Amelia POV
I woke up to Owen shaking me. I was slumped over in my chair, laying my head on Bella's hospital bed, and holding her sweet little hand gently since it had her IV in.
"Babe, she's waking up."
I immediately sat up at full attention. Words can't describe how elated I was that our baby was going to be okay.
"Hi sweet girl... Look at those precious baby blue eyes. I've never been so happy to see them."
She was definitely disoriented but smiled when she could finally focus on me and Owen peering over at her.
"She's a strong little fighter just like her mama."
I grinned at Owen and gave him a kiss.
"She gets a good chunk of her strength from you too, O."
Bella started to fuss and reach for me.
"Hey sweet girl, Mama is here."
Since she was such a little thing in a huge bed, it was easy for me to get up there next to her with my huge baby bump and all.
"Hey, look who is awake! How is my favorite little patient doing?"
Arizona walked in with her tablet to update Bella's chart.
"She just woke up and smiled then fussed for me."
"That's good she is so alert. All of her stats look good. I'm just going to check her pupils. As long as everything looks good and she stays healthy, I won't have Edwards come for a post op CT until the morning. Of course the nurses will peeking in every 30 minutes to an hour to make sure her stats stay strong. The brain bleeds were small, she only bled so much because she's so little. If she stays like this, I can discharge her right on her first birthday."
"Thank you for saving our baby. You're a phenomenal surgeon, Arizona. Really. I'll never be able to repay you."
"Hey no worries, you guys are like family."
Robbins came over with the light pen, shining it in each eye and smiling at the results.
"Both pupils are equal and reactive. She's doing amazing. Now I'm on call tonight so I'll be sleeping in my office if you all need anything. Page me and I will come running no matter what time."
"I'm sure there won't be an issue but we will keep that in mind. Go get some rest, you deserve it."
"One last thing although I'm sure you know... For the first 24 hours I don't want her moving around too much so pump bottles for her if you can. We will also very slowly start weaning her off the painkillers. Don't be worried if she's sleeping a lot, that's just the meds. Within 48 hours she should be fully off of them. If we make it to 72 hours post op and there are no set backs, you can take her home."
"Of course. Thank you again."
She gave us a wink and shut the door behind her as she left.
"Here babe, you lay beside her while I pump. When did you go get our stuff?"
"I had Grey bring your purse and the diaper bag from the lounge so we have your pump in here."
"You're the best."
"I'll sleep on the fold away cot if you'd like to sleep with Bella on the bed. I know you would sleep better right with her. Plus it'll be better for your back since you're pregnant."
Get this man a damn gold trophy. Who's husband is this? How did I get so lucky?"
"Have I mentioned that I love you?"
"Once or twice. The feeling is mutual."
"You take such good care of us."
"You two are my girls. It's my job."
We switched spots and I sat in the chair getting the pump set up.
"So I was thinking... We were going to name our little guy Christopher because of Derek and my father... But there is a lot of sadness that comes with the honor of that name... What if we made him a junior? Because he will have you and it will be happy."
"Are you sure you want to change it?"
"Yes. Bailey is already named after Derek so he can keep that legacy going. You deserve your own legacy too."
"I like the sound of that."
Now we just had to get through this hospital stay, Bella's first birthday, Valentine's Day, then our little guy could finally come.
~Okay, I know this is short. I also know that I haven't updated this story in a month. Truth be told, when you post a chapter and only get one review (which is by your best friend so she's obligated to review), it's honestly discouraging. I was in no rush to update this story because I feel like no one is really reading it. However if more people read this and want me to continue, let me know in a review. If people actually want more, I will do my best to update by Sunday or Monday. Thanks!~
