Chapter 9: Large and In Charge
There was a lot of work to do on a farm. They had to take care of the animals, prepare the food so that it'll last them through the winter, ecetera. Mimi started growing vegtables and herbs in the greenhouse that Stanley had built before the harvest season. She had, in this place, discovered a side of herself. It began after the september attacks. The complex society in which she lived fell away and all that was left was the basic human needs. That was why, even though she loves her work as an accountant, she wasn't consumed by it anymore.
Mimi and Stanley arrived at the hospital for her 8 month checkup. Mimi was almost too big to fit behind the driver's seat of Stanley's truck, and it had been a long time since she had been able to ride the horse. Yesterday she had to have Stanley put on her boots for her because she couldn't reach over belly comfortably. They had decided that they didn't want to know the sex of the baby, but the doctor wanted to check the development of the baby.
"Hi Mimi," The doctor said in a professional manner, "How are we feeling?"
"Large. I feel large, my back aches, and I haven't seen my feet in a week, but other than that..."
"All normal, now let's check out your baby." Mimi watched the screen, "See, here's the baby's head, spine, heartbeat, did you want to know the baby's sex?"
"No," Stanley said, engrossed in the image, "We decided that we wanted to be surprised."
"My only issue, Mimi, is your blood pressure. I know that a farm is hard work, and you adopted your six year old niece, but if your blood pressure stays at this level, you could be at risk for toximia. I want you to limit your time on your feet, and if your blood pressure isn't down in a week, we might have to deliver early."
"Is that safe?" Stanley asked.
"The baby is far enough along now that it would survive. All of it's organs are fully developed, it will just be a little small. Don't worry. Just stick to bed rest, and everything will be fine."
TBC...
Hello faithful readers! Mimi is close to having her child. Will it be a boy or a girl? What will it's name be? I'd love your input! Thanks!