Raising Patricia Cullen ch.5
(A week since last chapter)
Today Patricia would have her 6 month checkup and then we would hopefully be decorating the house for Christmas in three weeks.
Dad was setting up his office. Rose and em went hunting because Patricia would need more shots today. Right now Edward and I are in the kitchen.
Patricia is sitting in the high chair eating mushy cereal. We were slowly adding solids. She's hit all her milestones so far. She now says ma and da when Edward and I talk to her. She rolled over and can sit up by her own. We're all waiting for the teething phase to begin.
I'm really nervous for today's exam. Flu season was in full effect so Patricia would be getting her flu shot along with her four other shots. I didn't like to watch Patricia scream and try wiggling out of my arms. I'm brought out of my thoughts when I feel cold lips on my neck.
"What are thinking about?" Edward asks.
"Just about our daughter" I say and Edward wraps his arms around me.
I lean into him and just stay there until Patricia throws her food on the floor. Edward sighs and goes to clean it up while I pick up Patricia. I take her upstairs to take a bath.
"Bella when you done the office is set up" Dad says and I nod and head to Edward and I's room to give Patricia her bath
. After I'm done Edward is in our room waiting with a clean outfit for her. I change her into a simple pink onesie, pink tights and socks. We head down to dads office and Edward knocks on the open door.
"Come in guys" he says and stands up from his desk.
We walk in and he takes Patricia from us. He starts of by weighing her and taking her measurements. He lays her down on the exam bed and listens to her heart and lungs before moving on to look at her nose, ears and mouth.
"Edward can you hand me the anal thermometer" he asks as removes her tights and UN snaps her onesie.
Edward goes over to the counter and pulls it out of a glass jar with an array of thermometers.
Dad quickly pulls the tabs of Patricia's diaper and pulls it off. Edward puts petroleum jelly on the thermometer and hands it to dad.
Dad lifts Patricia's legs up in one hand and quickly inserts the thermometer. Patricia lets out a cry and Edward try's to soothe her.
After dad done takin her temperature I change her diaper but don't re dress her. Dad pushes on her belly for a few seconds. When he's finished he goes to his desk and grabs a tray that is covered and I know it was her shots. Dad grabs some alcohol swaps and band aids and puts them on the tray.
I pick her up and sit on the exam bed with her. Dad sets the tray on a cart next to the bed. He grabs and alcohol swab and swabs Patricia's outer thigh. Patricia whimpers and I shush her and I hold her protectively to me. Dad grabs the first syringe and takes the cap off. I hold Patricia a little tighter as her cry fills the room. Dad grabs a second swab and quickly swabs her other leg down before jabbing her with the second needle. This continues till finally there is one shot on the tray.
"Umm dad isn't that a big shot considering Patricia's size?" I ask. Edward takes Patricia from me.
"It is because it's for you." He says and I scramble off the table.
"Oh no, not happening" I say and quickly rush to the door. Edward is standing there blocking my way.
"Edward please just let me through" I plead with him.
"I'm sorry love but you need this shot. It's only your early flu shot" he says.
"But I don't need it I'll be changed in 6 months!" I say.
"Bella you need this to keep you healthy right now! Flu season is now and you becoming an immortal in 6 months doesn't change the fact you need this shot. Now you can act like a 17 year old and come sit on the bed and receive your shot. Or you can act like you're a child and I can have Edward, jasper and your mother hold you down" dad says sternly.
My lip juts out as tears roll down my cheeks.
"Edward give me Patricia" Mom says and I look up and she's in the doorway also.
Edward hands her Patricia.
"Come on love I'll let you hug me" Edward says and I nod and walk back to the exam bed.
I get onto it and Edward wraps his arms around me but makes sure not to cover my right arm so dad could have access to it. Dad swabs my arm and I cringe.
"Relax sweetie" dad encourages softly while rubbing the muscle. I take a deep breath and feel the pinch and bury my head in Edward neck.
"Shh I got you" Edward says and rubs my back. Dad rubs my back gently.
"Your done baby girl." He says and I nod and pull back.
I wipe my face and scramble off the bed. I rush out of the office and to my room. I fall onto my bed and hold a pillow to my chest. There's a knock on the door and I ignore it.
"Bells" Jasper calls out. I turn so I can look at him in my doorway.
"You know dad was doing it for your own good" he says.
"He knows I hate shots and then to threaten me like that! I'm not a fucking child!" I yell angrily.
"Isabella Marie Swan. Watch your language or I will treat you like a child" dad yells from down the hall. I roll my eyes and jasper chuckles.
"Do not roll your eyes at me missy" dad snaps.
I motion jasper in and he comes in and jumps over me and onto the bed besides me. I laugh as he starts to tickle me.
"Now are you in a better mood? He asks and I nod.
"Feel up for a movie?" he asks.
"Sure" I say and he turns the TV on and puts a movie in. I relax and jasper rubs my back soothingly. "
Ma!" Patricia yells from the door way. I see Edward is standing there with Patricia.
I motion Edward in and Edward rushes to my side and kisses me. He sets Patricia next to me as I scoot over so he could get on the bed. He leans against headboard and I rest my head on his chest. Patricia crawls between us and lays down next to me.
We stay like that until dinner when mom call me down. I grab Patricia and head downstairs. I ignore dad who is sitting on the couch in the living room.
I walk into the kitchen and Edward puts Patricia in her height chair as I sit down in my chair.
Mom puts a plate of chicken Alfredo in front of me and gives Patricia some plain noodles and yogurt. Edward feed Patricia as I eat.
When I finish I take Patricia and give her a bath. Edward leads us downstairs after for family game night. Patricia lays on the floor with toys.
I try and ignore dad as best as I can. After playing for an hour I look at Patricia and she's sleeping. I go and pick her up and take her to her room.
"Edward" I call keeping panic out of my voice. When I too Patricia's clothes off her skin was warm and she had a red rash. Edward comes in and walk to me.
"What's wrong" he asks. I point to her tummy. Edward gently touches her skin and I can tell he feels how warm she is.
"I think this is a side effect to her vaccines" he says.
"What should we do?" I ask.
"Stay calm for one. Change her diaper now while I go get my bag. I want to do a quick exam" he says and I nod.
I change her diaper and Edward returns shortly after. The only thing is dad is behind him. I turn my back to dad and let Edward come next to me. I feel a hand on my shoulder and shake it off.
"Bella" dad warns.
"Don't" I say "Bella you feel warmer also" dad says in worry?
"Im fine" I say and watch as Edward quickly examines Patricia.
"Everything is fine besides the fever and the rash." He says and I nod.
Edward reaches out and feels my forehead.
"Dads right love you do have a slight fever like our daughter" he says.
"There's only one reason for that similarity" I snap.
"Yes love the flu shot.' Edward says.
"I'm going to go call the hospital and warn them about the possible bad batch of the injection" Dad says and leaves.
Edward pulls my shirt up and sure enough the rash was on me to
. "Why don't you to take a shower and get ready for bed. I'll get our daughter down tonight" he says and I nod and head to our shared bathroom.
I quickly shower and head to the bedroom. Edward is already in bed in his night wear. He's holding a glass of water and two pills.
"Here love this will help with your fever" he says and I take them before getting in bed. I lean against Edward who rubs my back and before I know it I'm asleep.