Eight weeks later, Amy and Sheldon had finally settled into the apartment together. Sleeping in the same bed was quite an adjustment to Sheldon's normal sleeping habits, however he was finding that he was much more comfortable with her there after just a few days of their new arrangement. Amy's bump was finally visible and it brought him comfort to settle his hand on it while he slept and Amy found it peaceful as well.
For the first time in Sheldon's life he felt at ease, as if he was doing exactly what he was supposed to be. On the other hand, Amy's hormones were another force to be reckoned with, she wanted Sheldon all the time and while he was happy to oblige, it was certainly tiring.
"Mmm, good morning." Amy mumbled smiling and cuddled up to Sheldon's warmth, as he held her bump delicately. Sheldon didn't say anything, just simply kissed her forehead to convey his message.
"Are you hungry? What do you want to eat before work?" Sheldon enjoyed cooking for Amy and his little bean.
"No, I'll just grab a granola bar before I leave." Amy didn't want Sheldon to get out of bed.
"Are you sure? You really should eat something more substantial, you are eating for two and you need more nutrients now."
"You're right. But only if after we eat, you promise me a shower?" Amy kissed his neck and rested her hands on his chest. Sheldon knew what that meant.
"I Promise. Now let's go to the kitchen." Sheldon smirked and smacked Amy's backside to get her moving.
After a hearty breakfast and three intense encounters in the shower, Sheldon was so tired that he just wanted to go back to bed. Maybe a day to catch up on his sleep wouldn't be so bad and he could work from home after he rested up, he pondered to himself. He text Leonard to let him know he was staying home and wouldn't need a ride.
"Why aren't you dressed?" Amy asked as she came back into the bedroom to grab her bag.
"I am not feeling so well. I am just going to work from home today."
"Aww, I am sorry. Do you want me to stay home with you?" Amy asked hopefully.
Oh Dear Lord, no! As much as he loved and adored Amy, he needed to sleep if he wanted to keep up with her.
"No, its fine, I'll really won't be good company."
"Okay, I'll see you tonight. And thank you for the shower, your stamina continues to amaze me." Amy kissed him and her thank you was certainly conveyed. He couldn't hold it against her and besides being tired he was certainly enjoying himself.
After Amy left, Sheldon went right back to bed, slept until lunch, and felt well-rested.
Sheldon's phone rang shortly before four – Amy.
"Sheldon, I am going to be home late. I am having some pain in my lower stomach and I am going to go to the hospital to get checked out. I am sure it is nothing, but I just want to be safe." His heart sank, he felt like someone had punched him in the stomach.
"I'll meet you there as soon as I can. I love you." He didn't wait for her response, he knew she would say he didn't need to come.
Knock, knock, knock. "Penny."
Knock, knock, knock. "Penny."
Knock, knock, knock. "Penny."
"Hey Moonpie, what's up?" Penny smiled and then realized that it was not a time for joking when she saw Sheldon's face. "Sweetie, what's wrong? Is everything okay?"
"No…I don't know. Amy… she said she was having pain in her lower abdomen and she was going to the hospital. Can you please drive me? I need to be there right away." Sheldon was trying to put his words together but his mind was full of the possible horrible things that could be happening and tears pricked his eyes.
"Oh no. I'll get my keys, lets go." Penny and Sheldon raced down the stairs.
"My girlfriend is here, Dr. Amy Farrah Fowler. I am her boyfriend, she is pregnant, 18 weeks… I need to be with her." The triage nurse looked up, confused, to a panting and disheveled Sheldon Cooper.
"Uhhh yes, they just took her back to be examined. One moment, let me check to see if you can go back with her." Sheldon was pacing and angry that he was having to wait.
"Sheldon, I am sure everything is fine. This happens to women all the time." Penny raised he hand out to rest on his shoulder but retreated, probably not the best idea right now.
"But this is my fault, I did this to her, I should've said no and I didn't."
"Sweetie, what are you talking about? This is not your fault. Why would you say that?"
Sheldon leaned down towards Penny ear and spoke softly. "She has been begging me for coitus, sometimes 4 or 5 times a day and I didn't say no. I should've said no. Then, this morning we had coitus three times in the shower and she was begging me to be rough… so… I was, even though I shouldn't of. Oh Dear Lord, what did I do to her?" He was almost yelling now.
"Relax. I don't think that is what the problem is. It is probably nothing, please calm down. Amy will need you to be calm." Penny tried desperately to calm his nerves and at the same time couldn't believe the Amy was getting more action than she was.
"Mr. Cooper?" the triage nurse called. "You can come back now, please follow me."
"It's Dr. Cooper."
"I'm sorry, Dr. Cooper, please follow me." The nurse shot back with a sarcastic tone.
Amy was lying on the bed, perfectly calm. How could she be so calm? What was he expecting to see? Something far worse.
"Amy, I came as fast as I could. Penny is in the waiting room. Are you okay? How is the baby? Are you still in pain?" Sheldon questioned at a rapid pace and placed his hand on her cheek.
"I don't know anything just yet, they are coming to do an ultrasound to make sure everything is okay. I am still in pain but it is not unbearable."
Minutes felt like hours to Sheldon. He needed to know if Amy and his baby were okay.
"Dr. Fowler?" An older gentleman knocked on the door and peeked his head in. "I am Dr. Nova, I am here to do your ultrasound."
"Yes, please come in." Sheldon answered.
"Okay, let us have a look." Dr. Nova prepped Amy with gel and moved the wand around to find the baby.
"There we are." A loud, pounding sound filled the room. Dr. Nova watched as the relief washed over Amy and Sheldon's face.
"Everything looks perfectly fine. It's in a perfect position, would you like to know the sex?" The Dr. smiled. Amy looked up to Sheldon and he grabbed her hand.
"Yes, we would like to know." Amy answered excitedly.
"Okay…we have a big and healthy baby boy. Congratulations." Sheldon had the happiest smile Amy had ever seen. He leaned down and kissed her forehead. "I love you so much. We're having a boy!" Sheldon exclaimed as he rested his forehead against Amy's.
"Dr. Fowler, I am sorry to interrupt, but I would like to do an internal exam, as a precaution. Is that okay?" Dr. Nova looked up to Amy.
"Yes, please. Sheldon, you don't have to stay for this."
"Amy, I am the father of our baby boy and I am not leaving." Sheldon insisted.
Dr. Nova began his exam and Amy winced. "Pain, Dr. Fowler?"
"Just a little sore, not so much pain." Amy answered honestly.
"Have you two been sexually active during the pregnancy?"
"Yes. Very frequently." Sheldon answered immediately.
"Okay, well everything looks fine, it is probably just soreness in your muscles, but I would like you to take it easy for a few days. Having intercourse is fine during pregnancy but you will need to take it easy and should probably take a break for a few days. I know that can be hard for some women, but there are alternatives." Dr. Nova smiled at them and exited the room.
"Alternatives?" Sheldon looked to Amy.
"We'll talk about it in the car. Will you help me get dressed, please?" Amy smiled at Sheldon's oblivion.
"Penny is waiting for us too. She will want to make sure you and the baby are okay."
"Okay, let's go check out with the nurse." Amy took Sheldon's hand and squeezed it tight and kissed his cheek. As if she could peer into his soul, she said "This is not your fault. I love you."