"We'll everyone's gone except for Rosalie and Emmett"
I couldn't answer him because I was curled up on our bed in pain for third time this week.
"Are you having pains again?" he asked walking over and rubbing his hand over my back
"Yes and these ones are worse than last night and their lasting longer"
"I'd call Carlisle but even I know that there's nothing he can do"
"They're just Braxton hicks. They usually last an hour or so and then I'll be fine"
I heard Abigail screaming through the closed door and I moaned painfully. I loved her to death but right now I just wanted quiet. The baby kicked uneasily and it made me feel nauseous.
"Edward please, either get the kids to be quiet or bring them to the big house" I moaned "I don't need a headache to add to my list"
He placed a delicate kiss on the side of my head and I could tell he was upset he couldn't help me.
"I'll bring them to the house and we can have the afternoon to ourselves"
Once he left I forced myself to sit up and take deep breaths. I felt fat and like I could go into labor any second. I was hot, sweaty, and wanting this baby out more than anything. I dragged myself to the bathroom trying to compose myself, splashed some cold water on my face, and brushed my hair out to pull it back into a lose ponytail.
"Wow, I look like hell" I moaned removing shirt and throwing a tank top on "Stop playing with mommy. If you're going to come out of me then just do it already"
I walked into our living room to crank the air conditioner up.
"I'm back" my husband called
"In the living room" I said fanning myself
"Are you really that hot?" he asked
"I don't know what's wrong with me. I think I'm just over being pregnant" I laughed rubbing my stomach
"Do you want me to make you something to eat?" he offered
"No way, I'll just throw it right up"
He nodded coming over to sit next to me. I scooted closer and he wrapped his arm around my shoulder.
"Are you sure that these aren't contractions?" he asked after a minute
"They don't feel strong enough to be and I still have over a month till my due date. Plus Dr. Thomason said that I was right on schedule with everything"
I placed my swollen feet on the table and I heard Edward hiss.
"Sweetheart, you're ankles are huge" he reached out to bring my feet into his lap
"They get even bigger when I eat anything with salt" I laughed "Pregnancy the third time around is definitely not pleasant"
"I know, you were glowing the last two times and this time…"
"What are you trying to say?" I cut him off
"I was going to say that this time around you're always tired and feel sick. You don't have that much energy; well you did at the beginning"
I grabbed his hands and fidgeted with his wedding band. I arched my back out when a really painful cramp rolled through me.
"Okay, I don't like this" he said reaching for the phone
"Edward I'm fine" I muttered under my breath "It's getting better. What time is it?"
"A little after 5"
"Let's watch a movie and then you can go get the kids"
"Okay" he smiled
We ended up watching Romeo and Juliet, well Edward did. My pains finally stopped for the moment and I made it through the opening credits before closing my eyes.
When I woke up I noticed that the TV was off and the lights were too. I also noticed that my nap didn't help at all, if anything I felt worse. I was even more tired then when I went to bed and I had a headache to match. I was hot, felt sick, and aches and pains covered my whole body.
"Edward?" I called sitting up
He rounded the corner a smirk on his face "I just put the kids to bed"
"How long was I asleep?"
"A couple of hours, why don't you head to bed"
"So much for our afternoon" I scoffed
"It's okay. I knew you weren't feeling well"
"What time is it?"
"A little past 8"
"Can you carry me? I feel awful"
He looked at me concerned but quickly shook it off before he thought I could notice. He ran over at vampire speed and carefully picked me up. I closed my eyes and leaned my head on his shoulder. Once we made it back to our room I was basically asleep.
"Do you want to change?" he asked
"No" I mumbled I didn't want to move
I curled under the blankets and tried to stretch out. Edward climbed in next to me and rested his arm over my waist. I turned towards him and pouted.
"What's wrong love?" he laughed lightly
"I don't want to be pregnant anymore" I buried my head in the blanket
"Aw" he copied my pout "I know but you're almost done and then we'll see his/her face and it will all be worth it"
"Your part was easy in all in all this"
"Um, not when I've had to deal with a hormonal wife for 9 months"
"Not funny" I muttered
"And three times I may add"
He laughed and nuzzled my neck, kissing me softly. I moaned softly at the sensation of his ice cold lips against my hot skin. My lips found his and I struggled to bring his face closer. He made it easier by rolling so he was hovering. My arms wrapped around his neck and he did the same around my back.
"Ow" I cried
"What's the matter?"
"You hit a sore spot" I sat up and rubbed it
"Let me" he sat up and let his cool hands press along my aches "I want Carlisle to take a look at you"
"He can't do anything"
"Yes but you ended up in the hospital for two days last time" he added a little pressure to my lower back
"This feels different" I moaned when he hit the sore spot again "Maybe I'll sleep it off"
At some point in the night the pains returned and I was really sweaty but I tried to breathe through it because I was too comfortable to deal with this right now.
"Edward" I whined sitting up and placing my hand on my tummy
"What's the matter?"
"I don't know" I cried "I just don't feel good"
He rolled over and placed his hand on my forehead "I'm taking you to the hospital"
"No" I yawned "It's just hot in here"
He scooted over and let me lay right on top of him, stroking my back.
"Just try and go to sleep" he hushed
"I can't"
We just laid in bed for a while and I was in and out of sleep. Edward never talked or made any noise. Just as I was about to fall asleep I heard Edward gasp and I felt something between my legs.
"Please tell me that wasn't what I think it was"
"It was, your water just broke" he yelled turning the bedside lamp on
I sat straight up in bed my mind going a million different directions. I then comprehended that I was sitting in a puddle and my stomach muscles were tightening.
"Do something!" I cried
"Aren't you the one that said to me just last night that if you went into labor-which you won't-that everything would be fine" he mocked
"Don't you use my words against me? Oh my god." I cried, my breathing becoming labored "It's too early, what if something goes wrong?"
"Everything's going to be alright" Edward came over and placed his hands on my stomach "I knew you weren't having Braxton hicks. I'm going to call Rosalie and Emmett so they can watch the kids and I'll get you to the hospital" he talked and moved so fast that my mind had trouble comprehending what was actually going on. My water broke over a month early.
"I don't want to go to the hospital" I cried "I've been telling you for months that I wanted a home birth with no drugs
"I know but Carlisle is on a hunting trip and I would rather there if something goes wrong and I don't know how to deliver a baby" he said out of breath… a vampire out of breath
"Calm down. My water just broke so we have time. Call Carlisle and tell him what's going on. Nothing will happen for a while so he has time to get here"
Why am I the one calming him down? I'm the one who's going into labor a month early and I'm trying to keep him sane…wait a second.
"My water broke a month early"
"You're going to be fine"
"But the baby…" suddenly I wasn't so sure of myself
"Will be fine"
He flipped open his cell phone to call his father and I got up to check on the kids. My back and feet were starting to hurt anyways. On my way out I quietly closed the door so Edward's talking wouldn't wake them. Walking down the hall I placed one hand on my stomach the other on my back. I loved having two perfect angels but I was scared about adding a third, especially a month early. Abby looked so peaceful in her room and I would hate to disturb her just so I could go to the hospital. I closed her door and headed to Ryan's room. He wasn't going to be the baby anymore. Just as I was going over to give him a kiss I had a contraction.
"Ow" I hunched over breathing heavy "Edward!"
I grabbed onto the door knob to help support me. Edward came running in and grabbed my hands helping me out of the room and closing the door in the process. He sat me on the couch and I squeezed his hand hard.
"They…hurt really…bad already"
"Just breathe"
"What did he say?"
"He'll be here soon" I knew he was lying to me
"Oh god"
"We'll be okay"
He smiled and kissed my sweaty forehead while pulling out his phone again.
"Who are you calling now?"
"Rose and Emmett. I don't think I can deal with you all by myself" he laughed "I'm kidding love; I just want someone here to help and keep an eye on the kids"
"You're truly hilarious"
Once he left I got up and wobbled my way to our bedroom closet. Knowing that we would probably have this baby before the weekend was up. I reached in the crib to stroke the new comforter. It had a beautiful color scheme with yellows, greens, and blues. It was made of an expensive fabric that even I admitted was nice. I could already picture a mini Edward or me laying in it.
"Getting excited?" I turned around to see Rosalie leaning up against the door frame
"You got here fast"
"You didn't answer my question" she smiled
"Yes, I'm excited and a little scared. I wasn't prepared for this yet"
"You know Edward wouldn't let anything happen to either of you"
"I know I'm just worried because if something does go wrong then Carlisle's not here to help"
"But we're all here and…"
"I mean a doctor" I cut her off
"Right" she laughed "I can't really help with that stuff"
"Um… can you help me get to the living room?"
She ran over a vampire speed and grabbed onto my arm leading me like a small child. Edward was pacing in the kitchen and he didn't even pay attention to me when I walked by. She helped ease me onto the couch and that's when I spotted Emmett.
"Great timing you have huh?" he smirked
"I know right" I laughed "Sorry you guys got dragged into this"
"It's fine" Rosalie smiled while making her way toward the kitchen "I think Edward needs some assistance over there, excuse me"
"So what did Carlisle really say? I know Edward lied to me earlier and don't you even think about doing the same"
He looked at me sadly "He didn't answer"
"He doesn't even know that I'm in labor" I cried "Excuse me"
I used Emmett's arm to help me up and waddled into the kitchen. I wanted to confront my husband before my next contraction. But the baby had other ideas and I collapsed onto the floor with Emmett following me.
"Ow" I muttered placing my hands on my stomach
"Are you alright?" Emmett asked
"Just great" I grunted
"Okay we should start timing your contractions" Edward said coming into the room. He looked at his watch and pulled out his phone "Let me know when it's over"
I was breathing heavily while squeezing both Emmett and Edward's hands. If this was only the first set of contractions and it was this painful I knew that I would need something for the pain. Thankfully it didn't last that long.
"It's over" I announced relaxing onto the floor and he jotted it in his phone
"Do you want to get up on the couch before the next one?"
"No, I'm comfortable here but can you run to our room and get some pillows and blankets?" I asked
"I got it" Emmett said
"I'll go with you and check on the kids" Rosalie said following him
Once we were alone I turned towards my husband and stroked his cheek. He sat on the floor with me his hands caressing my stomach.
"How long has it been?" I asked
"Since when?"
"My water broke"
He looked at his watch "About 2 hours"
"That's it?" I gasped
"You've got a long road ahead"
"Why did you lie to me before?"
He looked at me confused "What do you mean?"
"Carlisle never picked up the phone"
"I didn't want to worry you" he muttered
"I'm not worried, I'll be fine"
I tensed up as another contraction hit and Edward gave me his hand which I thankfully squeezed.
"Ohhh" I moaned in pain "Ow"
"Just breath" he rubbed the back of my hand
"Please don't talk" I held my hand up
He looked at his watch as he waited for me to tell him when it was over. This one lasted longer then expected and I started crying. I rolled over on my side trying to relieve the pain. I remember with Ryan I had horrible back labor and I hope this wouldn't be the same.
"Shh" he hushed
"It's over"
He jotted it down as I pulled myself up on the couch. All I wanted to do right now was walk around and hope it would relieve some of this pain.
"Why don't you want to go to the hospital?" he asked "You can get an epidural"
"I don't want to Edward" I yelled at him "I want to do this at home and I want a natural birth. I didn't like the experience at the hospital last time"
"Alright"
I was now 6 hours into labor and I wasn't making any progress. I was so uncomfortable and sweaty and it was a gross. Edward was constantly keeping body contact with me to cool me off. To make things worse Carlisle still wasn't answering the damn phone. Emmett was currently calling Alice, Jasper, and Esme with no luck. Both kids were now awake and weren't pleased that they couldn't be with us so Rosalie had her hands full. So sadly all anyone could do was wait.