A/N: spoilers for 7x15 I am so not really impressed if that was Adam and Kim's fight to work through things. Hope they have more, although you got to see where they are both at. Can't believe how casual she was to Roman telling him what happened.
A/N: I am not a medical professional so please do not take any of this as truth. Please consult an actual physician. Was that really the talk that Burzek was supposed to have? I hope more comes of that...
2 weeks later...
Kim is sitting in the waiting room at the doctor for a check up, between her ribs and the miscarriage she just needs to get the all clear and stay good for awhile.
The receptionist calls her name and leads her back to an exam room. "Ok, just undress, get the gown on and hop up on the table." The receptionist says happily to Kim.
As Kim lays there on the the exam table waiting for the doctor, she starts thinking how 6 months ago she would not have guessed she would be here now.
The doctor comes in interrupting her thoughts.
"Kim, hi, I'm Dr. Smith, how are you doing?" She asks sincerely.
Kim smiles, "I'm getting there emotionally and physically I am hoping I am there, It's why I am here today."
"Ok then, let's check that out." Dr. Smith pushes on low on her abdomen, feeling to see where her uterus is shrunk to. "You are finished bleeding,right?"
"Yes, last week it tapered off." Kim answers.
"Ok, your uterus seems to be where it should be." Dr. Smith says factually as she sits back down on her stool. Kim now sitting up. "Have you been sexually active since the bleeding has stopped?"
"No, I haven't had any desire to. I also wanted to get back on birth control before that happened." Kim confesses shyly.
"That's perfectly normal. For the birth control what method do you prefer? I see here in your chart you have been on the pill for some time. Did you want to stay with that or switch to something a little more dependable?"
"If I wanted to try for more children in the near future, which is the one that would be the easiest to stop and leave my system before trying?" Kim questions.
"How soon are you thinking? The shot and the iud's take about 6-12 months to have your cycle normalized after you have them stopped or removed." Dr. Smith states.
Kim thinks a moment. "I realized with this last pregnancy that as unexpected as it was, I am not getting any younger, so sooner than later, if that makes sense. I guess something more effective than the pill but not as invasive as the shot or iud?" Kim looks to Dr. Smith.
"Ok, that leaves us with the patch or the ring. They both have similar side effects of the pill but the frequency of usage is less. The patch you change weekly and the ring is monthly. The patch goes on either your arm, back, butt or tummy and the ring is an internal device. I can give you some pamphlets to read up on if you don't want to decide today. Just remember with both of those there will about a 3 month window in the beginning that you should use a second method of birth control as well." Dr. Smith smiles.
"Ok, I'll think about it, thanks for the information." Kim nods. "Can I get all the physical checks done now and just call in once I decide which one I want for the prescription?" Kim asks.
"For sure we can, let's get back laying down and feet in the stirrups. We will just get a quick Pap test and we will be good to go." Dr Smith says as she pulls on her gloves and starts putting the jelly on the speculum.
Kim grimaces, she hates these.
"Ok, I'll send that off to the lab and I am just going to write you a requisition for blood work that I want you to get done, prior to starting the birth control. I just want to make sure there is no possibility of pregnancy before you start the medication. If you don't have any questions, I will get out of here and you are free to get dressed and get on with your day." Dr. Smith chirps out.
"Great, thanks, I think I have everything I need. I'll read over the pamphlets and give your office a call once I have decided. Thank you again." Kim says, relieved that's done.
Kim walks into her apartment and throws the pamphlets in the counter. She heads into her bedroom to change into yoga pants, when she hears a knock at her door and makes her way back to answer it.
"Adam, hey, did we have plans?" Kim questions.
"No, I knew you had your follow up today and just wanted to make sure you were ok?" Adam asks as he walks in and closes the door behind him.
"Yeah, she said everything looks normal again." Kim says as she walks back to her room to change.
Adam sees the pamphlets on the counter for the birth control. His heart sinks a little. He knows it makes sense, especially if they are going to take things slow. He doesn't want to rush her into anything but this pregnancy has him thinking that he would like that family sooner than later.
Kim walks out of her room changed into a pair of yoga pants. She sees Adam looking at the pamphlets and feels she needs to explain herself.
"Adam" Adam's head snaps up, looking embarrassed that he was caught snooping. "It's just until I feel ready. I know I want a family, I just am still traumatized a bit and need to make sure I am ready up here." Kim points to her head. "Plus we agreed to go slow, not pick up where we were right?"
"I know, I know it's different for you too. It made me realize that I want that family and if it's with you it's even better. I just need to know that it's still on the table one day?" Adam sighs.
"Yes, it is. I am just not there yet, you will be the first to know." Kim smiles as she goes in to give Adam a hug. "Those options take the least amount of time to leave my system, so when we are ready,it hopefully won't take long."
"Thank you." Adam sighs as he kisses the top of Kim's head, while he holds her tighter.
"Would you go on a date with me, Kim Burgess?" Adam happily asks.
"I thought you would never ask!" Says Kim excitedly.
A/N: I am having some writers block and feel like this is a bit of a filler chapter. This is unedited so please excuse any mistakes.