A Long Hard Fought Journey (Completed)

Chapter 37:Healing Healed and A Miracle Pregnancy

                                                                                 1 month later

A month after our accident,I was still in my coma but slowly coming out of it. I was healing very nicely. Casey was nice enough to watch my kids that she never knew about or met. Joseph stayed with me all the time besides going home to sleep some nights. I was in the hospital over Christmas so I missed it. I had several small gifts sitting in my room on a chair from Christmas. The next day,Joseph wasn't there yet. We have been in Michigan longer than we had planned. I opened my eyes and there was a nurse standing there. I tried to speak but it came out as a mumble. I said it again and it was loud and clear. She heard me. Joseph came running in an hour later.I opened my Christmas presents that morning. I got some money,a ring,a necklace,and this beautiful charm bracelet that Joseph had bought for me.We kissed and talked for a while. He hugged me and about 2 weeks later I was released.I was healed thank goodness. We spent another day there with Casey and then we went home. It was a good homecoming,they had a party,and several people were upset and happy all at once. I also got a lot of questions. Casey would come to visit here soon. That night for the first time in years,we knew I wasn't going to get pregnant but we were kissing all over again which we haven't done in years. There was a very small chance that the doctors was wrong but it was rare and if it would happen it would be a shock and extremely rare.

                                                                                2 months later

I was now 28.It was really early this morning when I got sick. I have been sick all week. Joseph has been worrying over me even though he says he's not I can see it in his eyes. I closed the door,and started hurling again. I was trying to be quiet because like me Joseph hasn't had much sleep and unlike me he hasn't gotten to make up for it. I guess I was too loud or something. Joseph came into the bathroom. Izzie,are you okay,he asked me panicking. Yeah,I think so,I said. I knew it couldn't be my cancer I haven't had any headaches or fevers. I then thought about that night 2 months ago and missing my period. All the pieces fell into place. I was not supposed to be able to have any more kids because of the chemo. This must be a miracle pregnancy. Maybe I'm wrong. I made Joseph go back to bed. He didn't want to but he did anyways. I grabbed a spare pregnancy test and peed on the little stick. I sat it down on the box waiting for the results. Several minutes later,there was a ding. I picked it up and what it said has shocked me and made me happy all at once and I started crying. It read:+positive. I am pregnant,probably around 3 months or so. I am almost done with the first trimester.The doctors were wrong. I finally stopped crying. I went back to bed with a small smile on my face. The next morning I woke up when Joseph had to and followed him downstairs. I got us both a cup of coffee and I told him to sit down in a chair across from where I was going to sit. I gave him his coffee and I took a sip of mine before speaking.Joseph,I have been getting sick,I began and saw his face drop,but last night after you left I took a pregnancy test for good measure and it said,+positive,for the first time in a few years I am pregnant by some miracle and it seems as if I am almost done with the first trimester,I am around 3 months pregnant,I said with a smile on my face having tears of joy run down my face. He was crying to and I stood up. As we went to hug,he picked me up swinging me around. We stayed there although moving to sit down on the couch. We sat there hugging each other for the longest time. I am not sure if I am going back to work,yet,I haven't made up my mind. He stroked my hair softly as I was crying silently. I don't know why I was crying it was probably from the shock of it all and not being in his arms for ages is what made me fall apart. The kids were still asleep. I can't believe how big my babies have grown and how much of it I have missed. Mary-Kate and Jenna were now 11,Bailey was now 7,and Jessica and April were now 3.  Time has really flown. Joseph had called in last minute deciding to stay home with me. Before the kids wake up we are planning a way to tell them that they have another sibling. I will have 6 kids now I am guessing and I hope but if it is more than one I will still love them. I have stopped crying and so we decided that we will make them pancakes and will make them in the shape of a baby. We got started and they actually turned out mostly because Joseph made them he is such a better cook than me. I went upstairs to wake the kids. I brought them downstairs with me. They all crowded around our dining room table. We served them the pancakes. My brightest,one of my oldest's,caught on first. Why are they shaped like a baby,she asked. Then her eyes got so wide. Mommy,are you,she asked gasping as I nodded yes,with Joseph and I resting our hands where the invisible baby lay. Then the others caught on. After breakfast we took them to the living room. We were going to play the name game. Mary-Kate chose the girl name Hazel-Grace Casey Stevens and for a boy Tanner Logan Stevens,Jenna chose for a girl Nicole Lynn Stevens and for a boy Carter Henry Stevens,Bailey chose for a girl Logan Carter Stevens,and for a boy Jacob Harry Stevens,Jessica chose for a girl Noel Anna Stevens and for a boy Cory Cooper Stevens,and April chose for a girl Lacey Anna Stevens and for a boy Leo Tanner Stevens. Joseph and I were going to pick when they are born and the winner would get $5 to make it fun.

                                                                                2 months later

I was walking into the hospital once again but for good news and I hope it was they were also going to do blood work to double check my health and make sure that I am still in remission. I have been for about a year or two now I have lost count but there is always a chance that I relapse or have a recurrence. Joseph had to work today but Mary-Kate and April came with me while Jenna,Jessica,and Bailey stayed with Cassy. Alexis and Kate were going to meet us there they are the only ones besides the kids,Joseph and Casey that I have told. I had told my parents about Casey and I am still mad that they lied to me and so they are too.We went into the room and they did an ultrasound. They look like they are healthy babies,would you like to know the genders,the doctor asked. Yes,---wait what genders--,we exclaimed. Yes,it seems that you are having triplets,the doctor said. It looks as if you are having 2 girls and a boy,congrats,she said.I was 5 months pregnant,4 more to go.Casey was going to fly in to meet with us to help with the baby in 2 months a month before delivery. I was already picking names and I was thinking about names for the girls Hazel Grace Casey Stevens,Logan Carter Stevens,and for the boy Leo Tanner Stevens. Wow,I am going to have 8 kids. I need to buy a bigger van even though my Subaru can fit everyone,I need a spare. We left and Kate and Alexis hugged us goodbye. I went home and picked up Jessica,Jenna,and Bailey. They started with questions as soon as I walked into Alexis's house.  I explained to everyone or the kids,Cassy,and Noah,that it was triplets and it was 2 girls and a boy. I would have to call Nic later or I could just post to Facebook it would be a lot easier. I decided that Facebook would be easier and would keep me from getting to stressed. I posted and it read:" Well everyone as most of you know Joseph and I have had a tough time recently getting news that I could not get pregnant due to the chemo but if I did it would be rare and a miracle. Late at night around 3-4 months ago I was getting sick and just as a precaution I took a pregnancy test and it was positive. I went to the doctor today and we were all amazed. The picture of the ultrasound showed not 1 baby but 3. I am having triplets and it is 2 girls and a boy. We are so very blessed and happy at this news. Thank you for your support through our very long journey." Joseph soon came home and we have now officially decided that after this no more kids. April,Mary-Kate and I told him that it was triplets and two girls and a boy. He was so happy.He hugged Mary-Kate and April swinging them around. I was really starting to show. He very carefully the best he could hugged me and we kissed. We went out for dinner that night. It was so full of joy. Life could never get better although it could probably get worse but maybe not.  We went home that night and I laid down in bed,falling asleep instantly. I have made up my mind and I am not going to back to work quite yet maybe in a few years when my kids are all in school.