Life Changing

Chapter 68

Emily had been in labor for four and a half hours and was eight centimeters dilated. She knew she only had until ten centimeters before she gave birth. She hoped and prayed John made it in time. She didn't want to do it without him. She'd been given an epidural so she wasn't in any pain. Seeing readings on the fetal heart monitor made Emily feel good but she was still afraid something would go wrong. It was one o'clock in the morning. When Emily had gotten checked into a room she'd called Amy to let her know she was in labor. Amy told her to keep her posted. Emily decided to call her and picked up the hospital phone.

"Did you have the baby yet?" Amy said not even saying hello first.

"No." "I have dilated more though."

"How much?"

"Eight centimeters."

"Ooh." "You're getting closer."

"Yeah." She said sadly.

"What's wrong?"

"John's still not here." "I don't want him to miss the birth." " I'm eight centimeters dilated." "We're cutting it close."

"I'm just sorry I can't be there." "You know I would if I could but I don't have anyone to watch Robbie."

"I know."

"I can't wait to meet my little niece or nephew." "I'm so excited."

"I'm excited to but I'm also terrified."

"I know but the doctors said everything is and the fetal monitor is fine right?"

"Right."

"Then everything will be fine." "The labor and delivery will go just fine." "You'll see."

It was now 1:40 AM. The doctor came in to check Emily.

"It's time." "You're ten centimeters dilated." The doctor said.

"We can't." "Sam isn't here."

"I know but we can't wait."

Emily was wheeled into the delivery room. She'd been pushing for twenty minutes. The doors opened and Sam came in.

"Em, I'm here." He said going over to her side. "I'm right here." He held her hand.

"Sweetheart, you made it." She said happily. She pushed a few more times.

"You're doing so good."

"The baby's head is out Emily." The doctor said. "One more good hard push and you'll see your beautiful baby." Emily pushed as hard as she could. A few minutes later she heard crying. "It's a girl." That was the last thing Emily heard before she passed out.

Emily woke up at seven o'clock the next morning. She looked over and saw Sam holding the baby in chair next to her bed.

"Mommy's awake." Sam said looking down at the baby. He stood up and looked at Emily. "Would you like to meet our daughter?"

"Yes." He handed her to her. The baby opened her eyes. She had Sam's blue eyes and a little bit of Emily's light brown hair. "She's ok." Emily said crying tears of joy.

"She's perfect." "What do you want to name her?"

I know it's a little unique but what do you think of the name Londyn?" Spelled L-O-N-D-Y-N.

"I like it."

"Me to." Londyn Monique Ratsch."

"I can't believe she's finally here."

Me either."

"Later tonight the whole family will be here."

Later that night Sam had just gotten back from picking up Penelope at the airport. Emily had just got done feeding Londyn.

"Hi mommy." Penelope said.

"Hi." Emily said.

"Are you ready to meet your sister?" Sam asked.

"Yeah." She sat down in a chair. Sam took Londyn from Emily and handed her to Penelope.

"Don't forget to support her head."

"I know." Londyn opened her eyes. "Hi Londyn." "I'm your big sister Penelope." "I'm gonna teach you all sorts of things. "You're so pretty and I love you." She kissed her cheek.

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