Swear You Still Love Me?

Eleven

May 20th, 2017

39 Weeks & 3 Days Along Baby #3

Last week we moved into our new house, the twins adjusted really quickly. Finn and I went out and bought a swing set and play structure for the boys. We splurged a lot of money on a new patio set and new furniture for inside of the house. I love this house. It's huge and it's perfect. We are going to renovate the basement into a gym and two offices. One for me whenever I get back to work and one for Finn's Lego's. The house was beautiful and today is the twins birthday party. Everyone flew in from work just to come which is amazing. Finn took the boys and Lyrissa out while Becky, Tom and I set everything up for the party.

I was helping Tom put up the last of the streamers when I felt a hard contraction hit. I grunted in pain and Tom rubbed my back as I waited it out. "How long have you been having them Chris?" He asked.

"First one." I grunted. Tom nodded and we went back to work. God, I hope these are just Braxton Hicks. "I hope these are only Braxton Hicks. I can't have all my kids birthdays so damn close together." I laughed. Becky and Tom both agreed with me. "Either way I'm kind of screwed in that sense. I'm due with her on the twenty fourth." I shrugged.

"Yea, but you could always go overdue. The twins were really premature." Becky added.

"True, but she could go in today if those keep happening." Tom added with a sly smirk.

"Don't jinx me ya arse." I laughed. I heard the door bell ring and got up,outside stood just about everyone we had invited. I laughed seeing as they all arrived at the same time. "Come on in everyone. The twins will be home any minute." I said. I helped everyone set their gifts up on the gift table. Just as I got the last gift set up on the table I heard Fergal's voice come through the door. The twins ran in and squealed excitedly. Every one yelled "HAPPY BIRTHDAY BOYS!" and they ran straight for me. However, just what I didn't want to happen,happened. As I lent down to hug the twins another harsh contraction racked my body and I dropped to one knee. The twins still hugged me, I grinned through the pain and hugged them. I got up gripping my belly carefully. I noted that Tom and Becky were watching me carefully. Finn didn't seem to notice when he came over and hugged me. However just as he hugged me another contraction ripped through me. I gripped his shoulder and bit back the scream I wanted so badly to let out as I doubled over using Finn to hold me up. He held me rubbing gentle circles into my back as I held onto him for dear life.

"Christina love, what's wrong?" He asked worriedly. By now everyone but the kids were watching us.

"Contractions."I replied through gritted teeth. I waited as it passed before standing up straight. Finn looked at me in horror, thinking I was in labour. "Don't worry king. My water hasn't broken yet. I'm all good til that happens okay?" I explained to them.

Finn didn't look convinced as he took my hand leading me into the kitchen."Love, how long?" He asked.

"I've only had three and they're not consistent. They're scattered which is Braxton Hicks not labour." I explained. He looked slightly relieved but still concerned.

"Why don't you sit down with the boys and we'll start the gifts." Finn smiled at me before taking me into the living room. "Hey guys! So,feel free to eat the food but we are going to have to cut the party short, so we're going to do gifts then cake but Christina needs to get some rest today." Everyone cheered knowing why we were actually cutting it short. I sat down in the chair and each of the boys sat in front of me.

It took us about and hour and a half to get through all the gifts they were given. I had two contractions in the time period. Fergal and I had decided to wait to give them our gifts until their actual birthday.They were so happy and amazing. Once I told them who gave them their gift they would walk over and hug them thanking them happily. It was absolutely sweet. The party went off without a hitch except for my occasionally contractions and now everyone was bidding us their goodbyes. Tom and Lyrissa, Becky and Sami stayed with us. We took the boys and Lyss out to the back yard to play. Us adults sat around the patio table. Fergal and I sat next to one another and I grasped his hand closely in mine. I subconsciously rubbed my belly as yet another contraction hit. This one not nearly as harsh as the first bunch but as soon as I felt the pop and gush, I realized this was all very real. I tugged Fergal's hand which made him turn his head and look at me. I'm sure I had excitement and terror written all over my face. I could hear the water hitting the patio stones beneath me. Finn looked from my face to the ground below me and back. His face lit up in excitement. I looked at everyone's confused faces. "My water broke..." Everyone cheered happily as Finn helped me up. As soon as he did my first bad contraction hit and luckily both Tom and Finn caught me. I gripped their hands, squeezing tightly as I groaned. It took a moments before it was over.

Sami and Becky offered to watch all three kids so Tom could help Finn get me to the hospital. I kissed my boys goodbye and promised the next time they saw me I would have their baby sister.

We got to the hospital in record time, Tom picked me up and carried me to labour and delivery while Finn got our bags. My contractions were very consistent at a mere seven minutes apart, which means I'm in advanced labour. I held to Tom tightly as he carried me into the room and another contraction hit me. As soon as he set me down Finn was by my side holding my hand tightly. He sat gently on the edge of my bed as I laid down. He rubbed gentle circles into my belly as I squeezed his other hand in a death grip. Eventually the contraction passed and the nurses set me up to check me, which is exactly when Tom excused himself to wait in the waiting room. The nurse check me and tole me I was already eight centimetres. I laid back taking deep breaths. "You are doing amazing my queen. Absolutely incredible." He said kissing my forehead. "I love you. I can't wait to see our little princess.She probably going to look just like her mama like our boys do.That's okay with me though, because their mama is beyond stunning."He grinned cheekily and kissed me.

"Rilley's hair is darkening. I think he's going to end up with- AHHH! Jesus!"I let out a breath. "Your hair." I finished.

"They still look just like you my love." He kissed my forehead. I smiled at him happily.

Here we are about to bring our third child into this world, and no matter how much pain I am in, I couldn't be any happier than I am in this moment. Seeing Finn's excitement to be a father once again watching him listen to the nurses and doctor intently as they explained to him how he could help me. "I love you Fergal." I whispered.

"I love you too Christina." He smiled.

He held me and rocked me, he rubbed my back and let me nearly break his hand as my labour progressed. He stayed by my side. Tom came in everyone in awhile to talk and distract me, which was nice. But then another contraction would hit or a nurse would walk in and he'd excuse himself and run. It's now nearing one AM and we are all exhausted but this time when the nurse walked in and checked me, she announced it was time. Our little girl was finally on her way.