Um I'm not really sure what to do.

The subject of school had been on her mind at first, "Well I am so close to finishing that it would really be pointless to quit now right?" she asked looking at Khaat. She was in her last year. At least nothing like this had happened when she was a younger student. She'd have been completely terrified if that had happened. "By the time the baby is due I'll actually be out of school and graduated right?"

She hadn't brought up the councilor thing for a moment. She needed a to remember to breathe. She closed her eyes and took in a deep breath nodding as she let it out, "I'll give it a try. Its not a sure fire thing but you are right. It's better to have someone separate from all of this that I can at least talk to. Especially since I don't know how I'm going to tell my brother. I know he is probably going to flip out on me again." Not that he had ever hit her but he did tend to get very angry about the mistakes she had made in her life and in his eyes, this was definitely going to be a mistake...but then again...she was an adult in the wizarding world.

The part about the baby possibly being a vampire didn't bother her, she was just curious as to the likely hood something like that could be. "How will you determine that when the baby is born?" she asked curiously, "Will it have to have only blood?" she really felt ignorant about asking all these questions. "How often will I have to come here for check ups?" she realized how silly she felt and sheepishly looked down, "Sorry, I just feel rather ignorant about all of this. I don't think I've ever been to the doctor for anything more than a cold and I really know nothing about babies."

"Well, maybe this is the mom in me talking, but yes, I do think you need to finish school. In today's wizarding world, graduating is extremely important. I have some teens that I am the legal guardian for, and I won't let them even think about dropping out--no matter what. We're going to hope you're graduated by then. If not, well, we'll cross that when we come to it.

"We have a couple of very simple tests we can run in order to establish whether your baby is going to follow after the father's side of the family. Its painless for the baby and relatively quick. And, no, vampires do eat food. Your baby, if it is vampire, will need both. But again, that's not an issue either. We have some classes for expecting parents so that you can feel better prepared, and we'll schedule your appointments on a regular basis. I'll set you up with a nurse educator so that you can learn about a proper diet, proper exercise and rest, all of that. You'll need to keep yourself in the very best health you can because your baby's health depends on it. But from all I can find, you already are very healthy. That's a huge plus in your favor."

"Oh.." she replied when she had said they were going to hope she had graduated by then, "A..are there any other girls at the school in my condition?" she asked curiously unsure on whether Khaat could tell her not. She figured at least she could let her know if there were but probably not tell her their names. "I just...I guess I would feel a little better if there was someone at the school who was going through what I am and I have someone my age who will understand what I'm going through.

"I know Varod wouldn't have the slightest understanding on what I am going to be going through. I tend to be a very horrible eater actually." she admitted sheepishly, "I tend to eat a lot of junk food more so than not, but I'll try to do my best to eat as healthy as I can...I don't want anything to hurt the baby. A..are there things I could eat other than like alcohol that would hurt the baby? I don't drink anyway being a singer...I really don't do anything thats bad for you to be honest."

"Fresh fruits and vegetables, fresh unprocessed meats, not so many processed foods because the additives are nto healthy. No soft cheeses like Brie and Feta for the same reasons. Some women who have food allergies find that those things are hightened when they are pregnant. No caffeine, so decaf coffee if you drink that at all, and decaf teas. Herbal teas are fine, so long as they're gentle. You may find that some spices bother you and upset your stomach, so you'll have to sort of watch that if it comes up. Since you're not already a healthy eater by habit, then you will have some adjusting to make.

"As far as other girls, well, understand I can't tell you that. But you are not the only girl this has ever happened to at Hogwarts by any means. Its always been my experience that people who have things in common somehow always find each other. If there is someone that you have a common bond with, you'll find them.

"Oh, and if you don't do a regular exercise routine, start that now. You need to be in good physical shape. Start with something simple like walking. We have a full fitness center in the basement here, and you're welcome to use it to start getting yourself in the best shape you can be. Don't overdo it, but do start something."

"I really like feta too." she said with a frown. "Caffine shouldn't be too much of a problem because I don't drink a lot of sodas or coffee as it is. I think the tea might be the worst part for me...I'll have to remind myself only decaf teas. Is chamomile tea one thats alright to drink? I tend to drink it at night to try to help me sleep.

"I didn't think that you could tell me but I had to at least ask. I'm glad to know that I'm not the only student that this is ever happened to...It means I won't be the last." She was hoping that there was someone at the school going through the same things she was going through. It would make things easier for her at the school in the very least.

"Is there anything I can do at school other than walking?" she asked curiously, "I mean I know that the school doesn't have a lot for me to go on for exercise but I figure I'll be there more than I'm coming here so I should at least try to stay in shape there."

"Chamomile is a wonderful tea to drink while you're pregnant. Helps you rest, helps you ease your anxiety. My father blends all sorts of teas with all kinds of herbs and all sorts of flavors. Please dont take this as an advertisement for him, but I do sell his teas at Sparks. You might find some there that you like. You'll find peppermint tea will help to relieve any nausea you might get." She opened one of the cabinets again and drew out a plastic jar with a black plastic lid. "Here. Try this one and see what you think. Its herbal and it has an orange/almond/cinnamon taste to it. Its one he blended when I got pregnant with my daughter. My mother named it Lady In Waiting. Its herbs to relieve stress and anxiety, to ease nausea, and to increase energy. Its all perfectly harmless. You'll have to either let me know at your next appointment if it helps you. Or, if you see that it does, send me an owl, and I'll send you some more. Now, you'll notice this isn't in teabags. But, the giftshop here sells a special Tea Spoon that is a spoon with a hinged cover on the bowl of the spoon so that you can put just the right amount of tea into the spoon and put it into your cup, no muss no fuss. And, the last I looked, the spoon cost all of one whole sickle. It might be worth your while to stop there before you go if you're uncomfortable with loose teas and making them for yourself.

"Hm..Other exercises. Well, stretching, some very light strength training if you're not used to it, but by far, the safest and most effective exercise is swimming, and I doubt you'll find that there. I'll try to include a request for permission for you to come regularly to use the fitness center.

"If you see that you have insomnia or any other symptoms that concern you, send me an owl. I'll see if its something you need to worry about. But for right now, I don't expect any trouble."

Ash took the plastic jar from Khaat and looked in it. It sounded like it might be pretty well. She wouldn't know until she tried it but she was still glad to hear that she could still drink her favorite tea. She was used to using loose teas. She had been dealing with them since she was a child and was around her grandparents. "Thank you. I'll definately let you know if this helps. Although if I have problems with horrible nausea should I send an owl?" she asked curiously.

She was grateful that Khaat was being such a good help to her but she still had just one more question to ask before she would be ready to go, "Are there any books in particular that I could read that might give me some idea of what to expect?" she asked curiously. "I mean I know muggles have those sort of things right?"

"Oh, your potion," Khaat said, "I forgot to give it to you. Here." She opened the cabinet again and drew out a tall slender bottle of potion. It was clear glass and the bottle really was rather elegant and femine looking. A lot of the pregnant moms who had gotten this potion had kept the bottles to use as flower vases. She did like her father's sensitivity to the patients they served, and he rarely ever selected an ordinary plain glass bottle for the potions. But this particular potion bottle style was one of Khaat's personal favorites. The potion was a pretty deep teal blue colored potion. "It's got a light peppermint taste. It will cut your nausea, boost your energy, reduce your fatigue, and a lot of the other unpleasant side effects that some women get from pregnancy. You can use this up to 3 times a day. Just a teaspoon full will do it. If you find you need more than that or more often, let me know." She handed the potion to Kiara.

"Books. Um..yes. We have one good one. Wizarding women's pregancies are a bit different from muggle women. When we make your next appointment, I'll have the nurse get you a copy of the book. You'll find it to be very helpful. Watch your weight. I don't mind you gaining some weight. That's normal, and you might even lose a pound or two at first, but if you lose more than just a little bit, I want to know right away. For now, I will want to see you once every 4 weeks. In the later stages, I will see you more often. We won't be determining the sex of your child today, but we can do that eventually. And if you choose, you are welcome to bring the baby's father with you. But that's up to you. Other questions?"

"No more than three times a day. Got it." she said as she took the potion from her and nodded. She wondered about how often she would be coming to see her. Now she had to wonder about whether or not Varod would want to come with her to her next appointment, or if he would want to come to any at all. She was glad she had come because she ended up learning more than she would have ever thought she would have. Pregnancy was turning out to be a list of things she couldn't have or do.

She looked at her at the mention of weight gain and some weight loss. "So pretty much don't try to actively gain or lose weight." she said questioningly. She could lose or gain right now but hopefully with the potion that she could take for the nausea, she wouldn't have to worry about losing weight. She'd just have to remind herself to eat. "So I'll see you in four weeks then?"

"You should be looking for approximately 5 pounds during the first 3 months of your pregnancy. Your weight gain, altogether, should be roughly 30 or 35 pounds, more or a little less. I don't want you to be overly worried about your weight right now. Just be aware of what to expect. As long as it stays within a normal range and you feel good, I'm good with it. You might find you have some sort of craving for some particular food. Its part of your body chemistry changing.

"When I was pregnant with my daughter, I was fortunate that the only craving I really had was cheesecake. And not just any cheesecake. My husband is a fabulous cook, and for awhile I really, really craved anything he would cook for me, but, in particular, I craved his cheesecake. It doesnt make you abnormal to crave things. Its all part of it for some women.

"In one of your upcoming follow ups, we'll show you the part of the hospital for new moms and babies. We will be sure we discuss labor and delivery so that you aren't afraid of that. We do things signifcantly differently from muggle deliveries. Muggles can be so barbaric. We are fortunate that we don't have to have such a miserable time of things as they do in almost any medical situation. Four weeks is right for your next appointment unless something comes up. And you will have questions. A lot of moms write those questions down so that you don't get home and think of something you forgot to ask. It really is helpful for both of us if you do that. And you can send an owl anytime."