Who Are You?

D-Day 2

After the contraction subsided. Jiyong continued to attend to his wife's need. Dara then asked him one more time about his concern. "Babe you were going to asked me something earlier?"

Jiyong turned to his wife and said, "Oh yes! About Dr. Potter."

"What about Dr. Potter?" Dara asked.

"Uhmm...is he a male doctor?"

"Yes, he is. Why?"

"I just thought that all OB doctors are female."

Dara chuckled at Jiyong's reaction. "No babe. Male and female doctors can specialize in their own chosen field. Just like I did."

"You meant to say that they actually chose this field so that...?"

Dara laughed out loud at her husband's point of view, even without asking him of what he was thinking. Then Jiyong joined her and they were both tearing up from laughing.

"You're (laugh) being (laugh)silly (laugh) babe."

"What!? (chuckles) did I say something wrong? (chuckles)

Just as she was about to laugh again...here comes the contraction. "Ummph! Dara closed her eyes to focus on her breathing and Jiyong grabbed her hand to soothe her. The contraction is getting stronger each time.

Then there was a knock on the door before it opened. A good looking doctor came in as he greeted them with a smile. He looks about around Jiyong and Dara's age.

"Hello! I'm Dr. Potter. You must be Mr. Kwon Ji...Jiyong? I'm sorry did I say that right?" He apologetically asked as he extended his hand out to Jiyong.

"Yes. You did." Jiyong accepted his handshake but still being reserved.

The doctor then looked at Dara and was surprised at seeing her. "Dara. How are you? Long time no see, but now I know why."

There was a bit of an awkwardness in the air between Dara and Dr. Potter and Jiyong can sense it.

"Clark." Dara carefully pronounced his name. "Yes. It's been a while. I've been doing great thank you for asking."

Silence followed after that.

"Well I will be the one to help you deliver your baby. But before that..." he stopped as he looked at the contraction monitor and saw the movement and he then looked at Dara. "Are you having contractions right now?"

Jiyong then looked at his wife and grabbed her hand. Dara was in a bit of pain this time as she can only nod. They all waited until the contraction subsided.

"Is the contraction getting stronger?" Dr. Potter asked with concern showing in his eyes and Jiyong did not missed it.

"Yeah. It's getting to a point where my tolerance is getting less." Dara was saying.

"Well you know you should not tolerate for that long. I'll prescribed you Pitocin to help you with labor process. Now I know that you're having triplets and you want to do this as normal as possible. Is your choice still the same?"

"Yes. I would like to deliver them as normal as possible. Please." She looked at Dr. Potter and with understanding he nodded his head.

"Ok then. I will need to check to see how far you're dilated." He went to the sink washed his hands and inserted gloves. He then pulled out the doctors chair with his foot and placed it in front of Dara's. He then lifted the blanket and placed it above her knees.

Jiyong on the other hand did not agree and was about to say something but Dara held his hand to stop him. Jiyong looked at his pleaded wife's face and just sighed in understanding.

Dr. Potter proceeded to doing his job. "Ok Dara. I'm going to insert two fingers inside you and I know it's going to be a bit uncomfortable and feel free to let me know."

While Jiyong's eyes widened upon hearing the doctor and finally said something. "I...is that really necessary?" He asked the doctor and Dara could only grip his hand tighter.

Dr. Potter looked up at Dara first then to Jiyong in an understanding. He smiled as he explained the procedure to him. Jiyong then forced himself to understand.

Dr. Potter then continued as he squirted gels on the gloves and inserted his finger. Dara felt a bit uncomfortable and pain but did not say anything. Dr. Potter was looking at Dara and so was Jiyong but her eyes were closed. Then it was over.

"It looks like you've gone from two cm to four. That's good you're progressing really well." Dr. Potter was saying as he removed the gloves and toss it in the red trash bin. He then recorded something in the computer and stood up. "Ok I am done here for now but I will see you later when it's time. It was nice meeting you Jiyong." He once again extended his hand.

Jiyong accepted it once more and said, "Likewise."

Dr. Potter then turned to Dara and also extended his hand to her. "It was nice seeing you again, Dara."

Dara gave him a slight smile as she took his hand and said. "Yes. You too. Thank you." Dr. Potter squeezed her hand a bit longer. Then bid his goodbye for now.

Jiyong wanted to ask his wife questions but he also knows that it is not the right time, but he will later.

Afte another hour or so Dara is ready to deliver her babies as her contraction is a minute apart. Dr. Potter was called back in and this time they have Dara in an elevated sitting position with her legs wide apart and her feet are on the foot rest. She's getting restless as the contraction is getting stronger.

Jiyong is feeling helpless because his wife is in so much pain. He swore that this will be their last babies. "No more", he said to himself.

The nurses and the pediatric doctor are all on standby. Dr. Potter positioned himself at the foot of Dara ready to welcome their babies into this world with them.

"Aghhh!" Dara was pushing their first baby out. Jiyong was holding her hand and whispering encouragement to her.

"Uwaah! Uwaah!" First it was Ji-ho baby boy.

Dr. Potter asked Jiyong if he wants to cut the umbilical cord and Jiyong excitedly agreed. Afterwards baby Ji-ho was given to the nurse and the Pediatrician checked him.

Jiyong asked his wife. "How are you feeling babe? Baby Ji-ho is so cute. Two more babe."

Dara tiredly smiled at her husband and nodded. Then Dr. Potter asked Dara. "How are you holding up?" Concern showing on his face. "Ok. I'm ready when you are."

Dara then felt like pushing for the second time. "Aghh!!!"

"Uwaah!!!" This time it's baby Ji-yoo another boy. Jiyong willingly cut his umbilical cord as well.

Jiyong wiped his wife's sweat on her face with a soft towel. "Babe?" Jiyong asked his wife with concern. He can see how tired she is but she's a fighter. "Ji-yoo is a big boy slightly bigger than his older brother."

Dara could only smile weakly.

"Okay, Dara. One more push and the last of the three will be out. You ready?"

Dara nodded. Building up all her strength for baby Jin-Ae their princess, she started pushing. "Aggghhh!!!

"Uwaah!!!"

Once again Jiyong cut the umbilical cord for the last time. He looked at his baby princess because she cried the loudest of the three.

Jiyong then returned to his wife's side and kissed her on the lips and whispered how much he loves her and thanked her gifting him three beautiful babies. Then the nurse called him to come and see their babies.

Dr. Potter then checked on Dara as he slowly scanned her. He can tell how tired she is and is very proud of her. "You did well Dara bear." Dr. Potter whispered to her while grinning.