April 24, 2007
Week 38
Alex was in misery. She could barely move now. Dr White had expected her to give birth last week at her last appointment. She wished it was last week. Alex lay in bed balancing her breakfast on her belly.
"Mommy! Can I help?" Aidan climbed on the bed, "I gonna feed you." Alex chuckled.
"Okay," She said. She really didn't mind getting pampered this way. Aidan picked up a piece of toast.
"Eat up, Momma." Aidan fed Alex the toast.
"Mmmm...So, good." She licked her lips.
"Need more?" Aidan asked. Alex shook her head.
"No, Baby, come ay down with me." Alex said. Aidan snuggled next to his mother. Alex ran her hand over his dark hair. She could believe her little boy was three.
"Can I have a giraffe?" He asked.
"No," Alex chuckled, "You have a dog and four fishes."
"I can I have a snake?" Aidan asked.
"We'll see." She said smiling. Her stomach began to cramp. It started off as a dull cramp, but it escalated into a sharp pain.
"I'm gonna name him Bubba." Aidan said.
"Bubba, okay." Alex mumbled, "Can you go get Daddy please?"
"No. I sleeping." He said.
"Aidan Doherty! Get your father now!" Alex said.
"Fine Fine." Alex said scooting out of the bed. Alex took in a deep breath. This was a contraction.
"Oh god." Alex whispered as she touched her belly. It hurt like a son of a bitch. "Oh babies." Jimmy walked into the room.
"Are you okay?" he asked.
"I'm having contractions." Jimmy's eyes widened.
"Wh-What?" he whispered.
"Can you time them damn it?" Alex snapped.
"Oh! yes!" Jimmy sat on the edge of the bed with his watch. "Two weeks until our due date."
"I know." Alex groaned, "Time."
"Okay. Just breath." Jimmy said. Alex moaned loudly. it felt like she was on fire.
"Oh god." She moaned.
"That's it." Jimmy said glancing at his watch. Alex exhaled glancing at his watch.
"That was a strong one." She said.
"One minute long." Jimmy announced.
"Five minutes apart." Alex said, walking outside. Jimmy grabbed Aidan, "Hospital now."
10:52 am
"How are the twins?" Alex asked. Dr. White took the stethoscope off.
"They are just fine." He said. "They are descending perfectly. Their heart rates are fine. You still have a long road ahead of you though."
"I understand." Alex leaned back, "Just enjoying the ride."
"I'll check on you in a few hours." Dr. White said, "If you need anything, let one of the nurses know."
"I will. Thanks." Alex shifted in bed as Jimmy walked back in.
"Beth and Aidan are going to Kim's to pick them up." He said.
"Good. I want them here." She said. Jimmy kissed her head.
"How are you doing?" He asked.
"Great." Alex smiled cheerfully, "I can't wait to have these twins and to see if its Amelia or Aaron." Jimmy chuckled.
"I know. Julia needs a proper twin. Suppose she knows?" Jimmy asked.
"Maybe.' Alex said softly, "God, I'm just so happy."
1:01pm
"I hate this shit." Alex moaned loudly.
"Calm down." Beth smiled, "It'll be over soon enough."
"Calm down!?!" Alex cried, "Excuse me. I have two babies coming from me that's more than you had." Beth smirked.
"You're right." She said, "I will be quiet." Alex's lip started to quiver.
"They're two weeks early." Alex said.
"That is wonderful for twins." Beth patted her leg, "I'm so proud of you."
"momma, I'm so scared." Alex said, "I don't think I can do this. Aidan was hard enough. Two babies...God I don't know if I can do that. It's going to be too hard."
"Nobody ever said parenting was easy." Beth said, "you're going to do a fine job. Adam and I are just a phone call away."
"I know." Alex whispered. "Oh God...Contraction." Alex began to groan loudly.
"Breath, baby." Beth said.
"J-Jimmy..." Alex moaned through gritted teeth, "Get..."
"I'll go get him, Baby girl." Beth patted Alex's leg and left. Alex took in another deep breath. Sweat beaded down her back. She hated contractions. She hated going into labour.
"Alex?" Jimmy walked in and she started to cry, "Oh baby, it's all right."
"I love you, Jimmy." Alex whispered.
"I love you too." Jimmy smiled softly.
3:05pm
Alex took in a deep breath. She wanted this to be over with. Six hours of this and she was tired of it.
"Jimmy..." Alex moaned, "I want an epidural."
"Let. Dr. White examine you first." Jimmy said, "He said he'd be in here in five minutes."
"Good." Alex took in a deep breath as Dr. White walked in.
"Mrs. Doherty, how are you feeling?" Dr. White asked.
"I'm in pain. I really need an epidural." Alex whimpered.
"Okay, let me see how far along you are." Dr. White said putting his gloves on.
"I'll be right here." jimmy said taking Alex's hand.
"I know." She winced as Dr. White examined her. She hated this part even more than the contractions.
"All right. you're six centimeters." Dr. White said.
"Only six?" Alex asked.
"Six is fine." Dr. White said, "I hear you would like an epidural."
"Oh God yes." Alex said weakly.
"Okay. Dr. Wisher will be here in a second." Dr. White said.
"Tell him to hurry up." Alex whispered. She needed some relief from this pain.
"Epidural is here." Dr. Wisher walked in.
"Good." Jimmy said, "She's ready."
"Very ready." Alex moaned. Dr Wisher chuckled as Jimmy helped Alex into a sitting position.
"Great." he said washing Alex's lower back, "It'll pinch at first, but then the numbing will take over for awhile. Do you want it for the labour too?"
"Not if I can help it." Alex took in a deep breath as Dr. Wisher slid the needle into Alex's back. She groaned loudly.
"Okay. It should wear off by then." Dr. Wisher said as she withdrew the needle.
"Shit." Alex exhaled.
"It'll kick in soon." he said. Alex nodded softly as Jimmy helped her back down.
5:15 pm
The epidural was wonderful. Alex was able to take a small nap. She was nearly there, eight centimeters. It was going slow, but it was almost done. She could see the light at the end of the tunnel.
"How hard do you think it's going to be?" Alex asked.
"What? The twins?" Jimmy asked.
"Yeah, them." Alex smiled.
"I think it'll be hard at first. I think we'll go insane, but then we'll get the hang on it and it'll be wonderful."
"I suppose." Alex sighed, "I'm scared." Jimmy mocked her sigh.
"Yeah. So am I." He said, "But...We can do it."
"I can't wait to not look like a whale." Alex said, "I'm so sic of being pregnant. I'm glad they're two weeks early as long as they're okay."
"They're fine." Jimmy said hoping that it was true. he would be so lost if something happened to the twins.
"Everything is ready right?" Alex asked.
"Stroller, diapers, clothes, everything. Don't worry. it's all ready." jimmy said.
"Good. The epidural is starting to wear off." Alex said, "Not bad though. it's all tingly."
"It's all most to the end so don't worry." Jimmy gave her a reassuring smile.
7:03 pm
Alex took in a deep breath. She as so god damn uncomfortable. She whimpered.
"Jimmy, please." She groaned. He opened his eyes.
"Huh? What?" He mumbled.
"Please...Get Dr. White. I need to push." Alex said.
"What?" Jimmy sat up.
"I need to fucking push." Alex snapped.
"Okay, let me get him." Jimmy bolted out of the room. Alex moaned very loudly. She gritted her teeth.
"I'm here." Dr white chuckled as he and Jimmy walked in.
"I need to push. I need to please." She groaned.
"Hold on. Let's see." he said.
"I CAN'T!!!" Alex screamed. Dr. White looked between her legs.
"God, yes. You're ready. I see the baby all ready." he said, "You can push."
"Thank God." Alex moaned grabbing Jimmy's hand. His eyes were large. This was really happening. Alex moaned loudly as she started to push. "God...God."
"That's it, Darling." Jimmy said softly.
"Good." Alex moaned again. She felt better now that she was pushing. "Jimmy..." She exhaled.
"you're doing wonderfully." Dr. White said, "This one shouldn't be too long."
"Good." Alex whispered. She was all ready tired.
"Push again, Baby." Jimmy said. Alex squeezed his hand harder. She pressed her chin to her chest and began to push hard.
"That's it." Dr. White said, "Push harder and it's head will be out."
"I am pushing HARD!!" She cried.
"Harder, Alex." Dr White said. She growled and pushed hard. "That's it. It's head is out."
"Oh god." Alex mumbled.
"Now the hard part." Dr. White said. Jimmy squeezed her hand.
"Push hard. Come on." Jimmy said. Alex moaned loudly. She wanted to see her babies. She squeezed his hand so hard, Jimmy thought she was going to make it fall off.
"OH FUCK!!" She lied. Alex collapsed against the pillows.
"One more push and it'll be out." Dr. White said.
"Oh God." Alex groaned feeling another contraction. One more, She though, and one more baby. She gritted her teeth and pushed again.
"That's it." Dr. White said as he gently pulled the baby from her. Alex moaned loudly as she looked down to the blond screaming baby, "It's a girl."
"Julia." Jimmy grinned, "God, she looks like you." Alex watched as the nurses cleaned her up.
"God." Alex moaned feeling another contraction.
"Okay, no rest for the weary." Dr. White said. Alex moaned and began to push. She didn't have the energy to do this, "That's it. Push."
"I can't." She moaned. Sweat poured down her back.
"Yes you can." Jimmy said, "We need to know if it's a boy or a girl. You can do it."
"Baby..." Alex cried and began to push.
"That's it. Push it. push it." Jimmy said. Alex cried out loudly.
"You're doing wonderfully." Dr. White said, "The baby is coming."
"Good!" Alex moaned, "I'm so tired. I need to sleep."
"In five minutes." Dr. White said, "The head will be out in one more push." Alex drew in a deep breath and pushed hard. She gritted her teeth and moaned feeling the head coming out, "Another blond."
"Blonde. Me." Alex whimpered.
"Yes. Push, Alex." Jimmy held her hand. He could hear Julia screaming. She was so pale. Jimmy could tell how tired she was.
"Almost there, Alex." Dr. White said. Alex took in a deep breath and pushed. She wanted to see the baby. Hold it in her arms.
"Come on." Jimmy whispered. Alex pushed harder and everything seem to happen all at once. The pressure as gone and they heard another screaming baby.
"it's a girl." He said.
"A girl?" Jimmy asked with wide eyes.
"Two beautiful baby girls...." Alex whispered.
* * *
"Come on, Buddy." Joey took Aidan's hand, "Let's go see the babies."
"They're gonna be small." Aidan said. Joey chuckled.
"Yeah." he knocked on Alex's door.
"Come in." She said.
"Aidan and Joey, come meet your baby sisters." Jimmy said. The boys stared at the two pink bundles in Alex's arms.
"What their names?" Aidan asked.
"This is Julia Morgan and this one is Amelia Ryan." Alex said.
"They're beautiful." Joey said. They blue eyed and blond haired twins both yawned in unison. Alex smiled. They were perfect and now their family was complete.
* * *
If you would like an update on my fics or just general discussion, then join my e-mail list. Just e-mail me to join.