Chapter 30
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Brax and Charlie lay at home blissfully, Charlie was due to give birth three days earlier.
CHARLIE'S P.O.V
"Sweetie are you awake?" I heard Brax whisper. We had been watching a movie on the lounge together. I had a pillow and was resting on Brax's lap comfortably.
"Yep, I closed my eyes and tried to get some sleep, but I couldn't. This bump is way too uncomfortable." I told him honestly, yawning at the same time while talking.
"Baby, just think, it'll all be worth it in the end. I can't wait to finally meet my little son or daughter."
"You're going to make such a good dad, I can tell."
"When I was younger, when my Dad found out Mum was pregnant, he skipped town. I wanna be a better father to this little one then he was to me." He said, as he placed his hand on my large bump.
"I have no doubt you will be. I want you to be the one to teach our baby how to play footy or play with her Barbie dolls."
"I'm more than happy to Charlie!" He replied, grinning the famous Braxton smirk as he started to kiss my neck.
"I'm not going to be able to cope, not having you with me in bed once I have given birth."
"I promise you, I'll make it worth the wait… You just let me know when you are ready."
"Is that so Mr Braxton?"
"Uhuh, Mrs Braxton, you just tell me when you're ready too, yeah?"
"Lets go lay in bed. You haven't been sleeping well, and you're going to need your energy in the coming days." I sat up slightly from his lap, so he could get up. He grabbed my two hands and helped me to stand.
We laid in bed together silently. He had his arm resting gently on my huge tummy. I managed to get 2 or 3 hours sleep.
I was woken up by the sight of Brax putting a shirt on and grabbing his keys. "What are you doing?" I asked sitting up and yawning.
"Go back to sleep babe. I'm just going to pop down to Angelo's and grab us some pizzas for dinner. I'll be back soon, call me if you need me- yeah?" I nodded silently.
I smiled as Brax quickly walked over to me on the bed and gently kissed my forehead. "Love you" He whispered closing the door. A few minutes later, I needed to stretch my legs so I got up and walked around upstairs. I suddenly felt hot drips flow down my legs and I realised immediately what was happening.
"Of all moment's buba. Couldn't you wait for your Daddy to come back" I whispered rubbing my baby bump, slightly scared of what was ahead of me in the next few hours. I walked into the bedroom and found my phone.
"Hey babe, are you alright?" I heard Brax ask quickly, as he answered the phone almost instantly.
"Sort of. My waters have just broken. I really need you, can you please come home?"
"Yep, I'm turning around now. I'll be there in a second" I could hear his rushed tone in his voice, as he spoke.
I hung up and leaned on the bed for support, as I felt the contractions start. I closed my eyes, concentrating on my breathing. "Brax" I yelled, wishing he would hurry up, even though I know he was probably already rushing to be here with me. He was right now, the only person that I needed to have with me.
I ended up on the ground next to the bed, two hands gripping the bed. I felt a smile start to form on my face, when I heard Brax call my name and stomp up the stairs quickly, sounding like an elephant.
He came into our room and quickly knelt down beside me. "I'm so, so sorry Charlie. Are you okay?"
I nodded. "Can you please help me into the bath? The water will help to calm me down and help me. It's a bit too early to go to the hospital I think." He smiled as he lifted me up delicately and helped me to the bathroom. I giggled as he gently undid the buttons from his shirt that I was wearing. Nothing fitted me these days, except Brax's checked shirts.
"Do you want bubbles?" He asked, turning the water on. Trust him to ask a question I really didn't care to answer. I shook my head, as he took my hands and slowly and gently helped me into the bath. Laying down in the bath, it instantly made everything peaceful and relaxed. I closed my eyes, as I heard Brax unzip a bag in another room, to chuck essential things in for out hospital visit.
Whenever I felt a contraction come on, Brax automatically came in and held my hand, gently encouraging me and dabbing a face cloth across my face.
After thirty minutes, I realised it was probably time to get out of the bath, otherwise I would never be able too. Brax, being the amazing husband he is, lifted me out of the bath, dried me off and helped me put some of his fresh clothes on.
BRAX'S P.O.V
I could tell that Charlie was beginning to stress out a little bit and become more and more on edge.
"Baby, I'm going to carry you to the car, just bare with me." I whispered to her as I scooped her into my arms and carried her gently down the stairs and into the car. We drove to the hospital quickly, me doing slightly over the speed limit- I'm sure Charlie didn't mind!
When we got to the hospital I, again carried Charlie. We got to the maternity ward, I was relieved that a midwife noticed Charlie and immediately got a wheel chair ready.
CHARLIE P.O.V
I got helped from the wheel chair and got put onto the bed, just as another contraction hit. Each one, was getting stronger and stronger- as they were supposed to. Lucky for me, Brax was there, holding my hand, as I squeezed it very tightly. To be honest, I can't believe I didn't squeeze it off his hand.
5 hours later, I just couldn't take the pain anymore. I asked to midwife about my pain relief options. When I heard the words epi – dural, I immediately looked at Brax.
"Sweetie, it's not me that is having the baby. If you're going to be in less pain, I think you should go for it though, babe" I smiled at him, as the nurse nodded and left the room briefly.
"You're doing really, really well Charlie"
"It hurts so much. I had a C-section with Ruby, so I couldn't feel anything."
"The lady is going to make the pain go away. Soon we'll get to meet him or her."
"You're going to be a dad soon."
"I know and it is bloody scary, but it all seems so real."
"Oh let me assure you, it's real Braxton." I replied slightly agitated. I had sweat all over me and I felt dirty and incredibly tired.
Just then, the nurse came back into the room, with a male doctor. Any other time, when I wasn't in an insane amount of pain, I might have bothered to close my legs, but I really couldn't care less right at that moment.
I had to sign a form for my permission to be given the epi dural. I lifted my hospital dress up then sat up slightly. Brax stood facing in front of me, as I held both his hands for support. I felt the exact moment, when the doctor inserted the needle into my back. I couldn't do anything but scream out in pain.
I felt tears fill my eyes and roll down my cheeks, before Brax's finger gently wiped them away. "Shh, it's all done now" He whispered as he kissed my sweaty forehead.
"It felt like a huge bee sting going through me." I told Brax and the midwife as I lied back down onto the bed and pillows.
An hour later, the midwife came and told me that I was fully dilated and was ready to start pushing. I pushed each time that I was told, as hard as I could manage.
Finally, I heard the midwife call for one more push. With that, I heard a cry. I immediately started laughing and crying at the same time.
"Congratulations, it's a girl!" The midwife, whose name was Debbie told us, smiling.
"OMG, Wow!" Brax smiled widely. I swear I saw him wipe a tar away from his eye, although, he would never admit it!
"Would you like to cut the cord Daryl?" Debbie asked Brax, holding a pair of scissors in his direction.
"Umm, no. I don't want to hurt Charlie."
"It won't hurt Charlie or the baby, I promise!"
"Well in that case okay." Debbie handed him the scissors and pointed to where he needed to cut. "Here we go Charlie, congratulations!" I held my arms out and was given my new little girl.
"Charlie she is so beautiful just like her mum." Brax told as he sat next to me, using his index finger to gently run it over her little head.
"She is definitely gorgeous! I can't believe that she is ours and that we created her!"
"You did an amazing job Charlie. I'm so proud of you. I love you so much; I am the luckiest guy in the world at the moment!"
"No I'm the lucky one! I'm sorry for being a pain in the ass the last 9 months."
"You weren't that bad and look; it's all worth it now isn't it. We have a beautiful daughter"
"What are we going to call her? I know that we discussed baby names, but we never decided on anything."
"I still like Emily, that was my favourite for a girl."
"I was thinking Louise as her middle name. Emily Louise Braxton what do you think?"
"It's perfect and definitely has a ring to it!"
"Would you like to hold your daughter?" I asked kissing her forehead as I gave her gently to Brax. He stood up, standing next to the bed. He smiled, holding her gently with one arm while he rocked his body and gently rubbed her arms with his index finger.
I watched on smiling, as I took a couple of photos of Brax and Emily together. I couldn't help but think back to a year ago, when I couldn't stand to be in the same room as Brax. He and his family were nothing but a pack of criminals to me. Thank goodness I finally gave in. I couldn't imagine what my life would be like without him being a part of it.
"Ruby and the others don't know yet!" I said suddenly. I had been in so much pain; they didn't even occur to me.
"Babe, it's 2:30 in the morning. Let's not wake them up. How about we ring them and tell them, first thing in the morning"
"You know, Ruby and Bee are going to kill for not telling them right?"
"I'm sure, they'll be too busy admiring Emily to be mad at you." He replied laughing, as he came and sat down next to me, handing me our little princess.
Debbie came in and took Emily from us to measure and wash her etc. Brax and I watched on proudly.
"She's a very healthy size and everything looks great to me. The name Emily definitely suits her! Would you like to try and feed Emily now?" I nodded slowly and nervously.
"Do you want me to go outside?" Brax asked quietly.
"Don't be silly, of course I want you to stay Brax. It's not like you haven't seen it all before!" I whispered quietly into Brax's ear. We both giggled lightly, before Debbie came over to us and explained how everything worked. I was told that Emily would have to be fed at least 8 times over the course of the day…
I connected Emily to me carefully, after trying again and again I couldn't get Emily to suck my breast milk properly. She took a little bit but not enough.
It would have been close to 5am before Emily had to go to the hospital nursery. Brax decided to let me try and get some sleep and would head home, I appreciated the chance too. Over the last week, I'd been averaging about 4 and a half hours plus maybe an hour or two, if I had an afternoon nap.
I found myself waking up at about 10 in the morning. I was surprised to get almost 5 hours sleep- which I really needed. I texted Brax and let him know that I was awake; he was going to get a quick shower, then head down to the hospital. I had attempted to feed Emily, 3 or so more times, she was still only taking small amounts of milk.
"Hey, how's my gorgeous little daughter and my stunning and beautiful wife doing?" Brax asked entering the room with a huge smile on his face.
"I'm doing okay… This little one isn't drinking properly yet though." I replied returning the smile and kissing his lips gently.
"I missed you last night."
"Me too. I wish this hospital would have let you stay. You just wouldn't have been very comfortable though."
"I wouldn't have cared; at least I would have been with you."
"Shall we call Ruby and the others and tell them?" Brax asked.
"Yes! I can't wait for them to finally meet this little one!"
Soon enough, Ruby, Casey, Bianca and Heath, all made their way down to the hospital and thought I was still in labour. Brax hadn't told them that Emily had already been born.
"CHARLIE" Ruby called as she opened the hospital door and made her way into the room dragging Casey with her. "Charlie, is that who I think it is?" She replied gently and quietly, as she peered over Brax's shoulder at Emily.
"Rubes I want you to meet your sister, Emily Louise."
"She's so beautiful, why didn't you call me earlier and tell me?"
"Well, she was born at 2:14am this morning, I wasn't going to wake you can Casey up that early.
"I don't care! I would have come!"
We spent the next few hours bonding with Emily. Bianca, Heath and baby Ben, all came to visit later on.
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