End Zone (SEU #3)

[ 21 ] BABY TRAPPED (PREVIEW)

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END ZONE

[ 21 ] BABY TRAPPED

MATTEO

                    "And release." The instructor said, finally ending the practice natural childbirth class that Tosha was adamant on us taking to properly prepare us for the birth of our baby boy. I wasn't at all quite sure of if I was doing any of the consoling or supporting Tosha correctly but I did appreciate the fear and anxiety release techniques that were given to not only the mothers but us as spouses as well.

I released a held breath just as Tosha did and could feel her belly fall slowly back into my hands as I held her from behind on the yoga mat that we sat on.

"Ah..." Tosha released quietly and so did a few of the other mothers.

A few of us spouses shared similar looks of confusion, anxiety and a bit of stress regarding all of the new information we were learning about childbirth and truthfully I was scared out of my mind about what was to come soon but definitely excited about meeting our son.

"You all did perfect! We do have another class scheduled at the end of this week and there will be interactive packets at the door of a few at-home practices that you can try for yourself and test out the waters. Think of it as fun homework for you and your new family." The instructor smiled. "This ends our session today!"

She allowed the soft meditation music to continue playing in the background while everyone gathered their things to leave.

I removed my hands slowly from my wife's belly and pushed myself back on the mat. I got up from the ground just as Tosha circled her neck around, exhaling again.

I immediately became worried and reached down to help her, fearful that I wasn't moving fast enough but I'd been so exhausted the night before with previous engagements and work. The thing I wanted to do most of all was sleep but I couldn't refuse showing up for these classes with my wife, knowing she was still freaking out about planning a holistic home birth.

"Thank you, baby. This is getting harder and harder as I get bigger." Tosha said once I had successfully assisted her getting up on her feet. She rubbed her belly and adjusted her pregnancy leggings as she began to waddle besides me.

"We're almost there, a few more of these classes and maybe 2 more doctor visits before our little bean is here." I told her, reaching for a folder where everyone was grabbing their own on their way out.

A few of the couples waved at Tosha and I as we departed and once outside, our driver inched closer to the curb where we waited.

"I'm going to have Sergio over tomorrow morning to work on a few things." Tosha blurted out, diverting her eyes to searching for the SUV and Louis. 

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