Lucy sat in the soft glow of the hospital room, cradling her two hour newborn against her chest. A girl. A beautiful tiny baby girl. Her eyes were wide with wonder as she gazed down at the tiny face nestled in her arms, the baby's peaceful breaths rising and falling in a gentle rhythm. She gently counted each tiny finger and toe, marveling at their perfect, delicate form, as if confirming that this little miracle was real. She felt in love with her in a second.
She gave birth alone. When her water broke, Tim was on a mission, unreachable. Everyone tried. Her friends offered a hand, a presence during birth, but she refused. The only person she wanted was him, she didn't want to share this moment with anyone else. She wasn't mad at him, he was just doing his job, and she wasn't supposed to give birth today. The little one was in a hurry and wanted to discover the world three weeks early.
Even if she wanted to introduce her to everyone, even if they were waiting for her in the corridor, Tim should be the one. So she kept her as a secret until Tim could open this door and officaly met his daughter. For now, it was just her and her daughter.
" Don't worry, I'm sure daddy is on his way. "
She kissed her forehead. Because of her moro reflex, sometimes her arms flung outward, fingers to spread wide, and then quickly pulled back in. And everytime it happened, Lucy smiled. Oh she was so in love with her. How is it possible ? She met her only two hours ago, she already could die for her. Her world, her life was now complete. During her all pregnancy she was sure, breastfeeding was not something she wanted, but, she was agree to give her the first feed and she loved it. She loved the connection, the feeling, the way her baby was looking naturally for her breast, the sharing. So when she indicated signs of hunger, she wanted to try again. She opened her shirt, took off her bra, and offered her right breast to her daughter. She wasn't sure she did it right, so she pressed the nurse button. The nurse helped her to position her better, but her instinct was good.
While she was lost in her admiration for her daughter, she heard a little knock and the door opened. Ready to ask for some privacy, she couldn't say a word when she spotted him. Tim was finaly here. He closed the door behind him and walked forward to Lucy bed. He was still on METRO outfit, but she didn't even care. He was here. His steps were shy, quiet. He was overwhelmed by his feelings when he looked at her girlfriend and her newborn. She was still suckling her mother breast. So his first action was to give Lucy a kiss, a real kiss. The one he should have give her earlier if he was able to be here and then, he sat next to her.
" Luce, I...I'm sorry "
" Shh... Don't be. "
" How are you ? How is she ? "
" We're both fine... " She smiled at him. " I think it's time to meet your daughter " when the little one stopped suckling. " Iris, this your daddy. Daddy this is Iris ".
Tim's breath caught in his throat as he moved closer, his hands trembling slightly as he reached out to take the tiny baby from Lucy. As he held his daughter for the first time, a wave of awe and love washed over him. She was so small, so perfect.
" Hello there... " he said with emotion. " I'm your daddy, yeah i'm your daddy. "
For a moment, everything else faded away-the job, the worries, the world outside, everything. Lucy looked at them both, high on love.
" She's perfect Luce. Look at this tiny fingers ... "
" Babe ? Could you introduce her to everyone outside ? Tell them they can come tomorrow. They stayed and waited until you came. "
" Hm, yeah, but, hm, is it safe for me to walk with her ? "
" Come on Dadford. Go and introduce your daughter to her chosen family. "
He stood up, holding her tight against him and made his first step as a Dad. He opened the door, and walked to the little waiting room next to Lucys room. Everyone was here, and when they saw him, carrying his newborn daughter everyone melted.
" Everyone, let me introduce you Iris West Bradford.. " and everyone came closer. And he was proud everytime he heard how she was beautiful. " Feel free to come tomorrow, but today, we want to spent time just the three of us. But Guys, thank you for your help. "
Everyone understood and after they said their goodbyes, they left the hospital. Tim opened the door and Lucy was sleeping. It was just him and his daughter.
" Hey little one, I guess it's the both of us now. Let mummy sleeps for a bit, she deserve it. Forgive me if i'm a little, well, impressed. I didn't have the perfect role father model when i was little, so this, is kind of new. I will make mistakes, but hopefully we have your mother. But I would give my life just to protect you. I love you little one... so much "
A nurse came in quietly to check on everyone. Lucy was still sleeping. Tim asked some help. He read somewhere how skin to skin contact was good for baby. He wanted to try but was totaly lost in his moves. How could he undressed himself while he was carrying her, and did he have to undressed her too ? And she explained to him how to process. And two minutes later, he was sitting next to Lucys bed, his daughter against him, a blanket over them. And it was perfect. Her little chest rose with every breath against him. It was peaceful. One of his hand was holding her, and the other was holding Lucys hand.
Lucy opened her eyes when she heard little tiny cries. Her daughter was still against Tim who was trying to figure out why she was crying.
" Hey both of you.. " she said " She's probably hungry. "
" Shh Shh, look Mommy is awake, you're going to be fine "
He stood up and laid her on her mother chest. And he observed how quickly she stopped crying when Lucy started to breastfeed her.
" You're beautiful. This, is, beautiful. Breastfeeding finaly ? "
" Hm, yes. I felt in love with the concept with the 1st breastfeed i wanted to give her. But, I want to pump my milk too, i want you to be a part of it... if it's okay for you... "
" It is.. I love you... both of you "
" We love you too. So much "
And they just stared at each other for a moment. It was just the three of them in this room, and it was perfect, in every way.
« My sweet love, you got a hold on me. Oxygen, she's like the air I breathe. You're the one who makes me wanna sing simple melodies » ♫
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01/09/24 : Hello Guys ! A sweet OS for today. Hope you liked it. Don't forget to vote and comment, it Helps. Take care of you. Xx.
♫ My sweet love - Myles Smith
