I do not own CSI, but i own the babies in this story
New Years came and went, For Gil and Sara it was celebrated quietly at home watching the stars on the back deck cuddled up under a blanket on a huge lawn chair that you could lie down on.
With the birth of the babies the next big occasion coming Gil and Sara, mostly Gil, put the last finishing touches on things needed to be ready for the babies. Car seats were installed, bassinettes were waiting in the living room waiting for use, diapers and wipes were all waiting in the change tables in the nurseries.
For Sara as her pregnancy progressed she got a lot more irritable and uncomfortable. She was not put on bed rest by her doctor but if was hard for Sara to move around for long periods of time. She was tired a lot so Gil and her doctor encouraged her to sleep as much as possible. The added weight on her body was starting to drag Sara down. 48 total pounds so far gained. Really not a bad weight for a triplet pregnancy, but for Sara it was the most weight she has ever put on and she was only at 36 weeks in two days.
There last doctors visit was amazing. The babies were all past the four pound mark and there heart rates were fantastic. You could see there kicks and movements through Sara's stomach as they were much more pronounced. And it was looking like Sara was going to be able to have a vaginal birth if all went according to plan. Baby one had managed to turn itself so it was now head first. Baby 2 was almost turned the same way. As for baby three, it was lying on its side on top but the doctor figured that once the other two were born it would flip head down.
Now it was January 22 and Sara had passed the 36th week and was now at 37. It was very quiet at home. At 9:00 at night they were cuddled up on the couch as best they could. Sara was actually lying on her side with her head in Gil's lap sleeping. He had been running his fingers through her hair for the last hour and lulled her to sleep. So now Gil sat and watched a documentary on human anatomy. That was until Sara stirred from her sleep.
"MMMMMMMMM" she said in a low moaning voice waking up
"Honey are you alright?"
"I think I just felt a contraction" she replied while rubbing her abdomen
"Really, are you sure?"
"No, seeing as I have never felt them before, but it didn't feel like anything I have ever felt before" she said while Gil helped her sit up
"Let's just wait and see. If another one comes we can make our way to the hospital ok. Dr Hines said at the first signs of labour to get there" Gil replied, smiling while rubbing her back, excited that he was going to be meeting his children very soon
"Ok, but do you think you can help me up. I have to pee"
"Sure honey. Grab my hands and I'll pull you up."
Sara sat in front of Gil and grabbed both of his hands. He gently pulled her up so that she could make her way to the bathroom on the main floor. Getting into the bathroom and doing her business Sara was about to pull her pants back up when fluid started running down her legs
'Shit, that's my water breaking, definitely labour' she thought as she called for Gil
"Gil, can you come here please"
"What's the matter honey, do you need help getting off the toilet again' he said walking into the bathroom and standing still
"One of my water's broke. Definitely labour. Can you go get me something else to wear while I clean up" Sara said to the still stunned Gil
"Gil! Gil! Gil"
"Huh yeah, sorry honey I dazed out there for a minute. What do you need me to do?"
"New pants, preferably really stretchy ones"
"Ok, I'll grab them. I guess grabbing the bag to would be a good idea. Looks like were going to the hospital" he smiled at her, excited again
"Looks like" she smiled right back at him until a wave of pain shot threw her abdomen and she moaned again. In no time Gil was by her side, helping her ride the contraction out.
"That was 10 minutes Gil. I think we better hurry"
"Ok I'll be back in a minute and then we can go" he said already going and getting new pants and there bag. Not even a full minute later was he back in the bathroom with new pants while he ditched the bag at the front door.
"Will these work" He said coming to a stop in front of her slightly out of breath, holding the black stretch pants out to her
"Yes thank you. While I get these on you should let Hank out back. No one will be able to let him out for a while"
"Ok. I'll be back in a few minutes ok.
HANK" He yelled to the dog that was lying in the new office on his dog bed chewing a pig's ear. As soon as he heard his master's call he ran out.
"Come on boy I have to let you out. Me and mommy have to go to the hospital now" He talked to the dig while opening the back door. Hank ran out fast seeing a squirrel to chase. After the squirrel was gone Hank got the message to do his thing, finishing he puttered around the back yard until Gil called him back in, holing another pig's ear in his hand.
"Here you go buddy, a treat for you because the next time you see mommy and me were going to have three babies with us."
"Daddy's right big boy. Three more things for you to protect" Sara said coming to give the dog a quick rub
"Are you ok, can we go now?" asked Gil rubbing her stomach and feeling a swift kick to his hand
"Yes, all we need is the keys and the cell phone and we can go"
"Well I have my phone and the keys are hanging so come on" He said grabbing her hand. Halfway to the door Sara stopped as another contraction ripped through her belly. Immediately Gil was in front of her, holding her as she rode the third contraction out. Looking at the clock to see how much time had passed
"Still ten minutes, but I really think we should go now" He said while rubbing her back
"Yeah"
The two slowly made there way to there new car, Gil helping Sara into the passenger seat and then throwing her bag in the back. Getting into the driver's seat Sara spoke up
"Give me the phone please"
"Why" he said handing it to her
"I want to call mom, Jim and then Catherine. Catherine can spread the news around to the guys and the lab" she said already punching in her mother's phone number as Gil pulled out of the driveway and hastily made his way to the hospital
"Hello" Laura said picking up the phone
"Hey mom"
"Hi Sara, what's with the late call?"
"I just wanted to tell you that you're going to be a grandma soon. One of my waters broke; Gil and I are on our way to the hospital"
"Oh honey that's wonderful. Do you mind if I come to the hospital?"
"Not really, I know you wanted to be there. How about I get Gil to call you from the hospital once were settled in our room"
"I'll be waiting for it. Do you want me to do anything, call anyone?"
"No, I am going to call Jim on his cell next and then Catherine. I don't think I need anything at the moment so I will see you soon ok"
"Soon Sara. I'm so happy right now. Bye honey"
"Bye mom" she said hanging up the phone
"She sounds excited, I could hear her from here" Gil said while turning the corner
"She is, she is going to came to the hospital once were settled"
"Whatever you're comfortable with Sara I'll support"
"Good because I am going to need a lot of it.
I think I'm going to wait a minute before I call Jim. I think another contraction should be hitting in another minute"
"I'd give you my hand to squeeze but I need it to drive. But as soon as were there you can squeeze as much as you like ok." He replied as he started to see a grimace come across Sara's face.
"Breath through it Sara, just breath" he said to his wife as she tried to breath deeply and let it out
"Good honey, real good"
Sara breathed deeply as the contraction subsided.
"I don't think I am going to like labour much"
"You will be great Sara. Your tough, you, no we can get through this. I promise you. Now you better call Jim and Catherine before we get to the hospital were almost there"
"Brass"
"Hey Jim"
"Hey cookie, what's up?"
"Oh nothing much, just thought I'd let you know that you get to play grandpa soon"
"What"
"Were on the way to the hospital right now. My water broke at home about forty minutes ago"
"Sara that's great news. Do you want me to start spreading the word around?"
"Give me ten minutes or so. I want to call Catherine first so she can tell the gang. They should be in the break room right about now with assignments but you can call doc and Davis for me"
"No problem. How's Gil holding up so far?"
"He's doing great so far and he's getting us to the hospital without killing us. I think he'll do alright Jim"
"That's good to hear cookie. Do you mind if I stop by the hospital after shift?"
"Not at all Jim, mom is going to be there soon so you can keep her company"
"Ok then, I'll see you soon ok"
"Bye Jim"
After he hung up he dialled doc's number
"Robbins"
"Hey Doc, its Jim"
"What can I do for you Jim?"
"Nothing actually, I just wanted to let you know that Sara and Gil are on the way to the hospital. Sara's water broke at home"
"That's great news Jim. I'll have to stop by after shift is over, just to check up."
"I'll be there as well. Sara is going to need a lot of support for this"
"You can say that again. Do you want me to start spreading the word?"
"Soon. You can tell David, but Sara wanted to call Cath and the gang first"
"Not a problem, look David just walked in the door. I'll tell him and we can just slowly spread the word from there"
"See ya later doc"
"Bye Jim"
"David I got some good news for you"
"That's always a good thing in the morgue, so what's up"
"Sara's in labour. There will soon be three new babies here"
Meanwhile back in the car
"Willows"
"Hey Catherine"
"Sara! To what do I owe the pleasure of this late night call?" At the mention of Sara's name all the guys plus Ronnie looked up
"Are the guys all with you right now?"
"Yep, I was just about to hand out assignments, why?"
"Can you put it on speaker phone for me?"
"Sure. Hey guys listen up, Sara's on the phone"
Moaning could be heard through the line. Sara clutched the phone as a contraction hit her.
"Umm Sara, what's going on" asked Greg getting mental pictures he didn't want
"Honey give me the phone" asked Gil trying to get the phone out of her hand. She released it and Gil put it on speaker phone in the car
"Hey guys"
"Grissom, what's going on? Is everything ok with Sara" asked a concerned Nick
"Sara's alright that was just a contraction. Were pulling into the hospital at the moment"
"The babies are coming" an excited Catherine yelled out. Loud enough for lab tech to hear and look up
"Yes Cath the babies are coming. Sara's water broke at home after her first contraction. We just thought we would call and tell you"
"Hey Grissom do you think we could stop by after shift?" Warrick asked smiling at hearing the news
"Well Sara's mom and Brass are going to be there, so I don't really mind, do you Sara?" he asked as the contraction subsided
"You ok honey"
"I'm ok. And yes guys, you are welcome to come up after shift is over. Look we have to go; Gil just parked the car in the ER. We will see you soon ok"
"Good luck Sara, were all thinking of you ok" Catherine happily said
"Bye guys, have fun at work" she laughed out, knowing that the impending birth was going to be distracting them all night
"Ok lab techs listen up" Catherine yelled in the middle of the hallway as they all the techs trickled out
"I would like to announce that there will soon be three new babies to add to this dysfunctional lab family. Sara's water broke, she and Gil have just arrived at the hospital, and she is already having contractions" she finished with a smile
Claps and shouts could be heard through the lab. Everyone excited about the babies.
"Ok everyone, time to get your final bets in on the babies." Greg yelled as more people started to grab money from there pockets and come up to Greg and Warrick as Nick grabbed out the big board of bets.
"Are you doing ok so far Sara" Gil asked as he opened her door and helped her out slowly
"If you keep asking me if I'm ok Gil you will be the one who is not ok"
"Sorry honey, I just don't really know what I'm doing here" as he guided he slowly into the emergency entrance
"I know babe, I really don't know what I'm doing either. Just be here ok. Hold my hand and rub my back and if I say anything mean I apologize now because I really don't mean it" She finished as they made there way to the front desk
"Well hello there" the cherry receptionist said while grabbing a wheelchair from beside the desk so that Sara could sit down
"OK so you are sure that this is real labour, not false" she asked
"My water broke and I have been having contractions every ten minutes on the dot, I should be getting another one very shortly"
"Have you pre- registered or do I need to get the registration papers" She still asked cheerily
"No we pre-registered weeks ago" Sara said as she gripped the wheel chair tight as yet another contraction hit her. Gil squatted down to grab her hand and make her focus on him.
"You're doing good honey, just breath deep"
Sara did as he told her. She soon felt the contraction passing. Once it was completely gone the receptionist grabbed a nurse to transport her upstairs to the maternity floor.
"Hi I'm Larry, I am going to be taking you upstairs now ok" He said as he shook Gil's hand and nodded at Sara. He went behind the wheel chair and started to push her to the elevator as Gil walked beside with the overnight bag in his hand
"So is this your first baby" Larry asked
"First three actually" Sara responded
"I figured it was more then one but you learn on this job that when you're talking to pregnant women always say it's one, because if they look like there carrying more then one and you say that and they really are only carrying one you will end up with a sobbing woman in labour" he said as he pushed the button for the fourth floor and they were all headed upstairs
"Gil we never called Dr. Hines"
"I'll call her as soon as you're settled ok"
"Ok"
"So triplets huh? I bet you're ready to not be pregnant anymore" asked Larry to Sara
"You can say that again. I made it to 37 weeks, a lot further then my doctor expected. But I am ready to be able to get up again by myself" Larry and Gil laughed while Sara had a serious expression on her face.
"Hey until you to have a stomach that has covered sight of your feet since the fourth month you shouldn't be laughing"
"Sorry honey. We didn't mean anything by it"
"I know" She replied as they stopped and Larry made his way over to the nurse's station and then came back with an older nurse
"Hi there, I'm Margret, and you must be Sara and Gil Grissom, the receptionist called from downstairs to tell me you were coming up" The woman who was in her late fifties and a soothing voice said to her.
"That's us" Sara said as another contraction hit. She clutched her stomach and tried to breathe just as Gil told her to.
"Very good Sara" Margret praised her
"Just breathe it through" She kept on talking to her as she moved her into her own room.
"Good luck Mr. Grissom, you're going to have you're hands full soon" Larry said shaking his hand
"Thanks Larry, I think I'm going to need some as well" He said while turning around and making his way to Sara's room
"Larry says good luck" Gil said coming into the room just as Sara was standing, getting ready to undress
"Want some help?" he asked
"Please"
"Ok Sara, can you tell me who you're doctor is and I can give him or her a call for you"
"Dr. Hines" she replied as Gil lifted the shirt above her head. Sara was not wearing a bra so she slightly covered herself
"Oh honey you don't have to be shy around me. I have given birth to four single boys. I know the ins and outs of labour"
"That is good to hear. And I'm not really shy, just feeling a little overwhelmed at the moment"
"Well finish changing and I'll go call your doctor, although I believe she is working tonight and should be in very soon if she's not already"
"Great"
"Ok I'll be back soon with a doctor so she can check you and see how far along you are ok"
Sara just nodded
Ten minutes later Sara was on the bed squeezing Gil's hand as she rode out another contraction, breathing deep
"Sara, Gil are we ready to have some babies" Dr Hines said coming into the room with Nurse Margret behind her heels
With the contraction ending Sara and Gil looked up to see Dr. Hines come in with foetal heart monitors and a contraction monitor as well as an ultrasound machine.
"Well I don't know about Gil but I am ready to not be pregnant anymore" Sara said laying her head back on the pillow
"Me to, I'm ready to meet our babies"
"Well then let's get you set up ok Sara. First I want to do a quick ultrasound to make sure the babies are still turned correctly. Then were going to put the foetal heart monitors around you as well as the contraction monitor. Then I'm going to check and see how far along you are ok"
"Don't really have a choice in the matter now do I" She smiled out while her gown was pulled up and gel was placed on her stomach. Seeing movements as the doctor used the probe to see how the babies looked. She turned the screen so that Gil and Sara could see. "Sara Gil here are your babies. One and two are still head first while three is still lying sideways, but I'm thinking that will change once you have birthed the other two. There heart rates are all very good and it looks like they have gained a little more weight.
I have to say you two I am very excited to be meeting these three soon" She said finishing up with the ultrasound and getting Gil to wipe off the gel on Sara's stomach.
"Ok Sara now I have to put these straps around your abdomen so a little bit of turning is involved here ok. Margret is going to be helping me with this"
The straps were placed on top and tucked under her. Sara then rolled to her side so they could wrap them around and then Velcro them back on top of her stomach. The contraction monitor was hooked up at the same time.
"Now's the fun part Sara, I want to check and see how far along you are ok. So I need you to sit up a little. Gil can you help her" she said while Gil helped pull her up the bed and the doctor pulled up the blanket and Sara bent her legs and spread them apart. The doctor started her exam, but as soon as she did another contraction happened. Doctor Hines pulled away so that it was less discomfort for Sara
"You're doing really good honey. Real good" Gil chanted to her softly in her ear. The contraction slowly passed and Sara opened her eyes again.
"I don't like those very much" She stated. Margret looked at the contraction sheet and she could see why
"Sara your contractions look fairly strong, how much pain are you in?"
"It's actually not a horrible pain but a strong discomfort. Why?"
"Although they are still about ten minutes apart the monitor is showing a strong contraction" Dr. Hines said looking at the sheet
"Is that bad" Gil asked
"No it's not bad, but Sara as soon as the pain worsens I want you to let me know. An epidural is going to be administered for not only you but the babies as well. If worse comes to worse and we have to do an emergency C-section the epidural will be there so you wont feel much pain ok"
"Ok"
"Now I am going to check you again Sara" Dr Hines said as she bent again to check her.
"Sara you are just passing four centimetres. I think your contractions are going to start coming sooner.
Did you have any pain or anything before you made your way to the hospital?"
"My back was aching more then usual but that was nothing new to me at this point. I felt the odd twinge here and there but other then that I felt fine, I just slept. Why?"
"Because I think you passed through most of the first stage of labour without even knowing it. A lot of women do. That's ok, it means less time for you here.
Your water most definitely broke: When your next one breaks I want you to call a nurse or me ok"
"That shouldn't be a problem"
"All I suggest for you two to try and do now is relax. Try walking around a little down the hall or around the room. The walking helps move your labour along. If you don't feel like walking try sleeping. Anything to keep you relaxed. If you do decide to walk you can take off the heart monitors, just call Margret to help, then once you're back she can put them back on before you lay back down. Are we all clear Sara?"
"Crystal, but I think I am going to try and sleep for a while. Gil packed a few book in our bag so hopefully I will be alright for a while"
"Ok then I'll see you in a little while then"
"Is there a phone around here that I could use? Sara's mom wants to be here"
"Mr. Grissom" Margret said
"Gil, call me Gil"
"Ok Gil, I can take you to the nurse's station and you can use the phone there"
"Thank you. I'll be back shortly ok Sara"
"MMM Kay" she said already turning to her side to try and sleep
"Hi Laura" said Gil as she picked up the phone
"Gil, is everything ok, can I come now" She asked excitedly
"Everything is fine, Sara is trying to rest at the moment, and she is just past four centimetres dilated. We are on the fourth floor in room 407. We will be here"
"I'll be there shortly Gil. Do you need anything?"
"Actually could you or someone else go let Hank out throughout the night?"
"I'll call Jim and get him to stop by tonight"
"Thank you Laura, we'll see you soon ok"
"Bye Gil"
Gil made his way back to Sara's room and found her with her eyes closed tight. Coming over quickly he grabbed her hand and breathed with her
"How long in-between was that?" Gil asked as she opened her eyes
"Nine minutes. There slowly coming on faster.
I still can't believe I was in labour for half a day and didn't even know it"
"I think its better that way. This way you didn't have to focus on the fact that they were labour pains" he answered her while running his fingers through her hair as she started to doze slightly again
"Knock knock, is it ok to come in" Laura asked poking her head in the room. Seeing Sara on her side while she clutched Gil's hand as the contraction ended. Gil looked up and smiled
"Come on in Laura"
"Hey honey" Laura said as she came to stand by Gil and run her hand down her arm
"Hi mom"
"How are you doing?"
"Ok so far. Contractions are about 9 minutes apart"
"That's good. Gil says you have been trying to rest while you had the contractions"
"Trying to. Just resting my eyes basically." She said while grimacing slightly
"Gil I think you better page Dr. Hines or Margret. I think another of my waters just broke" while moving her hands to feel the bed sheets
"Yep, it broke" She said as Gil pressed the call button
A minute later Dr. Hines was coming threw the door
"What's going on Sara?"
"I think my water broke"
"Good, let me just put on some gloves and let me take a look ok"
"Kay" she said turning onto her back with Gil's help
"Yep it broke and the fluid is nice and clear too. That's good Sara. You also moved to a full five centimetres. I am going to go get Margret to come in with a new gown and bed for you ok. So if you want to start getting up now she can move fast so you can lie back down again."
"Ok. Gil you hears the doctor I need up, help please" She said while holding out her arms. Gil helped her sit up and then slowly get to her feet; she balanced herself and held onto his shoulders. As soon as she was standing ok Margret was walking threw the door with a new gown and sheets for the bed. Handing the gown to Gil so he could help Sara dress she went to work on the bed.
"Ok Sara new sheets are on the bed. There is also a mat underneath the sheets so that when your next water breaks it's there to catch the fluid. Is there anything I can do for you while I'm here?"
"Can you take the monitors off for a bit, I need to walk"
"Sure. I'm just going to undo the back of your new gown so I can undo the Velcro.
There, you're good to go. When you're ready to come back just call ok."
"I will. Come on Gil I need your help to walk. Mom are you coming?"
"Sure Sara, let's go" Laura said while holding the door open for them
Three feet out of the door Sara stopped as yet another contraction hit her
"That was eight and a half minutes Sara. Are you sure you are doing ok?" he asked as the contraction eased
"I'm ok so far, I want to wait a little bit longer before the drugs ok"
"Ok, you want to keep walking?"
"Yes. Mom do you think you could get some ice chips from down the hall so when I get back I can eat those"
"Sure Sara, I'll be back in a few. I am just going to hit the bathroom and get a drink for myself. Gil do you want anything?"
"Ginger Ale or a Sprite would be good" He said over his shoulder as they started walking
"No problem"
Walking down the hall slow Gil supported Sara as she leaned into his side. By the time they got to the nursery Sara had buried her head into the front of Gil's shoulder as a harsh pain ripped through her stomach.
They never saw Nick and Warrick walking towards them as Gil was concentrating on Sara, with his arms wrapped around her, rubbing her back, as she kept her head on his shoulder
"Hey is that them Rick?" asked Nick
"It looks like them, I wonder what there doing out of there room"
"Griss, Sara, are you guys ok" Nick asked concerned as Sara was still clutching the front of Gil's shirt
"Hurts" Sara mumbled out as this contraction lasted longer
"Griss" Rick looked up silently asking if Sara was ok
The grip lessening on his shirt Gil replied simply
"Contraction"
"That one was stronger" she mumbled out while straightening up a little bit from her hunched position
"What are you guys doing here? Shouldn't you be at work? Shift is only half over" Gil asked
"Yeah we know. Actually we had to come get evidence from a couple of gang beatings. Once we collected the little that was left we decided to come up and say hi and give an update to the lab. But can I ask Sara why are you not resting in bed? Why are you walking around?" Nick asked
"Walking help move labour along. Although I think I want to make our way back now Gil. I don't like having contractions while standing. Makes me feel like my knees are going to give out."
"Walk with us guys" Gil said as he and Sara turned to make there way back.
Rick came up beside Sara and grabbed her other arm for support while she held onto Gil's
"Thanks Rick"
"Anytime Sara"
They made it back to the room a little faster then what they made it out. But it was still a slow walk. They had just made it to the doorway and Sara stopped.
"Gil. I think my water broke again" She said. Gil looked down and saw clear fluid trickling down her legs.
"Nick or Warrick, can one of you go to the nurse's desk and ask for a Dr. Hines to come to Sara's room please" Gil said while moving Sara to sit on the edge of the bed. As soon as Sara sat she was doubling over as a contraction hit. Gil was in front of her. Her head was resting on his shoulder as he was whispering in her ear that she was doing a fantastic job. Laura sat close by and smiled as she saw Gil helping Sara get through another contraction.
"Sara" Said Dr. Hines coming into the room
"Boys can you stay outside for a minute while I check Sara out and we get her changed. After that's done you can come back in ok" She said speaking to Nick and Warrick, who just nodded and stepped outside the door and closed it
"Sara, I'm guessing these babies want to be born. I figured your third water wouldn't break for a while yet"
"I think they take after me. There impatient" Sara said as the contraction passed
"Ok, well by the looks of thing you are still at 5 centimetres but that's ok. I think you're contractions are going to start coming on faster now so be prepared. Did you time your last few contractions while you walked?"
"The last one was eight, but the one before that was eight and a half" Gil replied while helping her change into yet another new gown
"Sara I am going to call the anaesthesiologist to come down shortly ok. I think it's about time for an epidural, what do you think?"
"I think I'm ready for drugs now. Those last few contractions hurt a lot more then the last" She said while making herself as comfortable on the bed as she could
"I'll be back soon Sara" Dr. Hines said as she opened the door
"You two can go in now, Sara is decent"
"Thank you mam" Nick replied as Warrick tipped his head
"You ok Sara" Rick asked coming into the room
"For now. I get drugs soon, so contractions should be barley noticeable and I can rest"
"So everyone and everything is ok" Nick asked
"Sara and the babies are fine. Tell the lab that everything is moving swiftly and all is good" Gil added
"So what was everyone's reaction when we called" Asked Sara turning onto her side
"Happy, excited, can't wait to know what they are and see pictures. Catherine announced it throughout the hall so everyone could hear" said Nick laughing at the memory of Catherine shouting in the hall
"Then Greg told everyone to place there final bets on what you're having and weights, hair color and all that" Rick added
"What's the pot up to?" Laura asked
"UMMMM" Rick and Nick didn't want to answer
"Guys, how much" Gil said looking at them in the eye
"Almost a thousand dollars" Nick mumbled out
"How much?" exclaimed Sara
"Almost a thousand, probably be more by the end of shift tonight" Warrick spoke up more. Gil and Sara sat there stunned at the amount of money people were betting
"Well someone is going to be getting a nice pay day by the end of the day" Sara chocked out before another contraction hit. Gil was instantly holding her hand and rubbing her head as she tried to breathe through it.
Nick and Warrick stood still, not sure what to do with themselves at the moment as Sara was riding through her contraction.
"I really want the drugs now" Sara spoke up when the contraction passed.
"He'll be here soon honey. Just hold on a little longer ok"
Sara just nodded her head
"I think it's time for you to get back to the lab so that you can leave on time at the end of shift if you want to come back" Gil spoke up looking at Nick and Warrick
"Come on Nick; let's leave these guys alone for awhile. Bye Sara, Griss. See you in about four or five hours" Warrick said leaning down to give Sara a kiss on her head
"Bye honey. Hope the drugs help" Nick said following Warrick's movements and kissing her on the forehead
"Bye guys" They all said in unison
Twenty minutes later the anaesthesiologist came in the room
"And how's the patient." The already annoying doctor came into the room
"In pain" Sara mumbled out as another contraction was passing.
"There getting closer Gil"
"I know. Laura would you mind finding Dr. Hines to check Sara
"No problem. I don't think I really want to watch this part anyways" She said while getting up to go to the nurse's station and finding Dr. Hines
"Ok Ms.Grissom can you lay on your side and curl your back as much as you can. Mr. Grissom I want you at her head. Get her to focus on you for a couple of minutes" he asked of her while he walked to the other side of the bed and opened untied the back of her gown. Sara curved her back as much as she could.
"That's ok Ms. Grissom if you can't go any further, I can give you the epidural with your back at this curve.
Now this is going to hurt, I won't lie, but then you will be pain free ok" All he got in response was a nod of her head
As the doctor placed the needle in her back Sara grabbed Gil's hand and squeezed hard with her eyes closed tightly. Gil just held her hand and rubbed her forehead with his other hand. Seeing the tear pop out of the corner if her eye made his heart break. Gil quickly wiped it away.
"Ok Ms. Grissom, all done. Just lay on your side for a few more minutes. Once you feel the numbing sensation more then you can go back to lying on your back if you want. Good luck you two" He said leaving the room
"Do you feel any different yet?"
"Yes, I don't feel anything and its lovely"
Gil just chuckled as the drugs did there work
Dr. Hines walked into her room. Sara was lying peacefully on the bed in the middle of a contraction and not feeling a thing.
"Feeling better Sara" she asked
"Much"
"Do you mind if I check to see how far along you are?"
"No go ahead" she said while turning onto her back
"Well it looks like you're around seven. That's good, were getting closer. What I want you to do now though is rest. Sleep is the best option. I'll come check back in a bit. And then as soon as you're at 10 we can start pushing a bit."
"Sounds good doc"
"I would like to ask you two a question. You can decline if you like but I would like you to consider it"
"Shoot Dr. Hines" Said Sara
"Well triplet pregnancies don't happen all that often around here, especially vaginal ones like yours. Anyways I have a bunch of med students that would love to watch, again only if you're comfortable. They will not be in the room but watching from observation room up above. This would be a great way for them to learn" She said while reaching for there academic and learning side.
"Honey it's your decision. It's your body that has to do the work" Gil said leaning down to kiss her forehead
"What do you think?"
"I think it would be a great learning experience for them. We all have to learn somehow right. But Sara it's ok if you want to say no"
"I know. But I don't think I mind. I am now ashamed about my body. Women all know there bodies and the men know just about as much. They need to learn somehow. So Dr. Hines yes its ok as long as there in the observation room"
"Wonderful Sara. And don't worry; the delivery room is going to be full of staff for the babies there will be no more room for med students" she reassured her
"Dr. Hines"
"Yes"
"Could a few other people go in there? I know for a fact my mom wants to watch but she won't ask. And you know I wouldn't mind if any of the team wanted to watch. They helped me get through this pregnancy and the last few months just as much as you have Gil. I don't mind sharing this moment with them. I think we owe it to them. Just as long as they keep there heads above my waist"
"I think I can arrange that Sara. If that is your stipulation of the med students watching I have no problem with it"
"I can't wait to tell mom, she's going to be so excited"
"I'm going to leave you to rest Sara, I'll be back soon. If you feel any different just call ok"
"Ok"
Sara slept with Gil dozing in the chair beside her. Laura trickled in and out, calling Jim to update him and the team.
By the time it was seven in the morning Sara had slept for just about three hours. That was until she felt a change. She could feel more of the contraction this time and more pressure on her back. Sitting up a bit she woke Gil up while Laura also slept on the other side
"Babe, wake up" Sara called softly to Gil. He opened his eyes and moved his neck in circles to crack it
"What's up, are you ok?"
"I'm not sure, can you call Dr. Hines"
"Gil pressed the button for her and within moments she was coming threw the door
"Are you ok Sara" she asked putting on glove all ready preparing to check her out
"I felt more of the last contraction, and there's more pressure on my back. Is that ok?"
Reaching between her legs Dr. Hines measured her
"Sara you are ten centimetres dilated, and baby one has descended quite a bit. I think with a couple of pushes you will see the top of the head"
By now Laura was awake and eagerly awaiting to see her grandbaby
"Really" asked Gil
"Yes. So Sara what I want to do right now is start to push a little bit when you feel a contraction. I am going to go check the observation room and page the students. I also believe that your family and friends are starting to trickle in. The two men who were here last night are here and a man with a cane and another man came in with him are in the waiting room. Now is the time I would go talk to them before everything gets going" She said while looking at her contraction monitor.
"I'm going to go outside and wait with them there ok Sara" Laura said leaving
"Ok"
"Sara you have another contraction coming, I want you to push. I am going to watch this one and the Margret will be here with you again until we move you.
Ok Sara here it comes, now I want you to bear down as much as you can.
The contraction ended and Sara caught her breath
"Very good Sara, Gil if you want take a look you can see the hair of baby one just a little bit" Dr. Hines told Gil as he looked and saw the very top of the baby's head.
"Dark hair Sara, baby one has dark hair" he said looking up to her
"Ok Sara I'll be back shortly" Dr. Hines said leaving
"Dark hair" She said smiling.
Margret walked in the room then to help.
"You ready to finally meet your babies Grissom's"
"Yes"
After another twenty minutes of pushing Sara was getting ready to be moved. Her contractions were right on top of another and she was starting to feel them more. Sara was told to stop pushing for the moment.
Margret pulled up the rails on her bed and removed the brakes getting ready to move her to delivery.
"Sara have you told you're family about the observation room yet" Margret asked her while Gil went to the bathroom and put on s scrub coat
"No haven't really had a chance"
"Well we are going to pass the waiting room on the way there. We do have a little bit of time yet. We could stop for a second and you can tell them. I have someone waiting at the nurse's desk to take them there if they want to go"
"I like that. I really wanted to tell them myself instead of Gil"
"You mention my name" he said coming out of the bathroom
"Just me wanting to tell the team about watching instead of you"
"Are we ready" Margret asked
"Yes, because these contractions are starting to hurt more and more" Sara replied
Halfway down the hall they stopped at the waiting room. Margret gathered the team plus Lindsay, Doc, David, Brass and Laura by her bed in the hall
"Delivery time?" asked Doc
"Yes, so we have to make this quick because I'm starting to feel more pain" Sara said scrunching her face and relaxing for the next forty seconds
"Gil and I want you all to know how much your love and support has helped throughout this pregnancy by letting you watch the birth if you want. I am going to be in an observation room for med students to watch but if you want to watch too you're welcome to, only thing I need for the boys to do is keep there eyes above my waist"
"Really Sara" asked Laura
"Yes, I know you want to see it. Were ok with it too. I'll leave it at that. We have to go now Margret, I'm really needing to push now" Sara said grimacing as another contraction hit
"Let's roll you too. And for you guys" She said looking at the gang, that male nurse at the desk will take you to observation if you are going" She called over her shoulder to them
Good luck, be strong, you can do it Sara were all shouted in her and Gil's direction as they moved down the hall.
"Well who else is going?" asked Laura
"Me, Lindsay do you want to watch" Asked Catherine
"Yes"
"I want to see" Greg happily jumped while doc and David nodded that they want to see to
"I want to see Gil's reaction down there" Brass said "So count me in"
"Rick you going?"
"Yeah this is going to be something to remember"
"Then I'm in to" Nick said as they made there way to the nurse's station and were led into the second row of the observation room that was reserved for family. The rest of the room was packed with med students and quite a few other doctors who wanted to watch a triplet birth
"OK Sara I'm going to get you to slide over to this bed ok" Dr. Hines instructed her as nurses helped move her. As soon as she was on the new bed she was sitting a little higher and more on an angle so that Gil could help pull her leg up while Margret grabbed the other one.
"Were all set Sara so when you want to push go for it. I'll be here at the end. Gil I want you to grab her foot and pull it up towards her chest"
"I need to push" Sara said as a contraction hit her body. Her legs were being pulled back and Sara was bearing down with all of her might.
"Good Sara good, just a little bit more. Ok breathe and relax ok" Dr. Hines said while Sara slumped back a bit
"Dad if you want to look you can see more of the baby's head. Looks like it has a full head of hair Sara. Sara looked in the mirror at the bottom of the bed and Gil got a chance to see as well before the need to push came again. By this push the head was fully out and Gil had a smile on his face.
"Honey you are doing so good, the baby is beautiful, look" he said as he leaned down to kiss her forehead so she could open her eyes and see the head. Sara got about tem more seconds before she needed to push again
"Sara I want a really hard push this time, this is the hardest part" Dr. Hines coached her
Gil pulled her leg back a little further when Margret told him so. Two more pushes later Gil watched as the baby was pushed out. Sounds of crying could be heard from the baby as it was placed on Sara's chest and the doctor showed him how to cut the cord
"Our son" Gil said as he leaned down to kiss the top of Sara's head and touch him
"What was it?" asked Greg while all the others looked on amazed. Everyone in the gang had some sort of tear in there eye, but none of them spilling over, yet.
"OK Sara were going to take him now because I think baby two wants to be born very soon, this one has descended into the canal so were going to start pushing again soon
A young nurse came and took him away to weight him and do the Apgar test on him.
"4lbs 10oz and 20 inches at 8:01 am" was called over
"Do you have an intercom for the observation room doctor" asked Gil as she was delivering the placenta and preparing Sara for baby number two
"We do, do you want to tell everyone up there. The button is just on the wall. Sara still has a few more minutes before anything big is going to happen
"Hey guys" Gil started
"You have just witnessed the birth of our son, 4lbs 10 oz and 20 inches long. Get ready for baby number two" He said as he came back to Sara's side and whispered Shakespeare in her ear as tears of joy came out of her eyes as she watched her son
"Sara how are you doing up there, you are still at ten centimetres"
"Like I want to push a bit again"
"Whenever you're ready, this one should be a bit faster because of the first birth, you're muscles have already stretched"
The next contraction had Sara pushing again until she was red in the face and grunting
"Good Sara good, the head is coming down, looks like another head of dark hair. Look in the mirror Sara" Dr. Hines spoke as she watched what the baby would do
By now Sara was sweating. Hair plastered to her face and slippery hands. Forty seconds were over too soon and Margret and Gil were pulling her legs up again, while she squeezed Gil's hand hard. With this push that total top of the baby's head could be seen
"Great work Sara, you're doing great a few more strong pushes as this one's head will be out"
"Honey you can do this, you did it once already you just have a little bit more to go. Just think we are going to have another baby real soon" Gil soothed her as she relaxed for a few seconds before she was pushing again. Three stronger pushes and the baby's head was out
"Sara look" Gil said as he was watching her expel the baby from her. Sara opened her eyes and got to look for a few seconds with tears coming down her face
"Beautiful" was all she got out before she was moaning in pain and desperately pushing hard. Sara found some extra strength and with one huge push the baby's shoulders were out and the doctor was guiding it out. Gil watched the whole thing with tears in his eyes. A Soft cry was heard as the doctor placed the baby on Sara's chest and let Gil cut the cord again.
"You have a daughter" Dr. Hines smiled as Margret helped clean and suction the baby
"She's gorgeous just like her mother" Gil said as he touched her head for the first time. At his touch the baby stopped crying. Gil smiled at her and told Sara she was doing wonderfully.
"I wonder what this one was, I can't really see to close from up here" doc said
"4lbs 9 oz and 21 inches born at 8:40 am" was called over to the couple as they watched the nurse's flurry around testing and bathing the babies
Again Gil walked over to the intercom with visible tears in his eyes
"I have a beautiful daughter, 4lbs 9oz and 21 inches long" Was all he got out before he wiped his eyes and made his way back over to Sara who was openly crying tears of joy
"A boy and a girl, I wonder what the last one is?" Jim asked
"I don't think I have ever really seen Griss cry" Warrick stated
"Seeing the birth of a child can make anyone tear up, just look at me" Catherine said wiping her eyes and looking around to see everyone else trying to hide tears
"Sara you still haven't shrunk back. I don't think I have ever seen this before" Dr. Hines said while delivering the placenta again and trying to prep Sara for baby number three. Seeing if the baby had turned at all. Thankfully it did. The head came down and was now lying near the birth canal.
"Are you ready for one more Sara?"
"No but I want this over with so let's get this done" Sara said tiredly and feeling exhausted
"Dad I think you are going to have to help a little more on this one, Sara is looking a little tired"
"You can do this honey, after this one you can relax and sleep I promise"
Sara sat up as she felt the stirrings of a contraction. Gil and Margret grabbed her legs and pulled them back as they pulled her forward.
"Push, push, push, push, push Sara, good" Margret coached while Gil whispered how much he loved her in her ear
"That was good Sara; I can see the top of the head if you want to take a look. Looks like lighter hair this time" Gil looked down and saw the very light brown hair while Sara looked in the mirror and smiled. Determined to get the baby out so she could be done with labour and delivery.
Feeling another contraction she bore down and was mumbling curse words that only Gil and Margret could hear.
"Son of a bitch, shit this really God damn hurts, shit, ow, o wow" was all mumbled low from Sara
"Good Sara good, the head is completely out if you want to look. Gil was already watching and Sara looked up and smiled, until a contraction caught her a bit off guard. Once the shock of it coming so soon wore off she pushed and managed to get the shoulders part way out.
"Ok Sara one more deep breath and push and you will be done I promise and then this one can go join it's brother and sister ok" Sara just nodded and took one more final deep breath and pushed until she was red in the face.
Cries could be heard as the doctor sucked out the mucus from the baby and then placed it on Sara's chest
"You have another son, congratulations mom and dad of a job well done." Dr Hines said as she let Gil gut the cord. Both touched the baby and its cries stopped. A minute later a nurse was there taking him from Sara and weighing him
"Five pounds on the dot and 20 inches long born at 9:17 am. Great work mom" the nurse yelled over
"You did wonderful honey, I have never witnessed a more beautiful thing in my life then what I just saw today" He said and then kissed her on the lips softly. They broke apart and Sara lied down to let the doctor finish cleaning her up while Gil went back to the intercom
"It's a boy, five pounds to the tee and 20 inches"
Gil could hear the hoops of laughter and hoorays from where he was.
An hour later Sara was finally resting comfortably resting in her room as Margret showed her how to pump milk so that they could alternate bottle and breast feeding the babies when they were brought in. They were just being rechecked in the nursery by the doctor and as soon as they got the ok they would be brought into Sara's room
"Good job Sara, you produced more then I thought you would, now when the babies are hungry I can show you how to breastfeed while Gil bottle feeds ok, but until then they have been given a little supplement and will be wheeled in momentarily" Margret said while getting the bottle and putting the pump away. Five minutes later Gil and two nurses were bringing the babies in the room all sleeping soundly.
"Give them to me please, I need to hold them" Sara said while reaching her arms out.
"Sara why don't we put this in your lap" said the nurse holding out a horseshoe type pillow to help balance the babies. Gil handed her the first born son, then there daughter and then lastly his youngest son to Sara so she could bond with them for a few minutes.
Sara had tears welling in her eyes from looking at them
"Look what we made Gil, three beautiful babies"
"It's amazing isn't it? I think she looks like you. She has your eyes and cheeks" he said while stroking her cheek and getting the little half smirk
"Well that right there is all you daddy. But look at your sons; they both have dimples in there chin and your eyes."
"So have we come to a decision on names" he asked her
"Yeah, what we finally agreed with"
"Then I think we should let the team in so they can see and then go home and get some sleep" he said making his way to the door and out to get the team
"Hey guys, do you want to come see them for a few minutes" Gil said coming out into the waiting room. He didn't even have to wait for an answer and Laura, Catherine and Lindsay made a beeline for Sara's room.
"You two did good Gil" Jim said clapping him on the back
"Hey my part was easy compared to what Sara did. I don't think I have seen anything that amazing before in my life"
"I know how you feel Gil. I felt the same way when my kids were born" Doc replied
"Do you have name's Grissom" asked Nick
"We do but we'll tell you when you see them ok"
"I can wait"
Entering the room he found the women hovering around Sara and the babies cooing over them.
"So I guess it's time we tell you names then" Sara said as Gil and the boys came in the room
"Baby boy number one is Jack James Grissom. Jack was Gil's father's name and James was my brother's. Here who want to hold him" Laura was the first to grab him and the first thing she did was smell him
"Nothing like baby smell" she said as Jim came over to look
"Next" Gil said taking the baby from Sara
"We have Abigail Elizabeth Grissom. Abigail was my mother's name and Elizabeth is Sara's middle name" he said kissing her on the top of the head and passing her to Catherine
"And lastly out bruiser or the bunch we have Wyatt Aaron Grissom." Sara said handing him off to Nick.
"Wyatt was the one friend I had in foster care that helped me get through the rough times and Aaron in Gil's middle name"
For the next half hour the babies were passed around and a family picture was taken of Gil, Sara and the babies to post in the lab. But soon Gil noticed that Sara was falling asleep.
"Hey guys I don't mean to be rude but I think it's time for you to go, Sara's exhausted and she should be sleeping"
"No problem Gil. We will stop bye later in the week when you're at home ok" Jim said putting Abigail in the bassinette
"Call when you get home Gil and if you need help just asked" Laura said putting Wyatt down and tagging along with Jim
"Get some rest Gil and make sure Sara does the same you are going to need it" Doc said leaving
"Give Sara a kiss for me and congrats Grissom" David said extending his hand
"Thank you David"
"Griss tell Sara we love her and that when she's up for some company we'll be bye" Warrick said clapping him on his back
"We still have a baby shower coming for her, but we'll give it a few weeks" Catherine said while giving him a hug to which he returned
"Hug Sara for me Uncle Gil" Lindsay said hugging him
"And the babies are too cute" she added
"Grissom have fun with this and congrats. Three new people to add to this family we have is wonderful" Nick said giving Grissom a handshake
"Thanks Nicky"
Last was Greg who was holding jack close and slowly putting him down
"Greg do you think you could stop by the house and check on Hank before you go home. I won't be able to get there until tonight" asked Gil
"Not a problem bugman. You two made some pretty adorable babies. Anytime you need a babysitter just call" he said clapping him on the back and then making his way to Sara to kiss her head
"Greg just call if you want to come over ok"
"Will do. See you later Grissom"
As everyone left Gil made his way over to the small cribs the babies were in and just stared as the small lives he helped create
OK so the babies are born, what did you all think, good, bad, give me your feedback.
I hoped everyone liked the names; I have had those picked out for the last while.
The day they were born was January 23, and that date has special meaning to me as that was the day my mom died. When I started writing this I never actually intended to do that but it just so happened that I could so I did.
I really hope everyone enjoyed and I apologize for not being able to post yesterday. Fair warning though I might not post tomorrow either but I will try.
Next chapter will feature everyone coming home and adjusting to life with three babies in the house.
Please keep reading and reviewing