The last time I was in labour was 2 years ago. All I can say is thank God for epidurals... that is till it wears off!
Anyway I digress, back to the baby:
Yelina could feel the baby coming. Dr Donovan had already positioned herself at the foot of the bed.
"Can't we wait a little longer?" Yelina managed to ask in between contractions. She had really hoped for Horatio to be there to witness the birth of their child. But at the same time was relieved that this would be over soon. The last time she was in labour for 12 hours with Ry Jr.
"Your baby's not gonna wait." The doctor replied.
Horatio breezed into the room just as Yelina felt another contraction coming.
"Sorry I got here as fast as I could." He took Yelina's hand. She squeezed and Horatio realised he didn't know she possessed that much strength. He managed to keep himself from wincing.
"Remind me why am I doing this again?" Yelina asked as the contraction passed.
Horatio was at a loss for words. "Umm..."
Dr Donovan laughed. "The epidural should be kicking in in a couple of minutes. You'll feel numb soon."
"You're doing great." Horatio encouraged her, trying hard not to show his nervousness.
"Why don't you try having the baby," she scowled at her haples boyfriend.
"The baby's crowning." Dr Donovan said. "Come take a look." she motioned to Horatio.
Horatio glanced down between Yelina's legs. He smiled. "Looks like we've got a red-head."
Another contraction came but this time it was painless.
"It'll be over soon." The doctor told Yelina. "On my count push. One, two, three... push."
Yelina pushed with all her might. "Good." The doctor said. "One more time, push."
Yelina pushed again, squeezing on Horatio's now very sore hand. Beads of pespiration ran down her face and he felt admiration for her.
"We're almost done, Yelina." The doctor said. "One more time."
Yelina pushed again. There was a moment's silence before a wail was heard throughout the room. Dr Donovan held up a crying baby. "It's a healthy baby girl."
Yelina lay back on the bed, exhausted. Horatio smiled. The doctor placed the baby on Yelina's chest.
Horatio leaned over and kissed Yelina on the head. "I'm so proud of you, of the both of you."
Dr Donovan handed the surgical scissors to Horatio and he cut the umbilical cord. "You guys have a name for her?"
Horatio looked to Yelina and she nodded. "Emma, her name is Emma Caine."
"After Horatio's mother." Yelina added.
"Nice name." the doctor replied. "Could you wait outside, we need to clean mother and baby up."
Horatio nodded. He kissed Yelina again. "I'll call your mom and Ray."
He walked out of the room with a huge smile on his face. Horatio was ready to tell the world he was a father.
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