Page 107 of Burning Love
Maybe they were just fertile in her family. What a thought!
Though she’d never had a problem before and always used condoms.
Dr. Mitchell turned the volume on the machine up. “Is that the heartbeat?” Jace asked.
“It is. Nice and strong. It can be weak this early, but that isn’t the case.” Dr. Mitchell took a few more measurements and pictures and then pulled the probe out and pushed his chair back. “Why don’t you get dressed and we’ll talk some more.”
Talia slid off the table and went into the adjoining bathroom, took the gown off, put her clothes back on and returned to the exam room.
“I’ve been trying to read up as much as I can about being pregnant.”
Her mother would be a great resource when the time came. That was a thought for another time.
“That’s good. Adele will be back in with some packets and information for you and a chart to fill out for your appointments, things to look for and when to call. For now you’ll come every month. As long as you’re feeling well, there are no restrictions at this point. You have an office job, correct?”
“Yes. I work from home, but I do travel at times. I can fly, right?”
“For now, there are no worries. As you get toward the end of your pregnancy that will have to be limited.”
She nodded, listened to the doctor some more. Adele returned and gave her the information she needed, then they walked out to make her next appointment.
“Let me figure out when I’m not working for you to make it.”
“What?” she asked when they were in line.
“Can you make it when I’m not working? It’s normally only one day during the week when the office is open.”
“And the next day you’re sleeping.”
“That doesn’t count. I don’t care about that. I just can’t come if I’m at the firehouse.”
He was being extremely accommodating.
She got to the window, made her appointment for next month when he’d be off and then walked to his truck.
“Thank you for coming today. It feels so real.” She was sniffling some. The excitement hitting her.
She’d seen Jace’s eyes get a little misty when they heard the heartbeat. She knew hers did but didn’t want to start bawling in front of him.
It was a close call though.
“It is real,” he said, pulling her into his arms for a hug. She’d needed that. She had wanted to make the first move in the office, but he seemed unsure of himself.
“I know. And I know you want to talk about things, right?”
“We have to,” he said. He gave her a kiss on the forehead.
“And we’ve got time. Let me say this. I’m not putting pressure on you or us. Okay? Let’s focus on the baby and take things as they come.”
“I want you to meet my family this weekend. Will you?”
Talia looked up into his eyes and smiled. “I’d love to. Are you telling them about the baby?”
“Do you want to tell people?”
“I’d like to hold off until I’m out of the first trimester. Five more weeks. Is that okay?”
“It’s probably the smart thing to do.”
