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Trigger Warning: Discussion about fear of possibly losing a baby
Chapter 21.
Today wasn't an ordinary day because Dominick was going to see their baby's ultrasound for the first time, and that made Olivia feel a little nervous inside.
Olivia woke up early than usually. She went to the bathroom and took a refreshing shower. After she was finish she applied her makeup.
As she finished preparing breakfast, Olivia woke Noah and the two spent some time together at the kitchen table eating cereal.
"Hey, good morning." she said nervously. She sat down with Noah at the breakfast table and asked him about his plans for the day. Olivia tried to hide her nervousness.
Noah was smart and he figured it out quickly. "Is everything okay, Mom?" he asked with concern. "I'm just a little nervous, sweetheart," she replied honestly.
"I wish I could see the baby too" he said with disappointment.
"I know, you do Honey." she said, placing her hand on his.
"Noah we talked about this. You have school, remember?" she said gently. Noah nodded. After a brief pause, Noah offered words of encouragement to his mom.
"Yeah, don't worry Mom. Everything will be fine and Sonny will definitely love it!" Olivia chuckled at her son's words, feeling grateful for his support.
The two then continued their breakfast, savoring not just the food but also each other's company. As they ate, Noah shared his plans for the day and his excitement for a school project he was working on.
Olivia and Noah cleaned up after breakfast, then headed to the car for Olivia to give him a ride to school. Both had agreed to meet at the doctors office for the ultrasound.
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Sonny was not able to sleep. He was tired as he got out of the car. He and Olivia walked to the doctor's office. It was a big deal for him.
As he sat in the waiting room filled with soon-to-be mothers, Dominick felt out of place but nervous all at once.
Olivia saw him and frowned. He looked tired. "Did you not sleep tonight?"
"Nah, I could not sleep." he said, still sleepy and rubbing his eyes. "Why not?" Olivia asked with a smile. She already knew the answer. Sonny tried to hide his smile but failed.
"I'm so excited to see our baby today!" he said happily. "You're going to be a great dad." Olivia said as she put a hand on his shoulder.
After some time. His excitement began to turn to nervousness. Dominick could not help but fidget. Sonny kept tapping his foot or shifting in his seat.
After what seemed like an eternity. A nurse came up and called her name. Olivia and Dominick made their way to the ultrasound room.
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As the ultrasound began, Sonny couldn't believe his eyes as he saw a tiny, alien-like creature. Even though it didn't look like a typical baby and was small, Dominick and Olivia cherished the moment. Watching the technician move the wand around Olivia's belly, Dominick was completely amazed at how life could grow inside her.
When Dominick saw the baby's heartbeat on the sonogram, it was unforgettable. He kept looking at the screen and felt happy when he heard that little thump-thump sound.
As the technician pointed out different parts of their baby's body. Dominick couldn't help but tear up at the realization that he was going to be a father. At first it felt surreal, but now it starts to feels real.
"The baby looks just the right size for his age," the technician said with a smile. Both parents were happy to hear that all was well. It was a surreal and emotional moment for Dominick, one he will cherish forever.
The technician took many ultrasound images of the baby. Donny and Olivia left the doctor's office with a handful of sonograms. Dominick treasured those sonograms, and they both couldn't wait for the day they could hold their baby.
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Olivia and Sonny were both feeling relieved and excited after their prenatal appointment. The doctor had given them good news about the health of their growing baby.
They talked about a few things as they sipped the drinks.
"Liv, Let me introduce you to my family. So that we that we can tell them about our baby." Sonny said.
Olivia was startled when she heard it and choked on her coffee, coughing. She tried to catch her breath. "Wait, what?"
Sonny laughed at her reaction. "I want to introduce you to my family and share the news about our baby."
Olivia was surprised and said "I'm not sure that that is good idea. I think we should not tell too many people just yet. I'm still super scared that something might go wrong with the baby." It was hard for her to admit. Olivia thought it was better to keep it a secret.
"Liv, please don't say that," Dominick said, getting scared.
Olivia paused, trying to find the right words as he looked sad. "I'm sorry. I have to be honest with you. Anything can happen. We have to be realistic."
When Sonny looked at her with his watery blue eyes, she almost wished she hadn't mentioned it. Olivia just knew that she had to prepare herself for what might happen. Even if it hurt to think on the possibility.
Tears were in her eyes as she whispered "I don't want to lose the baby. I think we should prepare for the unexpected. In case, something goes wrong."
He wiped away the tears and said, "I love the little alien already. I don't want to lose it." Sonny looked at her with a heavy heart.
"After all we have been through, Liv. At the end of this dark and rocky tunnel, we need to see some light. This year we have to welcome our alien and make sure it's happy and healthy." Sonny didn't want to think about losing the baby. He wanted to stay positive.
"I'd like too. I can't just stop thinking about it. Sonny, let us wait a little longer before we tell your family.
"I think that's a deal."
After they finished their drinks, they got back to work.
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Fin watched Olivia as she walked around the room, looking like she had been crying. He was concerned that being pregnant was taking a toll on her.
Velasco asked Fin if everything was okay, noticing the worry on his face. Fin wasn't sure and continued to stare at Olivia. "She hasn't been herself lately," Fin said.
Velasco asked Fin why Olivia seemed sad and Fin replied, "It might be some emotional stuff." He wasn't sure if people knew she was pregnant so he didn't say anything.
