April 22, 2015
This day changed my life completely. Everything was turned upside-down. The news we got made the biggest impact on our relationship.
¤ Flashback ¤
"Honey, Honey!"
I can't get up. I hear Sterling calling for me as I lay on the bathroom floor. The taste of vomit is still dominant in my mouth.
"Hon- oh my gosh. Amelia! Are you okay? What happened?"
Sterling rushes to my side. He picks me up.
"I-I-I got sick and then hit the floor."
"We're going to the hospital now!"
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I have been admitted for only twenty minutes but seems like forever. A nurse is running test in hopes of finding out why I got so light headed and sick.
Sterling has a worried look on his face as he continues to kiss my hand.
"Baby I'm sure it's just the stomach flu."
"Honey, seeing you like that scared me. I thought you were dying. I don't ever want to be without you."
"Don't worry about that, you won't be without me."
A doctor walks in. Interrupting our very sentimental conversation.
"Amelia, we ran some tests. Your blood levels are in normal range. However your fluid levels are low."
"What does that mean?"
"So you are unaware."
"Unaware of?"
"Amelia, you are 3 weeks pregnant."
"What?"
"I'll give you some time to settle with the news. Congratulations. And remember to keep drinking lots of fluids. You are providing for two now. A nurse will be in to discharge you."
"Thank you."
As soon as he leaves I burst into tears.
"I can't be pregnant."
"Honey this is good news. We are starting our family."
"I'm 19! I just started college.
"Listen to me. We will make it work. You will still go to school. This doesn't change your goals. You will reach them."
He holds me as I sob. The nurse comes in and unhooks my IV. I sign the discharge papers and we leave.
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*ringgggg*
*ringgggg*
*ringgg-*
"Amelia! What a surprise. What's up sweetie?"
"Hi mom."
"Sweetheart what is it. I hear something in your voice."
"I'm pregnant mom. You're going to be a grandma."
"So soon? That's wonderful sweetie. But what about school."
"I'm going to find a way to manage."
"Well you know your father and I will always support you. Love you sweetheart."
"I love you too mom. I'll talk to you soon."
"Alright goodbye sweetie."
¤ Flashback Ends ¤
19 with so much of my life ahead. At first I was not very happy. Why would I be? Kids was something I saw in my further future. Before you get any ideas, no I did not abort my child. I manned up to it. As time passed I became very excited.
This changed everything for Sterling and me. We were so ready for this. To hear the heartbeat, see the body...
