ever discomfort she had during her nine months.

They had both decided that it was best that they had their own separate rooms. When it was time for the baby to come, they had also come to the conclusion that Maureen would keep he or she with her until she was ready to move the child into its own room. Though, Mark had his doubts about how long she would keep the baby in her room after a couple nights of the crying, he was pretty sure she would keep their baby in the nursery.

Decorating the nursery was a nightmare for Mark, whom wanted to keep the colors neutral so that it would be good for a boy or a girl but Maureen was so sure that she was having a girl that she wanted the color to be a mixture of purples and pinks. Lavender for the walls was one thing she was determined to have. Again, he didn't really want to argue with her but he didn't want to paint the walls a girl color just to end up having a boy.

In the end, Mark had given up the fight because Maureen started getting more and more bitchy about the nursery situation. She didn't want green or any other neutral color that could be used for a boy or a girl. She wanted the color scheme that she had already picked out. So, just like before he had gave up the fight. He never could really fight with her anyway. Voice his opinion a bit sure but once she became determined to win whatever it was they were arguing about then he ducked out.

The loft had been fully furnished with what they could afford along with both of their bedrooms. The nursery was painted the colors that Maureen had picked out but other than that the room was completely empty. They were waiting for the baby shower, cause Maureen had talked with her parents who informed her that they wanted to buy the furniture set for them. How could she turn that down? That stuff was expensive and her mother and father were willing to buy the whole set, of course she was going to take them up on their offer. So the room remained empty.

Well, not completely empty. Maureen had got into a small habit of going on shopping sprees with Mimi. Picking up new born clothing at almost every baby store they walked past during the weeks that past by. Mark had taken noticed that all the clothing that was being bought, were for baby girls not for boys. It frustrated him a bit to see that she didn't even seem to try and consider the fact that the baby could be a boy. What would the do with all the clothing if they were to have a son? He had asked her once.

Her answer: 'Marky, how many times do I have to tell you. We are having a girl. But, like I said if we have a boy...then we'll have to dress him in the little girl outfits.' She said while shrugging a bit.

He couldn't believe she said it but then again, he wasn't all too surprised. She was determined to have herself a little girl.

When the first doctor's appointment had been scheduled and had arrived, Mark was overwhelmed with happiness. He couldn't wait to go and see whatever it was that could be seen on that little monitor. Maureen on the other had was a bit nervous. She didn't know what to really expect. Sure she's seen these types of appointments on tv but this was different because she was the one attending the appointment.

The two sat themselves down in two chairs in the waiting room once they had signed Maureen in. She sat there for a moment as her heartbeat began to race, then her right leg began to bounce with a nervous antisipation while Mark sat beside her with a happy smile on his face. Seeing the movement out of the corner of his eye, he turned to see what the movement was and gently placed his hand on her knee.

Maureen turned her head at his touch, stopping the bouncing motion and gave him a nervous smile. Mark's hand moved from her knee up to her hand, giving it a gently squeeze before they waited a few more minutes in silence until the female doctor walked out with a clipboard in her hand.

"Maureen Johnson." She called lightly, looking over everyone in the room. Stopping on Maureen and Mark when they both stood up and walked over to her. "Hi, I'm Dr. Irons. Please follow me."

Doctor Irons led them down a long hallway to the last door on the left. Once inside, she gave instructions for Maureen to change her clothing and into the hospital gown. Taking the gown that had been handed to her, she looked at it and gave it a disgusted look before disappearing into the bathroom to change.

With Maureen in the other room chaning, Mark was left alone with the doctor who was setting up the ultrasound machine. She glanced up at him and gave him a smile. "This your first child?" She asked softly, trying to make converstation.

He smiled and nodded his head. "Yeah."

"I could tell." She smiled. "I'm sure you and your wife are very thrilled."

"Yeah." He smiled nodding his head. Not even thinking to correct her when she had mention the word 'wife'. "Maureen's convinced the baby is a girl."

The woman laughed and nodded her head some. "Yeah, that happens. Nothing wrong with hoping."

He gave a nod and was opening his mouth to speak again but stopped when the door to the bathroom opened and Maureen stepped out wearing the gown. She was looking down at herself before looking up at Mark.

"I can't even pull off this look, Marky." She pouted as she walked over to the table and sat down.

"You look beautiful, Maureen." He responded truthfully.

"Aw, baby."

The Doctor watched them with a smile on her face, it was always nice to see such a loving couple like this one. "Alright, Maureen. Can I get you to lay back?" She asked, getting her to lay down before uncovering her belly. Not very big but she did have a bump. "Okay, this is going to be cold." Dr. Irons notified, picking up the tube of gel before squirting some down onto her patients belly.

Mark stepped closer, standing beside Maureen as the Doctor turned on the ultrasound machine. The first thing that happened was a noise that filled the room. It caused Maureen to look from Mark then to the doctor, waiting for someone to explain the noise to her but Mark already knew the sound.

Seeing Maureen's confusion, Dr. Irons smiled at her. "That's your baby's heartbeat." She explained.

The instant she was told that the sound she was hearing was her baby's heartbeat caused tears of joy to fill her eyes. It was an emotional revolution for her. She was pregnant. She was going to have a baby. This was news she already knew but it wasn't anything compared to the moment she was experiencing at that moment.

The tears that shined in her eyes caused Mark to lean down and press his lips to her temple, causing her to close her eyes at the feel. His own eyes glistening with his own tears. But nothing could truly prepare them for what happened next. The small image of their baby on the monitor.

The months had started to pass by and Maureen's stomach began to get slightly bigger and bigger as the time went by. Each doctor's appointment they had gone to were more exciting then the last. Going front being able to hear their baby's heartbeat for the first time, to actually seeing the difference in the growth since the last visit. It was finally time for the appointment that they had been both waiting for; the knowing of whether or not they were going to have a boy or a girl.

Getting herself changed back into the gown she desperately hated but she got used to wearing the thing and even sometimes looked forwards to getting into the thing, especially on a day like this. They were anxiously awaiting the doctor as she pulled up the image of the baby on the screen. Trying to get a good angle on the baby so she could determine the gender of the baby.

Seeing the image of the baby, the doctor smiled and used her index finger of her free hand to point things out to the couple as they watch closely. "There's a leg." She announced turning back to Mark and Maureen before glancing back. "And an arm."

"Can you tell whether it's a boy or a girl?" Mark asked hopeful as he leaned closer.

"It's a girl, Marky. I already told you." Maureen answered, her voice sounded as if she was a bit annoyed. Her eyes rolled a bit as well before a smile formed on her lips.

"You can't be sure, Maureen."

"Mm, but I can." The doctor spoke up, stopping the bickering between the two. "Congratulations. It's a girl."

"I told you." Maureen smiled brightly before sticking her tongue out at him.

Chapter 6! I had to put in the whole first doctor's visit. To show the emotion from both Maureen and Mark and perhaps the start of a relationship? We will see. More chapter's to come, please review!

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NARUSAKUFAN101: I liked this chapter, And I'm kinda glad they broke up, not that i don't like Joanne i just think shes better with mark, anyway this is a great story and i can't wait for the next chapter :D