Chapter 3
“Did you check yet?” April says knocking lightly on the bathroom door. It’s been a long couple of weeks since the implantation of the eggs and April insisted on staying the night, so that she could be here for the moment when Arizona pees on the stick.
“Okay, I’m ready. Come in.” Arizona says finally. “Either way we still go into the doctor’s office and have a blood test.” She reminds her friend.
“I know, but this is so exciting.” April says bouncing up and down in anticipation. “I just know this is going to be good news.”
“It doesn’t always work the first time, which is why we...” Arizona says, but then she sees the stick turn positive and she stops talking.
“Oh my God! Oh my God, we’re pregnant! You. I mean you’re pregnant!” April says throwing her arms around the blonde and hugging her.
After a few minutes, they catch their breath and Arizona says, “Okay, let’s get dressed and go Dr Samson’s office for the blood test.”
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“Arizona, the blood test confirms it. You’re pregnant.” Dr Samson says entering her office. “Now do you have any questions for me at this point?”
“No, I have the information packet here outlining the appointment schedule, I”ve started taking the prenatal vitamins. I’m good right now.” Arizona replies.
“Excellent, I’m pleased with this result. Now, you know what to watch out for, please call me if you have any concerns.” Dr Samson reminds her. “Now per your directions, I’m sending all tests to date to Addison Montgomery and she’s going to be following your case and directing your care going forward, correct?”
“Yes, Dr Montgomery will be monitoring me going forward.” Arizona confirms.
Climbing into April’s car, Arizona pulls out her phone and makes a call. “Mom, I’m pregnant!”
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Arizona was able to schedule herself a light couple of days to give herself time to adjust to everything. She knows going forward, she will have to keep a lighter schedule. She’s already worked with Naomi, to block time for all of her appointments on her schedule for the next six months and she built in a few extra blocks just to keep her schedule light.
“Hey, where were you this morning?” Alex asks entering her office.
“I had an appointment first thing this morning.” She informs him.
“Are you going to tell me what’s going on?” He asks.
“What do you mean?” Arizona asks.
“You have had a lot of ‘appointments’ lately. Are you sick? Are you job hunting? Interviewing new girlfriends?” Alex asks.
“I’m not sick or job hunting and I’m definitely not looking for a girlfriend.” Arizona replies. “I’m just trying to take better care of myself. I’m working on getting back to happy.”
“Okay, I don’t really know what that means, but if it means you stop working so much and living like a monk, then I’m all for it.” He says clapping her on the shoulder. “Hey, you know I’m here if you need me.” He adds.
“Don’t worry about me Alex. I’m good.” She replies. Then her phone rings and she looks at it and sees that it’s Addison. “Um I’ve got to take this, would you mind.”
Alex puts his hands up and closes the door behind him.
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“Addison, I take it you received my test results?” Arizona says answering the phone.
“What the hell Robbins! You could have given me a heads up.” Addison exclaims.
“I told you two months ago that I was going to try again.” Arizona reminds her.
“Yes, but you didn’t tell me that you had started treatments.” Addison counters glancing through the file. “Okay, I see that you took all of my advice and used FSH this time. Good and the donor was from the list I gave you. Excellent. Wow, I’m just really surprised it took the first time. That’s really great.”
“I still can’t believe that I really did it.” Arizona replies nervously.
“Have you told anyone yet?” Addison asks.
“Just April Kepner, she helped me with the injections and she’s gone to appointments with me. Oh, I’ve switched everything over from Callie to my parents and April if my parents aren’t available. Please don’t say anything to Callie yet. I’ll tell her in a few weeks.” Arizona explains.
“I’d say that you have 8 weeks before the rumor mill goes full tilt. And don’t forget to tell Bailey first.” Addison advises.
“Thanks, you know I’ve already gained five pounds from the drugs and the vitamins.” Arizona says concerned.
“I’m not surprised, you’re body knows what’s coming and it’s helping get you ready. Now just make sure you stay active. Did you talk to Craig in the PT lab about the aquatic prosthetic?” Addison asks.
“Yes, he measured me last week and has ordered it for me. I’ve set up time with him next week to fit me and help me set up in the pool.” Arizona replies.
“Sounds good. So I’m going to reach out to Dr Miller there and let her know what’s going on, have you set up your VIP alias yet in the system?” Addison asks.
“Yes, I did that yesterday. I’m sending you the information now, so you can track it in our system.”
“Sidonnie Roberts? Oh wait, I get it. Sidonnie, Sedona, Arizona. Clever. That should buy you some time.” Addison remarks laughing. “Okay well, keep me posted and I’ve sent you the schedule of tests that I’ve sent to Miller. I’ll monitor from here and I’ll see you in a few weeks for the ultrasound. Arizona, take care of yourself, okay?” Addison says softly.
“Thanks Addison, I intend to take excellent care of myself from this point forward.” Arizona replies confidently.
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“April, is there something that I need to know about you and Robbins?” Jackson asks his wife that afternoon.
“Jackson, I told you that I’m just helping her get through something. Her parents are moving her in a few months, so I’m just helping until they get here.” April explains.
“So there’s nothing between you two?” He asks. “People talk and lately they’ve been talking about the two of you, a lot.”
“Jackson, we are working on getting back together, I would not do that if I was interested in someone else. And I’m not a lesbian, so I’m definitely not interested in Arizona that way. She’s my best friend and she was there for us when we lost Samuel, I’m just trying to be there for here now.” April replies.
“What does being there for her now mean? Does she have a health issue, that I should know about? I hate to remind you that I’m head of the Board, she needs to inform me of any health issues.” He says getting upset.
“Jackson, she has no health issues right now that would affect her surgical abilities. And she wouldn’t put her patients at risk if she did. Look, I can’t say anything else. I’m sorry.” April says frowning at him.
“Okay, I trust that you wouldn’t keep something from me that I need to know.” He replies, reaching over and straightening the collar on her lab coat.