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After about another hour the kids still weren't quieting down so we let them into the room to see me. The contractions still weren't that bad so I figured now would be a good time.
"Mommy's having the baby" Edward told them
"When is it going to come out?" Abby asked
"Soon!" I groaned through a contraction
I tried to keep calm as not to scare them but they could tell something was wrong.
"Mommy hurt" Ryan cried grabbing for me
I reached out for his hand to calm him while Rose came in to grab Abby. I knew they didn't want to leave my side but I couldn't comfort them in this state.
"Tell mommy bye bye for now. You can see her in a little while"
"With baby?" Abby asked
"Yep" she smiled
"I love you" I whispered after them
They each gave me a hug and kiss and Rose shipped them in their rooms. After the contraction was over I could finally talk.
"We need to do something because… I can't deal with this…pain much longer"
"We can always go to the…"
"Don't even finish that sentence" I warned my husband
"Alright fine" he held his hands up "Then why don't we try some different positions? I read online that they can help"
"Since when do you go online?"
"I have to do something while you guys sleep"
"I'll try anything"
He brought over a chair and I looked at him confused. How was a chair going to help? He helped me up and had me sit backwards on the chair with my legs spread out on either side.
"It's supposed to help give you support" he told me
"I don't think this I going to help" I moaned
"Just breathe" he rolled the palm of his hand against my back
"It hurts" I gripped the back of the chair "This isn't helping"
Another contraction rolled through and I held onto the chair as a lifesaver. My nails dug into the back seat while I tried to muffle my scream.
"This isn't working"
The contractions were getting so painful that I don't think anything would really help at this point. The only thing that really helped was to make really weird noises.
"Do you want to try something different?"
"Yes" I groaned "I want to try sitting up and forwards"
He moved over to the couch and stacked the pillows against the back. I tried to get up my own but I swayed almost collapsing. Edward of course caught me and helped lower me onto the floor.
"Wait for me" he cautioned
He helped me sit up against the pillows while I let my legs dangle off the side. Everything ached and all I could think of to do was cry. I rested my head back, closing my eyes as I let the tears fall.
"What can I do?" Edward asked softly stroking the tops of my thighs
"Nothing" I cried "Everything hurts"
He started rubbing my legs, gently massaging some of the aches. As if I wasn't already frustrated enough Edward's cell phone rang.
"Answer that!" I yelled
He hurriedly got up and walked into the hallway. While he was gone I decided to get up and walk around. I looked out the window and pouted. It was such a beautiful day out and here I was in excruciating labor.
"I hate this" I cried
"That was Carlisle" Edward said walking back in
"Please tell me he's on his way"
"Yes… but the weather is bad where they are so he may not be here till tomorrow"
"Tomorrow" I cried "I'll have the baby by then. Tell him to run faster"
He came over and carried me into our room to place me in the bed "They're going as fast as they can and Alice is looking out for your future but for right now you need to calm down. You're only making yourself more agitated"
Emmett and Rosalie came in to see how we were doing. They both looked scared, I must've looked scary.
"How's it going?" Rosalie asked
"Terrible" I growled
"She's in a lot of pain" Edward inserted
"You should try and take a bath. I've heard that helps" she continued
I looked at Edward pleadingly and he nodded "Anything that will help her"
Once I was situated in the bathroom I ushered everyone out of the room except Edward. I hope this helped because I was on the verge of going to the hospital.
"How hot do you want it?"
"Cold" I muttered stripping off my tank top
I wiped the sweat off my chest and bent down to remove my shorts. I also removed my underwear because I felt like it. I felt so sick and hot, it was disgusting. Edward checked the temperature then walked over to help me in. I shivered at the coldness at first but then relished it.
"Good?" he asked
I nodded and sunk further down into the water. Edward took a wet cloth and dabbed it on my head. The cold felt nice and being in the water eased my aches. He placed himself on the floor and stroked my cheek.
"I can't do this much longer" I told him
"Yes you can" he hushed "Every contraction brings you closer"
"But then I have to push and that could take hours"
"I know honey. I wish there was something I could do to help"
He talked me through the contractions as best he could but there was no point in trying to soothe me and I eventually told him to shut up after a while. I tried to breathe through them but it seemed to be making the pain worse. What was I thinking that I actually thought I could this naturally?
"It hurts" I moaned
"I know honey" he rested his head next to mine
"It really hurts"
"Try to close your eyes and think about something else" he suggested
"Ya…right" I snorted
He took a wash cloth and gently squeezed it causing the cold water to run down my back. I shivered at the contact. I started to feel a weird pressure down there and it was starting to hurt. I couldn't really be ready to push, could I? I tensed up as I got another contraction and I really felt the need to push.
"Edward" I moaned
"What's the matter?"
"I feel a lot of pressure" I shifted uncomfortable
"Okay, give a little push and I'll check you" he whispered calmly
His hand dipped under the water and I pushed when he told me to. I arched my back when I felt his cold hands checking me lightly.
"Anything?" I gasped when he removed his hand
"I can tell the baby wants to come but nothing yet"
"Ugh, can we try another position?"
"Anything you want"
"I just want to lie on the floor"
He helped me out of the bath and onto the floor so I was kneeling with my head down. I really didn't think that these different positions were helping. Another contraction rolled through causing me to tense up. I was utterly exhausted and longed for relief.
"I'm done" I cried "I'm done"
"You're okay love"
"Edward, I'm done"
He came to sit next to me and I leaned into him for support. My whole body was aching for relief and I couldn't find any. All I could do was cry and I think Edward knew that. Without anytime to rest another contraction had me grabbing my husband's arm.
"Edward…please…do something" I begged
"I can't do anything love, I wish I could but I can't, just breathe"
I was trying my best to make it through the pain. My eyes were clenched shut as I rolled over onto my side, bringing Edward with me. He was trying his best to calm me but I didn't want to be calmed right now. We were both lying face to face on the floor and all I could do was cry. Edward leaned his forehead against mine and rubbed my stomach in soothing circles.
"It feels like my stomach is being ripped apart" I arched my back in pain
"Shh, it's almost over"
"I want this baby out, just make it stop" I cried "Edward please just make the pain go away"
"I want to more than anything in the world"
"My throat hurts"
"Emmett bring me some ice" he yelled "You're sweating up a storm love"
He was back in two seconds with a cup full of ice. I reached for it weakly and shoved it in my mouth. The coldness did wonders against my scratchy throat.
I really needed to control all the screaming I was doing.
Edward's POV
I was beginning to worry on how much longer Bella could last. She was in so much pain and there was nothing I could give her to help. Rosalie was still in the other room with the kids and Emmett was in the bedroom with me trying to keep Bella calm. She didn't take it well when I told her she'd probably be delivering without Carlisle. I kept saying that we should go to the hospital but she would just yell at me.
"Can we not talk anymore" she gasped
"Whatever you need" I got up to close the blinds and the door
"Quiet" she whispered to herself, eyes closed
I continuously rubbed her stomach and she continuously moaned in pain. Emmett sat in a chair next to not really sure what to do. The only sound in the room was Bella's anguished cries.
"Bella you have to relax. Your muscles are tensing up" I whispered
"I can't help it"
"Take a deep breath"
"I can't do this anymore" she cried
"Just a little bit longer" I stroked her sweaty hair back off her neck "You're so close"
"No I'm not, this is taking forever"
"I'm sure you're close then" I really had no idea how far along she was
"I want Carlisle here" her voice was strained and tired
"I know Bella. I'm sorry but I don't know what to do"
"I'm scared" she started shaking slightly
"Relax love" I sat down on the floor next to her and wrapped my arms around her chest trying to control the shaking "You and the baby will be fine"
"Edward…hand" she gasped and I placed my hand in hers so she could squeeze "Ow…ow…ow"
Her face was now beat red and I was nervous that that the vein in her forehead might explode. I moved to shut the light off and closed the door. I knew she was getting agitated so I decided just to keep things relaxed. She was now curled up in bed, silently crying. I rubbed her back in a soothing motion hoping she'd fall asleep for a little while.
"How far away is Carlisle?" Emmett whispered
"Let's just say he won't be here in time to deliver her"
"Are you going…?"
"I have no choice" I focused back on Bella who was breathing heavily
"Is she asleep?" he asked
"I don't think so, just out if it"
"How long has she been at this?"
"12 hours now"
"I don't know how she's doing it"
"Me either"
Keeping her eyes closed she rolled over and moaned. Her hand squeezed mine tightly and I continued to rub her back.
"Shh" I hushed
She never made a noise but her expression and body language said it all. We were now pushing 14 hours of labor when the time finally came.
"Edward I have to push" she gasped
I picked my head off her shoulder and looked her in the eyes. Carlisle was still hours away and I really had no idea on how to do this.
"Are you sure?"
"Yes" she gasped "Edward please… It's time"
"Okay love" I stroked her hair
I was in sheer panic and I feared that this could go horribly wrong. Bella was in so much pain that I know there was no way in hell she could hold off until Carlisle got here. I know I just had to suck it up and be there for her. But what if something did go wrong and I didn't know how to help. What if the baby comes out not breathing? What if…
"Edward I know you're scared right not but I need you to help me through this" she panted bringing me out of my thoughts
"Rosalie it's time" I snapped back into my protective mode and took charge "Emmett I need your help. We're going to deliver a baby"