CATRIONA

              I was lying on the cardiac hospital bed with an IV fluid drip inserted into my peripheral vein. My head is hurting so bad. I said with my hand on it. "Take it easy girl. Sandra said. What happened to my head? You passed out and hurted your head. She said.

          The doctor came in and asked me if I was fine. I nodded. Ms Catriona, you have to be very careful in whatever you do from now on. You're two weeks pregnant. Said the doctor. I hung wide my mouth in aghast. "Doctor, say that again. "You are two weeks pregnant. He said again.

        Really? I asked, still...