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Post by fallingn2ct on Oct 4, 2012 8:25:15 GMT -5
Sorry for not including the wedding. I know everyone was looking forward to that, but I am beginning to wind the story down & figured I would move forward with the pregnancy. However, there will be a few surprises coming up
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Post by fallingn2ct on Oct 4, 2012 10:20:41 GMT -5
They settled into a rhythm together during the next few weeks. Keith spent time working with the record label while Alli kept up with her fashion line via her computer and Liam had come to LA to show her ideas for the maternity they had begun to develop. Alli had been able to get a recommendation for a doctor and had begun her prenatal care. She was sick most mornings and she felt as if all she did was eat and throw up. Keith was learning to tread lightly when it came to her mood swings and a part of him couldn't wait for the baby to come so that Alli would be back to her old self.
"You're coming to the sonogram today right?", Alli asked munching on a bagel.
"I have a promo signing at one, but after that," he looked over printed schedule on the counter.
"Please don't be late", she kissed his cheek.
"You know I can't always predict these things", he absently ran a hand over the small bump in his wife's stomach.
"We get to see our baby today, please", she held her hand over his.
"You know I will do everything I can", he kissed her forehead,"Don't you have a meeting too though?"
"I do", she nodded,"I have someone interested in purchasing items from the maternity line. Liam and I will be going."
"Did I hear my name?", Liam said appearing in the kitchen.
"You did,"Alli grinned,"Just telling my amazing husband about the maternity line purchase."
"Your wife is a force to be reckoned with", he made himself comfortable on one of the bar stools.
"Trust me, I am aware", Keith laughed,"Have to get going, Alli-cat."
"Doctor Carter's office at four", she looked at him.
"Doctor's office at four", he echoed and kissed her,"Love you."
"Love you too", she watched as he walked out the door.
"Think he'll miss it?", Liam asked watching her.
"I don't know, he's doing the best he can. But I have a fear that he's going to get wrapped up with everything and me and the baby", she sighed,"that we'll just be a burden."
"Don't you dare, Allison Harkin", he stood up,"Those are those messed up hormones talking. You know that man would move the earth for you if need be."
"I hate feeling this way", she lay her head on his shoulder,"I swear I'm not normally like this."
"Oh I know that," he chuckled,"Please tell me you are not wearing that to our meeting?"
"What? The pregnant pajama look isn't in right?"
"Hate to break it to you boss", he shook his head,"You have a piece from the line or should I get one of the samples from the car?"
"No, I have one. Think I'll wear the wrap dress, show how it can adjust throughout pregnancy."
"Hurry up", he called after her as he helped himself to a cereal bar.
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Keith sighed as he looked at the clock on the dashboard,4:15, he was already late and the freeway was jammed. The exit he needed was barely two miles away and there was no way around the parking lot of traffic,"I'm a dead man", he mumled as his cell phone rang. He looked at Alli's face that had come up on the screen,"I am on my way Alli-cat", he answered.
"Where are you? You are twenty minutes late!", she said in an angry whisper.
"I know, I know, but traffic isn't moving. I am literally two miles from the exit. I will be there as soon as I can get to the exit."
"Did you even tell them about our appointment today or did you just do whatever they said?"
"Come on, Alli", he groaned,"You know this is just as important to me as it is to you."
"I wonder if it is", she spat.
"That's not fair and you know it. Traffic's moving, be there soon", he hung up before she could start a rant. He maneuvered the car over to the next lane and was able to get to the exit with in a few minutes. Following the directions and one wrong turn later he was at the doctor's office, it was quarter to five when he finally arrived,"Allison Harkin is in for a sonogram", he said breathlessly to the nurse.
"Yes sir", the woman nodded with a smile,"Come right this way", she led him to an exam room and knocked,"Mrs. Harkin, your husband is here."
"Come on in", Alli said. She glared at Keith as he came in.
"I know, I know", he held up his hands defensively,"I'm sorry babe, but I'm here", he went to her side,"I'm here."
"Did this even matter to you?"
"You know it matters to me! You are having my baby, of course I wanted to be here. Things just ran a little late, and I thought I could get here on time. I didn't plan on the traffic."
She sighed and took his hand in hers,"I'm sorry, I know I freak out about things."
"And I wouldn't have you any other way", he kissed her forehead.
"Mr. Harkin, you're here", the red headed doctor came into the small exam room.
"Sorry", he said quickly.
"I'm fine, you and Alli are my last patients of the day", she turned on a machine and picked up a tube,"Alli, if you can lift your shirt for me, this will be cold at first."
"Yeah it is", she laughed as the doctor squirted the blueish jelly onto her exposed stomach.
"Let's see your baby", she smiled at the couple as she began the sonogram. She studied the screen as she moved the wand across Alli's stomach.
"Is everything okay?", Keith asked attempting to break the silence.
"Looks good", Doctor Carter replied. Not turning away from the screen. She pushed keys on the key board and captured photos,"Do either of you have a history of twins or multiple births in your family?"
"No", Alli shook her head looking at Keith.
"On my mom's side, one of her brother's and his wife had twins. But nothing immediate", he shrugged.
"Well," the doctor smiled,"I ask because it looks like the two of you will not be parents to one baby, but to three."
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Post by onyxfyrefly on Oct 4, 2012 11:33:54 GMT -5
Three, Fall? Three?!?! Wow...
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Post by fallingn2ct on Oct 4, 2012 14:05:27 GMT -5
"Three babies", Keith breathed looking down at his wife.
"You're sure?", Alli asked looking from Keith to the doctor.
"I am", Doctor Carter smiled at them and pointed to the monitor,"From the looks here you are just about forteen weeks weeks, you'll hear the heartbeats in a moment. But look carefully", she showed them the heads of the three babies and outlined their bodies.
"They're not cramped in there?", Keith asked.
"You'd be surprised how well they will develop. Mom is healthy and active. She's been doing very well with all the pre-natal care. I will schedule another sonogram to find out the sex of your babies. Unless there is a major concern from the two of you, everything looks good for now."
"Traveling", Alli said,"We are supposed to go home to Ireland by October."
"With multiples there is a higher chance of pre-term labor. I would advise you to go home sooner rather than later. You are forteen weeks now, you shouldn't travel after your twentieth week. Especially on a long flight. I would recommend that you fly home within the next two weeks."
Alli looked to Keith, his lips were pressed in a thin line. She knew he had more work to do than just two weeks,"We'll figure it out", she squeezed his hand.
"We will", he said with a nod and squeezed her hand.
"And now for your babies heartbeats", she turned a small knob on the screen and soon the room was filled with the three heartbeats of their unborn children.
"Those are our babies", Alli said with tears in her eyes as Keith kissed her cheek.
"We'll go home in two weeks", he said swiping his own tears away,"Whatever we need to do for you and the babies, we will." He could hardly believe that he and Alli had created not one, but three lives. And he knew without a doubt from those heartbeats pulsing through his ears that he would give his life for theirs. He hadn't held them in his arms nor heard their cries for the first time, but he loved them.
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"I'm going to be huge", Alli said rubbing a hand over her swollen belly as she looked in the mirror.
"You'll still be gorgeous", Keith said wrapping his arms around and resting his hands on hers,"We're having triplets."
"Instant family", she smiled leaning against him.
"I may have to fly back out here, but only if it's for something I can't do over the phone or by email."
"It's okay, sweetie", she turned wrapping her arms around his neck,"I won't be alone, between your mom and my aunt I will have visitors all the time."
"Trust me, I do not want to be away from you or the babies. Just in case"
"Thank you", she kissed him.
"For what?", he stroked her cheek gently.
"For just, everything", she smiled,"Our babies, our lives, all of it."
"Not sure you'll be thanking me when their awake and screaming for something", he teased.
"I'm hungry", she laughed pulling away from him,"These little ones take everything I put in me."
"What are you in the mood for?", he slung his arm across her shoulders as they walked through the house.
"Chinese food, definitely chinese."
"Is this one of those cravings I have heard about?"
"Don't ask, just order", she grinned as she wrote down what she wanted.
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Post by meg_cahill21 on Oct 4, 2012 16:20:49 GMT -5
that was the best chapter in this whole story so far! ohmyGod that was sooo sweet! loved when they heard the heartbeats and Keith's reaction and him not flying to la any more unless need be and what liam said about keith moving the earth for her....i just LOVED these posts! update soon!
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Post by onyxfyrefly on Oct 4, 2012 18:37:06 GMT -5
There are not words to describe the amazingness that is this story. I want to write like you when I grow up...
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Post by celticbear on Oct 4, 2012 21:29:14 GMT -5
Fall! These last two updates where amazing! And Liam was right when he said Keith would move the Earth for her! And Keith choosing not to fly to LA as often proofed Liam's words true! Can't wait till the others find out that there are 3 wee little Harkins on the way!
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Post by fallingn2ct on Oct 8, 2012 13:44:02 GMT -5
True to his word, they boarded a flight for Donegal two weeks later at the beginning of August. The wheels of the plane touched down with a jerk on the tarmac, smoke trailed behind as the brakes were applied. Alli breathed a sigh of relief as the flights attendant welcomed them to Donegal.
"You okay?", Keith gave her leg a pat.
"Much better now that we're on the ground,"she replied,"It's enough to worry when you think you're carrying one, but it's another when you know it's three."
"Well, Emmet is picking us up and then we can get you home and relaxed."
"I like that idea". They made their way off the plane and through customs. After collecting their luggage onto a trolley they gladly went out the exit doors. The August air, warm and moist, greeted them like an old friend. Grey clouds were already building and a storm would arrive soon.
"Hey you two!", Emmet called through his open window as he pulled the car to the curb. He climbed out and pushed his sunglasses to the top of his head,"Alli, what is this?" he gestured to the roundness under her shirt.
"Should we tell him?", she looked at Keith.
"If you tell anyone else, you're a dead man", he answered eyeing the young man.
"It's obvious you're pregnant", he laughed,"Anything else?"
"We're having triplets", Alli smiled.
"Wait.....triplets?", he looked between the two,"You're kidding right?"
"Not in the least", Keith said stowing luggage in the trunk of the car.
"Alli....that's amazing!", Emmet hugged her.
"We just haven't told anyone else and we wanted to do a dinner party. Make it official and everything." she said,"I am about sixteen weeks right now, we have an appointment next week for just a routine checkup."
"When do you find out the sex?", he asked as they piled into his car and began the drive to Keith and Alli's house.
"Probably not for another month", she yawned.
"We'll have you home soon", Emmet smiled squeezing her hand,"So three wee ones on the way, Harkin, how are you feeling?", he glanced into the rearview mirror.
"Still a little shocked", he laughed,"But Alli and I will be fine."
"No doubts about that", he smiled warmly at his friends.
They fell into a comfortable silence for the remainder of the drive. The coattage came into view and Alli couldn't help but smile, they were going to need something bigger place once the babies came, but this was her home. It was where she felt safe and loved and knowing she would be bringing her babies into that same house made tears flash quickly into her eyes.
"Alli-cat, you go on in and lay down,"Keith said helping her out of the car,"Emmet and I will get everything."
"Thank you," she kissed him and disappeared into the house.
"Truth time", Emmet said between pulling out pieces of luggage,"How are you really feeling?"
"Terrified,"he laughed in response,"I mean hearing those three heartbeats and knowing Alli is having my babies is like nothing else. The instant love, it's just unbelievable. At the same time, knowing I am supposed to go back to the States for more work within a few months, Alli being here by herself, what if something happens or she goes into labor too soon. Plus the thought of being a father to three all at once. It's just......."
"Over whelming?" he finished.
"A little", he nodded as they carried the bags into the house.
"Listen, Alli knows you have work to do and she knows that you love her and those babies. You know she won't be alone, heck if nothing else us guys will keep her company. It will all be fine."
"Thanks mate", Keith clapped him on the shoulder,"Thank you for picking us up and everything."
"Don't mention", he shrugged,"Go take care of your wife, call me if you all need anything."
"We will", Keith gave him a wave as he walked down the path.
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Post by onyxfyrefly on Oct 8, 2012 19:14:44 GMT -5
I love how Keith is freaking out over the babies! I can't wait to see how everyone reacts to the news!
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Post by meg_cahill21 on Oct 8, 2012 20:24:26 GMT -5
and theres what i expected....keith freaking out over having three kids all at once...loved how supportive emmet was! update soon!
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Post by celticbear on Oct 8, 2012 20:47:09 GMT -5
Knew Keith was playing it cool in front of Allie! Nice to see he came clean in front of Emmet! This is going to be some dinner party! Can't wait for the reaction from the rest of the CT Family and from Keith's own Family!
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Post by fallingn2ct on Oct 12, 2012 13:43:57 GMT -5
Alli had never been happier to be in her own home. Even with her pregnancy seeming to progress quickly she worked through conference call with Liam and checked on the small boutique when she felt up to it. She was constantly ticking down the days on the calendar, the days until they would find out the sex of their babies. The calendar was marked with a red heart. She had planned the dinner party for just a few days after their appointment. Keith had given in to her and allowed her to have it catered by a local chef. She knew it was a weight off both of them.
Alli ticked off the fourth of September and felt a giddy excitment run through her as she held her ever growing belly,"We finally get to see what you all will be tomorrow. FInd out of we can buy pink or blue paint if we need both." she sighed happily and hummed to herself.
"Hey beautiful", Keith came in the door pushing a box with his foot and a bag of groceries.
"Hey you, let me help", she reached for the bag.
"Don't even think about it", he moved away from her.
"I'm pregnant, not an invalid", she laughed.
"No heavy lifting", he said moving the box to the side and taking the groceries to the kitchen.
"What's in the box?", she followed him and opened a bag of pretzels.
"I didn't even get them in the cupboard", he teased.
"One word about my eating and I swear it will be your last", she said munching on a pretzel.
"I wouldn't dare", he kissed the top of her head.
"So what's in the box?"
"A surprise!", he replied stowing his six pack of Guinness in the refrigerator.
"Surprise for who?"
"If I told you, it wouldn't be a surprise."
"Please, I'm the pregnant one here."
"Always use that excuse", he teased putting the last few things away,"Come on, I will show you." he took her hand,"I have to assemble it, or else I will make the other lads help me after the dinner."
"What is it?", she laughed knowing her impatience was showing.
Keith took the small pocket knife on his keychain and cut the tape securing the box. Reaching in he pulled out the instruction book, he handed it to her.
"A stroller?", she looked at the photo running her fingers over the fingers over its glossy finish,"You got us stroller for triplets?"
"Yeah", he opened the book and showed her the features,"best part is we can use it for several years."
"Thanks babe", she kissed his cheek,"Daddy got you munchkins a stroller," she rubbed her belly and stopped as she felt movements.
"What?", Keith jerked as she grabbed his hand excitedly.
"They're moving around", she looked up at him,"Can you feel that at all?"
He moved his hand over the large bump and then smiled,"Think we may have a footy player in there."
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Post by onyxfyrefly on Oct 12, 2012 15:01:27 GMT -5
Awwwww!!! I needed that sweetness today!!
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Post by meg_cahill21 on Oct 12, 2012 15:49:54 GMT -5
love the soccer player comment and how she warned keith to not pester her on her eating...update soon!
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Post by celticbear on Oct 12, 2012 20:44:21 GMT -5
Fall! This was a sweet update! Love that Keith bought them a Stroller that will grow with them. The food comment was cute! The best part was at the end with one of the baby kicking and Keith's footy comment was a hoot! Especially since Keith does not know that much about Soccer! REMEMBER KEITH BESIDES ALLIE AND THE BABIES,HE LIVES AND BREATHS MUSIC AND SURFING!
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