Mackenzie Maguire Ch 3- Hating the bed

Mackenzie (28) her husband Carter (31)
Narrated by MacKenzie
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I am happy that I finally announced my pregnancy to my best friends.  Carter and I were ecstatic to become parents. 

Soon the happiness turned to worry.  I almost miscarried twice and the doctor said that I needed to be placed on immediate bed rest.  Carter was so worried that I was not going to carry to full term. I on the other hand blamed myself for working too hard. 

Emma found out about my miscarriage scare that she rushed over and promised to be by my side.  I told her that there was no need but on the other hand I was happy to have some company. Carter was busy teaching and with midterms coming up he was busier than ever.

Emma was the best nurse anyone could ask for.  She made sure that I was fed at all times.  I was so grateful for her company.

Soon Laurel also came to make sure I was doing OK.  Parker had just given birth so she was not going out at all.  I have to admit that having heard Parker's birthing story, I was scared about giving birth.  Laurel told me not to worry because she gave birth to twins and there was no issue.  Emma also told me that everything would be fine.

Laurel was getting to leave to attend to her twins but offered to prepare some fabulous food.  Emma and I ate contently.  We talked, laughed and enjoyed dinner.

Carter came home and loved the food he was smelling.  At first he was worried that I was cooking but was relieved to see it was Laurel baking our dinner.

The rest of my pregnancy Carter made sure that he did not bother me. I had to threaten him so that he would sleep in the same bed as me.  As far as making love that was out of the question. He was so worried that I was going to lose our babies.  We found out that I am having twins.  This was a big cause of my struggles with my pregnancy.

I had to sit Carter down and affirm that the doctor finally released me off of bed rest.   Carter seemed to relax a little more. I was thinking about opening the studio to snap a few shots.  Carter did now want me to but I told him that I was itching to do something other than lay around all day. 

I managed to get a few photo sessions under my belt.  It was good to feel alive again.  I was now enjoying being pregnant.  Carter just looked forward to me giving birth and being totally free.

I went into labor one afternoon in the studio. I was almost full term so I did not panic too much.  The girls rushed over to take me to the hospital.

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I gave birth to two beautiful girls.

We named our first born, Karina.

Our second daughter is named Sabrina. 


Carter and I could not be happier.  We had beautiful baby girls and it was wonderful having them in our lives.