Preperations

Writers: Dana, Emma
Date Posted: 19th February 2006

Characters: Fayne, Miranek
Description: Fayne goes to Miranek for a check-up
Location: Emerald Falls Hold
Date: month 10, day 12 of Turn 3

"It alll seems to be going well," said the Healer as he finished his examination of the Headwoman. He turned away a moment to wash his hands in a bowl of warm water, "If you wait a moment and I'll help you up."

She laid there patiently, her thoughts turning over and over in her mind.
Most of them were centered on the baby. _Her_ baby. The baby she'd been wanting for Turns. A soft smile began to curve her lips. Somehow, it seemed almost surreal.

"I don't suppose I have to tell you to slow down a little," said Miranek as he dried his hands.

She glanced over at him. "Slow down?"

"Take things a little easier. Your body is going through a huge change while you carry a new life inside you," he explained. "You need to give yourself time to get used to it mentally and physically." Miranek gave her a smile. "Use those assistants of yours to help you get things done."

Fayne smiled back. "I guess that's why they're there, isn't it?" She chuckled a little at that. "Faranth knows I haven't really used them as much as I should..." And it was true. Fayne liked to do things herself -
even if it meant staying up working later than usual.

"Delegate a bit more, learn who you can trust, and you'll have a far easier pregnancy."

"If pregnancy can ever be called easy." A hand slid down to rest on her abdomen, and she grinned a little as she slowly sat up. "When is my next appointment?"

"Just let me think a moment," said the healer as he reached out a hand to help her sit up.

"Thank you," she murmured, appreciating the support.

"I'll want to see you again in a month's time, unless you have any problems or concerns before then."

Fayne nodded. "Is there...anything else I need to know? About the early stages of being pregnant?"

"You need to watch out for nausea in the mornings. If you experience that, come in and see us," said the healer. "Also if you think that there is anything you need to tell us."

"And as far as my diet goes...?"

"I'd avoid really spicy dishes, and try not to eat too much. You will gain weight, but the danger is gaining too much weight."

"Is there anything I should...eat more of? For the baby?"

"Keep your diet balanced," he advised. "I can get you a list of things we reccommend, if that would help."

"If you could, please," she smiled.

"I'll have one of the apprentices bring it over to you, once they have copied it."

"Thank you, Miranek."

"Not a problem."

She slowly got down from the table, and glanced up at him, wringing her hands a little nervously. "I have one more question..."

"If I can answer it," he said.

This was silly. She was the Headwoman. She had no reason to feel nervous, but even still... "Do you think your wife would mind if I called on her one afternoon?"

"I'm sure Helvalla would be glad of the visit."

Fayne smiled.

Last updated on the February 19th 2006

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