Life

Brody Jenson Anderson

"1..2..3..push!" Dr. Mendez instructs.  I do so pushing as hard as I can. "Good...you can stop now sweetie take some deep breaths."

I breathe in and out. Sweat dripping down the sides of my face. I've been at this for a half hour and still nothing.

"Push one more time and you can have your baby! Ready! 1..2..3..push!" I push 10x harder than before until I hear his Cries.

"Great job Ava! You did it.. We're parents"  Oliver says and kisses me on my lips.  I don't look at Oliver as he's doing this. I keep my eyes on my baby.

They bring Brody over to me and I hold him. His cries becoming whimpers. His screams become silent.  But I continue to sob. Seeing him in the flesh. His hair dark. His skin is pale. He's so small. His legs are plump. His eyes are sterling blue.

"It's time to push out the placenta." Mendez says. I nod and they take the baby to clean him up. "Same thing but easier. Push and it's gonna come out. Ready...1..2...3 push!" I push. I do this about 3 more times and I feel it slide out of me.

"Can I see my baby now?" I ask. Everyone looks at me. A nurse brings Brody over to me.

"Hi Brody.....I'm your mommy.....I'm your mommy" I start to cry.

"Babe why are you crying?" Oliver says as he leans over and moves the sweaty hairs out of my face.

"Because I love him so much...I made made him.. And I never seen him before...I can hold him...I can kiss him" I cry out. Oliver kisses my head and then Brody's.

"Ok. Im going to get your dad and Jess." He leaves the room.

"He's so adorable" Val says.

"I'm glad you stood by me Val, it means a lot that you are here. And I'm so thankful for you" I say to her.

"I'm proud of you. And I'm thankful I'm his godmother." She holds her hands out to hold him. I don't object. She takes him out of my arms and holds him tightly.

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I lay on my side. I only have a sports bra and shorts on so Brody and I can have skin to skin contact. He's up against my stomach.  The nurse said that it helps the baby know who its parents are.

I'm about to drift off when Jess and dad walk back in the room.

"Hey little mama, we have a surprise for you and Brody"Jess says making me excited.

"Well don't keep the surprise tell me" I say quietly.

"We want to give you the beach house-"

"Oh my gosh...thank you so much" I cut my dad off.

"Hey there are rules.... No parties, strangers, you have to finish school, and take care of my grandson. He's a keeper and if like someone in this family to be normal."

"I promise dad...I can't believe this is happening." I sigh. Oliver just sits in his chair speechless.

"And if you're gonna move in with her....you treat her with respect. No other females" my dad says to Oliver.

"Yes sir I gave up on that....I'm a dad now" he stands up and shakes dads hand.

"All of your things are at the house, all you need is to move your clothes and what ever you feel you need." Jess says walking over to the bed.

"You don't know how thankful I am to have you. I don't know how to repay you guys"  I take Jess' hand.

"You just take care of the Little one and be a good mommy." She says. I start to cry. Which makes her cry.

"Ok I think there's to many hormones in this room.....did they say when you can leave?" Dad says walking over to Jess.

"Tomorrow morning. It's gonna be fun" only a day old and gets to go home.

"Ok we're going home and we'll see you at the beach house tomorrow" dad says bending down to kiss my forehead.

"Bye baby" Jess says waving. Then they're gone.

It's just me and Oliver. Val left after about two hours because she has school tomorrow. Mrs.karry was upset because I won't let her in 24/7. Mom went home because little Abby. So it's just me and Oliver now. He's taking me to the beach house I guess.

"Hey Oliver come here" I whisper acting like I'm dying.

"What" he stands up over the bed.

"Come closer" I say. He gets his ear right up to my face. "Go get me some pizza....I'm starving"

"Are you Kidding me....I thought you were joking...you want cheese?" I nod as he dials.

It doesn't take long for the pizza to get there. We eat then lay down on the bed all three of us. The baby between us. It doesn't take long for me to drift off.

I dream of my strong. Healthy. Baby boy. Brody Jenson Anderson.

Brody Jenson Anderson born January 18. Born at 7:15 am.