"I'm heading to work."
Eddie glowered at Jamie. "I'll be in bed."
He sighed. "Dr. Ross held out as long as he could."
"I know but now I am stuck with nothing to do except read or watch tv."
He sat on the edge of their bed and spoke calmly. "It's only for a couple weeks."
"Yeah and then I am in the hospital until they decide it is time to get the babies out."
"Well then enjoy the time you get to be home in your own bed."
"I am serious though, if I have to watch one more day time talk show I am going to slit my own wrist."
"Well if you do make sure you ask for my squad car so I can get a photo."
She rolled her eyes. He kissed her then stood.
"Linda is going to bring you lunch."
She nodded. "I love you."
"I love you too."
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Eddie was 30 weeks and miserable. She couldn't get comfortable, it was getting difficult to eat, she constantly had to pee, and she couldn't walk very far. Dr. McClain decided it was time for her to come into the hospital and stay. She was packing her bag in the nursery when Jamie came home the day before she had to go in. He leaned against the doorway.
"Are you okay?"
She shrugged and started folding the girls clothes. "I don't know what to pack for them."
"How about you just pack for you and when they come I can grab anything they need."
She nodded. She only packed the girls their matching bunny stuffed animals that were embroidered with their names. She zipped her bag shut then crawled into bed beside Jamie. He pulled her close and kissed her head. She molded her back to his stomach. She smiled sadly.
"This is our last time in our house just the two of us."
He chuckled. "I guess it is."
She was quiet for a minute and then she spoke quietly. "Do you feel like we can really do this?"
"Do what?"
"Raise these babies without totally screwing them up?"
He smiled and kissed her. "Absolutely. It isn't going to be easy but it will be fun."
She nodded. "As long as they aren't like me we'll be good."
He rolled his eyes. "Get some sleep."
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Eddie was tossing and turning in the hospital bed. She had only been there for a few hours and she was uncomfortable. The sheets were making her break out into a cold sweat and the bed itself was enough to give her anxiety. It was a big bulky delivery bed. She was also freezing. The hospital had a chill about it. All she wanted was to be in her own home and in her own bed. She grabbed her cell and called Zoe. Thankfully her friend answered quickly.
"Hey Momma how are you doing?"
Eddie smiled. "Terrible. You should see what I am sleeping in. It looks like a spaceship. The sheets are gross and i'm freezing."
"Woah. They want you to keep these babies in right?"
"Right."
"Then don't they want you to be comfortable?"
"Apparently not."
"Say no more I am on my way."
Soon Zoe arrived with her arms full of goodies. Behind her was none other then Nicky. Eddie cocked a brow.
"Hey Nicky. What are you doing here?"
Nicky smiled. "I finished my only class today and Zoe called me about your meltdown."
Eddie laughed. Zoe looked at the bed and made a face.
"Oh this will not do."
She disappeared and returned with a grin.
"The nurse is going to get you a more normal looking bed."
She smiled. "You are a lifesaver."
Nicky started pulling things out of shopping bags. "We also got you a foam mattress topper, normal looking sheets, a wall air freshener, and I grabbed your pillow from your house."
Eddie was close to tears of gratitude. The nurses came through with a more normal looking bed that still could be adjusted and have side rails. Once Eddie was more comfortable they told her that she could wear her own pajamas and clothes if she wished. Zoe had also rallied she and Eddie's friends and showed her all the giftcards they had given her. Many were for restaurants near the hospital and a few were for online baby shopping. Eddie was so grateful. When Jamie got off work he went straight to the hospital. When he walked in he found Eddie and Nicky watching a movie on Nicky's laptop. He saw all the decorations around the room and commented as he took off his jacket.
"Wow this place looks...normal."
Nicky laughed and hugged him. "Eddie had a bit of a freak out so Zoe and I came to help."
He nodded and kissed Eddie deeply. She sighed.
"Trust me this is 100% better."
"Do I want to know what you freaked about?"
"It felt too much like a hospital."
He stifled a laugh. "Umm it is a hospital."
"I know but if they want me to keep these babies in as long as I can I needed to be comfortable."
He nodded and sat down in the arm chair by her bed. He glanced at Nicky.
"Does Erin know you're here?"
She nodded. "Who do you think handed me a credit card and said do what needs to be done."
He smiled. "Thank her for us."
"Of course. But seriously those sheets they tried to have her sleep on were just, yuck."
They all laughed.
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After a couple weeks in the hospital Eddie fell into a routine. Jamie would come and wake her up at 6am so they could have breakfast together then he would leave for work. Then she would get herself dressed and fix her hair and makeup. The nurses would then check her vitals and place the fetal heart monitor on her for two hours so they could monitor the babies. During that time Eddie would surf the internet, watch a movie on her laptop or read a book. After that lunch would come. Then she would usually do crafts or help some of the hospital volunteers fill gift baskets. Finally Jamie would be done his shift and come for dinner. He would fill her in on her day and get caught up on the babies before he would have to leave for the night. Then Eddie would shower and go to sleep. It was a very boring day but having a schedule helped her miss Jamie a little less. Thankfully Frank had arranged for him to be on a set schedule until the babies came in order for him to be there for her. And since Eddie couldn't leave the hospital she typically had a guest everyday. Zoe came at least every other day with some kind of goodie to cheer her up. Erin would sometimes come during her lunch break and eat with her. On Tuesdays and Thursdays Nicky would come in the afternoon and help her fill gift baskets. Danny and Baez would come occasionally and sneak her in something decent to eat. Her favorite visitor was Henry. He would bring old photo albums and flip through them with her. Or he would simply tell her stories from the good ole days. The only thing she wasn't use to was being poked and prodded with no warning. But she had to deal with it until the girls were ready to come.
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