Tamera Alexander - [Timber Ridge Reflections 02] by Beyond This Moment

Author:Beyond This Moment [Moment, Beyond This]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

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sing the step stool, Molly situated herself on the end of the patient table, watching Dr. Brookston pull down the shades on the windows. "I've brought a list of questions with me:" She slipped the paper from her reticule. "I hope you don't mind:'

He smiled at her over his shoulder. "You don't know how refreshing that is, Dr. Whitcomb. Most patients tell me they had something they were going to ask me. Yet once they get here, they can't remember what it was."

"It's a rather long list, I'm afraid. I've had a lot of time to think in recent days." She reread the questions again, knowing they revealed not only her lack of knowledge in this area but her lack of friendship with women as well.

Considering how well she felt today, she could hardly imagine that only one week ago James had found her by the outhouse. She'd rested and recuperated, following Dr. Brookston's orders to a T, and was eager to face the challenge of teaching again.

Along with taking time to contemplate her coming months of pregnancy, she'd also spent time reviewing her lessons, as well as each student's strengths and weaknesses, which had become apparent during that first week. And she had an idea for restructuring class in a way that would, theoretically, allow her to maximize the use of her time, as well as that of her students. Now, to put her theory to the test come Monday morning.

Dr. Brookston silently read her list, nodding. "Excellent questions, Dr. Whitcomb. You have been doing some thinking. We'll address each of these before you leave today."

"Thank you, Doctor"

"One thing you didn't address, however"-his gaze held understand- ing-"and it's not imperative that you decide right now, but I'd like you to be considering ... who might assist you during the birth. A woman you would be comfortable with and who could be a comfort to you. There are a couple of ladies in town who have assisted me in deliveries before. Belle Birch being one of them. And another lady from church, Jean Dickey. I'm sure either of them would be happy to help you, if you'd like:"

Molly nodded, appreciating his forethought and attention to detail. It boded well for his care as a physician. In answer to his suggestion, someone immediately came to mind, and she already felt certain of her response. Who better than Rachel to assist her, who had already been through this twice herself? She would ask her the next time they were together.

"If you'll go ahead and lie down now, Dr. Whitcomb:" Dr. Brookston gently held her elbow as she leaned back, then took time to explain everything before he started his examination.

Molly had harbored more than a little apprehension as she'd anticipated this first appointment, but soon discovered that had been time wasted. Dr. Brookston's gentle bedside manner and the ease and humility with which he communicated not only his procedures but also his findings helped put her at ease.

After the examination, Molly smiled as he helped her sit up.

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