Secrets 13

Four days later Elizabeth and Michael were both released from the hospital. They had to leave baby James in the neonatal intensive care unit at the hospital for a while. That really sucked for Elizabeth because she did not want to leave her baby. Michael was very supportive and told Elizabeth that baby James would be home soon. Michael also told Elizabeth that she needed tons of rest before they brought the baby home because soon it would be crazy times at their place. Elizabeth knew everything that Michael was saying was so true but she knew that she could visit baby James anytime until they brought him home.

One morning Elizabeth woke up late. She looked at the clock and freaked out because she had wanted to get to the hospital early to be with her son. She started moving Michael's arm from around her but he pulled her back into the bed and snuggled closer to her.
"Michael its late and I really want to get to the hospital."
"You need sleep Elizabeth so you are not going anywhere. Now go back to sleep!"
"Michael no I need to be with my baby. Let go of me now!"
Elizabeth struggled against Michael and finally Michael let go of Elizabeth.
"Elizabeth our baby is fine and if there was a serious problem the hospital would call us. Now go back to sleep sweetheart."
"You don't understand Michael, I need to be with my baby. I am going to the hospital and you can come if you want to."
Elizabeth went into the bathroom to get ready for her day. As she was getting ready Elizabeth started feeling kinda shaky and then she slid down onto the floor and started crying. Michael heard Elizabeth crying and ran into the bathroom and saw her sitting on the floor.
"Lizzy what's wrong? Are you ok baby?" Michael went and pulled Elizabeth into his arms and held her tight to him.
"You are right, Michael, I am so exhausted and I hate that I might have to miss a day with our son. I having been pushing myself being with James so much since we left the hospital. I know you have been so supportive and I love you so much. I think you are right that I will go back and get more sleep."
"I think that's a great idea sweetheart. I love you too and you need to be healthy for our son" Michael said as he tucked Elizabeth back into bed. And then he went and got back into bed and kissed Elizabeth and then pulled her close to him and they both went back to sleep.

Later on that day Elizabeth and Michael were at the hospital spending time with baby James. He was actually gaining weight and getting bigger but it was just slow because of his premature status. The doctor said James progress was looking good and if he kept getting bigger the better chances he would a healthy baby. That news made Elizabeth and Michael happy.