Birth

Cat's p. o .v

" Push Jade Push!

What do You think I am doing Robbie?

Jade's screams filled the room as her face twisted in pain . I stroked her hair as she groaned breathing in and out heavily screaming non-stop. I helped hold her up as she pushed while five nurse's were surrounding her. One watching vitals two standing by her legs watching for the baby. Her doctor Dr. Meyers was sitting in between her legs hands inside of her feeling for the baby as Jade screamed her throat almost raw as tears poured down her face. My voice was soft and gentle but firm as I encouraged her

Your almost there Jade you can do this..

No I can't cat it hurts ah oh my god it hurts so bad

Baby you can do this just relax and breathe like the coach showed us

one..two..exhale..three..exhale...

I ran my hand through her hair as I helped her sit up her back was sore and swollen she grunted as she did what Dr. Meyers who was sitting between her legs instructed her to do. Tori was running a cold compressor over Jade's face and forehead as she screamed pushing and breathing hard.

My left hand held her hand as she squeezed it freely.

My head hurts so bad...

The contraction ended as I helped her lay back on the pillow Robbie carefully fluffed them for her as Tori handed her some ice chips.

Her voice was sore and almost gone from the 16 hours of labor she could barely cough without it hurting like a wild fire.

Everything hurts so bad Cat everything why do women do this willingly?

We chuckled a little as one of the nurses answered ..

Cause you only remember the pain for a little while but the reward is the most beautiful gift you'll ever receive.

The nurses were spread around the room two monitoring the equipment two in between her legs helping the doctor one by Jade's right side with the machines keeping track of her vitals.

Jade turned to me smiling as she whispered..

I already have the most beautiful gift Cat

I leaned down giggling as our noses touched and I kissed her softly but deep on her lips which were dry but tasted like blueberries.

She couldn't talk anymore so Tori fed her some ice chips as Beck rubbed her shoulders and back Jade moaned softly as Beck was gentle with her sore body.

She did mange to turn to Tori and smile a thanks as she slipped the spoon in between Jade's lips.

Nausea Cat.. so nausea …

I have the basin here babe just give me the clue...

Deep breath Jade keep breathing deep and exhaling slowly

Trina suggested as she rubbed her legs the which were shaking from being held up for so long Trina had taken to holding her left as Tori held her right.

God I hate sweating uh its so gross

Beck arched an eyebrow at me as we both giggled knowing full well Jade sweats when it comes to sex.

Oh god another contraction Cat help me

Oh gooooooooooooooooooooooooooo oooddddddddddddddddddddddddd ddddddddddddddd!

Her screams were getting louder and more desperate the tears were coming in full strength as she gasped and pushed groaning squeezing my hand hard and constant. I tried to will power all my energy into her seeing her in so much pain killed me but the act of giving birth while messy was frigging beautiful.

Robbie's face went pale as I heard a popping sound and Jade cried out in exasperation and exhausting Robbie's voice stuttered as he stepped back not looking so good.

Oh my that's a lot of blood

His eyes rolled back as Beck laughed muttering wimp as he pulled him away from the action.

Don't faint Robbie boy

Tori and I kept trying to encourage her as she pushed and panted groaning.

One more push Jade I'm seeing the head emerging

Dr. Meyers said Jade rolled her eyes shaking her head mouthing No she couldn't do it ...Tori and I wouldn't let up kissing her head and rubbing her hands as she cried fully .

I can't I just can't it hurts too bad I'm sick of hurting please take me for a c-section please stop hurting me

Jade sweetie it's too late for a c-section the baby's here you just need a few more pushes

Cat I can't please I ...oh my god!

Ear piercing screams echoed off the wall as Tori's face twisted in the same pain I was feeling as Jade squeezed our hands so tight they turned purple.

Almost there Jade Push strong and hard breath deep

In and out listen to momma Trina in and out relax push hard breathe in and out

I let my own tears fall as I watched her struggling part of me wanted to be down between her legs watching as our child was being born but the other part of me was scared I didn't like blood and I knew Jade was already mortified so many people were watching.

Push come on Jade keep pushing the heads coming out.. keep going girl almost the...

Before Dr. Meyers was done talking a cry rung out ..

Heads out keeping pushing Jade!

Robbie's eyes were wide as he stared at Jade's lower part as the head came out... His words were slurred as he said..

oh..holy..my..wow...cows..fly...pigs...gank...blood...

Thump...

Robbie's last sound as he hit the floor...

Beck looked at him then looked back to Jade's legs as she screamed pushing. Tori Trina and I all talking to her fast and encouraging as we squeezed her hands. Beck sounded a little more steady as he grinned brushing his hair back.

Beautiful Jade wow that's a beautiful thing...

Then Beck was down...

Dr. Meyers looked at those of us left as she said..

Who's catching the baby now it was suppose to be the tough looking dude

I'll catch the baby Dr. Meyers

Long and hard Jade and that will be...

Another cry rung out as Jade grunted and moaned long and hard the cry got louder and louder and stayed as blood shot out spurring all over the place .. Dr. Meyers called out as the baby slipped out.

Suction Monica Suction the baby's here

Congrats everyone it's a girl!

Jade's first words as she fell back on the pillows and bed were.

Oh my god it's over thank you!

Her whole body was shaking as she closed her eyed breathing deep and ragged.

I ran my hands over her sore legs and private part trying to massage her and relax her..

Andre then lifted up our beautiful baby girl barely in the world 3 minutes and already screaming her lungs off saying look at me!

Dr. Meyers addressed Andre as he spoke.

Wanna cut the cord young man? Do the honors?

Cat wanna help me? Be the first to help your daughter Make It In America?

I looked at Jade she nodded weakly very weakly as I leaned down and got a small kiss on my lips from her.

Nodding I got up squeezing her hand and went to join Andre together we cut the cord I felt a little uneasy from all the blood but when I looked at our beautiful baby it all seemed far away.

The nurses took her to check her out as we sat by Jade who's eyes remained closed breathing heavy.

After a few minutes one of the Rn's Susan came over grinning holding our daughter...

Congrats your daughter is perfectly healthy weighing 9 lbs 6 ounces and is 22 inches long.

Were going to clean her up and will have her in here for you shortly

Jade was shaking so violently I was staring to get very worried. Tori Andre and I were holding her as she cried. One of the Rn's checking her vitals whispered to another. Then they turned to us.

She lost a lot of blood were calling for a transfusion she's having a bit of a shock but she'll be okay lets get her cleaned up a little bit and cover her up try to get some warmth back into her.

Do we have a name picked out for this brave little girl?

Colleen one of the Rn's asked us. We looked at Jade who was half with us she smiled weakly Trina held a water cup so she could sip some water and wetting her throat Jade whispered to us.

America Andrea Valentine

I smiled at how she was using my last name.

Keep breathing sweetie you did it and you did it amazing

No..Cat...

She whispered again as she kissed me leaning her forehead against mine and letting it linger.

WE did it...Together

We all did it guys all of us..Tori replied as she leaned over her right shoulder to kiss Andre.

Jade closed her eyes her breathing easing up as they slipped a oxygen mask over her face.

None of what lay ahead would be easy I knew it but I had little fear after all we had already survived so much more then normal 16 year old girls.

Yet here we all were we beat the odds..Jade was free..After she completed RHOTY the judge found her not guilty by reasons of insanity due to her post traumatic stress breakdown. She has to go to court ordered therapy twice a week and anger management three times a week. She has to have weekly drug testing and alcohol testing and is subject to surprise testings.

Her dad was arrested and found guilty of child molestation 24 counts of rape of a minor child he's serving a life sentence.

Jade lives with my dad, Randy and I now.

As far as Sam is concerned I can't say I am at peace with everything. I can say I have grown up and see there's more to it then what I once knew. Sam made some awful choices but she wasn't the only one people around her people she intrusted to take care of her love her and provide for her all screwed up and when that happened not only did Sam suffer but so did those who she hurt.

She did some horrible things when she was young but now she see's why and how she did them and what the biggest problem was ..herself and now she's working hard to change that.

I wasn't the only one the judge saw it to the same one who once gave up on her and sent her to the pen five years prior.

She was impressed so much so she lifted Sam's sentence she gave her ten years of probation she has to report to her P.O every week and have weekly drug and alcohol testing she's on a ankle monitor for five years . She can't be around young kids for two years and she must register as a sex offender for five years. She has weekly therapy and anger management classes and community service. She's attending college she wants to be a juvenile social worker so she can help kids before the venture down the path she did. She has to live in a court approved housing it's like a after care for inmates she has rules she has to follow there and there are people who are making sure she is following them.

Yet she pays her own rent and provides her own food and apartment needs all they do is make sure she's not a danger to society or herself she'll have to do that for two years and then face a communtiy to see if they feel she can truly be on her own.

She's not allowed on the web for five years unless she's monitored by a court appointed supervisor.

She violates and she's locked up.

Carly... Well she wasn't so lucky while the judge was impressed by Sam she was disgusted by Carly.

The judge claimed Carly was what Society feared most a kid from a wealthy back round with everything going for her. One who instead of chosen to do something positive with her advantages instead turned into a monster. As far as the Ca law is concerned when Carly made the choice to participate in the robbery she became a murder when the gun killed Officer Vega she's as guilty as the one who pulled the trigger if not more so cause she could of stopped it she didn't.

She got 25 years with no possibility for parole.. Sam moved closer to where Carly's being held San Quentin Ca. She visits every weekend while working at a auto repair shop to save for classes.

Life works in mysterious ways you can't predict it or change it..you just gotta roll with it and do your best to Make it in America.