Stella's POV: it's been a little over a month since Christmas and the kids have gone back to school they didn't like at first because they wanted to send more time with their aunt Katie and their grandparents. But they are happy to be around their friends at school. To me it's nice that Kelly's family is here for this long because when ever kelly and the kids are at work or school I have someone talk to. Over the last couple weeks we have gotten everything ready for the new baby. The boys built the crib, the dresser, the baby swing and everything we need for the baby. While me and the girls went shopping to get the last few things we need for the baby. Right now I am 37 weeks almost 38 weeks pregnant so this baby can come any moment now. I have been going to my doctors once a week now and the baby is healthy. Right now me and Kelly are home alone for once while kelly and Benny are out doing things and Katie and Jackson are hanging out with some friends while the kids are at school.
S= so do you think Jackson might ask Katie to marry him today
K= who knows it's very possible so babe you know what I was thinking
S= no what were you thinking
K= well we don't have Everything ready for the baby after all
S= what do you mean I though I got everything we needed
K= you do babe but I mean the only thing we don't have for this baby is a name
S= oh yeah that part
K= I know it's harder to think of a name since we don't know what we are having yet but maybe we should have a few names in mind before the baby is born
S= oh yeah couldn't agree more so do you have any names you like yet
K= well you you remember when were coming up with names for the girls I had another name that we didn't use
S= oh yeah Savannah Elizabeth do you still like the name
K= oh yeah maybe we should have a couple of girls and boys names picked out so that once we finally meet this baby we can pick from a smaller list
S= that sounds like a plan let's start looking up some names
K= ready to go through this list
S= oh yeah start telling me the names
K= do we start with boys or girls names
S= how about we start with girls names
K= all right what do you think of the name Madison
S= it's cute but no I don't like it that much so how about the name Lilly
K= no beside we already know someone names Lilly and we don't need two Lilly
S= that's a good point
K= so what about the name Olivia
S= not really it's kind of a common name so how about the name Amelia
K= I like that name add it to the list of names we like
S= will do so how about the name Emily
K= it's not my favorite name so I pass
S= all right next names
K= all right next name is Riley
S= it's a good name but I say no
K= all right next name is everleigh
S= that's a pretty name
K= all right I will add it to the list
S= I found a name I really like
K= you did what is it
S= the name I found and I really like is Kinsley
K= that sound like a beautiful name I'll add it to the list
S= I think that's enough names let's move in to the boys names
K= all right first name I have is William
S= it's a good name but I don't like it that much
How about the name Lucas
K= no I feel that's a very common name for a little boy how about the name Bentley
S= oh I love that name adding it to the list how do you like that name Jacob
K= I think that's another common little boy names so no but how about the name Alexander
S= it's a good name but sounds more like a middle name than a first name anyways the next name I have is porter
K= that's a good name I'll add it to the list now how about the name Aiden
S= it's a good name but not for our son how about the name Hudson
K= not a bad name it's going on the list how about the name Carson
S= it's a cool name but not sure I like it so how about the name Karter
K= i like that name I'll add it to the list.
S= all right I think we have enough names for each gender now
K= oh yeah but maybe we should ask the kids to come up with a name for the baby to see what they come up with
S= that's a good idea we will ask them later I can't wait to finally chose a name for this baby once they are born
We spend the rest of our alone time watching some movies and enjoy our peace and quiet a few hours later everyone was back home and Kelly was cooking dinner
SG= so mommy when is the baby going to be here
S= the baby should be here shortly
LM= I can't wait to meet the baby
K= we can't wait either lulu
SM= so we still don't know what the gender of this baby yet
S= no we don't but once they are born we will know
SM= I hope soon
K= me too buddy so kids earlier today me and mommy were talking about baby names
KS= wow that's cool did you pick out a name for either boy or girl
S= we didn't pick one yet but we got a list of names for each
KM= wow that's cool
K= and we think maybe you guys can help come up with a name for your newest sibling
S= would you guys like to do that
LM= oh yeah that would be fun
K= all right let's start with the girls names sailor what is a girl name you like
SG= I like the name Scarlett
S= that's a pretty name what about you Luna what a girl name you like
LM= I like the name hazel because those are the color of my names
K= that's a great name lulu and a great reason why you like that name
S= all right shay what about you what's a girl name you like
SM= I like the name willow
K= that's a good name how about the boy names you guys like Let's start with Luna this time
LM= I like the boy name Beckett
S= that's a cool name what about you shay
SM= I like this name because it's also my best friends name is Greyson
K= that's a great name shay last but not least what's a boy name you like sailor bug
SG= I like the boy name Kaiden
S= that's a good name sailor bug so do you kids have a last minute guess of what you think the baby will be
SM= my final guess is boy
LM= at first I though it was going to be a girl but my final guess will be a boy
SG= I think and I hope it's going to be a girl
S= and if your guess is wrong don't get upset over it about it and we won't tease the others that you got it right and they got it wrong do I make myself clear kids
All= yes mommy
KD= can we guess the gender too
K= you sure can dad
S= so what is your guess on what we are going to having
KD= my guess is I'm sorry to say this son by I think you will have another little girl
KM= yea I agree with your dad for once kelly I think you will have another little girl in this house bossing you around
K= that doesn't happen
KM= whatever you say son
K= what about you Katie and Jackson what's do you think we are having
KB= I hate to side with your family already but I think you will have another little girl in the house very soon it's not like you don't got two little girls what's one more going to hurt
KS= I think you guys are having a little boy because shay needs a little playmate in this house full of girls
K= thank you Katie for being on my side
KS= it's no problem so what are you guys Guess on what you will have
K= well I hope for a boy but I have this feeling since the beginning it's going to another little girl
S= well from the start to now I have this feeling it's going to be a boy
KM= just a couple more weeks until we find our who's right
KD= who wants to bet the guys at work have a betting polling on what the gender of the baby is going to be
K= oh yeah they do I've seen it
KM= what does it look like
K= that's pretty much everyone at work has guess we will have another little girl
S= well beside Brett, Otis and the chief have all guess boy
KS= well let's hope it's another boy
K= let's hope so
KS= well me and Jackson have some big news to share with everyone
S= you do what is it
KS= well we are getting married he asked me today and I said yes
KD= that's great news Katie
KM= congrats Katie
KS= thanks dad and thanks Jennifer
K= wow my little sister is getting married that's amazing
S= I'm so happy for you two welcome to the family Jackson
KB= thanks Stella
KS= yes thanks Stella
The rest of the night we eat dinner and celebrate Katie and Jackson's engagement. Katie then learns that Jackson asked Kelly and Bennys permission to marry her and that made her more happier. A couple days later I go to my weekly doctor appointment and my doctor checks me out and the baby is still
Healthy. The baby is measuring right on track. She said I was 2cm dilated and she thinks the baby will be coming very soon, she also thinks this labor will be a lot faster than the twins labor . Right now I'm at home by myself in our room getting the hospital bag ready all day today I have had this pain in my back that hasn't gone away all day it's definitely a little different pain then the one I have been feeling all pregnancy so I finish up packing up my bag and then I lay down to see if that will help. But after 45 mintier just laying here it still doesn't help so I go and try a shower but that doesn't work so I get dress and so I decide to call Kelly so that maybe we can go to the hospital. As I was waiting for Kelly to pick up I feel this hush of water goes down my leg
K= hey babe what's up
S= well I was calling you to tell you I might be in labor but then right before you picked up my water broke so I am officially in labor now
K= wow so that's crazy I will be home right away
S= all right see you soon
After I hang up with Kelly I change my pants and I then start timing my contractions as I wait for Kelly to get home within 20 minutes he arrives home
K= hey babe I'm here
S= hey I'm in our room
K= ( in the bedroom) hey how is it going
S= I have contractions every 2 to 3 minutes and they last about a minute long
K= wow you are laboring pretty fast
S= yeah my doctor said she expected me to go faster than when I was in labor with the twins
K= how is that even possible
S= I don't know but I think I believe her now
K= all right let's get you into the car and head to med
S= all right wait what about your family and what are we going to do with the kids
K= we will figure out what to do with my family later but I will call Katie to see if she can pick up the kids form school here in the next hour
S= all right that works let's go
We start driving to the hospital, Kelly calls Katie and ask her to get the kids from school and she agrees . We arrive at the hospital within 20 minutes once we get there the nurses put us in a room and the doctor comes in and checks me
SD= so Stella you are doing great actually super great that you are already at 5cm
K= wow that's cool
SD= yeah so do you want the epidural this time around
S= no I don't want it I got it
K= I bet you do but you look like you are in the worst pain ever right now
S= this pain is worst because it's in my back
SD= that's what I call back labor many women call that the worst
S= wow that's crazy
SD= maybe I can make suggestion to help that back later
K= sure doctor
SD= many women who have back labor try getting into the water and that helps them with the pain would you like to try that
S= sure why not let's try it
SD= all right I willHave them set up a room with a bath tube in it for you and then I will check in on you in a few hours
S= all right thanks doctor ( she leaves )
K= while we wait on them to get us move I will go and call every one.
S= wait kelly before you do that
K= what's up
S= I kind of done want anybody to know we are here at the hospital having the baby just yet
K= why not babe
S= I kind want to be the only one who knows when we have this baby just for right now and I don't need anyone here waiting on the birth
K= that makes sense I will wait to call everyone
S= thanks babe
About 30 minutes later the nurses get us transferred into a different room and once I get into the tube I feel most of the pain go away
SD= so how are we doing in here
K= not to bad
SD= that's good so how do you feel Stella how is the water
S= I'm doing great this water has some magic powers because I don't have much pain anymore
SD= I bet it does let me check you ( she does ) well this water is working because now you are 8 1/2 cm do here in the next couple hours you will have your baby in your arms
K= way to go babe
SD= all right I will be back in a couple of hours to check on you again
K= all right thanks doctor ( she leaves)
S= hey babe can you do something for me
K= sure can what's up
S= can you maybe massage my shoulders
K= yes I can ( he does ) how does that feel
S= that feels amazing
About two hours later the doctor comes back to check on me
SD= so how are we in here
K= I think we are still doing good
SD= that's good to know let me check you out ( she does ) well I guess it's time to meet you baby because you are at 10 cm
S= wait really it's time
SD= oh yeah it's time so since you guys don't know what your having you want to take your last guess before the baby is here
K= sure I think my final guess is I am having yet another little girl
S= and I think we are going to have another boy in our house very soon
SD= I guess we will find out soon
About 30 minutes later I am still pushing and nothing is happening and at this point I am very tired
K= come on babe you are so close
S= I don't feel it why hasn't the baby claw out yet
SD= as I can tell the baby is coming our very slowly how about we try something else that I know helps gets the baby out faster how about Stella you get on all fours to see if the gravity will do it's job and help the baby come out faster
S= all right I guess I will try it that way hopefully it works ( she does)
K= hey babe we can tell this kid that they were born the same way they were conceived
S= Kelly Severide right now it's not the time for jokes
Within 10 minutes later things were finally happening
SD= all right Stella the head is out give me one more push and the baby will be here
K= come on babe you got this ready 10,9,8,7,6,5,4,3,2 and 1
SD= that was a perfect push the baby is almost here give me one more hard push
S= you said that last time
SD= I know but I promise this will let you meet your baby all ready
K= you got this Stella severide
SD= ready 10,9,8,7,6,5,4,3,2,1 and the baby is here and you can sit back now
S= oh thank god
K= so what is it doctor
SD= well I'm happy to tell you that you have another ... baby boy
S= it's a boy
K= I guess you were right the whole time and I am so happy you were right on what you though the gender would be
S= shay is going to be so happy to have a brother finally
SD= time of birth is 7:07 pm on February 7
The doctor hands the baby over to the nurses to have them clean him up and weight him while another nurse helps me on to the bed
N= so your baby boy weights 7 pounds 7 oz
S=Wow he weights as much as the other kids
After me and the baby are finally clean up the doctor moves us to another room that you go into after having a baby and then we finally are alone with our newest little Baby boy
Authors note: I hope you like this chapter I try to write a water birth tell me how I did . Thanks for your feed back
