Hey guys, sorry for the wait, my laptop broke and this one doesn't have word on it so I'm doing this by editing an old document, if that makes sense. I will try to update more often now.
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Chapter 34.
*ALI'S P.O.V.*
When I began feeling the contractions, John called for a nurse and explained my situation to her. She took me to a labor-suite, in a wheelchair, which is were I am now. I was honestly expecting to be put on a ward until it's time to go to the delivery room, as I can't afford anything more, but Eric surprised me by telling me he saved and saved and saved since he found out I'm pregnant, and he was able to book me a private room. I am so grateful he did, at least now it's just he and I, and the odd midwife and nurse coming in an out every so often. I'm a very private person, so having a private labor-suite is ideal.
I can't believe in just a few short hours, my daughter will be here, and this time tomorrow, I'll probably be getting discharged, and she'll be coming home with me, when I hold her when she's born, the only people I have to give her to are her dad and the midwife, and those are both short term separations. I couldn't be more excited.
"I can't believe this is really happening, we're really going to be parents, at last I'm finally going to be a mum." I tell Eric. He smiles his bright smile and leans down and kisses me, resting his right hand on my bump.
"I can't either, but I can't wait to meet her. She's going to be absolutely perfect." Eric softly says,after pulling back from the kiss.
"That she is." I respond, looking at my bump,imaging what Maddey will look like. She's going to be beautiful no matter what, I know that for sure.
"Have you been in touch with anyone else?" Eric asks, sitting back in the chair beside my bed, so I have more room in the bed.
"Well I texted Magnus and Alec, they're definitely going to come by later, Maryse is going to look after Will and Sophie, and they have an appointment with Catrina, as regards the adoption." I explain. Magnus and Alec are still looking for a baby to adopt. They met with potential surrogates, but only two were comfortable with them and the first girl found out she was already pregnant and the second one backed out at the last minute because she got a full time job teaching in Alicante. So they had to move on to adoption, not that they minded. They again met with potential women and couples, and again only a few were comfortable with them. There was one girl who did say she wanted them to adopt her baby. She went into labor, alerted Magnus and Alec, yet when she saw the baby she instantly changed her mind. It broke Magnus an Alec's hearts but they understood and there was no bitterness involved, whatsoever. So hopefully Catrina has found a baby for them, and the birth parents don't back out.
"Were you the only one they met with when they were looking to adopt, the first time around?" Eric asks. I have yet to tell him the whole story of how I got pregnant with Will and how and why I decided to place him for adoption, which led to me meeting two of the most important people in my life. I don't know why I haven't told him yet, I'm not afraid to, like I was afraid to tell Jordan. It just seems to keep slipping my mind.
"No, they met with a lot of people, but I think I was the only one to keep my word about the adoption, not that those who didn't, did anything wrong." I say, quickly defending myself.
"Oh, well I really hope they get to adopt again very soon." Eric says. He and I both. There's nothing I want more for my two best friends.
Before I can reply, I'm it with a horrible stabbing sensation in my lower abdomen, causing me to double over, scrunch my face up and grip at my stomach.
Eric rubs my back soothingly and takes one of my hands in his. I'm so glad he's here, I don't know how I did it twice before without him.
*Half an hour later*
"Ali, I know you can't stick this pain anymore, I can see it in your face and in your eyes! There's nothing wrong with getting an epidural, believe me darling, I'm an expert, it doesn't harm you or your baby, it may prolong your pushing for approximately twenty minutes, but that's it!" Magnus exclaims, as I double over with yet another unbearable pain. He and Alec have been here for about an hour and they've been just as wonderful as Eric. I'm so glad I have them.
"Ahh! Okay I give up! I want something for the pain!" I practically yell.
"Good choice Ali my dear." Magnus says, brushing my hair behind my ear.
"I'll get the midwife." Eric quietly says, rising from his position, by my side.
"No it's okay, you stay here with Ali, I'll go." Alec says. I see Eric smile appreciatively at him, as Alec leaves the room.
About ten minutes later, Alec returns with the brown haired, tall, kind faced midwife and the even taller and even darker doctor.
"Ali, Alec tells me you want an epidural, is that correct?' My midwife softly asks, sitting beside me and placing a hand on my back.
I nod and say "Yes! Please, I really need something to get rid of this pain, it's unbearable!" I exclaim, throwing my head back into the pillows pilled behind me and arching my back.
"Okay, well I just need to give you a quick pelvic exam to make sure you're four or more centimeters dilated, okay? I know it's uncomfortable and annoying, but I can't give you the epidural unless I know you're at four or more, okay?' The midwife asks. I groan internally, but nod and place my feet in the stirrups at the bottom of the bed.
I hold Eric's hand tightly and squeeze my eyes shut, as my midwife examines me. Thankfully, it's over before I know it.
"Well I'm sure you'll be glad to know Ali, you're 4 c.m. dilated, the perfect time for an epidural. This is Dr. Murphy, he's one of our anesthesiologists and he'll be giving you your epidural, alright?" The midwife says. I don't care who gives me the pain relief, just so long as I get it!'
"Yeah, okay, just give it to me! Please!" I say, tears streaming down my face from the horrendous pain.
"Okay Ali, I'm going to need you to sit on the edge of the bed for me." Dr Murphy says. I do as he asks. Eric stays in his chair, but now I'm facing him, he laces both his hands through with mine, smiles encouragingly and softly says
"I love you Ali Starkweather, with all my heart and soul." I smile weakly and say
"I love you too Eric Churchill." Soon I feel something wet being rubbed on my lower back, then I feel a pinch and a sting, like a bee sting, followed by the feeling of cold liquid entering my body. I feel a little bit more pain, but it's nothing really bad.
"That's you, the epidural should kick in very soon, so now you don't have those awful pains to worry about, try and get some rest, save your energy for all the pushing you're going to be doing." Dr. Murphy says. I thank him and get back into my previous position in the bed. I lie on my back, my hands around my bump and just think about the beautiful little girl I'm about to have.
*3 hours later*
"Ah! Someone get the midwife, I have to push!" I exclaim. Alec immediately leaps from his seat and runs like the wind, returning mere moments later with a few nurses and my midwife. She gives me another pelvic exam and then declares it's time for me to go to the delivery room. At last.
Magnus and Alec hug me and squeeze my hand and kiss my forehead, and wish me the very best of luck.
The next thing I know, I'm in the delivery room, my feet in the stirrups, the midwife at the bottom of the bed telling me to push, and Eric by my side.
I begin to bare down as hard as I can, determined to get this over quickly, so I can finally meet my daughter.
*2 hours later*
"That's it Ali! You're making excellent progress, things are really speeding up. I can see the head, with one more massive push, it should be out." The midwife tells me. I draw in a deep breathe, hold it and push as hard as I know how, for as long as I feel possible.
"Well done! You are doing fantastically! Just two more now, I'd say!" My midwife says. Oh I'm so close! I push really, really hard again, until I can't anymore. "One more gigantic push Ali!" My midwife encourages me. I grip Eric's hand tightly and push down harder than I knew I could, until I finally feel the sweet relief of my baby leaving my body, and hear her musical cries pierce the air. I've done it! Maddey's here!
"Is she okay?" I ask Eric, panting and trying to catch my breath.
"She's perfect Ali, I'm so proud of you." Eric whispers.
Moments later, the midwife comes over with a little bundle of blankets in her arms. Maddey. She places my daughter on my chest and says
"Born at eight minutes past ten at night, weighing a very healthy seven pounds twelve ounces." She tells me. My heaviest yet, not that, that really matters.
I gently pull the edge of the blanket away from Maddey's face and burst into tears of joy when I see her. She has my nose, pallor and eyes shape, while she has her father's bone structure, short eyelashes and mouth and peeking out from under her little pink hat, are a few stray whips of blonde hair. She's so perfect, I can't believe she's mine!
"Is she really mine?" I quietly ask.
"Yes, she's really ours." Eric says.
"Maddey... I'm your mummy and I love you so so much, I can't put it into words. I never thought I would get to have you, you are one of the best things to happen to me. I swear you will have an amazing life, I will make sure of it." I vow to my little girl. Nothing will prevent me from giving her the life she deserves.
I can't believe I finally have everything I've ever wanted, things are looking bright, my whole life simply seems perfect now.
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