Dr. Hiram Baker *TH*

Unmarried, Walnut Grove's only medical doctor. A country doctor at heart, gets paid mostly with food stuffs & live chickens. Asissted by nurse @KateThorvald.

[Dr. Hiram Baker *TH* @Doctor_Baker]

I'll have Kate prepare a tonic to help bring relief to folks struggling with hay fever and the likes. Several herbs are used. @KateThorvald

[Dr. Hiram Baker *TH* @Doctor_Baker]

Phil Brinkman is one of them. He's supposed to see me this afternoon. Has very bad sneezing & watery eyes, classic symptoms. @Phil_Brinkman

[Dr. Hiram Baker *TH* @Doctor_Baker]

With spring and the onslaught of the flowers blooming and the pollen from the trees, brings about hay fever for several of the my patients.

[Dr. Hiram Baker *TH* @Doctor_Baker]

@Gloria_Brinkman Come and see me in a few weeks. We will keep checking. I know you want to have another child badly. Just be patient.

[Dr. Hiram Baker *TH* @Doctor_Baker]

@Gloria_Brinkman You are in fine health and still in the child bearing years yet. Just be patient with Aaron. It may take more time.

[Dr. Hiram Baker *TH* @Doctor_Baker]

@Gloria_Brinkman @Aaron_Brinkman There is a good reason why you cannot conceive. I'm glad you told me of Aaron's history. Now I understand.

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@Gloria_Brinkman @Phil_Brinkman I'm sorry to hear that Aaron had such a difficult time as a young man. Often a condition is misdiagnosed.

[Dr. Hiram Baker *TH* @Doctor_Baker]

@Gloria_Brinkman It's no uncommon, I assure you. How was your pregnancy with Nolan. Were there any difficulties? @Nolan_Brinkman

[Dr. Hiram Baker *TH* @Doctor_Baker]

@Gloria_Brinkman Sit still now Mrs Brinkman as I examine you. Please be patient. Sometimes men go through difficult periods.

[Dr. Hiram Baker *TH* @Doctor_Baker]

I must get this box of medicine to several hospitals in Mankato. Fever seems to be breaking out there. It should bring some relief.

[Dr. Hiram Baker *TH* @Doctor_Baker]

The road to Mankato seems to be getting more rougher with the winter weather. The ruts are deeper. Easier to trot on the grass along side.

[Dr. Hiram Baker *TH* @Doctor_Baker]

I must speak to Nels regarding Harriet's pushing that Wentworth concoction on the town folk as a cure all for everything. @NelsOleson

[Dr. Hiram Baker *TH* @Doctor_Baker]

(Sees @ISAIAH_EDWARDS walking into town toward Hanson's Mill. Looks steps out of the doorway to wave at him to say hello.)

[Dr. Hiram Baker *TH* @Doctor_Baker]

@Mrs_Whipple I think you for the tea and mend of that shirt Mrs Whipple. No finer job could be done by any tailor in St. Paul.

[Dr. Hiram Baker *TH* @Doctor_Baker]

@IanAllen8 @MaryIngalls_ @Laura_E_Ingalls @Mr_Ingalls @Mrs_Ingalls @NelsOleson @KateThorvald Thank you for mentioning us.

[Dr. Hiram Baker *TH* @Doctor_Baker]

@G_Whipple I would really enjoy that Grandville. We have an appointment on Tuesday afternoon. 2 o'clock. To talk, see how you're feeling.

[Dr. Hiram Baker *TH* @Doctor_Baker]

@Mrs_Whipple You keep up the good work there Mrs. Whipple. And those doughnuts are always a treat!

[Dr. Hiram Baker *TH* @Doctor_Baker]

(Sips strong tea. Studying by lamp light. A new medical journal with the latest procedures, too good to set down. Eyes tired but reads on.)

[Dr. Hiram Baker *TH* @Doctor_Baker]

(Unpacks medical bag, removes articles that need to be sterilized with boiling water. Rubs eyes with thumb pads. Tired from the long day.)

[Dr. Hiram Baker *TH* @Doctor_Baker]

@KateThorvald I thank you Kate for looking after the office. It sure does make things easier and I must admit, nicer to have someone around.