Page 55 of Haden

This is not a normal visit. I know Kinsley doesn’t talk like this to regular clients. But we Wildes are far from normal. She’s friends with all the wives. She’s aware that our men are intense and overzealous.

I’ve heard my brothers and cousins joking about milking their wives. That’s the same speech I got this morning. I suspect those barbarians got a hold of Haden in the past few days and told him how kinky they were, egging him on. They probably suggested what brand of pump to invest in.

I should not have been shocked when he started his lecture about controlling my milk supply. I probably should be embarrassed that my damn brothers and cousins were in on this. There are very few secrets in that house.

Kinsley covers my breasts and moves to my abdomen. She pokes around. “Everything feels normal. I could do a vaginal exam, but honestly, I don’t think you need one. If your periods were extraordinarily heavy or you had pain outside of normal cramping, that would be different. Have you ever had a pap smear or a vaginal exam before?”

I shake my head. “No. I’ve never gone to a gynecologist.”

Haden gasps. “You’ve never had a vaginal exam?” he nearly shouts.

I reach over and grab his hand. “Haden, I’ve never had sex.”

Kinsley has her lips pursed. She’s fighting laughter.

Haden’s eyes are wide as he turns to her. “Is that normal?” He looks pale, like he’s going to faint. It’s comical.

“For a twenty-two-year-old woman to be a virgin? Sure,” she responds. I know she’s razzing him. I like it.

He rolls his eyes. “Doesn’t she need regular checkups?” He waves a hand in the general direction of my pussy. “Women visits?”

Kinsley schools her face. She’s very professional. I’m sure she doesn’t want to make light of his concerns. “There’s usually no reason for a healthy woman who’s never had a sex partner to start yearly checkups until about this age. If you’re planning to get pregnant soon anyway, and since she’s menstruating today, it will be fine to wait.”

Haden lets out a long breath. “Okay.” I wish I had a video of him in this office. It’s…endearing.

Kinsley smiles at me. “I assume since you’ve never been to a gynecologist, no one has ever mentioned the possibility of endometriosis to you?”

I shake my head. “No. I’ve heard of it.”

Haden’s breath hitches. “What’s endometriosis?”

Kinsley pats my hand. “It’s a common gynecological condition. About one out of ten women have it. Based on your symptoms, it’s a possibility. I’d need to send you for testing to be sure. Since you’re planning to get pregnant, I don’t think it’s necessary to do so immediately. We’ll cross that bridge if you have trouble conceiving.”

Kinsley turns toward Haden. “I’ll give you a pamphlet about endometriosis.”

He nods, his brows furrowed. “Thank you. I’ll do some research.”

Of course he will.

Haden clears his throat. “Is there anything we can do to make her periods more tolerable?”

“Yep. Birth control.” Kinsley grins.

I giggle. I know this, of course. I just never chose to take that path. I didn’t really think my symptoms were so bad that it was warranted.

Haden frowns. “Pregnancy will work.”

“It will,” Kinsley agrees. “I mean, it’s hard to say what symptoms she’ll have from being pregnant. For some women, it’s a walk in the park. For others, the entire nine months are barely tolerable. There’s no way to predict. In addition, not every pregnancy is the same for any one woman.”

Haden winces. “You’re the only doctor in town, right? Everyone comes to you when they’re pregnant?”

“Yes. Unless they go to the city. I’m not an obstetrician, mind you. But I’ve delivered a lot of babies. In small towns, doctors do all kinds of things.”

“So women come here to the clinic to deliver?” he asks.

“Some do. A lot of women go to an actual birthing center in the city when it’s time to deliver. Others use a midwife. Sometimes they give birth at home. I’ve also been known to go to someone’s house if they’re in active labor and can’t make it to the hospital. What I usually suggest is that pregnant women come to see me often when they get closer to delivery. I regularly check to make sure the baby is in the right position for birth. If the head is down and everything looks normal, it’s usually safe to deliver at home. If there’s any doubt or complication, I recommend they go to the city soon after they go into labor.”

Haden is listening intently as if I were six months pregnant. He swipes a hand down his face and nods.