Page 74 of Surrender
She clicked away on her keyboard for a moment. “I see you right here. I just need you to fill out this paperwork, and someone will call you back shortly.”
I nodded as I took the clipboard from her outstretched hand. Grabbing a seat, I quickly filled out the papers and returned them. While I waited to be called back, I busied myself with tuning into this show playing in the lobby call I Didn’t Know I Was Pregnant.
I’d seen the show and always thought it was crazy how someone could deliver a full-term baby and not know they were pregnant. I hadn’t personally met anyone who experienced that, but it was wild. I got so caught up in this episode that I didn’t hear my name being called.
“Mrs. Mitchell!”
I looked up to see a nurse standing off to the side.
“Yes?”
“We’re ready for you.”
I stood with my purse. “I’m sorry. I was a little too into that show.”
She giggled. “I get it. Strange things happen.”
“Tell me about it.”
She led me to the back and gave me a cup to collect a urine sample, a standard procedure during a checkup. I quickly emptied my bladder, washed my hands, and left the bathroom. A few seconds later, I was shown to an exam room, where collected my vitals and gave a gown to put on.
“The doctor will be with you shortly.’
“Okay.”
She left me with a smile as she closed the door. I changed out of my maxi dress and slipped into the gown. My nerves were a little on edge about this visit. I sat there taking deep breaths, slightly wishing that Jacob was here with me.
I hadn’t told him about the appointment. He thought I was out running errands since I’d taken the day off. I mean, it wasn’t a total lie. I did have a few things to do today. This was just a small detour.
After about ten minutes, Dr. Jenkins came in with her usual bubbly personality.
“Kachelle! How are you, beautiful?”
“I’m well. How are you?”
“I can’t complain. I didn’t even realize you were you. The last name didn’t ring a bell, yet you’re the only Kachelle I know.”
“I um… I got married.”
“Really! Congratulations! I’m so happy for you.”
“Thank you.”
“Shall we get started? I see you’re here for a checkup and to stop your birth control, correct?”
“Yes.”
“Is there anything wrong?”
“Well, my period is late, but I took a pregnancy test, and it was negative.”
“Hmm. Have you had any pain or irregular periods?”
“No. They come like clockwork every month.”
“Do you remember the date of your last period?”
“I don’t. If I had to guess it was right before my wedding.”