Chapter 203: Morning Sickness
*Every pregnancy is different. Brody, I puked every morning around seven. With James I was hospitalized twice. Gunner was just some nausea. – Siobhan*
Nessie knew she was about six weeks pregnant. She had been having some nausea early in the morning, but nothing very serious. However, she knew that it could get worse at any point now.
The smell of eggs still turned her stomach. She had Zee continue to do the morning omelets. No one thought much about this since she tried to teach her girls as much as possible.
Yesterday morning, when she finally came into the kitchen, an hour later than usual, Nessie received a round of cheers from her girls. Rolling her eyes and laughing she told them all to get back to work. They all grumbled and she promised to give details later.
With the kitchen under control, Nessie and her rolling stomach went out to the dining hall. Karan stopped her and was asking about changing the menu at the daycare. Currently, she didn’t care.
“Make a list of what they like and we’ll discuss it.” Nessie said trying to get away from the buffet and all of its smells.
“Okay. Did Cookie get with-”
“Move.” Nessie demanded slapping a hand over her mouth.
“Nessie, are you okay?” Karan asked as she was pushed out of the way.
Halfway across the room, Nessie knew she was not going to make it to the loo. Changing directions, she headed for the trash can. Flinging the cabinet door open, she pulled out the plastic can just as she started to throw up.
Knuckles walked over and rubbed her back. He held onto her braid to keep it out of the way. Turning slightly, he found the whole room watching them silently.
“Karan, will you get her a bottle of water and put the kettle on?” Knuckles asked as Nessie began throwing up again.
Karan nodded and went into the kitchen. She returned a moment later with a bottle of water. About the same time, Doc entered the dining hall with his medical bag.
“Hey, Nessie.” Doc said gently. “You want – nope, just finish that up.”
He was going to suggest that they go somewhere else. She started throwing up again and he changed tactics. Smiling, he accepted the damp rag from Zee.
With her stomach now empty, Nessie straightened and leaned against Knuckles chest. “I hate yeh.” She mumbled.
“I know.” Knuckles chuckled and kissed her temple. He carefully wrapped one arm around her waist and used the other to wipe her face with the rag. “Want some water?”
As she accepted the water bottle from Karan, Doc began checking her vitals. “Little sips, Nessie.” He advised putting a blood pressure cuff on her arm. “Any idea what made you sick?”
“I guess, I did.” Knuckles said with a grin.
“Quit bragging.” Nessie grumbled. “I’m fine Doc. A little raspberry and mint tea and I’ll be good as new.”
She tried to move away from both men. The arms around her tightened and Knuckles pressed a kiss to her cheek. “Please? For me?”
“Acht. Are yeh gonna be like this the whole time?”
“Probably.” Knuckles admitted with a smile.
“Doc, can yeh recommend a good midwife?” Nessie whispered.
Removing the cuff, Doc smiled up at Knuckles. “Didn’t waste any time, did you?”
“Nope.” Knuckles chuckled and tipped Nessie’s face up to him. “First of many.”
“I’m taking Moira’s phone number away from yeh.”
“You can do that after you brush your teeth and take a nap.” Knuckles scooped her up bridal style.
“I can’t. Breakfast-”
“Zee,” Doc said, “you have the kitchen for breakfast until further notice. Doc’s orders.”
Nessie scoffed and began to object as Knuckles carried her out of the room. “Come on, kids.”
Siobhan walked in carrying her infant son. The room was still silent and all eyes were on Doc.
“Doc?” Siobhan asked quietly.
“Nessie. She’s fine.” Doc answered shouldering his bag. “I’m putting her on light duty and she is not to be in the kitchen in the morning.”
“Karan, will you take Gunner?” Siobhan asked and the still confused woman took the baby. Turning towards Zee, Siobhan said, “I’ll teach you how to make raspberry and mint tea. Nessie will need it for a while.”
Zee nodded and followed the older woman into the kitchen. Doc walked out leaving everyone wondering what happened. Karan ordered Lollipop to empty the trash and clean up the area.
