She has regular meals and a normal routine; she rarely suffers from even a common cold, let alone gastritis. Since she's had a tubal ligation, pregnancy was the last thing on her mind.
The doctor saw her unease, took the form, looked at it, and nodded, saying, "You're pregnant, five weeks. Schedule a surgery soon!"
Considering family planning, seeing her age, she must already be a mother; this child can't be kept.
"But I've had a tubal ligation, for thirteen years. It's impossible for me to be pregnant," Yao Hongmei said.
The doctor paused and then said, "Ligation isn't 100% foolproof. If the tests show pregnancy, it's true. Comrade, handling it early minimizes harm to the body."
Yao Hongmei took the test sheet and returned to her childhood home with complicated emotions. On her way back, she thought a lot, and by the time she neared home, she had made her decision.
