CHAPTER 58 - THE LABORATORY RESULTS
The following morning Mrs. Montini and Mrs. Venoso was first to arrive for the test results that everyone has been dying to know. Around nine in the morning Doctor Sartori came in with the results on her hand followed by the same Nurse. Everyone was in silence when she finally walks towards Courtney’s bed.
“Good morning.” The Physician greeted everyone.
“Hi Doctor Sartori.” They responded back warmly.
“What did the results say?” Ben went straight to the most awaited information.
“As you all know I’m here to reveal the laboratory tests we did for us to confirm your condition.” The Doctor started.
“Please tell us Claudia.” Courtney says nicely.
“Based on the blood test and the ultrasound that we conducted last night, the results finally confirmed that you don’t have the ectopic pregnancy and the baby is absolutely fine.” The Doctor happily announced.
“Oh thank Heavens! Thank God for this!” All of them exclaimed after hearing the much awaited results.
“You hear that hunny? Our baby is healthy!” Ben can’t contain his happiness either.
“I’m also happy that we didn’t get the wrong diagnosis the first time we took the ultrasound.” Courtney is still smiling with happy tears.
“Yes it was Courtney, so you all can finally relax.” Doctor Sartori broke into big grinned.
“This is such a wonderful news!” Mrs. Venoso cried out.
“Yeah it is such a blessed day for us!” Mrs. Montini joined in.
“But don’t celebrate too much yet; you are still under observation until tonight because your blood pressure is still low. We have to keep you until tonight to get it normalized, alright?” The Doctor explained thoroughly.
“How soon can her blood pressure be normalized?” Ben asked.
“I have a good faith that it will be normal by tomorrow so I will sign your release papers so you can go home in the afternoon.” Doctor Sartori took the sphygmomanometer.
“All right, thank you for the information Doctor Sartori.” Courtney takes all every detail by heart.
“You’re most welcome.” The Doctor monitors her blood pressure.
“Doctor, does Courtney will experience the cramps and the bleeding again?” Ben is eager to know about this so he will be aware and already know what to do in case it happens.
“Like I mentioned yesterday, abdominal pain can cause by the uterus expanding and too much stress or working too much can also trigger that.” The attending Physician elaborated after getting Courtney’s blood pressure.
“Total bed rest is the outmost care we need to do correct?” He probed some more.
“That is amongst the things she needs to avoid.” The patient Doctor answered.
“What else we need to avoid so I can take that note.” He asked keenly.
“No strenuous activity means no extensive exercise but walking is okay for 15-20 minutes with breaks in between; no lifting of heavy objects and lastly no sex until the first tri semester ended.” Doctor last advised made Ben stopped moving for a minute.
“Anything else we need to avoid or any food she should not eat?” Ben was able to recover after clearing his throat.
“Eat foods that are folate rich like egg, liver, asparagus, beans and citrus fruits those can help her blood pressure increased. Lastly, don’t stress her at all since pregnancy can make any woman very emotional and tend to be moody most of the time.” The Doctor instructed while writing those down on small note for her patient.
“I will make sure she eats healthy and on time Doctor.” He made a mental note to buy all those food for his fiancée.
“I’ll get back on you tomorrow morning before you check out.” The Doctor faced Courtney directly.
“Thank you Doctor.” Mrs. Montini shook hands with the attending Physician.
“You’re most welcome. I better get going and do my rounds.” Doctor Sartori bid goodbye with the Nurse assistant.
“We’re so glad to hear you and our nipote are in good health.” Mrs. Montini touched her daughter’s hair while the other reaches for her stomach.
“Me too Mamà I was happy to hear that our baby is very much healthy.” Courtney smiled at her mother.
“Glad to hear it too and good thing my son was able to convince you last night to eat.” Mrs. Venoso is now standing beside her amica.
“I know Mamà otherwise she would have regretted that,” Ben smirked at his fiancée.
“Anyway I will call your father and tell him the news, do you guys want anything from the cafeteria?” Mrs. Montini offered them.
“I want to eat some pickles Mamà and snickers bar.” Courtney immediately told her mother.
“Huny, its too early for that and besides the Doctor just mentioned you need to eat healthy so you’re blood pressure will normalized.” Ben argued with his fiancée.
“I know about eating healthy and that’s what I want right now.” She demanded.
“Mamà, Arianna please tell me you’re not considering that food for her.” He looked at the two mothers who have a knowing smile.
“Figlio, one of the things you need to remember is that, pregnant women can have crazy and weird cravings.” Mrs. Venoso advised his son.
“Exactly true, you have to make sure that whatever Courtney requested will be fulfilled no matter what.” Mrs. Montini adds up.
“But –” He tried to reason out.
“If you also don’t give what Courtney wants she will be stress in worst cases, she will not eat all day that could affect their health and eating habits too.” Liliana made sure to remind him about it.
“Does dad went through all of this with you?” Ben wished his father was still alive to help him on this experience.
“Yes he did.” Mrs. Venoso confirmed.
“I know it can be had for you sine your first time to know about this but you can ask Carlos help when you need guidance.” Mrs. Montini tapped his shoulder.
“Thank you Arianna I will definitely do that.” Ben nods.
“All right, I’ll go now and get your food tesoro.” Mrs. Montini kissed her daughter’s forehead.
“Thank you Mamà.” Courtney grinned like she won a lottery.
“I’ll call your brother too and get you something to eat as well.” Mrs. Venoso suggested.
“Thanks Mamà, please tell Eric to bring the files for the La Vigna I need once you get a hold of him after the conference.” Ben reminded his mother.
Mrs. Venoso approved and left together with Mrs. Montini claiming they will return once they got the food that Courtney craved for.
“Can you please grab my phone inside my bag? I need to call Nat about the result since I promised to do so and check about my schedules.” Courtney motioned her head to the bag located on the side drawer.
“Hunny, you heard what Doctor Sartori said, you need a total bed rest until you’re condition is stable.” Ben reminds his future wife.
“I just wanted to know if my patients were already transferred to my recommended Therapist. I can’t just sit here and let Nat do the rest for me!” She explained with a raise tone.
“I just want you and our baby to get all the rest you both need.” Ben can tell she is really to hit him.
“You seem like you’re contradicting everything I say and do; first the food I want to eat and now you’re nagging me about what Claudia’s reminders. I know what she said okay I heard it too.” Courtney is still irritated.
“Please don’t be upset hun, I’m sorry if you feel that way I was just doing the things what a responsible father should do and make sure that we are following the Doctor’s order for you and our baby.” Ben grabbed her hand.
“I’m sorry didn’t mean to yell at you, I know you’re just doing this for us and here I am being stubborn.” She starts crying.
“Shh, don’t cry hun, its okay I may not understand how pregnancy feels but I promised you that we are going to make this work as a team and I’ll do my best to take care of you and our little man.” Ben assured her and wiped Courtney’s eyes.
“Thank you for being understanding Benj, I promise that I will do my best not to be moody and listen to your reasons before getting mad.” Courtney sniffed.
“Speaking of listening my soon to be Mrs. Venoso, I want you to live with me permanently as soon as we get out of the hospital. My pad is closer to your clinic where Doctor Sartori clinic will be; it’s more accessible and convenient since its twenty minutes away from mine than yours.” Ben gave details.
“What will happen to my flat? I can just abandon that.” Courtney got a worried expression.
“Of course we will not abandon your flat; we can stay there on weekends if you like, after all that is where our baby nesting started.” Ben wiggled his eyebrows.
“We’re not allowed to have sex; did you forget that important part?” Courtney hit him with the soft pillow.
“But it didn’t say that we can’t touch each other so that means… I can still make you scream.” Ben smirked making his fiancé fiancée blushed.
“You better get your mind of that gutter because I will not allow you to touch me.” She folded arms.
“Are you sure about that?” Ben comes closer like a predator.
“Don’t come any closer Benj or ill swear you will regret it.” Courtney threatened him.
“What are you going to do with my advances if I do this.” Ben ran a finger from her hand towards her shoulder blades leaving Courtney immobilized.
“Benj.” Courtney’s breathing became deeper anticipating Ben’s next move.
“I would like to pleasure you on this very moment hunny but I won’t do that because you still need to recover and I don’t want anything bad happen to you and our baby.” Ben whispered to her ear.
“You’re such a tease.” Courtney pouted.
“Someone is eager to have me eh, don’t worry once we’re out of here I’ll pleasure you so much that you’ll lose count. For now, you need to finish your meal and then I’ll wake you when Arianna returned with your cravings.” Ben pecked the pouted lips.
Courtney saw the omelet and let Ben feed her even though its not tasty for her taste but she wanted to appreciate Ben for doing everything for her. After breakfast she fall asleep while watching some documentary, Ben choose this time to clean up and called the Investigator he hired. Agent Marielle picked up the phone and accepted his request to cancel the case with full payment for her service. Ben immediately transferred the amount to her account and thanked her. He went back to Courtney’s room and watched her sleeping figure while holding his soon to be Mrs. Venoso.
