Time Period: A Flashback
Special Event: Raven's premature birth
Troy's p.o.v
Her screams tear my heart into pieces. Premature labor and birth, I wish it never came down
to this. I try my best to keep my composure. I don't know if I should cry along with her or continue
to be her rock. Everything hits me all at once when the doctor presents Melody to us. Wrapped in a
pink blanket, Melody is very tiny and sickly. I assume it is my fault for putting her in this predicament.
Gabriella believes God may have other plans for Melody.
Gabriella's p.o.v
The first part of my labor started at home. I was unloading the dishwasher when I was hit with a really strong contraction. This contraction led to more painful intense
contractions. My screams and broken glass sent Troy running downstairs. He took me to the hospital asap. We were very worried because the baby was arriving at twenty five
weeks. The doctor broke my bag of water at the hospital. My amniotic fluid was green instead of clear. This was a sign of fetal distress. Before an emergency cesarean
section could be performed, I gave birth naturally. Troy offered me support during the emotional tough delivery. The NICU became Melody's second permanent home.