August 27th, 2004

Week 40

It was starting to get tense around the house. Kim was one day overdue and she was moody. Carlos didn't think it would be this bad, but he had no experience with pregnant women.

"You think Jimmy is handling Kylie okay?" Carlos asked. he had dropped Joey and Kylie off at Jimmy's last night just in case Kim popped.

"I'm sure she's driving him up the wall." Kim smiled. Carlos chuckled.

"You're probably right." He said looking at his wife. "How are you feeling?" Kim frowned.

"That question is getting old very fast, Mr. Nieto." She said, pulling her body up, "I'm going to take a shower."

"You need help?" Carlos grinned.

"No, Baby." Kim smiled as she waddled down the hallway. maybe a nice warm shower will help Sierra get out.

She pushed the shower chair beneath the shower head and turned the water on. It would be warm enough to be relaxing, but cool enough to keep her awake. She really needed this.

"Come on." Kim mumbled as she got undressed. She was feeling terrible all of a sudden in her lower back. Maybe this was a good sign. Kim eased herself into the shower. She sat down in the char. the water felt so good on her body.

"So, Sierra, if you make your appearance today, I will give you a whole dollar." Kim chuckled to herself. A low pain started to run through her stomach. "That's it, baby Come on."

As if on cue, the pain got worse. It definitely was a contraction. Kim groaned loudly feeling a small pop. She assumed it was her water breaking, but there was no way of telling in the shower.

"Carlos, could you come here please?" Kim called out. Carlos sighed and got up.

"I was reading a cool article." he said going into the bathroom.

"you were reading?" Kim chuckled.

"Yeah." He said, "You need me to wash your back?"

"No. I', having contractions and I think my water broke." Kim said. Carlos stood there. the colour drained from her face. his heart beat quickened. he looked like a deer in headlights. "Carlos? Did you hear me?"

"Y-Yes." He whispered.

"Could you help me out?" She asked.

"yes." He said opening up the shower curtains and shut the water off. He grabbed a towel. "Come here." He wrapped it around her.

"Sierra is coming, Carlos." Kim smiled. Carlos nodded.

"Soon." He whispered.

11:23 am

So the day was here. Kim was in labour and she was not happy.

"You know, maybe I'm going to ask for an epidural." Kim said. Carlos looked at her.

"You sure?" He asked.

"Maybe. I had one with Joey." She said, rubbing her stomach. "I don't know we'll see how I progress."

"Okay, we'll see." He said picking up a magazine. "I called Jimmy."

"What did her say?" Kim asked as she shifted int he bed.

"He told the kids about Sierra and they're very excited." He said, "Jimmy said Kylie crawled into bed with him in the middle of the night because she missed us." Kim smiled weakly.

"I miss my babies." Kim whispered. Carlos sat on her bedside. Kim cuddled into him.

"And now we're going to have another one." He said.

"Shit." Kim grabbed Carlos' hand hard. The pain had hit her like a ton of bricks. She grunted loudly. Carlos watched her with wide eyes. It sort of freaked him out.

"It's okay." Carlos said.

"Shut up." Kim gasped.

"Sorry." Carlos said as he watched Kim start to relax.

"Maybe...Maybe I can have a c-section now." Kim mumbled.

"Not unless Dr. White says so." Carlos said. he picked up the cup of ice chips. "Here have one." Kim smiled weakly. This was going to be a long and hard road.

"Love you Carlos." Kim whispered as she sucked on a piece of ice. Carlos smiled at his wife.

"I love you too, Mrs. Nieto." Carlos whispered as he kissed the top of her head.

2:45 p.m.

This was taking too long for Carlos. He wanted Sierra out and Kim not in pain anymore. He wanted to get on with his life. Carlos began to pace up and down the hallway. Doc walked up to him.

"Hey. How are you doing?" Doc asked.

"Freaking out." Carlos ran his hand through his hair, "Really freaking out."

"I see." Doc chuckled. "How's Kim?"

"In pain. She's in a lot of pain and I don't know what to do."

"You can stop freaking out." Doc led Carlos to a chair "Come and sit down. You need to breath."

"I can't breath." Carlos said as he sat down.

"Yes you can." Doc said, "You're having a baby. It's a miracle." Carlos nodded.

"It is but...I don't know if I can do this." Carlos admitted. "Kylie and Joey were already potty trained when I got them."

"You had Kylie for a few weeks when she was a baby." Doc said, "You did a great job then."

"I guess." Carlos muttered. His breathing finally started, "What if I can't handle a newborn?"

"You can." Doc said. "You're a terrific father and you'll do just fine." Carlos looked at Doc and smiled softly.

"Thanks." Carlos said.

"Just go in there and hold Kim's hand. help her through this." Doc patted Carlos' back.

"Thanks again." He smiled and stood up. Kim can do this he could do this.

5:01 p.m.

Kim groaned loudly. She was in too much pain now. It was utterly ridiculous.

"Next baby is going to be a scheduled c-section." Kim growled. Carlos chuckled.

"I'll remember that." he said. Kim moaned.

"I hate contractions." Kim moaned. "I hate them. I hate labour. I hate you." Carlos smiled weakly as Dr. White walked in.

"Good evening, Mrs. Nieto." Dr. White said. Kim narrowed her eyes.

"Good evening? I don't think so." She snapped. "Examine me and tell me I'm only four centimeters I will snap." Dr. white chuckled as he put his plastic gloves on.

"All right. let's see. you've been at this for eight hours. I', sure You're more than four." Doctor White said, "How long was your first labour?"

"Fifteen hours,." Kim mumbled.

"All right." Dr. White said. Carlos took Kim's hand and squeezed it. Kim winced as Dr. White examined her.

"You're doing great." Carlos said softly.

"Maybe." Kim mumbled. Dr. White pulled away with a smile.

"Eight centimeters." He said. Kim's eyes widened.

"Eight?" She whispered.

"Yes. You're eight centimeters. It'll be any time now." Dr. White said. Kim finally began to grin brightly.

"That's great." She said, grinning at Carlos. "I'm eight centimeters. We're going to have the baby soon." Carlos smiled softly.

"I can't wait." He admitted.

7:17 p.m.

She was moaning loudly now. She was extremely pale. Carlos stared at her with wide eyes.

"Oh god." Kim moaned.

"Do you need anything?" Carlos asked.

"This baby out." Kim gritted her teeth. The contractions were getting worse.

"Any minute now." He mumbled. Dr. White walked into the room and looked at Kim. "Ready to go to the delivery room now?" he asked. Kim nodded.

"Please." She whispered. "I need to push." Dr. White smiled as he put the bars up on her bed.

"Let's go then." He said. Carlos put a cap on over his hair as he followed everyone. This was it. he was becoming a father.

"You better hold my hand." Kim growled.

"Of course, Baby." He whispered as they went into the delivery room. The nurses immediately began to prep Kim. She looked at Carlos nervously. Kim didn't look well. She was sweating and very pale.

"All right, Kim. On your next contractions, I want you to push as hard as you can." Dr. White smiled.

"Okay." Kim whispered, shifting in bed. She took Carlos' hand and began to push.

"Oh God.' Carlos whispered. His heart was pounding in his chest. Kim squeezed his hand tightly as she pushed. She grunted and exhaled.

"S-Somethings wrong." She mumbled. Dr. White shook his head.

"Nothing is wrong." he smiled. "You're doing just fine." Kim groaned.

"Just wait until we have Sierra in our arms." Carlos said.

"Our little girl." Kim smiled weakly. Carlos smiled back at her.

"Push Kim." He said. Kim gritted her teeth and pressed her chin to her chest. She pushed hard. She couldn't remember if this was how she felt when she gave birth to Joey.

"Shit." Kim cried loudly. She relaxed against the pillows whimpering, "Oh god."

"Her head is almost out." Dr. White smiled, "Tons of curly brown hair."

"Like Kylie." Kim whispered. She began to groaned again. Carlos rubbed her back.

"Push, Kim." Carlos smiled. :"You're doing wonderfully." Kim cursed loudly. Why did she want more children with Carlos? This hurt way too much.

"That's it." Dr. White said. "Her head is out." He began to suction the baby's nose and mouth out. "You need to get her shoulders out."

"I can't/" Kim whispered.

"You can and you will. "Dr. White said, "Push."

"I can't." Kim mumbled closing her eyes.

"Come on Kim." Carlos whispered. "You can do it. I know you can." Kim groaned loudly and began to push again. She wanted to get this over with. She wanted to hold Sierra.

"Good." Dr. White said, "She's almost out."

"Good." Kim mumbled. Carlos wiped her forehead.

"I'm so proud of you, Kim." Carlos said.
"Thanks." Kim mumbled as she pushed again.
"That's it, Kim." Dr. White said, "She's coming." Kim pushed harder and the baby slid into Dr. White's hands. "It's a girl."

"Oh my God." Carlos stared at the screaming baby in Dr. White's hands. She was the most gorgeous thing he had ever seen. Tears welled in Carlos' eyes. He looked at Kim. "She's beautiful."

"Don't feel good." Kim mumbled. Carlos frowned as her eyes rolled back in her head.

"Kim??" He cried. He heard Dr. White curse. A nurse shoved the baby in Carlos' arms, "There's so much blood! Why is she bleeding so much??" Dr. White didn't answer.

"Get an OR ready, Tina." He said. Carlos' eyes widened.
"What's going on?" Carlos cried, fumbling witht he squirming baby. Dr. White looked at him.

"We need to take Kim upstairs to the operating room." He said, "She's loosing a lot of blood. She needs a hysterectomy to stop it."

"Oh God." Carlos whispered as he clung to Sierra. She would be able to have more children like the planned.

"Carlos, you need to sign this." Dr. White held up a chart, "Kim could die if we don't get her upstairs." Without hesitation, he signed the paper.

Carlos stood there with Sierra in his arms. he watched as Kim was wheeled way. There was a pool of blood in the floor. He couldn't believe this was happening. Just ten minutes ago, he was so happy, now...No whe was devastated. Carlos looked at Sierra. God, she was so perfect. He pressed his lips to her forehead.

"I love you Sierra." He said.

The Next Day

Kim slowly opened her eyes. Things were fuzzy for a moment before her eyes focused. Carlos was standing by the window. She touched her tender belly. There was no baby in there.

"Sierra." She ground. Carlos turned around.

"Good morning.' he said softly as he sat down next to her. Kim stared at him. She stared deep into his eyes. Her heart pounded.

"What's wrong?" She whispered, "Is Sierra okay? Can I see her?"

"She's fine. You can see her soon." Carlos said.

"Then what's wrong?" Kim said, "I know here's something wrong." Carlos cleared his throat. this was so hard to get out.

"After Sierra came out, you were loosing a lot of blood. Dr. White said you would need to have a hysterectomy or you would die. it happens to a lot of women." he whispered. Kim's eyes began to fill with tears.

"Carlos...No..." She whispered. he closed his eyes.

"I couldn't let you die." Carlos whispered, "I signed the papers."

"Oh God." Kim choked back the tears.

"I'm sorry, Kim. I didn't want this to happen, but I needed you to be alive." Carlos said. Kim wiped her eyes.

"Can you get Sierra?" I want to meet my daughter." Kim said.

"Sure." Carlos got up and went to the door. "Excuse me, My wife would like to see our daughter now."

"I will bring her right in to Kim." The nurse said.

"Thank you.' Carlos walked back into the room, "She'll be here in a minute." Kim nodded.

"Thanks." She said. Carlos stared at her. She looked so sad. He didn't know what to do. The nurse knocked on the door. She walked din with a pink bundle in her arms.

"Someone is her to see you, Mommy." The nurse said. Kim held out her arms as she took the baby. Kim's heart leapt into her throat.

"Hello, Sierra." Kim whispered. Sierrra opened her large brown eyes. Kim ran her hand over her brown curls, "She's beautiful."

"Is she worth everything?" Carlos whispered. Sierra took hold of Kim's finger. Tears slid down Kim's cheeks. She nodded.

"Oh yes. She's worth everything." Kim said. A part of Kim was missing, but she also held a part of her in her arms. Sierra was worth everything to Kim. Sierra made her life complete.

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