Learning to Trust Again

Chapter 17

Chapter 17

Maks woke up first. He was just too excited to sleep anymore. Meryl was now 18 weeks and today was the appointment where they get to find out what they are having. Meryl was still sounding asleep. He really wanted to wake her but he knew that was not a good idea. Maks decided to go shower instead.

Meryl woke up and Maks was not in bed. She heard the shower running. She just laughed and went into the bathroom.

"You woke up early and knew not to wake me huh."

"I wanted to so bad!"

"It wouldn't have made the appointment come any faster."

"I know but I just... I want to know!"

"I know baby. I do too."

Meryl joined him in the shower and then after they were dressed, they went to eat breakfast. Meryl ate a big bowl of cereal and Maks had some oatmeal.

"So how are we going to tell our families the gender?"

"We call or Skype them. How and when are we going to announce the gender to everyone else?"

"I think we don't tell everyone else until tomorrow. That will give us time to think of a good way to announce the gender."

"Good idea Princess."

"Let's go somewhere. I can't sit around the house anymore."

"Do we have time? It is 8 already. Isn't the appointment at 8:45?"

"Yes but the office isn't that far away."

"How about we go watch some TV and then we'll leave?"

"But I really don't want to sit in the house anymore!"

"Alright get your stuff. We can just go drive around if you want."

"Yes! Thank you."

"Anything for you Princess."

They drove around just as Maks said until it was time to go to her appointment. They sat in the lobby waiting to be called. Well, Meryl was sitting. Maks couldn't sit. He was too excited.

"Meryl?"

"Right here." Meryl jumped out of her seat and Maks flew to her side.

"Great. Come with me."

"Thank you."

"Are you the father sir?" Meryl looked at Maks, not quite sure how to explain it to her.

"I'm not the father but I'm the Dad. The father doesn't want to do his job so I get to do it."

"Oh... ok"

Meryl pulls his arms so he comes closer to him and she kisses him. The nurse seems to understand now.

"So how have you been feeling?"

"I've been feeling great. Morning sickness ended a while ago. I'm getting bigger but I'm not uncomfortable. I feel good."

"Good. Everything looks good. Your blood pressure is good and so is your heart beat. The doctor will be in soon. You should get to know the gender today if you want."

"Oh yes! We want to know. I think he'll explode if we don't find out today. He's been waiting for this day."

"What do you think it is?"

"I think it's a girl" Maks excitedly says.

"I have a feeling it's a boy." Meryl winks at Maks.

"Oh, it's divided. Well you'll soon see who is right." She walked out and Meryl and Maks were left to wait for the doctor. They didn't have to wait long. Soon the doctor knocked and then entered the room.