âYou had stomach surgery, but your uterus is unaffected,â the doctor explained.
âYour uterus is in good condition, albeit a bit cold, but your aftercare was effective.
While your chances were slim, pregnancy was not impossible.
And now, you are indeed pregnant.
â
Overwhelmed, Nicole struggled for words, barely grasping the reality.
The doctor, smiling, reassured her, âThis is wonderful news.
Please inform the father quickly.
Iâll set up a prenatal checkup file for you here.
â
Regaining her composure, Nicole quickly declined.
âNo, thank you.
I wonât be setting up a file for now.
â
The doctor, understanding but firm, advised, âRegular prenatal checkups are vital to ensure the babyâs health.
â
Nicole had never imagined the possibility of another child in her life and was overwhelmed by the news.
âI understand,â she murmured.
She rose to leave, and the doctor reminded her gently, âDiscuss this with your husband.
Even if you donât visit our hospital, find one nearby to ensure you donât miss any checkups.
â
As Nicole walked out, still reeling from the shock, she paused at the door and turned back to ask, âSir, is terminating the pregnancy an option now?â
The doctor, taken aback, inquired, âDo you have other children?â
âs BunnyBookery âI have one,â Nicole responded.
Surprised, the doctor mentioned, âThis is only your second.
Why would you consider not keeping it?â
Observing Nicole, who appeared well-capable of supporting a child, the doctor normally refrained from influencing life decisions unless the patient was already expecting.
They would first understand the personâs circumstances before discussing the possibility of termination.
Nicoleâs expression conveyed her turmoil.
âIâm not ready for another child right now.
â
Seeing her resolve, the doctor remarked, âIf youâre certain, consider a medical abortion soon, before the tenth of next month.
After that point, you would require an induced abortion, which can be harsher on your body.
â
With a gentle sigh, the doctor added, âYouâre quite striking, and your child would surely be as well.
Please take your time to carefully think over this decision.
â
Nicole nodded appreciatively.
âThank you.
I will think it over.
â
After stepping out of the doctorâs office, Nicole slumped onto a nearby bench, overwhelmed by the irony of her situation, pregnant once again with Jarrodâs child.
It felt as if the fate conspired against her happiness.
She was lost in thought when a familiar voice startled her.
âNicole?â
Looking up, Nicole saw Roscoe approaching.
âWhat are you doing here? Are you feeling alright?â Roscoe inquired, noticing her distress.
âIâ¦â Nicole fumbled with her test results, concealing them behind her back.
âJust some stomach issues.
â
âHave you had it checked out?â Roscoe asked, concerned.
âDo you want me to review the results for you?â
âThereâs no need,â Nicole replied, swiftly stashing the reports into her bag.
âItâs nothing serious.
Donât worry.
â
She didnât want to add to Roscoeâs burdens as he was just beginning to stabilize his life.
Masking her worry with a smile, she changed the subject.
âDid you get the results for that pill?â