July 26th, 1927 ~
This will be short. A lot has happened today and I feel the need to have a written memory of it, and hopefully the writing process will calm me down too.
Anna's water broke a few hours ago and she's in labour at the moment. Well, I mean, she's in pain but the midwife said it will take some time still. She thinks the babies will be here in the early hours of the morning. It's nine in the evening now, more or less. We're waiting for the doctor to arrive and I've come downstairs for a few moments to make some tea. The midwife is with her.
I wasn't home at the time, but thank God Will was and little chap was the one who came running to get me. Anna was in our bedroom when it happened and she told William to run to the hotel… The lad was quite worried about his mummy, even though she tried to calm him down. I explained to him the best I could what was happening and he's a little more content now. He can't wait to see his siblings.
I hope Doctor Clarkson won't take too long. I'm rather nervous this time, to be honest. Mostly because they are twins. I know how things go now, after being there for William's birth, but this time is quite different. Two babies at once! I really hope having them at home won't add to any complications. The doctor will let us know, and the midwife said we still have the time to take Anna to the hospital if need be.
Tea is done and I'm going back to the bedroom…I want to be there with her, and she wants me to be. William is staying at the hotel with Caleb and Sarah. I reckon they'll keep him occupied.
If everything goes well, and thankfully it will, tomorrow I will be writing about my sons or daughters, or one of each. Whatever they are, they'll be perfect and we can't wait to meet them. So…it won't be long now…
~ John Bates