She’s Hit The Jackpot

Austyn picked up a notepad and a pen from the nightstand and handed them to her. ‘And calcium,’ Charlotte continued. ‘And eat more fish and fibre. But stay away from soft cheese. Don’t forget to eat your veggies…’ Kira kept nodding. Pregnancy was a great icebreaker for the two women. Kira was too busy jotting down notes to feel nervous anymore. She was grateful for having a mother-in-law who was so easy to get along with. Mother and daughter-in-law held an impromptu antenatal class over the phone. Needless to say, they hit it off. ‘Mrs McCarthy! What are you doing with the phone?’ Kira heard another woman’s voice on the line. ‘What’s wrong?’ she asked. ‘Oops. My theft has just been discovered.’ Charlotte talked faster. ‘I have to go. Will you send me pictures of the sonogram? And don’t forget to tell me the sex of the baby when you find out. I hope it’s a girl.’ ‘I will. I hope it’s a girl, too.’ ‘Mrs McCarthy! That’s my phone!’ ‘Bye!’ The call ended. Kira turned to Austyn. ‘Is your mu