Love doesn't have to be hard

Chapter 36: Welcome to the World Isabel

Tessa and I were lying on the couch. She was reading her book. Hardin and Christian were outside with Liam. Mom, Kim, Nora, Landon, and Dad were sitting in the living room with us. 

Tessa grabs her stomach, "Oh, these Braxton Hicks are getting worse."

"Baby, maybe they aren't Braxton Hicks. You are ten days from your due date."

"I have to pee." She stood up with me helping her get up by lifting on her bottom. She walked toward the kitchen, and we all heard water gush.

"Zed." I was already up and making my way to her. 

"Okay, baby, we both know what that means. It's time to welcome our little girl into our world. Okay, call the doctor and get you cleaned up."

"Son, you take care of Tessa; we will clean this up. Where is your mop?"

"In the closet right there. The mopping solution is under the sink. Okay, come on, baby." 

Liam came running in, and Kim grabbed him before he could step in the liquid. "Why's it wet? Mommy is going to be mad. She doesn't like messes." 

"Well, it's time for Mommy to have your sister. Mommy knows about the mess, and Nana is cleaning it up. Aunt Kim is going to walk you around. Go up to your room and play."

"Okay." she stepped around and sat him down; he took off running to his room. 

"Tessa's in labor; her water broke. Zed is calling the doctor and getting her cleaned up."

"Okay, well, all of you can go with her to the hospital. I will stay here with Liam." 

"Christian, are you sure?"

"Yes, Kim, I can handle Liam. You are her best friend, and I know she will feel better knowing you are there. Just keep me informed on how she's doing."

"Ok, sweetie, I will. Thank you." 

Hardin rode with Kim, Robert, and Emily rode together, and Nora and Landon followed behind them. Zed drove Tessa to the labor and delivery. Hardin jumped in and parked his car. Zed grabbed the bags, and they made their way in. 

Tessa was breathing really hard. "These are coming too fast, way too fast, Zed."

"I know, sweetheart, I don't think they were Braxton Hicks. I think you have been in labor since last night."    

"Zed, it hurts really bad."

"We are almost there, baby." 

"She's in labor; we need a room now. Her water broke about twenty-five minutes ago. Her contractions are coming way too fast."

"Okay, follow me. Do you need a wheelchair?"

"Can you take these? He asked the nurse as she held her hand out and grabbed the bags. He lifted her up and carried her. They got to the room, and she was breathing.

"I feel pressure. I need to push."  

"Don't do that, not yet." The nurse threw the bags down. "Get her into a gown." She took off. Zed stripped her clothes off and tossed them to the chair.

"Zed, she's coming." He pulled her pants and underwear off, and he could see the baby's head.

"Um, yes, she is." He pushed the nurse's button several times. "The baby is coming now. Get someone in here." He helped her lay down; he placed a pillow under her head just as the doctor walked in.

"She is coming now." The doctor sat down, and he looked.

"Yes, she is. Okay, can you push that button, please?"