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Chapter 51 This chap is a month by month chapter. Leading up to Emma's delivery.
Our honeymoon was spent at home, since all Randy and I did was travel. All we really wanted was time at home. Vince had given Randy a week off, and that's where we spent it. Randy painted Dakota's room a light blue color. He also put 'DAKOTA' on the wall, in multicolored letters.
Randy had to go back on the road the next week, so I went with him. I had to come home though, when they went out of the country. And since Cody didn't go on to tour, he came and stayed with me.
I had another appointment with Dr. Echart. This time Cody went with me, as Randy was still on the tour. We saw how big Dakota was getting. By now I was into my 6th month, and he was moving and kicking a lot. My cravings got worse, but Randy didn't seem to mind.
On our one month anniversary, Randy took me to a fancy dinner. Which I ended up ruining. We had to leave, Dakota didn't like that place at all. I kept getting nauseous. So we went back home, and had an amazing night.
Stephanie threw me a baby shower, having all the ladies come, John whined that he wanted to come, but Vanessa hollered at him and he left, pouting. We played all kinds of baby themed games, like guess the animal, and pin the diaper on the baby. It was so much fun. I'd gotten a lot of diapers, which I was glad for, and tons of outfits, Maryse picking out the most adorable ones.
September brought fun. By now, my stomach was huge, and I was starting to waddle. Dakota's kicking was getting stronger, and I was having some pains in my abs. I was getting clumsier too. I would trip over everything, especially since my stomach was so big I couldn't see my feet. Stephanie took me to my 7 and ½ month check up. Dr. Echart moved my due date back up, it now being November 15th.
During October, I noticed myself feeling a lot of heartburn, insomnia, and I had very frequent urination. It was getting harder for me to travel with Randy. Especially with my frequent need to use the bathroom. So I decided to head back home and wait out the duration of the pregnancy there.
Dr. Echart set up appointments for me every 2 weeks. At 8 ½ months, she told me I'd dilated about a centimeter. I started panicking a little. She reassured me that it was fine and sent me home. My mom came and stayed with me after that. She didn't want me going into labor by myself. Randy came home to see me as often as he could.
It was now November 7th, my due date being 8 days away. Randy was coming home, Vince had given him the next 3 weeks off, using an angle that he'd re-injured his collarbone.
I was watching the Supernatural episode 'Point of No Return' on the couch, when it happened. I felt water running down my legs. I looked down, seeing a pool of water on the floor. "Mom!" I yell. She comes running in, hearing my distress. "Either I've peed myself, or my water just broke!" I exclaim.
"You're water broke hunny, we need to get to the hospital." I nod. She helps me stand up. I waddle towards the door, while she grabs my bag and cell. She helps me into her Sudan and we drive towards the hospital. I grab my cell, dialing the doctor.
"Hello?" She answers.
"Dr. Echart, it's Emmalyn Orton. My water just broke and my mom's taking me to the hospital right now."
"All right. I'll be there in a few minutes. Just remember to stay calm and breathe. Okay?"
"Okay. Thanks doc, bye." I hang up and dial Randy. I cry out, as a contraction hits me. I feel like someone is tearing the inside of me apart. Randy answers.
"Hey Em." He says, I whimper.
"Just breathe baby doll, it'll pass." Mom says, glancing over at me.
"Emma? What's going on? Are you okay?" He ask, worry throughout his voice.
"I'm going into labor." I say, gritting my teeth. "Where are you?"
"Flying over Chicago. I should be home in 2 hours. Think you can wait until then?" He asks, trying to keep himself calm.
" I'll try! Just get to the hospital as soon as you can."
"I will. Be careful baby. I love you." He says
"I love you too." I say and hang up, arriving at the hospital.
O Man, I hope Randy gets there in time! :-)