"Rihannaaaa!" I call out to my wife. All I wanted to do this evening was relax, catch up on my shows on Netflix and if my body cooperates organize babygirl's room some more.
Yeah, none of that's happening. From the moment I woke up I've been having on and off contractions.
If I didn't know any better I'd say I'm going into labor but contractions when in labor are ongoing, what I'm feeling right now last for about two minutes then stops then starts again.
Surely this is Braxton Hicks.
I try to reposition myself in hopes of it soothing the pain but it only increases even if I:m not moving.
Everywhere hurts and at this point, I'm ready to cry, I've been through pregnancy twice already but the pains you could never get used to.
I heard footsteps running into the living room. "Wh-...what's wrong baby?" Rih questions worry written all over her face.
"My back is killing me babe like it feels like a whole train just ran over it" I burst into tears.
"You want me to get you water?" She rubs the back of her neck. "I just want this baby out!" I shout not at her but more to myself.
It's frustrating knowing you can't take anything to decrease the pain.
"I gotchu baby hold on" I watch as she jogs over to the kitchen.
"Here, lay down for me mama" Rih smiles wearily. She hands me a tall glass of water.
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I take the glass slowly gulping it down. When I'm done she reaches for the glass and attempts to walk away.
I grab her hand before she leaves. "You smoking again?" I ask eyeing the cigar in her hand.
She sighs. "Just for today Nika, I have a lot on mind" I look her in the eyes then nod letting her hand go.
"Gimme kiss" She demands leaning down. I peck her lips a couple times holding her face in my hands.
"I'll be up on the balcony if you need me ok?" I nod trying to get comfortable while searching for something to watch on tv.
~Three hours later~
Yawning I wake up from a well-needed nap. Studying my surroundings I notice how I'm still in the living room.
Somehow I have a blanket covering over me and a pillow to stabilize my head. Rih probably did that while I was sleep.
The tv is also turned off but unexpectedly I hear voices chattering. Following it I'm lead to the kitchen.
Once I walk in the first person to notice my presence is Rih. Once again she gives me a weary smile. "Hey babe. You sleep good? I wanted to wake you for dinner but figured you needed the rest"
