A week later, Gabriella had her four month checkup. They were going to find out the sex of the baby. Troy told Gabriella that he would be happy with any gender just as long as he or she was healthy. Gabriella agreed. The couple was currently in bed snuggling as close as they could get. Gabriella's figure had changed tremendously in a week. Her baby bump started showing more and her swollen feet became evident. Troy put his hand on Gabriella's stomach and started to massage it.
"Mmmm… Troy" Gabriella moaned.
"Does that feel good, baby?" Troy asked.
"Yeah it does" Gabriella said putting her hands on top of his.
"When is your appointment today?" Troy asked.
"It's in an hour. I have to get up now" Gabriella said sitting up.
"Do you need some help?" Troy asked as he saw his wife struggling to get off the bed.
"Yes please" Gabriella said.
Troy got out of bed and walked to Gabriella's side of the bed and helped her up. He kissed her lips and she left for the bathroom. Twenty minutes later, Gabriella emerged from the bathroom looking radiant.
"You ready to go?" Troy asked.
"Yeah, let's go" Gabriella said.
The couple walked out the door and into the car. They drove to the office and Gabriella signed herself in and sat next to Troy. Troy entwined their fingers.
"Do you think the baby is a boy?" Gabriella asked.
"I hope so but I would be happy with either" Troy said.
Gabriella's name was called and the couple followed the nurse to get Gabriella's height and weight. The nurse then escorted them to an exam room and closed the door. Gabriella sat on the bed and looked at Troy.
"What do you think the baby will look like?" Gabriella asked her husband.
"I think he or she will have your beautiful smile" Troy said kissing her softly.
Gabriella smiled and entwined their fingers.
"I love you Troy" Gabriella said.
"I love you too Brie" Troy said.
A few minutes later, there was a knock on the door. Dr. Crane walked into the room smiling.
"Hello, Gabriella and Troy" Dr. Crane greeted them.
"Hello" Gabriella said.
"How are you feeling Gabriella?" Dr. Crane asked looking at her chart.
"Really achy and swollen" Gabriella said.
"Hmm…that doesn't sound too fun. It's completely normal to feel that though so do not be alarmed. Are you ready to take a look at the baby?" Dr. Crane asked.
"Yeah" Gabriella said.
"Troy, can you help her lie back?" Dr. Crane asked.
"Yeah" Troy said.
Troy put his hand on Gabriella's back and helped her lie down. Dr. Crane put gloves on and turned on the ultrasound machine. After it was heated, Dr. Crane lifted Gabriella's shirt to expose her baby bump. He then put cold gel and used a wand to move it around.
"Okay, there's your baby" Dr. Crane said pointing to the monitor.
Gabriella looked at the screen with tears in her eyes. Her child was living inside of her. Troy smoothed her hair back and kissed her forehead.
"Would you like to know the sex?" Dr. Crane asked.
"Yes please" Gabriella said.
Dr. Crane turned back to the machine and moved the wand around a little more.
"You are having a girl. Congratulations" Dr. Crane said smiling.
Gabriella looked at Troy and smiled as tears cascaded down her face. Troy smiled back and kissed her forehead. Dr. Crane printed some pictures and gave it to the couple. He then left the room.
"Are these happy tears Brie?" Troy asked wiping her tears away.
"Yeah" Gabriella said sniffling.
Troy smiled and kissed her lips softly. The couple then walked out of the office. They drove home and decided to call their parents so they could have dinner with them to tell them about their daughter. Troy called his parents and Gabriella's mother and they had all agreed to come over at five that evening. Gabriella was nervously looking through her closet to find something to wear.
"Troy, what do you think of this dress?" Gabriella asked turning to her side so that he could get a better angle.
"You look beautiful sweetheart" Troy said.
"Are you just saying that or do you really think so?" Gabriella asked.
Troy got off the bed and walked over to Gabriella. He kissed her lips and put his hands on top of hers on her bump.
"Gabriella, you are the most beautiful, sexy, and amazing woman I know. You look perfect baby" Troy said.
Gabriella had tears in her eyes. Troy knew it was her hormone change that caused her to be emotional. He put his arms around her and kissed her head.
"I love you Troy" Gabriella said
"I love you too Brie" Troy said.
It was five PM when the doorbell rang. Troy ran to get the door and was greeted by his parents and Gabriella's mother, Maria.
"How are you Troy?" Lucille, Troy's mother asked.
"Great, how are you?" Troy asked his mother.
"Fine, what is the news you guys have to announce?" Lucille asked.
"Hold on a minute. I have to go find my missing pregnant wife" Troy said.
Troy walked up the stairs and saw Gabriella looking at herself in the mirror.
"Babe, you look perfect. Come on" Troy said taking her hand.
Troy and Gabriella walked downstairs. Gabriella greeted her in laws and her mother.
"Okay guys, why are we all here today?" Maria asked.
"Well, we found out the gender of the baby and we wanted to share it with you" Gabriella said happily.
Gabriella looked at Troy who smiled at her and signaled for her to tell them.
"We are having a girl!" Gabriella said.
The families screamed and squealed excitedly. The rest of the day Troy and Gabriella talked to their families about their daughter that would be born in four months.