Why is it that most aunties and old people
insist on asking someone on the issue of kids? I can’t remember the number of
times I was asked that question that Saturday at Fred’s cousin’s place.
“When are we going to expect
grandkids?”
“When are you planning to
start a family?”
Damn! Those questions really
bother me. Can they just leave someone to it and mind their own business?
We spent the whole day there
and unexpectedly, we spent the night there too. The men had drunk themselves
silly and there was no way he could drive us back. We were not prepared to
spend there but Fred’s mum really insisted especially on the issue of safety. As
the men continued to drink themselves silly, I went inside the house and sat alone
in the lounge area. Fred’s mum noticed how uncomfortable I was since I didn’t
have clothes to change into and she ordered some clothes to be brought in my
size from a store nearby so that I could wear the following day. I talked to her after some of the guests had
left and we had the house to ourselves. She asked me how I was doing. I guessed
she wanted to find out if I had recovered from the operation that I had. She
offered her assistance to us incase we needed any help getting to any doctor in
the country to help us in the reproductive issue.
I was a bit shy talking to
her about the matter but she made me feel so comfortable so I raised my fears.
I was afraid I wouldn’t give birth or be woman enough for her son. It scared
me! When I finished talking, I looked at her and noticed she was crying
quietly. I didn’t know what to do so I sat
there until she was through sobbing.
She held my hand so tight
and she started telling me on how I shouldn’t give up so quickly on starting a
family. Most people have issues on getting kids but I should be patient and
wait for it to come through God’s grace.
She also told me on how she struggled for a while before she got her
first born. She had trouble conceiving and despite going to different doctors
for help, she got her wish when she was least expecting it.
She said all this smiling and I could see the
joy in her heart.
“I’ll give you contacts of
the best doctor in the country so that he could check you out and rule out any
issue.” She said.
“Thank you.” I said.
Whats happening? I have been waiting for the follow up and you haven't posted anything....whats up?
ReplyDeleteI am really sorry about the delayed posts. I was really busy and couldn't manage to write the stories. I assure you as from next week the posts will continue without a hitch and they will be interesting.
ReplyDeleteThank you