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39 | Labor / Delivery ~ Freddie

You were a week overdue, and Flynn was just adamant about not coming into the world. You really just wanted to meet him and he was refusing it seemed like. The doctor said walking more would help start the labor, so you decided to go to the store with Freddie when he got some groceries. Luckily no one was recognizing you, so you were having a smooth trip. But, you had been feeling small pains all day. You didn't want to tell Freddie because you've had pains before, and he probably wouldn't have let you come to the store. After being there for about another half an hour, the pains were getting stronger. You told Freddie, and he calmly nodded, leaving the cart in an aisle, and walking you out, your water breaking five seconds after you got out of the store. After your water broke outside the store, Freddie made you run to the car "Fred, slow down please, I'm pregnant, and in labor?!" You say. He nods and chuckles a bit. He slows down, taking you into the car. Luckily, you told Freddie to put the bag in the car so it would take less time to get to the hospital. He drove quietly, hands gripping the steering wheel so tightly that his knuckles were white "Freddie, calm down, it's fine, Flynn is fine" You said grabbing one of his hands, and kissing his knuckles "I know, but, I'm just worried, you know? Now that you're in labor, what if something goes wrong?" He asked "Then we will deal with it if it happens. But we can't worry about that stuff right now, just think, in less than twelve hours, well hopefully for my sake, we will be parents, and we will able to see Flynn's face" You say. That seemed to calm him down a lot. This time he took your hand and kissed it. That's when a contraction happened "Ow, Fred" You say, grabbing his hand "It's okay, darling squeeze" He said "Sorry about your seat" You say "Don't worry about that, you've got other things to think about" He says, pulling into the hospital parking lot. Freddie hurried, went in the back seat, and grabbed your bag. You opened the door, unbuckling yourself as people took pictures and videos. Freddie helped you out of the car, and into the hospital. Freddie was worried about getting you inside, where the doctors could take care of you and your son "Babe, it's okay, slow down, I just need to take a break for a second" You say, crossing the parking lot. Freddie helped you inside and got someone to help you. They took you up to the maternity wing and got you into a room. Freddie took you to the bathroom and helped you put a gown on "Thanks babe" You say. Freddie turned you around, and smiled "We're having a baby today," He said, kissing you on the lips "I know, I can't wait," You say excitedly. A contraction started, so you out you grabbed onto Freddie, to help keep yourself up "Ow Fred" say, closing your eyes "It's okay, darling. Remember what they showed us in the classes?" He said, rubbing the sides of your bump. You nodded, breathing as the instructor told you to. It helped, but it still hurt. When it was over, Freddie took you into the room and helped you onto the bed. The doctor had someone come in and give you an epidural. After that, it felt much better. The doctor told you to get some rest, but neither of you was tired because it was eleven in the morning. Every time a contraction came on, Freddie would help you through it, telling you that it's worth it and he wishes he could take this for you. Later on, the doctor came in to examine you. She told you that you were nine centimeters dilated, so only one more to go "Almost there, sweetheart" Freddie said. You nodded, grabbing onto him as another contraction wrapped around your back and thighs. Tears came to your, eyes, and you looked up at Freddie "I don't think I can do this much longer Fred. It's been hours, and it hurts so bad" You say to Freddie, as the tears start falling down your cheeks "Olivia, you're almost done. Just a little longer, the doctor just told us"He said, using his thumbs to wipe away your tears. You nodded. Freddie helped you out of the bed, and into his arms. Another contraction came on, so you grabbed onto his jacket that he was wearing, and began to sway your hips "Okay. okay, ow Fred, he's right there, call the doctor" You say, eyes widening. Freddie sat you on the bed first and hit the button so a nurse would come. When one finally did, Freddie explained what was happening. The doctor rushed in and helped you put your legs in the stirrups.
Freddie stood next to your bed, letting you squeeze his hand as much as you needed to "Alright Olivia, are you excited? Your baby will be here in a few minutes. The next time you feel a contraction, push as hard as you can for ten seconds. And then take a breath, and then push when you feel another one. Okay?" The doctor said. You nodded and began to feel a contraction. You pushed down as hard as you can, squeezing Freddie's hand. You counted to ten, then let out a breath. Catching your breath a little bit. you began to push again as another contraction happened. The baby's head was being held by the doctor now, and one shoulder began to come out "One more big push Olivia, you're almost done!" You push down once more, and then a scream fills the air. Your baby is placed on your chest, and you look down at him, and back at Freddie "Dad, do you wanna cut the cord?" Your doctor asks. He nods eagerly and gently lets go of your hand. After it's clamped, he cuts it. Your baby is officially out into the world.