safe with me. / c yelich. ✔️

77.

n a d i a

After two hours, my water still hadn't broke so the doctors took matters into their own hands and broke it themselves, speeding up the process. I had already been in the hospital for four hours and I could feel the contractions starting to kick up again. I hadn't requested an epidural yet because I didn't feel like I needed it. But if this birth is anything like Wyatt's, I know I'll need that epidural quick.

Christian had napped a little, but besides that, he had stayed up, making sure I was okay. I wanted him to get some rest and sleep, but I knew he was anxious and just wanted to make sure we were both okay. He had nothing to worry about, Willow was making her way into the world.

"You sure you don't need anything, babygirl?" Christian asked me, brushing hair behind my ear.

I smile and just shake my head at him, "As long as I got you in here, I think I'm good," I say as I kiss his hand, "I would like you to get some rest, though..."

Christian shook his head, "Baby, I'm fine. Trust me, I gotta make sure you're okay as well. Can't sleep and miss something important." He told me and sat in the chair. "I texted your mom and she said they would be on the first flight out in the morning. My mom said she'll fly out in a couple of days, she got caught up with shit."

I nodded, listening to him, I could just hear the anxiousness in his voice. He was so ready to be a father of two, and that made my heart explode with joy. I was ready to be a mother of two, and welcome our beautiful baby girl.

A couple more hours had passed and I had taken a little nap to try and get time to go a little faster. I wasn't dilated enough to start pushing yet, and the contractions were starting to get closer and closer. Which mean more and more painful.

"Babe.." I say, voice groggy as I was just waking up.

"Hey, you need something?" Christian asked, looking up from his phone at me.

"Epidural.." I tell him, wincing as a super fucking painful contraction comes through. "Now.."

Christian said nothing and nodded, going to grab the nurse. He knew that meant it was getting close to start pushing. The nurse came back in and administered the epidural, which kicked in almost immediately and it felt great.

"Nadia, you're about two centimeters away from being dilated enough to start pushing. I would expect maybe another hour or so and we can get this show on the road." The doctor said as she checked the charts and vitals before walking out.

I thank them and look over at Christian, "It's almost time.." I hold out my hand and he takes it, lacing our fingers together. "I'm so ready.."

***

I was finally dilated enough to start pushing and I could tell the epidural wasn't at it's complete strength which meant this was going to be painful. I reach out for Christian's hand before the doctor comes in to prep.

"I think we're ready to welcome a little girl into the world, huh?" The doctor said, smiling. "Now, Nadia, you know the drill, you're gonna listen to my counts, make sure you're taking deep breaths and push when I instruct you to. Christian, I want you holding at least one of her hands, but, if you could also help by pulling her leg to her chest, just helps makes the pushing process much more easier for momma here."

Christian nods, grabbing my hand and kissed it. "I think we're ready. You got this, baby. We've done this before.."

I nod at him, kissing his hand.

Thirty minutes of pushing and pain later, Willow Rain was finally born. As soon as she was out, I wanted to hold her close to me. I held her close to my chest as they cleaned her off and as soon as I heard her first cries, I started to tear up as well. I was so thrilled to finally be holding my baby girl in my arms.

"Oh, she is beautiful." The nurse said, "Let's take a look and see how much she weighs!" The nurse took Willow from me, wrapping her in a blanket and put a pink hat on her before laying her on a scale. "She is seven pounds and four ounces. Healthy weight, and her cries are saying she's here and making her presence known."

Christian kissed my forehead, "I'm so proud of you, babe. You did so good, and you were so strong. She's beautiful and healthy.." He said before kissing my forehead again. He was able to cut the cord and then he held her in his arms, rocking her gently, "Oh, you are so beautiful, Willow Rain.." He kissed her head softly, "You are the most beautiful girl I've ever met." He held her close, and I could tell he was instantly in love with her.

I lay back, closing my eyes as I was exhausted. I forgot how much giving birth really takes out of you. But I wanted to hold my little girl again.

"Your momma is such a strong girl, too. She made sure you came into this world so healthy and happy." Christian said quietly to Willow as her cries started to subside. Once her eyes were open, they were a beautiful green/blue. "Oh, wow. Your eyes are so beautiful, princess.." He teared up, watching as Willow wrapped her little hand around his thumb. "You are so beautiful.."

I look at him and smile, "I think she loves you already.."

Christian looked at me and nodded, "You think so? I think she wants to see her momma.."

I nodded, holding my arms out to take Willow into them and I hold her close to my chest. "Hi, my beautiful angel.." I whisper, fixing her little beanie. "You have no idea how happy I am to finally have you in my arms.." I rubbed her back gently as she just gazed up at me. Her eyes were so mesmerizing to look into; She truly was a beautiful little girl.

"Wyatt's gonna be so excited to meet his little sister," Christian said as I looked up at him, "She's got his eyes and she's got your cute little nose."

I smile, kissing her forehead as she is starting to drift to sleep against my chest. She seriously is the most precious baby. It was like all the emotions I had when Wyatt was born were hitting me again and I just was so thankful that Willow is healthy and happy and so loved. That's all I wanted for her, and I was going to make sure she always got that.