The next morning, Mac awoke to the sensation of the baby moving inside his belly. He watched as the little one shifted around.
Mac: What are you doing in there?
He poked his belly, trying to encourage the baby to move again, and soon enough, the baby responded.
Mac: Here we go.
However, Mac winced in discomfort as the baby started kicking a bit harder.
Mac: Ouch, stop that! It hurts.
Later,
Jack woke up and noticed Mac with his hands resting on his belly.
Jack: Hey Mac, good morning!
Mac: Morning.
Jack: What's the baby doing?
Mac: He's kicking in my belly.
Jack: Really?
Mac: Yeah.
Jack placed his hand on Mac's belly to feel the baby's movements.
Jack: Is he kicking hard?
Mac: Just a little.
Jack: Are you excited, Mac?
Mac nods in agreement.
Jack: Today we get to see the full skeleton!
Mac nods again.
Jack: I can't believe he's still going strong.
Mac: Yeah.
Jack: Come on, she's waiting for us.
Mac and Jack make their way inside for their appointment.
Kalyan was waiting for Mac and Jack until she spotted them.
Kalyan: Hi, guys! How are you doing today?
Mac: Good.
Jack: Great!
Kalyan: So, we're here for an ultrasound, right?
Mac: Yep.
Kalyan: Alright, first I'm going to feel your belly to locate the baby's head. I can feel a lot of kicks.
Mac: He's been kicking since this morning.
Mac lifts his shirt to show his belly.
Kalyan: The baby's head is down.
Mac nods in response.
Kalyan: Now I'm going to measure the baby's growth.
Kalyan takes a measuring tape and runs it across the center of Mac's belly.
Kalyan: He's between 5 and 8 pounds, and now we'll start the ultrasound.
Mac loosens his pants and belt slightly to place the sheet under his belly.
Kalyan: Now I'm going to apply some gel on your belly so we can get a clear view of the baby today.
Mac nods as Kalyan spreads the gel on his belly.
Kalyan: Okay, let's see what he looks like.
Kalyan: There he is, looking healthy! There's his face, his eyes, his belly, his belly button, his legs and feet-he's kicking now, and look at those toes!
Kalyan moves the probe around the sides of Mac's belly.
Kalyan: Now we can see his hands and fingers; there's his other hand and fingers too.
Jack: Oh my god!
Tears begin to stream down Mac's face.
Jack: Are you crying, Mac?
Mac nods, overwhelmed with emotion.
Kaylan: We're going to conduct a heart scan now to check his heart rate in beats per minute and to assess whether his heartbeat is healthy.
Mac nods in agreement.
Kaylan monitors the baby's heartbeat and finds it to be 142 beats per minute.
Kaylan: The heart rate is 142 beats per minute, which is normal. Now, let's check if the heartbeat is healthy.
Kaylan identifies the baby's heartbeat and records it, which can be heard on the ultrasound machine.
Kaylan: His heartbeat sounds healthy-it's strong and steady.
Kaylan: Now, let's switch to a full view. Here's his tummy, his belly button, and in the center is his heart, which is currently beating. Now, here's his brain, and if we adjust the probe, we can see the umbilical cord connecting to your belly.
Jack: Oh wow!
Mac: Amazing!
Jack: I know, right?
Mac nods in agreement.
Kaylan: Now, let's take a look at his spine and bladder. Let's try a different angle. Ah, there we go. You can see his legs, feet, toes, and the curve of his buttocks.
Jack: Oh wow, this is incredible.
Lucas: Ooh, I just felt a kick! I've been feeling kicks all morning.
Jack: Is he still kicking?
Kaylan: Yes, he is. Let's see if we can zoom in.
Kaylan: Alright, now we can see his thighs, kneecaps, and let's zoom in on his face.
Kaylan zooms in on the baby's face.
Kaylan: Now you can see his face, eyes, mouth, neck, and even some hair.
Kaylan: Are you all enjoying this?
Mac and Jack nod enthusiastically.
Kaylan: That's wonderful to hear! Now, let's take a look at the bladder and cervix, as well as the free fluid. If he ingests too much of this fluid, he might end up with hiccups or a stomachache in the womb.
Mac nods in agreement.
Kaylan: Any dark areas indicate free fluid around him.
Jack: Sounds good.
Mac nods again.
Kaylan: The fluid appears normal, which suggests he is a healthy little baby. His movements and heartbeat are also normal, and he seems quite content.
Jack: He definitely is.
Kaylan: Aww.
Kaylan gives Mac's belly one last check before taking away the probe.
Kaylan: Everything looks great, you two. Just keep an eye on the heartbeat.
Jack: Okay.
Kaylan removes the probe from Mac's belly and wipes off the gel.
Kaylan: Have a wonderful evening, you both.
Mac: Thank you.
Jack: You too.
Mac and Jack leave the building.
Jack: That was so amazing!
Mac: It really was.
Jack: Absolutely.
Jack: Well, let's head out.
Mac nods in agreement.
Mac and Jack make their way home for the day.
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(MacGyver Mpreg) Mac x Jack Dalton
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