05-26-2014, 09:11 PM
Feeling you grip my hand, not in pain but in reassurance, makes me feel better and I relax a little. I slow the car down to a safer speed, careful not to jostle you too much or make you any more uncomfortable than you already are.
It takes us 15 minutes to get home and I'm pleased that in that time you only have one contraction, albeit an intense one that makes your breathing come out in short grunts.
I'm out of the car and around the other side in a second, wrapping your arms around my neck and heaving you out of the car. I circle my arm around your waist and allow you to lean heavily on me as you waddle slowly into the house, pausing every few steps to catch your breath.
Once inside, I help you onto the sofa and wince as you flop down heavily, groaning with the relief of sitting again. Over in the corner of the room, the inflatable birthing pool is set up, waiting to be filled with lukewarm water. Once you're in established labour, I know you'll be grateful for the tub but I'm not sure if now is the time to start filling it.
I glance over at you and smile as you breathe calmly and massage the huge swell of your belly. Your eyes are closed and you look almost serene but I know that won't last for long. Your contractions are still 13 minutes apart and your waters haven't even broken yet. That's when the fun will start.
It takes us 15 minutes to get home and I'm pleased that in that time you only have one contraction, albeit an intense one that makes your breathing come out in short grunts.
I'm out of the car and around the other side in a second, wrapping your arms around my neck and heaving you out of the car. I circle my arm around your waist and allow you to lean heavily on me as you waddle slowly into the house, pausing every few steps to catch your breath.
Once inside, I help you onto the sofa and wince as you flop down heavily, groaning with the relief of sitting again. Over in the corner of the room, the inflatable birthing pool is set up, waiting to be filled with lukewarm water. Once you're in established labour, I know you'll be grateful for the tub but I'm not sure if now is the time to start filling it.
I glance over at you and smile as you breathe calmly and massage the huge swell of your belly. Your eyes are closed and you look almost serene but I know that won't last for long. Your contractions are still 13 minutes apart and your waters haven't even broken yet. That's when the fun will start.