Chapter 12

Note: Later on in this story, I will be jumping ahead a little more than 4 months. Margaret still will have gone in every month for a check-up, but

I didn't want to cover every single check-up throughout the next few chapters, so I'm doing it this way.

Time flies when you're having fun--that was so true. Andrew and Margaret couldn't believe it. It seemed like Joe,Grace, and Annie had

just gotten here, and now, here they all were, sitting in the airport, waiting for them to catch their plane back to Alaska.

They hadn't been sitting there very long, when they heard a voice say "Now boarding Sitka Airways Flight 325 to Sitka,Alaska"

"Well, I guess that's us" Joe said, getting up and hugging Andrew and Margaret. Grace and Annie both got up and followed suit.

"We had a great time. We really wish we could stay longer" Grace said. "But we will be visiting again soon--hopefully before, and

then when our first grandchild decides to come into the world"

"Take care" said Annie. "And don't forget to keep us updated on every big thing that happens with this pregnancy"

"Don't worry, Gammy--we will, I promise" Andrew said. Everybody hugged everybody else one more time before heading off to board

the plane. And just like that--they were gone.

"Well, I guess it's time to go" he said.

"Yeah, I guess so" she replied. He wrapped an arm around her waist, and they walked out of the airport--ready to go home--this time,

just the two of them.

A little more than 4 months later--October 18th, 2011

Andrew was still asleep, but Margaret was already wide awake--she was too excited to even think straight, let alone still be sleeping.

She smiled as she thought about what was going to happen later that morning. She was already 5 months along, and just the day before, she

and Andrew had decided that they did want to find out whether they were having a boy or a girl. Their appointment was at 11:30.

"Andrew honey?"

"What--what is it? he asked sleepily, not wanting to get out of bed.

"Wake up--don't forget our appointment is at 11:30"

"What time is it now?"

"9:00"

Upon hearing that, his eyed widened, and he, very quickly got out of bed. He was definately awake now.

"Okay, all we have to do is get cleaned up, get dressed, eat, and then we'll be ready to go"

30 minutes later, after cleaning up, and eating a really quick breakfast, they headed out the door, and to the hospital, which was

about 45 minutes away. Today was one of the biggest days of their lives--and they couldn't wait.

They arrived at the hospital at 10:15, checked in, and then sat down in the waiting room. They still had 15 minutes before their

scheduled appointment, though. However, the 15 minutes just flew by, and before they knew it, a nurse had called their names,

and was now leading them down the hall to a room.

"If you just wait here, will be right with you"

"Thank you" Margaret said. The nurse nodded, and walked out of the room. She turned to Andrew--"Well, this is it-we're really going to find out

what we're having. Any preferences?".

"Well," Andrew replied, "I know I'll be happy no matter what it is, but I would really like a boy. What about you?"

"Actually, despite what they say about men always wanting boys, and women always wanting girls, I honestly think that I'd

really like to have a boy, too. But, like you, I'll know that I'll be happy no matter what it is"

They both smiled at each other, and leaned in for a kiss. Just as they were pulling apart, Dr. Matthews knocked on the door and walked

in.

"Good morning. How have you two been doing?"

"We've been doing great--all three of us" Andrew said, smiling at Margaret, and placing his hand on her significantly protruding belly.

"That's wonderful. Now, have you guys decided whether or not you want to find out the sex of the baby?" she asked.

"Yes, we've talked about it, and we've decided that we do want to find out" Margaret said.

"Okay then. Margaret, if you could get up here and just lay back, and lift your shirt up a little bit, we can get started"

She turned the ultrasound machine on, then put the gel on Margaret's stomach, and started moving wand around. Like before, a picture

popped up on the screen. She continued moving the wand around.

"Allright, are you two finally ready to find out?" she asked. They both nodded, excitedly and anxiously. "Okay, well, let's see. I looks like, yep,

that's definately what I think it is. Congratulations-- in about 4 months, you two will be the proud parents of a baby boy!"

"Oh my gosh--I can't believe it--we're going to get our boy" Andrew said.

"I know, this is just what we wanted. This is so wonderful" Margaret replied. By this point, they had both started crying tears of utter

leaned in, so that their foreheads were touching.

"I love you so much, Mommy" Andrew said, still in tears.

"I love you so much, too, Daddy" Margaret replied, also still in tears.. They kissed again, and then wiped their eyes before turning their attention back

to .

"Well, that pretty much covers everything for todays visit--everything else looks good. I printed off another picture, just so you can see how

much your son has changed since the last time" she said, handing the picture to Andrew. "Now, I want to continue seeing you every month,

again, just to check-in. So, I guess I'll see you next month"

"Yes, see you then, Dr. Matthews" Margaret said. "Thank you so much"

When they had finished, Margaret grabbed Andrew's hand and they walked back out to the lobby. They scheduled their next appointment,

and then walked back out to their car and headed home. As soon as they got there, they had decided, they were going to call Joe, Grace, and Annie.

They couldn't wait to let them know about the impending arrival of their first grandson, and for Annie, her first great grandson. They both knew that

they would all be absolutely thrilled at the news.