Six Ultrasounds Alone

An hour before my prenatal appointment, my husband texted me to say he couldn’t make it.

"Chloe is having another episode. She can't be left alone."

Chloe again. One of his patients.

I was five months pregnant. I had been to six checkups.

Every single time, it was because of her. He said she had no family to look after her. He said she was emotionally unstable. He said it was his responsibility as her doctor…

I stared at the screen, suddenly feeling so deeply exhausted.

I typed a quick reply: "Okay. I'll go by myself."