My Husband Returned from His Cruise with Shocking Surprise — He Missed One Tiny Detail That Made His Smile Disappear in Seconds
“Yes,” she said. “And your blood pressure is very high. With multiples, that makes this pregnancy high-risk very quickly.”
“If we want to keep these babies where they belong for as long as we can, strict bed rest gives us the best chance.”
My mouth went dry. “What does that mean?”
“It means I need you off your feet as much as possible immediately,” she said. “You are twenty-four weeks today. If we want to keep these babies where they belong for as long as we can, strict bed rest gives us the best chance.”
Daniel leaned forward. “For the rest of the pregnancy?”
“For as long as she can safely stay pregnant,” Dr. Evans said.
“We need to cancel the cruise,” I said.
He stood there staring at the brochure still tucked into the side pocket of his briefcase.
Daniel loosened his tie. “We don’t have to decide this second.”
“I do,” I said. “I’m twenty-four weeks pregnant with triplets. There is no trip.”
He stood there staring at the brochure still tucked into the side pocket of his briefcase.
“I already cleared the time off,” he said finally.
I looked at him. “Daniel.”
“I’m just saying I need a minute.”
Instead, an hour later, I heard the bedroom closet door slam and the sound of zippers.
He came halfway into the hall with a suitcase in one hand.
I pushed myself upright on the couch. “What are you doing?”
