Vance led Caroline out of the examination room into the quiet clinic waiting area.

A few patients sat reading magazines under the tall wall clock, but Dr.

Vance guided Caroline to a small wooden table in the back corner.

Dr.

Vance placed a thick blue paper file on the table between them.

She opened the metal clasps and laid out two printed schedule sheets filled with typed medical charts.

“Starting in your sixteenth week, we’ll need ultrasounds every fourteen days,” Dr.

Vance said.