Regina's p.o.v continued
"Mommy" my sweet Solomon greets me outside Tiana's hospital recovery room. He squeezes my hand very tightly. "Yes, honey" I acknowledge him. Our bonding moment melts Avalon's heart. "Mom, Solomon probably wants to know who we are going to visit next" Avalon assumes. "I need time to rest and recollect my thoughts" I tell her sitting down on a nearby bench.
Time Period: An Alternate Universe
Date: November of 2008
Place: A Hospital Delivery Room
Situation: Solomon's birth
Regina's p.o.v
Eight years ago, I gave birth two months early. Avalon arrived in October instead of December. My pregnancy lasted the entire nine months this time around. Rumple and I consider Solomon to be our miracle rainbow baby. Anyhow, I am feeling a lot of pressure down below in the present time. Rumple and I practice various breathing exercises. "The baby is coming. I must push. I can't hold him in much longer" I alert Rumple. "You can't push right now. You must wait until Doctor Whale arrives and checks you. Please try to hold Solomon in" Rumple advises me. "I am the mayor. Doctor Whale should've made me number one on his priority list" I complain. "I will see if Doctor Whale can come quickly" Rumple assures me. "Please hurry up. The birth is imminent" I yell behind him.
I am grateful and relieved when Rumple and Dr. Whale enter the room. "I am sorry for making you wait, Mayor Mills Gold. I was busy with tending to other patients" Dr. Whale apologizes. "I forgive you" I talk through a painful contraction. I squeeze Rumple's hand while Doctor Whale checks me. Dr. Whale concludes I am fully dilated and I am ready to start pushing. I relax my muscles and let Mother Nature to take control. Rumple is amazed by my strength and endurance.
It feels annoying and yet necessary for Doctor Whale to tell me when I can or can't resume pushing. He wants me to stop and rest between contractions so I wouldn't tear or hyperventilate. I start crying and screaming when I experience a burning ring of fire. A burning ring of fire refers to the moment when the baby's head crowns or appears. Rumple is deeply affected by my emotion. "Our son is almost here. Keep on pushing" he encourages me.