She stared at the doctor. “I’m pregnant?” “Yes.” She had suspected after she had missed her period and experienced symptoms such as headache, fatigue and breast tenderness. She had taken a pregnancy test which showed a positive result but she wanted to be absolutely sure so she made an appointment with her doctor who gave… Read More Life Changes
It was Christmas Day and Kira and Joel were going to spend it at his parents’ house. Last night, Kira baked a Christmas fruit cake and Gingerbread cookies while Joel wrapped the presents. They just finished having breakfast and were on their church for the Christmas service. “Just think, next year Christmas, we’ll have another… Read More Another Christmas
“I wish I could stay for a while,” Rachel said to her brother. They were outside on his porch. It was Saturday and she had brought her daughter, Emily to spend the day with him. “Why can’t you?” he asked. She sighed. “I have to go grocery shopping, to the cleaners and then, I’m going… Read More Out With Shiloh and Emily
“What were the results of the ultrasound, Doctor?” Gina asked. She had called the office two days ago because she noticed that It’s there she was having a brownish discharge and that she wasn’t experiencing nausea and breast soreness anymore. Although she knew that all pregnancies were different, there was something radically different about this… Read More Gina’s Options
“I have good news for you, Kira. You’re pregnant.” Kira sat there looking stunned. Tears welled in her eyes. Finally, she had heard the words she had always longed to hear. Finally, God had answered her prayers. She couldn’t wait to tell Joel the exciting news. “Wow,” was all she could say at the moment.… Read More Good News, Finally
“Start talking, Angela.” Whenever he called her by her full name, he was angry. “Amy told the truth. I’m not really pregnant.” He fought hard to remain calm. “So, your pregnancy is a fake one.” “Yes. I didn’t mean to lie to you, Paul. Honest.” “You made me believe that you were pregnant, Angela when… Read More Angie Comes Clean
It was a quiet Sunday afternoon and Matt was on the sofa reading a book on The Pregnant Guppy, the first of the Guppy line of aircraft produced by Aero Spacelines. The book was a Christmas present from Joel and Kira. It was a perfect choice because he was interested in transport aircraft and the history… Read More Matt Rebukes Gina
“It’s good to be home,” Joel said as they let themselves into their condo unit. “I don’t think I could eat anything else for the rest of the day.” It was just after 3pm on Saturday (Sabbath) afternoon and they were now coming home from having lunch with another couple after church. “It was sweet… Read More Love in the Afternoon
“Gina and Matt are expecting again,” Kira told Joel. “Really? How did you find out?” “Gina called me at the office this morning.” “You look upset, Honey. What did she say to you?” “After I congratulated her. She asked me about us. I told her that we were trying and she said that we can… Read More Not Giving Up
I was still stunned. I couldn’t believe it. I was pregnant. I did the Clear-blue pregnancy test while my grandmother was out. I was so nervous waiting for the results and when I saw it, I stared at it for a long time before I shoved the stuff into the pocket of my jeans. My… Read More Pregnant
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