Chapter 25
The next day
Dr Anuradha Mehta’s office
The doctors rooms were elegant and tastefully designed giving a relaxed easy feel to the expectant parents. It was quite obvious by the opulence in the decor that this doctor was clearly sought out by the rich upper class who were ready to pay big dollars for the doctors professional consultation.
Sitting in the luxurious waiting room was Mr & Mrs Ram Kapoor.
Ram held on to his wife’s hand for comfort and smiling at her he asked if she was ok? Yes she said I’m fine how about you?
He didn’t get a chance to answer because the nurse called out to them, the doctor was ready for their appointment.
They walked inside the doctors consulting rooms
she came from behind her rich teakwood desk, with a smile and an outstretched hand of greeting.
good morning Mrs & Mrs Kapoor it is so good to see you both again, Likewise doctor, ram said.
The doctor asked, Mrs Kapoor how are you feeling?
Priya said, well really good doctor there is nothing for me to complain about
that’s a really good sign Mrs Kapoor and wonderful to hear that you are ok, so let’s get you ready for your first ultra sound scan.
Pointing at a closed door, the doctor said if you could both could go into that private room over there and Mrs Kapoor I need you to change into the gown laid out for you and I will be with you shortly.
Both Ram and Priya walked into the room which had a bed and two chairs on either side of the bed. A 40inch flat screen TV monitor was mounted on the wall facing the bed while other types of equipment were around the room all seemed to have its own special place in its use.
Priya walked to the bed and picked up the gown Ram came behind her holding her around her stomach and nuzzled her neck
Mrs K I think you need some help there, she slapped his hand away Mr K I can quite safely manage on my own. Spoil sport he whispered in her ear she turned into him and said you need to get yourself under control what will the doctor say if she walks in, that I love my wife very much his eyes twinkled with humor.
Priya annoyed with her husband just go sit there and let me get changed for the doctor. Ah but Mrs K actually on second thoughts I could quite easily enjoy a little striptease show from you and he laughed at her expression and went to sit on the chair on the side of the bed, while his exasperated wife looked at him with a deadly eye glare.
She undid her clothing and had just barely put on the gown when the doctor walked in smiling at the both of them.
Ah good Mrs Kapoor I see that you are ready, if you could lie down on the bed and I will explain the procedure we about to go through.
The doctor sat on the opposite side of the bed she lifted the gown on Priya and exposed her abdomen area to view and covered her lower body with a soft white sheet.
Mrs Kapoor I’m going to put some gel on your stomach you will feel a cold sensation then showing her a stick like object she said with this I’m going to move this across your stomach don’t worry this won’t hurt I’m going to be very gentle you both focus on the flatscreen in front of you to view the scan and I will talk you through and point out the detail of your baby.
Ram holding tightly onto Priya’s hand he was both nervous and excited while Priya had tiny butterflies fluttering in her stomach. The doctor talked them through what she could see and said can you see your baby here, she pointed out to them on the screen.
Both husband and wife looked in awe and felt an overpowering of emotion take over them.
Ram cleared his throat doctor is this really our baby, is it suppose to be this small.
The doctor said off course it is always an emotional experience for couples to see the first scan and the first images of the baby and I can totally understand how you feeling right now. Yes that’s your baby who is alive and you can very clearly see it’s heart beat and by the looks of things the development is forming quite nicely.
Ram and Priya looked at each with tears welling up knowing that they created something so beautiful together and the baby was actually there so close yet so tiny and far from them to touch.
The doctor said we done here for now so I will leave the both of you alone for a few minutes and Mrs Kapoor if you could get dressed back into your clothing and the both of you meet me in my office and she left the room.
Ram put his hands on Priya’s belly, looking at her in wonderment he said my baby is inside of you and dropped a kiss on her stomach, correction Ram our baby is inside of me
Off course baby and claimed her lips for a kiss she clung to him deepening the kiss, Priya I love you baby thank you for this amazing experience and kissing her once again lightly on her lips he said let’s get you ready.
Awaiting them the doctor seated behind her desk motioned for them to take a seat.
Well Mr & Mrs Kapoor I’m glad that you had this opportunity to see your first scan together here’s a copy picture of your ultrasound and she showed them were too look to see the formation of the fetus.
Well I’m happy to say that there is no sign of any abnormality and off course it is early stages but I’m very comfortable with the growth rate.
While you were in hospital Mrs Kapoor we took a bit of blood samples from you and sent them in for testing to check for any possibility of Down syndrome both husband and wife looked at each other in shock.
Sensing the couple’s uneasiness the doctor said its quiet a normal procedure to check for all types of abnormality and off course Mrs Kapoor this is your first pregnancy and at your age we need to ensure that we’ve covered all areas.
I’ve gotten the results back and they all cleared so no need to worry.
she smiled at them, I know this was a lot to absorb but it’s going to be just fine.
Priya said doctor I’m just worried the baby is growing yet my stomach is still the same shouldn’t I be showing by now and also is it normal that I’ve not had any signs of morning sickness.
Absolutely Mrs Kapoor you can count yourself the lucky one please don’t over think things, your baby and your body will work together so you just enjoy every moment of it. This is an amazing experience giving life and nurturing the baby inside of you so you need to ensure that you and your baby become top priority and that you take extra care of yourself.
Both Ram and Priya looked at each other an understanding of what an amazing journey they about to be a part of,
The doctor continued on, from the test and looking at the scan it is safe to confirm that you are 16 weeks pregnant so in roughly 5 months time you will be the proud parents of a little baby. also I suggest you can take this time to research the type of delivery you want to consider and we will talk some more about that in your next visit.
Ram cleared his throat Doctor can I ask a question off course Mr Kapoor you can I ask has many questions as you want and she smiled at him.
Doctor I want to know if we are able to continue our sex life while Priya is pregnant and will it hurt the baby
Priya was mortified with the question she bowed her head in embarrassment unable to face the doctor.
The doctor said I’m really glad you asked that question Mr Kapoor. sex is an important part of a couple’s relationship and it doesn’t end with just getting pregnant it’s important that you both still need to feel connected. Off course while the pregnancy advances you will find your own ways of comforting each other but yes to answer your question you most certainly can continue with s** until you both are quite comfortable with it and no, sex will not hurt the baby but just keep things regular and simple for now.
Ram said well that’s a relief to hear doctor thank you, Priya looked at him with daggers blazing.
The doctor said if you could excuse me for a few minutes I just need to get something for you and she left the room.
Once the doctor exited the room Priya turned on Ram and smacked him on the shoulder, how could you?, he looked at her and touched his shoulder How could I what?
Don’t act all innocent you know what I’m talking about, how could you make such a big issue of our s** life.
Come on Priya you know it’s an important part of our life we needed to know, I needed to know.
The doctor walked back in to the room and the couple went quiet she handed them a DVD this is for the both of you it’s a copy of the ultrasound scan which I’m sure you will want to watch on your own.
She sat back down on her chair and said you know having a child at your age brings in lots of changes to your life and this being your very first it may seem a bit difficult in the beginning because it won’t be just the two of you anymore you’ve got somebody else to think about which is going to be your first priority.
that’s why I’m going to suggest to you and she extends her hand to Ram with a business card a really good Psychologist that you may want to see for some couples counseling together to prepare you and also to work on any issues before you become parents.
Ram was horrified at what he was hearing while Priya just listened intently to the good doctor’s advice.
Doctor, Ram said I am Ram Kapoor owner of a multi billion dollar corporation and with a very sarcarstic smile said and married to her pointing to Priya so don’t for one second think that I need any advice or listen to somebody giving me some psycho analyses of my life and telling me if I’m going to be a good parent or not.
Thanks but no thanks I don’t need this sort of advice.
Priya was horrified that Ram spoke to the doctor in this tone in fact she was mad at him.
Just then his phone rang and he scrambled for it and said I need to take this call please excuse me and walked out the room leaving an astounded looking Doctor Mehta and Priya viewing his exit from the room.
Priya looked at the doctor and said I’m so sorry for what my husband just said,
no don’t worry at all Mrs Kapoor its quite natural for men like your husband to react like this, this takes them away from there comfort zone and so a little hard for their egos to handle I see it all the time.
Priya said, doctor can I have the card please?
Sure off course and the doctor handed her the business card and said now you take care of yourself Mrs Kapoor and if you need anything just give me call and I will see you back In 4 weeks time.
Priya thanked the doctor for her time and walked outside of the building to where her husband was standing still talking on his phone once he saw her approach he disconnected the call
She went to him and asked what is wrong with you?
Me, he said there’s nothing wrong with me but something very wrong with that Doctor.
Why are you so damn stubborn she was just giving her professional opinion whether you wanted it or not you could off at least been a bit more civil in your approach.
Listen Priya I don’t need this sort of bull shit thrown in my face I’m a Kapoor, A Punjabi man nobody gets off telling me if I’m ready to be a parent or not or that I need to see a fuckin shrink for that, get my point he said.
She stubbornly looks at him maybe you need to get a reality check Mr Kapoor, you Punjabi man and storms out to the waiting car gets in and slams the doors.
While Ram, looked on not impressed with this outcome.
He got into the back seat of the car and gave the driver instructions to drop him off at Kapoor Industries and then drop madam off at home.
There was silence in the car, Priya turned her face away from him looking out to the passing traffic
In less than 15 minutes they were parked outside Kapoor Industries, Ram leaned closer to kiss his wife’s cheek and bid her good bye but she refused to turn her face to him
He shook his head not saying a word bent his lips to her stomach and said bye my baby, papa will see you later
while Priya looked at his head from beneath her lashes with a heartfelt tug wanting to wrap her arms around him but she just wanted to be stubborn.
He picked his head up looked at his wife and touching her stomach with his palm he caressed her and spoke some advice to his unborn baby, my little angel I hope you get your papa’s sense of wisdom.
she had a slight smile quivering at the corners of her lips but refused to say anything.
Ram got out the car leaving the parting shots of his words hanging in the air and walked into Kapoor Industries the rich mogul that he was, inspired and ready to manage his multibillion dollar empire while the luxurious car drove off carrying his wife and baby too Kapoor Mansion.
Dr Anuradha Mehta’s office
The doctors rooms were elegant and tastefully designed giving a relaxed easy feel to the expectant parents. It was quite obvious by the opulence in the decor that this doctor was clearly sought out by the rich upper class who were ready to pay big dollars for the doctors professional consultation.
Sitting in the luxurious waiting room was Mr & Mrs Ram Kapoor.
Ram held on to his wife’s hand for comfort and smiling at her he asked if she was ok? Yes she said I’m fine how about you?
He didn’t get a chance to answer because the nurse called out to them, the doctor was ready for their appointment.
They walked inside the doctors consulting rooms
she came from behind her rich teakwood desk, with a smile and an outstretched hand of greeting.
good morning Mrs & Mrs Kapoor it is so good to see you both again, Likewise doctor, ram said.
The doctor asked, Mrs Kapoor how are you feeling?
Priya said, well really good doctor there is nothing for me to complain about
that’s a really good sign Mrs Kapoor and wonderful to hear that you are ok, so let’s get you ready for your first ultra sound scan.
Pointing at a closed door, the doctor said if you could both could go into that private room over there and Mrs Kapoor I need you to change into the gown laid out for you and I will be with you shortly.
Both Ram and Priya walked into the room which had a bed and two chairs on either side of the bed. A 40inch flat screen TV monitor was mounted on the wall facing the bed while other types of equipment were around the room all seemed to have its own special place in its use.
Priya walked to the bed and picked up the gown Ram came behind her holding her around her stomach and nuzzled her neck
Mrs K I think you need some help there, she slapped his hand away Mr K I can quite safely manage on my own. Spoil sport he whispered in her ear she turned into him and said you need to get yourself under control what will the doctor say if she walks in, that I love my wife very much his eyes twinkled with humor.
Priya annoyed with her husband just go sit there and let me get changed for the doctor. Ah but Mrs K actually on second thoughts I could quite easily enjoy a little striptease show from you and he laughed at her expression and went to sit on the chair on the side of the bed, while his exasperated wife looked at him with a deadly eye glare.
She undid her clothing and had just barely put on the gown when the doctor walked in smiling at the both of them.
Ah good Mrs Kapoor I see that you are ready, if you could lie down on the bed and I will explain the procedure we about to go through.
The doctor sat on the opposite side of the bed she lifted the gown on Priya and exposed her abdomen area to view and covered her lower body with a soft white sheet.
Mrs Kapoor I’m going to put some gel on your stomach you will feel a cold sensation then showing her a stick like object she said with this I’m going to move this across your stomach don’t worry this won’t hurt I’m going to be very gentle you both focus on the flatscreen in front of you to view the scan and I will talk you through and point out the detail of your baby.
Ram holding tightly onto Priya’s hand he was both nervous and excited while Priya had tiny butterflies fluttering in her stomach. The doctor talked them through what she could see and said can you see your baby here, she pointed out to them on the screen.
Both husband and wife looked in awe and felt an overpowering of emotion take over them.
Ram cleared his throat doctor is this really our baby, is it suppose to be this small.
The doctor said off course it is always an emotional experience for couples to see the first scan and the first images of the baby and I can totally understand how you feeling right now. Yes that’s your baby who is alive and you can very clearly see it’s heart beat and by the looks of things the development is forming quite nicely.
Ram and Priya looked at each with tears welling up knowing that they created something so beautiful together and the baby was actually there so close yet so tiny and far from them to touch.
The doctor said we done here for now so I will leave the both of you alone for a few minutes and Mrs Kapoor if you could get dressed back into your clothing and the both of you meet me in my office and she left the room.
Ram put his hands on Priya’s belly, looking at her in wonderment he said my baby is inside of you and dropped a kiss on her stomach, correction Ram our baby is inside of me
Off course baby and claimed her lips for a kiss she clung to him deepening the kiss, Priya I love you baby thank you for this amazing experience and kissing her once again lightly on her lips he said let’s get you ready.
Awaiting them the doctor seated behind her desk motioned for them to take a seat.
Well Mr & Mrs Kapoor I’m glad that you had this opportunity to see your first scan together here’s a copy picture of your ultrasound and she showed them were too look to see the formation of the fetus.
Well I’m happy to say that there is no sign of any abnormality and off course it is early stages but I’m very comfortable with the growth rate.
While you were in hospital Mrs Kapoor we took a bit of blood samples from you and sent them in for testing to check for any possibility of Down syndrome both husband and wife looked at each other in shock.
Sensing the couple’s uneasiness the doctor said its quiet a normal procedure to check for all types of abnormality and off course Mrs Kapoor this is your first pregnancy and at your age we need to ensure that we’ve covered all areas.
I’ve gotten the results back and they all cleared so no need to worry.
she smiled at them, I know this was a lot to absorb but it’s going to be just fine.
Priya said doctor I’m just worried the baby is growing yet my stomach is still the same shouldn’t I be showing by now and also is it normal that I’ve not had any signs of morning sickness.
Absolutely Mrs Kapoor you can count yourself the lucky one please don’t over think things, your baby and your body will work together so you just enjoy every moment of it. This is an amazing experience giving life and nurturing the baby inside of you so you need to ensure that you and your baby become top priority and that you take extra care of yourself.
Both Ram and Priya looked at each other an understanding of what an amazing journey they about to be a part of,
The doctor continued on, from the test and looking at the scan it is safe to confirm that you are 16 weeks pregnant so in roughly 5 months time you will be the proud parents of a little baby. also I suggest you can take this time to research the type of delivery you want to consider and we will talk some more about that in your next visit.
Ram cleared his throat Doctor can I ask a question off course Mr Kapoor you can I ask has many questions as you want and she smiled at him.
Doctor I want to know if we are able to continue our sex life while Priya is pregnant and will it hurt the baby
Priya was mortified with the question she bowed her head in embarrassment unable to face the doctor.
The doctor said I’m really glad you asked that question Mr Kapoor. sex is an important part of a couple’s relationship and it doesn’t end with just getting pregnant it’s important that you both still need to feel connected. Off course while the pregnancy advances you will find your own ways of comforting each other but yes to answer your question you most certainly can continue with s** until you both are quite comfortable with it and no, sex will not hurt the baby but just keep things regular and simple for now.
Ram said well that’s a relief to hear doctor thank you, Priya looked at him with daggers blazing.
The doctor said if you could excuse me for a few minutes I just need to get something for you and she left the room.
Once the doctor exited the room Priya turned on Ram and smacked him on the shoulder, how could you?, he looked at her and touched his shoulder How could I what?
Don’t act all innocent you know what I’m talking about, how could you make such a big issue of our s** life.
Come on Priya you know it’s an important part of our life we needed to know, I needed to know.
The doctor walked back in to the room and the couple went quiet she handed them a DVD this is for the both of you it’s a copy of the ultrasound scan which I’m sure you will want to watch on your own.
She sat back down on her chair and said you know having a child at your age brings in lots of changes to your life and this being your very first it may seem a bit difficult in the beginning because it won’t be just the two of you anymore you’ve got somebody else to think about which is going to be your first priority.
that’s why I’m going to suggest to you and she extends her hand to Ram with a business card a really good Psychologist that you may want to see for some couples counseling together to prepare you and also to work on any issues before you become parents.
Ram was horrified at what he was hearing while Priya just listened intently to the good doctor’s advice.
Doctor, Ram said I am Ram Kapoor owner of a multi billion dollar corporation and with a very sarcarstic smile said and married to her pointing to Priya so don’t for one second think that I need any advice or listen to somebody giving me some psycho analyses of my life and telling me if I’m going to be a good parent or not.
Thanks but no thanks I don’t need this sort of advice.
Priya was horrified that Ram spoke to the doctor in this tone in fact she was mad at him.
Just then his phone rang and he scrambled for it and said I need to take this call please excuse me and walked out the room leaving an astounded looking Doctor Mehta and Priya viewing his exit from the room.
Priya looked at the doctor and said I’m so sorry for what my husband just said,
no don’t worry at all Mrs Kapoor its quite natural for men like your husband to react like this, this takes them away from there comfort zone and so a little hard for their egos to handle I see it all the time.
Priya said, doctor can I have the card please?
Sure off course and the doctor handed her the business card and said now you take care of yourself Mrs Kapoor and if you need anything just give me call and I will see you back In 4 weeks time.
Priya thanked the doctor for her time and walked outside of the building to where her husband was standing still talking on his phone once he saw her approach he disconnected the call
She went to him and asked what is wrong with you?
Me, he said there’s nothing wrong with me but something very wrong with that Doctor.
Why are you so damn stubborn she was just giving her professional opinion whether you wanted it or not you could off at least been a bit more civil in your approach.
Listen Priya I don’t need this sort of bull shit thrown in my face I’m a Kapoor, A Punjabi man nobody gets off telling me if I’m ready to be a parent or not or that I need to see a fuckin shrink for that, get my point he said.
She stubbornly looks at him maybe you need to get a reality check Mr Kapoor, you Punjabi man and storms out to the waiting car gets in and slams the doors.
While Ram, looked on not impressed with this outcome.
He got into the back seat of the car and gave the driver instructions to drop him off at Kapoor Industries and then drop madam off at home.
There was silence in the car, Priya turned her face away from him looking out to the passing traffic
In less than 15 minutes they were parked outside Kapoor Industries, Ram leaned closer to kiss his wife’s cheek and bid her good bye but she refused to turn her face to him
He shook his head not saying a word bent his lips to her stomach and said bye my baby, papa will see you later
while Priya looked at his head from beneath her lashes with a heartfelt tug wanting to wrap her arms around him but she just wanted to be stubborn.
He picked his head up looked at his wife and touching her stomach with his palm he caressed her and spoke some advice to his unborn baby, my little angel I hope you get your papa’s sense of wisdom.
she had a slight smile quivering at the corners of her lips but refused to say anything.
Ram got out the car leaving the parting shots of his words hanging in the air and walked into Kapoor Industries the rich mogul that he was, inspired and ready to manage his multibillion dollar empire while the luxurious car drove off carrying his wife and baby too Kapoor Mansion.
Ego is the biggest devil in human beinglife and if that ego is of a man, then its the end, Ram and his ego, he simply can't come out of that
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