Mom: Hi, Doctor! I’m here because I think I might be pregnant. I’ve missed my period, and I’m feeling a little nervous.
Doctor: Hello! It’s great that you came in to check. I understand how this can be a bit overwhelming, but don’t worry—we’re here to help. Let’s start with a few questions first.
Mom: Okay, thank you. I’ve been feeling really tired and sometimes a little nauseous. Could that be a sign?
Doctor: Those are common signs, yes. Fatigue and nausea are often early pregnancy symptoms. Have you had any other symptoms, like tenderness in your breasts or changes in your appetite?
Mom: Yes, my breasts feel sore, and I’ve been craving pickles! It’s so strange.
Doctor: Those could also be signs of pregnancy. It sounds like we should do a pregnancy test to be sure.
Mom: I’m nervous. What if it’s not? I’ve been hoping for this moment for so long.
Doctor: I completely understand. Let’s do the test, and we’ll take it one step at a time. If you are pregnant, we’ll discuss the next steps together.
Mom: Okay. I just really want to know for sure. I’m excited, but also a little scared.
Doctor: It’s perfectly normal to feel that way. If you are pregnant, it’s a wonderful journey ahead. We’ll make sure you have all the support and information you need.
Mom: Thank you, Doctor. I appreciate your support.
Doctor: You’re welcome! Let’s take the test, and I’ll be here to help you through the next steps, no matter the result.
Vocabulary List
- Pregnancy [ˈprɛɡnənsi] (noun) – The condition of carrying a developing baby inside the body.
- Example: “She’s excited about her pregnancy and can’t wait to tell everyone.”
- Nauseous [ˈnɔːʃəs] (adjective) – Feeling like you might vomit.
- Example: “I feel nauseous after eating that meal.”
- Fatigue [fəˈtiːɡ] (noun) – Extreme tiredness or exhaustion.
- Example: “I’ve been feeling so much fatigue lately, it’s hard to get through the day.”
- Tenderness [ˈtɛndərnəs] (noun) – A condition where a part of the body feels sensitive to touch.
- Example: “She felt tenderness in her breasts as an early pregnancy symptom.”
- Cravings [ˈkreɪvɪŋz] (noun) – Strong desires for a certain food or drink.
- Example: “Pregnancy cravings are so real—I’m craving ice cream right now!”
Grammar Tips:
- Using “Could” for Possibility: Use “could” to express a possibility or uncertainty.
- Example: “It could be a sign of pregnancy, but we’ll do the test to be sure.”
- Present Continuous for Current Symptoms: Use the present continuous to describe actions or states that are happening right now.
- Example: “I am feeling tired and nauseous.”
- Expressing Hope with “Hope”: Use “hope” to express what you wish for or desire in the future.
- Example: “I hope I’m pregnant. I’ve been dreaming about this for a long time.”
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Mom: Hi, Doctor! I’m here because I think I might be . I’ve missed my , and I’m feeling a little nervous.
Doctor: Hello! It’s great that you came in to check. I understand how this can be a bit overwhelming, but don’t worry—we’re here to . Let’s start with a few questions first.
Mom: Okay, thank you. I’ve been feeling really and sometimes a little . Could that be a sign?
Doctor: Those are common signs, yes. Fatigue and nausea are often early symptoms.
Mom: Yes, my feel sore, and I’ve been craving pickles! It’s so strange.
Doctor: Those could also be signs of pregnancy. It sounds like we should do a to be sure.
Mom: I’m nervous. What if it’s not? I’ve been for this moment for so long.
Doctor: I completely understand. Let’s do the test, and we’ll take it one step at a time.
Mom: Okay. I just really want to know for sure. I’m , but also a little scared.
Doctor: It’s perfectly normal to feel that way. If you are pregnant, it’s a wonderful ahead.