Chapter 2

Jeff and Krista had just gotten in bed when their doorbell rang. Jeff groaned as he figured it was one of their friends. Krista pulled on her robe and slowly followed Jeff downstairs. Jeff opened the door to see his brother standing there. Krista knew why Matt was there, but she didn't know anything.

"Where is Amanda?" Matt asked.

"Isn't she at your house?" Jeff answered.

"No. Where is she, Krista?" Matt asked.

"I don't know, Matt. She isn't here." Krista answered as she placed a hand on her stomach.

"I bet she is here and you are hiding her from me." Matt responded.

"Matt, I told you she isn't here. Go home and get some sleep." Krista stated.

"If she isn't here, then where is she?" Matt snapped.

"I don't know!" Krista snapped back as she felt a sharp pain in her stomach.

"Fine." Matt responded as he stormed off and Jeff shut and locked the door.

"Are you ok?" Jeff asked.

"I'm having contractions." Krista answered.

"Do we need to go to the hospital?" Jeff asked.

"No. We have time. I want to get some sleep." Krista answered as they headed back up to bed.

"Alright." Jeff responded as they headed back to bed.

A few hours passed and both Krista and Jeff got some sleep before Krista woke up around 5am with more sharp pains. Krista let Jeff sleep while she took a shower to see if the contractions would stop. After her shower, Krista dried off as the contractions kept coming. She was just about to get dressed when her water broke. Krista cleaned up and got dressed before heading back into the bedroom to wake up Jeff.

"Jeff, wake up. It's time." Krista stated.

"Hmmm." Jeff groaned.

"If you don't get up and drive me to the hospital, you are going to have to deliver your own child." Krista responded.

"I'm up. I'm up!" Jeff stated as he jumped out of bed and got dressed. "How far apart are the contractions?"

"5 minutes and my water already broke." Krista responded.

"Well, lets go have a baby." Jeff stated.

Jeff and Krista arrived at the hospital about twenty minutes later and were admitted right away. Once Krista was hooked up to an IV and fetal monitors, Dr. Roberts came in to check on her and the baby. Jeff walked over to get some ice chips for Krista as she was thirsty but didn't want to drink.

"Well, Krista, you are 7 centimeters dilated and 90% effaced. The baby is in -1 station. I would say you have about another 3 or 4 hours before you can start pushing." Dr. Roberts stated.

"Ok." Krista responded as she breathed through a contraction.

"Now it is too late for an epidural, but I can give you something to help dull the pain." Dr. Roberts stated.

"Please. The pain isn't too bad, but I know its going to get worse." Krista responded.

"Alright. I will be right back with something to help you." Dr. Roberts stated.

Both Jeff and Dr. Roberts came back into the room at the same time. Krista smiled at her husband while Dr. Roberts administered a shot of Demerol into her IV line. It wasn't long before Krista was feeling less pain with the contractions. Over the next three hours, Krista was able to relax a little more with the contractions even though they were nearly one right after the other.

"Jeff, go get my nurse and Dr. Roberts." Krista stated.

"What's wrong?" Jeff asked.

"I want to push." Krista answered.

"Ok. I'll be right back." Jeff responded as he went to get the nurse, who called Dr. Roberts.

The nurse checked Krista's progress and sure enough it was time to push. Dr. Roberts came in and made sure that everything was ready for Krista to deliver the baby. Once Krista moved into position, Jeff held her right hand and helped her to push with each contraction. Krista pushed as hard as she could each time.

"You're almost there, Krista. A few more pushes and you will meet your son or daughter." Dr. Roberts stated.

"Krista, you are doing great. I know that you can do it. I am so proud of you and I love you." Jeff stated.

Krista pushed harder than ever with the next few contractions and soon the baby's head was out. Krista pushed a few more times before the rest of the baby's body came out. The baby was taken over to be weighed, measured and cleaned off. Once Krista was cleaned up and the bedding was changed, the nurse brought the baby over to Krista and Jeff.

"Congratulations Mom and Dad! You have a healthy 6lbs 12oz, 21 inches long, baby boy." the nurse stated as she placed the baby in Krista's arms.

"He's perfect." Krista stated as tears flowed from her eyes.

"Just like his mommy." Jeff responded. "I love you."

"I love you too. He looks like you." Krista stated as she cradled their newborn son.

"And he looks like you too." Jeff responded.

"You better call your dad." Krista stated as the baby started to fuss. "I need to feed him."

"Alright. I will be right back. Uh, should I call Matt too?" Jeff asked.

"Yeah." Krista answered as she started to nurse their son.

Jeff made all the phone calls and walked back into the room. Krista had just finished nursing the baby and was cuddling with him. Jeff just smiled as he watched his wife bond with their son. He walked over to the bed and sat down next to Krista. She looked up at him and smiled before handing the baby to him.

Jeff moved over to the chair as he held his son while Krista got up to use the bathroom. She wanted to take a shower before anyone came to visit them in the hospital. After her shower, Krista changed into some regular maternity clothes, before getting back in bed.