81. STUMBLING ON THE PATH

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After a week

After sending Ved off to school, Virat dropped Anushka in Mumbai with her parents. They had an appointment with their family doctor. Virat decided to accompany her for the first visit.

"Hi doctor, we just found that I'm pregnant. So..just needed to confirm and go forward with you " Anushka said, Virat was sitting beside her.

"Oh that's a great news! Come to the bed, we'll just check" the doctor called her.

She used the ultrasound to scan her stomach and a clear spot was visible on the screen. Virat had a bright smile on his face. The doctor kept scanning it for longer than usual, then she stopped it.

"Congratulations Anushka!, anyway I'll send you the reports after we get it from the lab." she acknowledged her. Anushka looked at Virat , who blinked his eyes in acceptance.

"This is your second pregnancy right? I don't think I have to guide you much about anything " the doctor said.

"No doc, you have to. I don't remember my first pregnancy very fondly. Things were different back then, I don't remember what I ate, what I did, you need to guide us" Anushka informed her. Virat felt bad for her.

"Sure, I'm always there to guide. Once the report comes we'll know what to take care of" she agreed.

"How long should we wait" Virat asked.

"I guess we'll get it in an hour, it's pretty quick nowadays" the doctor shared.

After an hour, they got the reports and both come back to the cabin to consult the doctor.

"Uhm..can I have a word with you alone?" The doctor asked. Virat got up to leave,but Anushka held his hand and stopped him.

"It's ok doctor, you can say it infront of him. I don't mind at all" Anushka stated as she held his hand.

"No..I need to talk to you Virat" the doctor clarified. Anushka was confused.

"Next I'll talk to you Anushka, don't worry " she assured her. Anushka left the room.

"Virat, this is quite important. I must tell you. I'm gutted to say that this pregnancy does not look very promising, the first 2-3 months are extremely crucial and vulnerable. I know I might sound rude, but as a doctor I need to be straight forward while we talk about these things. Things can go either way, I just want you to be prepared for both the situations" the doctor explained to him reluctantly. His heart dropped listening to that.

"But why would you say that? What happened?' Virat asked anxiously.

"Looks like her last pregnancy wasn't a smooth ride, it has made her body a little weak for carriage , if I say in layman's language. It usually happens if you have long labour or if you had any complications last time. Did she have anything different?" The doctor asked. Virat was already reminiscing what happened.

"She was in a state of coma for about 3 months after the delivery " he answered in a low voice.

"What!?....well, that explains it, her body is still in a shock. Look Virat , I know it's all too much to take in, but you need to keep her stress-free ok? It's not that this pregnancy is not possible at all, but it does come with some risk factors which you should be aware. If you can somehow get through the first trimester, you are in a much safer zone, I could say." She elaborated. Virat didn't reply to anything.

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