« 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. »
