Keep Holding On

It's a Great Day to Be Alive

April 8th, 2029
Malibu, USA
Miley's POV

I was on my way to my appointment with Dr. Walsh to see my chances of getting pregnant again are. I'm really hoping it'll be okay and I'll have a good chance. I'm just afraid it'll be Griffin all over again and I know Liam is also worried about it. He just doesn't show it. I finally arrived and signed myself in. When I got called I stood up. For a couple seconds I froze.

"Dr. Walsh will be in shortly." A nurse says.

While I waited I looked at all the signs on the wall. So many about pregnancy. I got stuck on the one about stillbirth. I'm terrified it'll happen again.

"Hi Miley." Dr. Walsh says with a smile.

"Hi."

"So you wanna discuss getting pregnant again?"

"Yeah. Um, I wanna know my chances of getting pregnant again, and if I'll lose another baby. And my age..."

"Well you're only thirty-six, that isn't too old."

"I've read that pregnancies over thirty-five can be risky." I say concerned.

"You should never Google numbers when it comes to pregnancy risks. Some sites tell you that you should stop getting pregnant after thirty-five, and some can say you'll have a baby at sixty. Always consult a doctor unless it's an official site managed by doctors. I prefer my patients talking to me instead of asking Google."

"Okay, I figured it'd be best to see you."

"Have you started trying yet?" She asks.

"Yeah, but it's barely been over a week."

"You don't have to worry about your age yet, okay? Some people don't want to have children at an older age but it's perfectly safe as long as you consult a doctor. Thirty-six is a perfect age."

"And the chances of me having another stillbirth?"

"Barely over one percent in your case. Doesn't even reach two. You had a perfectly healthy pregnancy and it happened for no reason. With that being said, you have a higher chance of having quadruplets than having another stillbirth."

"Oh my god."

"Oh, no no, I'm just saying it's a higher chance. One in seven-hundred thousand. I don't think you'll have quadruplets, don't worry."

"Thank God. But I guess that is a good number for another stillbirth. Thank you Dr. Walsh."

"You're welcome. You shouldn't have a problem getting pregnant. Especially since two of your pregnancies were a surprise and your third was pretty easy."

"Okay, good. I told Liam I'd come back with good news. I know that isn't something I should promise but I did anyway. And thankfully I'm going home with good news. Great news. Thanks again."

"Good luck, I'll hopefully see you soon."

"I hope so too."

"Bye Miley."

"Bye."

I was so excited on my way home. I don't know how I'll tell Liam. It's gonna be easy, but I'm just so excited. I was terrified it'd be hard but thankfully it shouldn't be a problem. I got home and quickly got out of my car. I locked it and quickly went inside. Liam was walking out of the kitchen and into the living room when I practically ran to him. I hugged him tight and kissed him.

"Woah, someone's a little excited." He says.

"It's gonna be easy! We shouldn't have a problem! The chances of another stillbirth is so small, not even two percent. We-"