Ron and Hermione were sitting down at the table eating dinner and talked about the next step. Hermione was now almost full term and the baby would be here any day. They finished dinner and went upstairs to pack the bag just in case the baby came early.
Hermione picked up a little dress for Rose that she received at Hermione's baby shower. "Rose is going to look so adorable in this."
Ron smiled at her packing some of Hermione's clothes. "Rose needs to hurry up already. I'm getting sick of waiting."
"Now now be patient Ron. She'll be coming soon." Hermione rubbed her stomach and smiled. After they finished packing, Ron brought the stuff down to the living room and Hermione slowly followed. Ron helped Hermione down the stairs while Hermione grunted in pain down every step.
"Are you alright?" Ron asked.
"Yeah. Ugh I think these are the signs of when it's almost time for the baby to come." Hermione finally reached the bottom of the stairs and stood against the wall to catch her breath. With the baby pushing against her pelvis, she could hardly breathe anymore.
All of a sudden, Hermione felt a gush of wetness down there. Hermione gasped in surprise. Ron heard her gasp and saw that her sweatpants were wet.
"Did you just?" Ron was wondering what was going on.
"No. I think….I think my water just broke." Hermione said with no emotion on her face.
Ron's eyes went huge in shock yet and he quickly grabbed the bags that they just packed. "Thank goodness we packed the bags right?"
Hermione laughed and Ron helped her out the door. Sadly, they have to drive to the hospital and that takes an extra ten minutes. Ron sent a patronus to the rest of the family and they headed down. On the way to the hospital, Hermione's contractions were starting and Hermione was beginning to feel pain.
They got to the hospital and Ron helped her out of the car and into the hospital. They checked into the room and Hermione was immediately settled in.
Hermione's contraction began to grow closer and more painful. Ron held her hand tightly as her contractions grew more painful. Ron hated watching Hermione in pain. Soon, Ron's family had arrived and Hermione's parents as well.
"Hermione sweetie sorry we couldn't get here any sooner!" Hermione's mother Tanya screamed as she entered the room to give her a hug.
Despite all the pain, she sat up and gave her parents a hug. "That's ok mum and dad. We only got here about an hour ago."
"So how are you feeling? Any pain yet?" Molly asked.
"Yes. Luckily right now, I don't have a contract-"Hermione was cut off by another contraction. Ron grabbed her hand and this one has to be the worst than the others. Hermione's forehead was now covered in sweat and it was harder than ever to breathe.
Tanya went to Hermione's side and rubbed her shoulder. "Breathe Hermione breathe. Before you know it she'll be here."
Ginny, Harry, and baby James walked in with tons of flowers and gifts. "Hermione!"
"Hi" Hermione said weakly.
"Goodness are you excited? I know I am! She's going to be so beautiful!" Ginny said. Ginny was now in her 8th month of pregnancy and was due next month.
"Excited yes. But right now, I don't know what to feel but pain and discomfort." Hermione grunted in pain again and rolled on her side.
"Breathe Hermione. You'll be ok soon." Ron told her.
"Shut up Ron. You're not the one going through all this pain." Hermione talked back. Everyone in the room laughed.
Harry told Ron this was coming. He told him that when Ginny was in labor, she was cursing and yelling at everything. But Hermione was right, Ron didn't know what the pain was like. He grabbed a handkerchief and wiped the sweat and tears off her face.
Ron and Harry took a step outside for a walk. "Goodness was Ginny in this much pain when she gave birth?"
"Yes actually she was. I think even worse. But it's all worth it afterwards." Harry said.
"I just feel horrible that they go through all the pain and they sacrifice practically their whole body just o have a baby and we just have to stand there and watch." Ron admitted.
"I know what you mean. Women don't get as much credit as they should. Their strong in every way that men aren't. " Harry said. "Don't worry, soon, the baby will be here."
"Is it scary? Watching the baby come?" Ron asked.
"Not at all. It's going to be the most beautiful thing you've ever seen. I got quite emotional when I held James for the first time." Harry told Ron.
"I can't wait to see her. Alright we should get back just in case it's time." Ron told him and they went back to the hospital room.
Hours passed and Hermione's pain could not have been worse. Hermione was now in tears because it was so painful. She couldn't bare it anymore and held onto the sheets of the bed. Hermione sat up and Ron sat on the bed next to her. He hugged her tightly and gave her some comforting words. "Just breathe Hermione. You can make it through."
Hermione breathed heavily and cried into Ron's shoulder. Hermione pinched Ron's shoulder hard with yet another contraction and Ron screamed in discomfort.
"Sorry" Hermione said. Ron just continued to rub her back until Healer Mckinley came back in.
"Alright Hermione, let's check how far you are and we'll see if you're ready." Healer Mckinley said.
Ron prayed that it was time. He couldn't watch Hermione go through anymore pain. It was killing him. Hermione laid down on the bed and was checked out.
"Alright, well you are fully dilated. It's time for the baby to come now!" Healer Mckinley.
Hermione sighed in relief and now knew the pain was only going to get worse from here. Ron braced himself and whispered to Hermione "You ready?"
Hermione smiled and said "Yes. She couldn't have come any quicker. Are you ready?"
"Yes I wouldn't miss it for anything. Hopefully I won't faint." Ron joked.
"Just try your best." Hermione laughed. The rest of the family hugged and kissed Ron and Hermione goodbye and wished them luck and left the room.
Hermione changed and now it was time for the baby to come. "Alright Hermione, listen really carefully. When I say go, I want you to take a deep breath then I want you to push for ten seconds. We can try a couple of times to get it right ok?"
Hermione nodded and looked at Ron. "Gosh now I'm scared."
"Baby don't worry, she's almost here. I'm right here. I'm not going anywhere ok?" Ron gave her a quick kiss and Hermione began to push. The first couple of pushes were extremely hard for Hermione. With her left hand, Ron grasped it and held onto it tight. He was willing to suffer some pain knowing that all night Hermione suffered worse. Hermione took another push and screamed. Healer Mckinley suggested she take a minute to get her energy back before she pushed again.
Ron went up to her ear and whispered "You're doing great baby. She's almost here." Ron wiped her forehead again and gave her a sip of water.
Healer Mckinley asked Hermione if she was ready and Hermione was more ready than ever. She got the cue from Healer Mckinley and gave another strong push. Hermione then felt lots and lots of pressure down there and Ron told her "She's right there Hermione, just one more." Hermione took a deep breath and gave one big final push. Hermione screamed until she heard the sound she's been waiting for. The sound of a baby crying. Hermione fell back on the bed with her hair sticking on her forehead. She looked up and saw Ron crying.
"Aww Ron don't cry." Hermione said reaching out a hand to touch his face.
He wiped his tears and bent down to hug Hermione. "Thank you Hermione. Thank you. I love you so much. You did it."
Hermione was now getting tears in her own eyes and gave her husband a kiss. "We did it Ron. You and I."
Healer Mckinley held Rose up and Ron and Hermione looked at her. "She's beautiful guys. Congratulations!"
They took Rose to get cleaned up quickly and soon enough, the nurses came back and handed her to Hermione. She opened her arms and her daughter was in her arms. It was a wonderful and beautiful feeling. "Hi Rose! Happy Birthday sweetie." Hermione gave Rose a kiss on the nose. "Welcome to the world sweetie." Hermione wiped her tears and looked up at Ron.
"You want to hold her?" Hermione asked even though she knew his answer. Ron nodded his head and took Rose into his own arms. He felt the same as Hermione. He had the same feelings as Hermione felt. "Hi baby angel. Happy Birthday Rosie." Ron kissed Rose on the cheek as well and smiled at Hermione.
"She is so beautiful." Ron sat down next to Hermione on the bed. Hermione sat up and Ron handed back Rose to Hermione. Hermione and Ron examined every little thing about Rose that was beautiful. Her eyes, toes, fingers, nose, and her bright ginger hair.
"I love her hair" Ron said. Hermione laughed and said "I love it too." Hermione touched Rose's ginger hair and kissed her on the forehead. She looked up at Ron and said "And I love you too"
Ron smiled at her and replied "I love you more"
"Why don't you go tell the others now. I'm sure their all dying to see Rose." Hermione told Ron. Ron kissed Hermione and Rose and proceeded towards the waiting room. He entered to see his whole family waiting and they all stood on his arrival.
"She's here!" Ron announced and got a flood of voices towards him. He led everyone to the room and Molly and Tanya were the first to go in.
"Oh she's so beautiful Hermione!" Tanya said reaching the bedside. Hermione handed her to her mother first and Tanya burst into tears. "Hello little Rosie, it's grandmum!" Tanya handed her to Molly next.
"Oh she has red hair! Congratulations you two she's beautiful!" Molly told them. Rose was passed from every family member and as the night came to an end, everyone left, leaving alone Ron, Hermione, and Rose.
Hermione was holding a sleeping Rose tightly in her arms never wanting to let go. "Healer Mckinley said that I could go home tomorrow if I want."
"That's great. I can't wait to get home. I'm exhausted." Ron said.
"YOU'RE exhausted?" Hermione joked. Ron smiled and said "Not as exhausted as you though. I don't know how you women do it. You guys are incredible."
"It took teamwork Ronald. Thank you for being there to comfort me. I don't think I would have been able to do it without your words." Hermione stared at Ron for what seemed like ages. "You're welcome" Ron replied. It felt like yesterday that Ron and she got married and now they have a child, life couldn't have been better.
Hermione, Ron and Rose went home the next day and settled in. Hermione was extremely tired and went upstairs to sleep while Ron took care of Rose. She was a fussy one but when she wanted to, she was extremely adorable and quiet. While Hermione was sleeping in bed, Ron walked around with Rose in his arms talking to her.
"Hi Rosie. Are you tired? Mum is. You caused her a lot of pain yesterday. You caused me a lot of pain too. It wasn't your fault though. We just couldn't wait for you to come. We couldn't wait to see your beautiful face." Rose looked up at her father and gazed. "You're so beautiful Rose. I promise you that you'll get the best in life. Hopefully you'll get my athletic skills and you get your mother's brains." Ron stared at Rose for a while then continued. "You'll never get hand me down robes. Your mum and I will make your childhood the best you could ever imagine. I will not allow evil to come and defile your childhood. I'll keep you safe from any harm and if any boy in the future decides to come and hurt your little heart, I'll make them regret it Rose. That's a promise."
I enjoyed writing this chapter because it was so cute and creative to write! I am not a mother myself yet but I would love to be someday! Hope you guys enjoyed it! Please review if you can!