'Haaappy Birthdaay to youu!' Chorused the Kirby family plus the Meads.
It was Ruth's 18th Birthday and a family get together was taking place at Marcus'. Cesca,Jonah, Chris and Flo were all there. It was a day before Cesca's due date, however she had no feeling this baby was going to be on time.
Cesca was sat on the carpet in the lounge, in an attractive position, eating cake. She still looked beautiful though. Flo was now five months pregnant and blossoming. They all sat ready to bear gifts. Ruth was the center of attention, when she thought about it, she had two of her past teachers at her birthday party. Of course, this was only her family party, later she would be hitting the clubs with college friends and her new found boyfriend Ryan.
Cesca and Jonah passed Ruth a pink bag with white tissue paper sticking out, covering the gift. She carefully unwrapped the first package, she unfolded the white t-shirt, it had a picture of her idols, Jedward. She found this funny, as everyone knew how much she loved Jedward. But then she screamed at the top of her voice. Everyone looked puzzled, she started screaming 'Thank you, Thank you!'
The t-shirt had been personally signed by the cheeky pair, saying 'To Ruth, Happy 18th Birthday, go and get drunk, lots of love John and Edward xoxoxox'
Jonah explained how when he and Cesca were out on present patrol in Blue Water Shopping centre, they realised Jedward were doing a signing, and thought it would be perfect.
But that wasn't all, Ruth unwrapped more items from Cesca and Jonah: a pair of gold earrings, an Abercrombie t-shirt and Jedward latest CD. Ruth was on her final gift from her brother and sister in law, it was a box. Ruth carfully, peeled away the wrapping paper to a shoe box. She opened the lid and screamed. Again.
Cesca, had been sent over a pair of Jimmy Choo's by her friend in America as a gift but they were a little big and Ruth was taller than Cesca so were a perfect fit. She wouldn't tell Ruth that though, she was sure she was thrilled with the fact her Brother had spent £300 pound on a pair of shoes for her!
Being nine months pregnant had it's downfalls, Cesca had to pee a lot. She was frequently nipping out to the loo's. She excused herself from the friendly atmosphere and made her way upstairs to the loo. As she reached the final step, she had excruciating pain ripped through her abdominal area. Thinking nothing of it, she continued her quest to pee.
She flushed the toilet, however as she rose a gush of water flooded the bathroom. Her waters had unexpectedly broke. 'KINGGREEEEEEEEEEEEEEM' It was the first thing that came to her mind. The sound echoed through the house. Everyone gasped and panicked. Jonah was off like a flash up the stairs missing several with every step.
By the time Jonah had reached Cesca, she was laid with her back against the wall panting. Jonah raced to Cesca side. He knew straight away what was happening. He whisked his phone out his pocket before shakily dialing 999. Trying to keep Cesca calm, Jonah quickly raced back down stairs and informed everyone what was happening before retuning upstairs to Cesca.
Her breath became heaver as each contraction came. She was gripped Jonah's hand as she bared through the contraction. The pain was already becoming unbearable. Her other hand was on the floor as she continued to pant. Jonah, who for the past months had read all the pregnancy books, felt useless. He wanted to take the pain away from Cesca.
'It's alright Ces, they'll be here in a minute' Jonah whispered into her hair.
Within minutes, the bathroom door swung open and paramedics stood in the doorway. They managed to get Cesca standing and slowly making her way downstairs, every so often she would have to stand still as a contraction hit her abdominal area yet again, she let out groans. Cesca was placed into the ambulance, she was given gas and air which felt like a life saver.
Jonah pilled into the ambulance next to Cesca as Chris, Flo, Marcus and Ruth bundled into Marcus's car and followed the ambulance. Cesca's contractions were about 10 minutes apart, one of her hands was rested on the bar of the bed. When a pain arrived she clenched the bar with all her strength hoping it would pass.
'Cesca I'm just going to see how far dilated you are' The paramedic calmly spoke as she began to examine Cesca.
Jonah being Jonah decided to look as well. He shall never look at Cesca's bottom half again. Returning back to her top half he blinked as Cesca gave him a questionable look, the paramedic spoke ' Ces, your only 2cm'. Hearing them words, Cesca sobbed to herself. She was going to be in a very long labour.. just what she needed.
They arrived at the hospital, the paramedics lifted Cesca out of the ambulance as many midwifes surrounded her. Jonah was attempting to calm Cesca, stroking her hair as she panted. Jonah mopped her brow with his t-shirt as she was hastily being whisked through the hospital. She felt like she was in Holby City, if Jac Naylor came through the door right now she wouldn't be surprised.
Cesca was now in a room, with just her and Jonah. As she was only 2cm dilated she was just to sit there and pant, being checked on every now and again. Jonah started to unhelpfully crack jokes. Cesca scowled and Jonah got the message.
Cesca heard the sound of heels and knew Flo was here, Flo awkwardly hugged her sister, it was difficult when you are both pregnant and one is in pain. 'You can do this babe' Flo said, kissing Cesca on the forehead, Cesca was not aloud to have more than one birthing partner, so sadly Flo had to leave. Everyone paced the corridors in anticipation for when Baby Kirby was going to show his face.
Marcus sat on the seat outside with his head in his hands, he couldn't wait for the birth to be over. Then he could hold his little grandson in his hands. He was trying to imagine who the baby was going to look like. Most definitely be most like Jonah. Ruth was sat on her phone, tapping away. She had sneakily updated her facebook status to 'Cesca's in labour WOOOO!' Within minutes her status had several likes and a few comments which included one from Finn Sharky.
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The nurse came in, she peered underneath the sheet of material 'Cesca your 4cm dilated, slowly but surely my dear' Cesca, sighed and looked at Jonah.
The sadness in her eye, killed Jonah. But there was nothing he could do to help. 'So Roary or James?' Jonah tried to take Cesca's mind of the pain. Her answer came at the same time as a contraction, 'Roaaaaaaaaaaary' Cesca scream shouted. Jonah beamed, he loved the name and secretly that was all he ever wanted his son to be called.
With that Jonah ran, lifted up the material and shouted. 'Roary, it's your daddy, get out here and be reem, so your mum's swag levels can come back'
'Your saying...I..have no..swag' Cesca got out in between breaths.
'Of course you do baby, I am just saying when he gets out..
Jonah was cut short at his unnecessary explanation, by another of Cesca's contraction's. The contractions were defiantly closing in on each other. Jonah ran out and asked Flo to get a midwife to check out dilated Cesca was. Her contractions were getting closer each time, surely that means she's nearly ready to push. The midwife came trotting into the room and examined Cesca.
'Your getting there, your 7cm'
Cesca threw her head back, she was already tired and she hadn't even started pushing. God help her when she was going to have to push.
Hours passed, Cesca's was getting severe contractions, she rested her head in Jonah's neck as he repeatedly rubbed her back. There wasn't anything he could do yet offer her comfort and speak reassuring words. Jonah knew something that would cheer Cesca up a bit. He turn t to the bag and pulled out the camera.
'Jonah please, not now' Cesca sobbed.
'only a few baby'
With that Jonah started to take photos of a worn out Cesca. She wasn't in the mood for photos, especially when she was looked like a state. Jonah pranced around the room snapping away, it was starting to make Cesca feel agitated.
Flo who was sat outside could hear the distress from Cesca. She stood up before making her way into the room. She peered through the window and saw Jonah snapping away at the camera. Cesca had her head to the side of the pillow and looked very lethargic.
'JONAH THIS ISN'T THE TIME OR THE PLACE' Flo shouted as she stormed into the room snatching the camera from Jonah's hand.
Jonah looked a bit bewildered, he had so much nervous energy, he couldn't wait to meet his son, but his wife was in pain, and been in labour for five hours already!
When she was at 8cm she could start pushing at every contraction.
The midwife came in with a trolley and two support staff 'What's happening?' Jonah shouted clutching his distressed wife's hand before kissing.
'It's fine, calm down. It's just your wife is going to have to begin to push soon and we need to be ready in case there are any complications'
'Complications? no not my boy' Jonah shook his head with worry.
'Just precautions sir, now please stay calm, for your wife, said the midwife, examining Cesca.
'Right on the next contraction, Francesca I want you to push as hard as you can' instructed the midwife.
'Like we did in the antenatal classes Ces' Jonah said.
'All...we..did..is..giggle.' panted Cesca.
'Come on, breath, 1,2,3 1,2,3 1,2,3' Jonah attempted but failed.
'Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh' Cesca expressed her pain as the contraction's came.
'Well Done baby' Jonah kissed his wife on the cheek.
'Good work, now I can see the head' the midwife told the other staff.
Jonah grinned 'Not long now Ces'
Jonah ran out the door, we can see the head' he screamed as he told the rest of the family. Ruth was at her phone again. 'WE CAN SEE THE HEAD!' she typed into her facebook, twitter and tumblr, she really loved her social networking sites. Before she new it, Lauren, Amy, Sam, Josh, Kyle all commented. She had various good luck tweets coming through, and also congratulations at the prospect of being an auntie.
Marcus was in shock, just sat there staring into space, he was remembering back to when Ruth and Jonah were born, and what both amazing days they both were.
Chris was sat there awkwardly, gaging Jonah's excitement and constant updates, thinking about what it's going to be like when Flo goes into labour. Flo was peering through the door, watching the event unfold, Cesca looked so uncomfortable, Jonah was frantic and could not stay still for five seconds. It was such an odd scene.
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'Nearly there babe' Jonah encouraged his wife.
'One more push' the midwife said with a tinge of excitement herself.
'1..2..3'
The sound of a baby's first cry filled the room. Cesca sighed a sigh of relief. Before happy tears streamed down her face. Jonah let a single tear fall down his cheek before doing a jump of joy.
Flo whimpered, before turning to everyone, 'He's out' She tearfully said with a huge smile plastered over her face. Chris began to get teary at the whole situation and went in for a hug with Flo. She ran her finger's through his hair 'That will be us in four months time' 'I know, and I can't wait' Chris replied.
Ruth jumped up for once taking a look through the window before her phone, then of course went to the social networking sites, before the comments and likes came flooding in. Marcus rose from his seat before shouting 'I'm a grandaaaaaad' Everyone looked at him like. 'No sh*t sherlock.'
Jonah felt a bundle of joy being placed in his arms, he looked down to see his son. His big brown eyes were staring back at him. Jonah scanned every detail of the baby making sure he had ten fingers and ten toes. Cesca rested her aching body as Jonah slowly walked over to her holding their little son.
Jonah placed him in Cesca's arms, Instantly their little boy nestled into Cesca's embrace. Cesca stroked his dainty head with her fingers, he had a small tuff of hair already. His little hand clasped his mum's index finger. Cesca and Jonah both smiled at their little miracle.
Jonah Whispered,
'Hello Roary Kirby'
