Testimony

48. Labor

Nicki- how far?

Meek- 20 minutes apart baby, you want me to call Connie?

Nicki- yeah you can go ahead and do that

I was bouncing on my birthing ball as we pumped the birthing pool up. My water broke at 3:18 pm and it was now 5 pm. I was officially in labor at exactly 40 weeks and I was feeling the contractions. They weren't to bad right now but I still had a long way to go. Meek and I were just grateful that Ra was still sleeping because we had a lot to do.

Meek- you ok baby?

Nicki- yes, I'm good right now

I sat there and watched the pool slowly fill up with water. I got up and took a quick shower so that the pool would stay clean and I changed into my bikini. I went and laid in the bed on all fours as Meek got behind me and rubbed my back.

Meek- you doin good baby

I made sure to focus on my breathing and staying calm because if my blood pressure gets to high then I'm going to have to go to the hospital.

Meek- I'll be back ok?

Nicki- ok

He left the room as I moaned through my contraction. I laid on my back and rubbed my belly in circular motions. Meek came back with my cup of ice and a cold rag. I was glad that we had planned out everything because it seemed like everything was moving along smoothly which kept my stress levels down.

Meek- you ok?

Nicki- yes, I'm ready to get this over with

Meek- I know, just be patient.

Nicki- I'm gonna try and take a nap

Meek- ok, I'll be here

I rolled over on my side and closed my eyes.

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Meek- baby wake up real quick, Connie is here and she wanna check you.

I got up and moved to the edge of the bed. She checked my vitals and then check to see if I was dilating.

Connie- I'd say your about 2 centimeters dilated

Nicki- oh gosh, that's not enough

Connie- well one way to speed it up is if you move around a little

Nicki- ok

I got up and got back on my ball while Meek stood in front of me and held me hands.

Nicki- ouch" I moaned

Meek- what? Ya back hurt?

Nicki- mhm

Meek- you want me to rub it?

Nicki- no, I think I gotta throw up.

He ran and got me the trash can but I didn't end up throwing up.

Nicki- is that the baby monitor going off?

Meek- yeah, I'll go get him

He went across the hall to Razah's room and came back with him head laying on his shoulder.

Nicki- hi baby

I took his from Meek and sat him next to me on the bed. He looked over and pointed at the pool that wasn't there before he went to sleep.

Nicki- I think he thinks we're about to go swimming" I chuckled

Meek- ya mom is about to go swimming and we gone watch ok?