– 2:24 pm
Your mother and grandmother went in to get a scan, to see what you’ve been up to. I think it’ll make for a great mother and daughter experience as I can’t go. It’s a working day for me. Everyone seems to have broken off for Christmas though and the comms are quiet. Splendid for uninterrupted reading.
Last Saturday, Liza and I did some yoga together, for the first time. In the days that followed, she worryingly reported spotting. I recall the doctor saying this was normal and nothing to panic about. But panic she did, naturally, unwilling to take any chances. I googled around, presenting evidence for reassurance.
The day it first happened, I told her to contact her friends who were parents for advice. She also messaged her gynaecologist in Riga. I can only assume they were heartening and encouraging because we didn’t go to A&E like she first suggested. She booked a scan earlier this week, for today.
Her message a few hours ago said, “all is very well”. “The due date has been pushed to July 29”. It still fascinates me they can get that level of accuracy (and adjust it as needed). We’ll see. They also told her to rest more. It feels like she just sleeps and eats at the moment so I have no idea how she could do more resting. I think she’ll struggle to get back to work in a few weeks. It worries me. She assures me she’ll readjust just fine.
It’s been an emotional day for her and she’s rightfully elated and now has some peace of mind. She’s “overwhelmed at the notion of all this happening in her body”. I can see that, especially for a first-timer. But I don’t feel anything new. She sent me some scans. I can’t make sense of them. I said, “nothing,” when she asked how I was feeling (after seeing the scans). She said I was being cold. But it’s like watching a great film at the theatre and sending me a picture of it, expecting the same emotional response of the experience you just had.
I’m sure, well I hope, it doesn’t ruin their day. Inner city London is always fun and bright to see during Christmas. The lights, displays and decorations are seasonal treats to savour. As for me, I’m going to break my fast before I get back to work. They should be back soon.