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Onika Maraj OBGYN
August 1, 2025
Between worrying about my girlfriend and trying to keep myself calm, I know I've been pushing it. But today, I just wanted to hear that everything was okay with my boys.
Dr. Patel finally came in, smiling that calm, reassuring smile she always wears.
"How are we feeling today, Nicki?"
I forced a smile. "I've been better. Still spotting a little. And I've been feeling more tired than usual."
She nodded and sat down across from me, her eyes skimming over my chart. "With the stress, bleeding, and the elevated blood pressure we saw last time, I want to be cautious." She paused, looking at me seriously. "The boys are on the right track, which is good news. They're growing well and everything seems normal in terms of their development."
That was a relief to hear, but I knew something else was coming.
"But?" I asked, raising an eyebrow.
"But," she continued, "we did check your blood pressure today, and it's still elevated. I'm concerned about that, Nicki. If it stays high, we may need to plan to induce you soon. We're monitoring closely, and depending on your checkup in two weeks, we might have to make a decision. We can wait until you're officially eight months, but if things don't improve..."
"Wait, induce me?" I sat up straighter. I rubbed my belly, the boys kicking in response.
She nodded gently. "Pre-eclampsia is a concern with elevated blood pressure, and we don't want to risk it. If we see things aren't improving in two weeks, inducing might be the best option. But don't worry, I wouldn't suggest it unless I felt it was necessary."
I swallowed hard, trying to keep myself calm. "I just... I need to keep them in there as long as possible, you know? I don't want anything happening to them. And with everything going on with my girlfriend, I just..."
Dr. Patel placed her hand on mine, squeezing it gently.
"I know it's a lot, Nicki. I want you to focus on resting, lowering your stress as much as possible. You need to put yourself and the boys first. I'll be keeping a close eye on you, okay?"
I nodded, biting my lip.
"Yeah, okay. I'll try." Easier said than done, I thought.
Dr. Patel looked at me seriously, but with a soft smile. "Nicki, these boys are coming soon, and we want them-and you-healthy, okay, mama?"
I nodded, feeling the weight of her words. "Okay, I'll do whatever I need to."
She squeezed my hand gently. "Good. We'll get through this, and soon enough, you'll have your boys in your arms."
