Chapter 368

“Normally, it’s suggested for pregnant women to do their first anomaly scan within the first twelve-week pregnancy. Aren’t you curious whether there’s a possibility you could be carrying twins or triplets?” The doctor made a theoretical example. I said, “Help me do the scan please.” The doctor did a B-scan for me. She did not speak, so I did not continue with questions. Then, she told me I was carrying twins with an expressionless face. She also reminded me of my health situation. I was stunned at the word ‘twins’. The doctor asked me if I would like to hear the fetal heartbeat. I was caught off-guard so I asked her, “What’s a fetal heartbeat?” She frowned and asked, “Are you overjoyed?” I shook my head and asked, “Do you mean the heartbeat of my child?” “Yeah, come over here and listen.” The doctor passed me the equipment. I placed it on my ear and I heard the faintest heartbeat. It was the best sound in the world. I cried tears of happiness. “This is the heartbeat of two ch