Chapter 5
"Ms. Nelson, Dr. Hawkins is ready to see you now."
Emma and Spinner walked back to the examination room, while clutching each other's hands. This appointment had been weighing on their minds for several days now. They had tried desperately to get excited about the pending birth of their child, and hoped everything was progressing well.
"So Emma, how have you been feeling since your last appointment?"
"Well, I actually want to talk to you about that. I have felt ok, but my stress level has been through the roof. We recently found out that Spinner's mom has cancer."
"I am so sorry to hear that you guys. How is she doing?"
"Her doctor says she will definitely need a bone marrow transplant. Everyone in the family has been tested and no one is a match yet."
"I hope you find one. I will get tested, because I would love to help out. What is your mother's name, so I can have them compare?"
"It's Irene Mason."
"Other than this family dilemma, how has the pregnancy been going? Have you been taking all the supplements and following your diet?"
"Yes. I have always been a healthy eater. It is the stress level that I am worried about. I just do not want to put the baby's health at risk."
"I am glad that you are aware of the dangers that high stress situations can place on pregnancies. I am going to refer you to a colleague who can show you exercises to help calm and relax you when you feel anxious."
"Thank you so much, Dr. Hawkins. I worry enough about losing my mother. I definitely do not need to lose my wife and child." Spinner said with great concern in his tone.
"Well now let's get to the ultrasound room and find out the sex of the baby."
Several minutes later Spinner and Emma were impatiently looking at the monitor waiting for the ultrasound to begin.
They heard the strong heartbeat permeate through the room and suddenly felt like parents for the first time in the last few weeks.
Emma was finally starting to feel excited again about the idea of being someone's mom. She knew no matter what happened to Irene that Irene wanted the birth of a healthy grandchild, and she was going to honor her mother-in-law and her cancer fight by making the baby's well-being the top priority in her life.
Spinner was in such awe at the image on the monitor. He could hardly believe that he had helped create life and that he was going to be responsible for a human being. Of course, he had always felt responsible for Kendra and his mom and then Emma after they got married. But this was different, he was a father now, and he was determined to protect his growing family.
"So are you guys ready to know the sex of the baby?"
"Yes" The newly excited couple said in unison.
"Congratulations, it's a girl."
I am sorry it has taken so long to update. I recently moved to another state and I have been extremely busy. I assure you that I have been planning the story out and will continue to update more frequently from now on; I promise. I hope you enjoy the forthcoming chapters.