Come Together

Chapter 57: Labor Pains

11:50 p. m. 

8 months pregnant 

Roberta's POV 

I wake up feeling like my tongue is glued to the roof of my mouth. This has been the norm for months now.  The doctor says that's these are the ending symptoms of pregnancy.  I'm dreading the last month but at the same time I can't wait to see my bundle of joy.  We came up with a name for her.  I wanted to name Her with a "M" because that's the first initial of Michael's name.  So we came up with Madelyn Sarai Reighn Jackson. Thanks to lisa . She came up with Sarai . I loved it but I also loved reighn so I thought how about giving her two middle names . It's not gonna hurt anybody. Everyone loved the idea so that's how her name came to be . Especially Mike.  So back to me getting me something to drink before I drink the water from the bathroom which isn't a good idea especially when you're right months pregnant.  I climb out of bed and make my way to the kitchen.  I don't know how I thought I was  invincible but I know good and damn well I can't see nothing in the dark.  I take my chances anyway.  As I'm walking to the kitchen I trip on whatever is on the floor but I tripped extremely hard. I finally catch my balance and all of a sudden feel a warm thick liquid run down my legs.  I know it's not urine...  I hope it's not... Uh.... I put my hand on my stomach because I feel a unpleasant pain in my lower back... I think I broke my water.... Jesus help me... 

I slowly walk upstairs in slight pain and all I manage to get to our bedroom when I did I really wish I was Mike.  Sleeping but nope I just walk into labor pains... 

Me: *shakes michael* Michael..... Michael.... Baby.... Wake up.... 

Mike: five more minutes 

Me: we don't have five more minutes... 

Mike: why 

Me: because my water broke... 

That was all I needed to say he shot up so fast and it seem like in a blink of an eye we was calling the doctor and getting mines and  her bags in the car.  After calling the doctor and was told to immediately come to the hospital.  I had Mike call my mom and she was already in the car with my father. I called meme and she isn't a morning person by far but she put all that aside and was already in the car before the call ended.  Meanwhile I'm begging for orange juice. But these cramps aren't going anywhere.  They are contractions and are coming in about 7 to 8 mins apart. Michael is holding my hand and rubbing my hair. We get there and I'm  immediately rushed to my floor. Everything is ready to go.  The security guards is on standby at the entrances and exits.  They have me in the bed now with some pain medications to help a bit with the pain.  The doctor came in a few minutes ago and said that I'm 4cm dilated. This medicine is strong but it's not hurting the baby it's doing me a good deal of putting me to sleep. So that where I went to sleep.  The time is now 2:45a.m. 

Michael's POV 

I seriously want to ask Her how exactly did this happened.  I mean how did Her water break but I have a feeling that this story is going to be very interesting.  So far she asked for at least four bottles of Tropicana orange juice. Her mother and father is here laying down.  I'm next to Roberta in a recliner watching Her sleep.  I'm all over the place like I can't believe I am going to meet my child today... Man this is unreal... 

Roberta's POV 

6:50a.m.

6cm dilated 

I'm sleep and woken with voices and closing and opening of the door.  When I open my eyes I am automatically hit with a pain that silence me.  All I do is close my eyes and squeeze whoever hand is in mines... Wait that's Michael's hand... Sorry baby. When the pain dies down it don't seem like it's too long that it returns... God this isn't happening.. Like I want to rip Michael's head off but then I want to cry like a baby.  I am surrounded by family. I'm glad this room is big because with the ass kicking contractions and my not nice attitude I wouldn't be able to be OK in no  small room.  Everyone is here just as anxious as me and Michael is.  The doctors come back in and are now preparing me for an epidural.  I'm hugging Michael and he rubbing my hair that in a tight bun. He is humming a tune in my ear it eases my nerves for a bit until I  feel a needle in my spine I almost jumped on the floor.. As soon as the  medicine goes in I can no longer feel nothing... This thing hurts like hell but it works all types of magic. 

I lay back and I'm able to come back to normal again.. So I drift off to sleep to get my mind off this pain.. I go to sleep... 

Michael's POV 

After the epidural she wanted to cry , I can see it all over her face but like a champ she is she went back to sleep.  She looks so peaceful but I know she is in a whole world of pain. I love this women more than anybody knows.  She is in all of this pain to bring our child into this world. At this point my siblings are here, her best friends, her brother and his wife is here. The girls are here. Time is ticking... 

Roberta's POV 

An hour later... 

It's show time.. 

I wake up and automatically feel like I have to use the bathroom but reality snaps back to me then I realized I have to push . When I wake up I can tell that the doctor was thinking the same thing.  She was already in her scrubs and had me ready to push...  Here we go... Come on Madelyn we are counting on you..  

Doc : are you ready ?

Me: no !!

Doc : the time is now.  She is waiting  for you to make that move.  

She directed me in a position to give birth.  Michael is holding my hand and my right knee and my mother is holding my left knee and my left hand.  At this point I want nothing more than to go home and avoid this day.  But like the doctor just said she is waiting on me and I am waiting for her... So... This one is for her... 

Doc: alright Roberta what i need you to do is push down like you're trying to use the bathroom. 

Me:mmmmmmm

Doc: and push... 1....2....3....4....5....6.....7....8....9....10 good job honey... You're doing great 

Mommy: that's it baby girl you're doing it.... 

Mike: you are doing a wonderful job baby.... 

Doc: alright let's do it again... Here we go... Push... 1....2...3...4...5...6...7...8...9...10 beautiful her head is out.  Michael would you like to see her head? ... She has a lot of hair by the way... 

Michael:*now in tears* yes ...she does have a lot of hair.... She is priceless. Baby you're doing a wonderful job.... *kisses my forehead * 

Doc: just one more big push.... So far you're doing a wonderful job.  She is almost here...  

Me: I can't do this.....this is way too much , I can't !! 

Michael : no no no no baby you're doing it...  She is already here.... Just one more push ok

Me:*looks him dead in the eye* 

Michael: count with me... 

Both :1...2...3...4...5...6...7...8...9...10....

Doc: good job she is here it's a girl... 

Me:* breathing heavy And starts crying as she is being layed on my chest . 

Michael: *crying* she is beautiful.... Welcome baby girl... 

Mommy: oh my goodness.  You did it dollbaby... *starts crying* 

It was at this moment that I,  Roberta Dakotashea Strawder-Jackson vow to always be the best parent I can be.  I promise to never.... Ever... Let you go..  .no harm shall come your way.... I promise... To always love you no matter what happens.... Welcome Madelyn Sarai Reighn Jackson. 

Michael's  POV 

If you thought that her and her mom was crying like babies well they ain't the only ones.  I'm crying tears of joy.  I thank god right now that I am alive to witness such a beautiful event. My first born.. My first daughter is here... As her father I am now on a protective mode.  She is going to want for nothing.  Honestly all the awards and achievements that I've won in my lifetime couldn't even come remotely close to the feeling that I have right now at this moment.  This is the happiest day of my life... I'm finally fully complete... Happy early birthday to me... 

Roberta's POV 

Once the get me and the baby cleaned off. She is swaddle and placed in a baby crib.  I don't want them to take her away but she has to get her shots and stuff.  Everyone is in the room now and my father cried my brother cried, Ro cried, Lisa cried , Tionne cried, Whitney cried ,Michael is just now calming down from crying... My mom is still in tears... It's a happy event.  Thank you lord....