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Post by Ryder on May 10, 2010 14:35:28 GMT -5
Becoming a dadHe was upstairs messing around in the studio. He'd been 'messing around' with it since eight, and it was nearly ten now. Stretching, he reached up and scratched at his head. Letting a soft yawn escape him, he reached over and began turning everything off. He made small grunting noises as he jogging down the stairs to the second floor, his eyes scanning for some kind of life.
Either Essence was fast asleep, or she was downstairs having a craving. Scratching at his chin, he realized he needed a shave. It was starting to grow and increasingly becoming an irritation.
Poking his head around the corner of the stairs he looked to the kitchen. Light was still on, but it was silent. "Ess, baby, you in here?" He called, walking further into the kitchen. His stomach let out a loud grumble as he headed towards the fridge. Shrugging slightly, he pulled it open and began rummaging through it for something to eat.
After grabbing the contents of sandwhich making, he leaned back, brows furrowed. He hadn't heard anything from Ess... "Essence?" He called once again, taking a piece of ham and stuffing it into his mouth. "Baby, where you at?"
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Post by Essence Newman on May 10, 2010 14:59:33 GMT -5
Essence was counting minutes. And for someone with an attention span that lasted little more than thirty-seconds, it was especially difficult. The flash of pain struck her lower abdomen again and she gripped the edges of the toilet cover. Ow. Okay; ow, ow, ow! Checking the clock she saw that it had been just twelve minutes since the first contraction. "Shit," she muttered; the first curse she had said in quite a few months. She felt it warranted though: she was going into labor.
Oh god. She was going into labor. The baby was coming. Right now. Her baby girl was coming; her and Ryder's baby girl. Swallowing, she rose to her feet, hoping to find Ryder before the next contraction because ohmahgod did those hurt. She had only made it a few feet before she experienced an odd sensation; something she hadn't felt since she was a little kid. But it couldn't be that because she had just used the bathroom, that's when she had felt the first contraction, nearly an hour ago...
She hadn't wet her pants. Her water had broken. Oh god, baby coming. She shuffled faster, opening the door. That's when she heard Ryder calling for her, asking where she was. "Bathroom!" she called, attempting to keep the panic from her voice. "Um, Ry?" She edged around the hall, into the kitchen. Seeing Ryder there, a bright smile broke over her face. "Dude, I think my water just broke."
Time to get to the hospital because this little thing was coming and soon.
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Post by Ryder on May 10, 2010 15:07:18 GMT -5
"Bathroom!"
Well that explained it. She'd been talking about the baby putting alot of pressure on her bladder. So it wasn't a surprise to hear she was in the bathroom. He gave a nod, grabbing another piece of ham. "Um, Ry?" He perked a brow, turning to look at her in the hall. "Yeah?" She was smiling bright, so he grinned back.
"Dude, I think my water just broke."
Hard. to. breathe. That's all he kept thinking. Silence as he starred at her, eyes drifting from her eyes to her stomach and back again. "Oh shit." He dropped everything right where it was and went to her side. "Okay.. deep breaths. Let's go." His head turned slightly, seeing the liquid matter on the floor, his nose twisting. "Mmmm, yeah let's go." He walked behind her, holding her so she wouldn't fall or anything.
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Post by Essence Newman on May 10, 2010 15:28:12 GMT -5
Sticking her tongue out briefly at the mess, Essence allowed him to lead her out. Because oh gosh, they were having this baby. She would finally be here. Their little baby girl was finally going to be here, in this world, with them. She wriggled a little closer to him as they walked, smile broadening to a full-blown grin. "Baby's coming," she told him with a bright look in her eyes. Baby was coming and they hadn't decided on a name yet. Oh well, they could do that after at the hospital. Once she was holding the little thing in her arms and-- OW! Essence gripped at his arm tightly, stopping a moment to wait the brief shot of pain out. When it abided, she opened her eyes and exhaled slowly. "Ow," she told him weakly, managing a slight grin. Yeah, and there was just more of this to come. Essence couldn't have anything but a natural birth which meant no epidurals which meant PAIN. But it would be worth it, in the end.
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Post by Ryder on May 10, 2010 15:44:25 GMT -5
"Baby's coming,"
He let out a soft laugh as she grinned. "Yeah." He nodded, smiling brightly. "That's why we're heading to the hospital..." He ushered her on until she bent over and grabbed his arm so tight, he thought she drew blood.
"Ow,"
He cringed, holding her there. "You okay?" He asked, hand rubbing at her back. "You think you can walk to the car?" Either that or he'd have to carry her out.
He stood there, a look of worry washing over his face. He was worried about everything. Essence, the baby, the house... even the damned fox. He bit his lower lip a moment, telling himself to remain strong. That in the end, it was going to be worth it all.
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Post by Essence Newman on May 10, 2010 16:03:52 GMT -5
Essence took in a steadying breath and nodded. "Yeah, yeah, I'm fine," she assured him. "Just a contraction." Sparing him a soft smile, she urged him to keep moving. Once they reached the car, Essence made her way into the passenger side, resting her head back. Ooh, sitting felt nice; she could rock with sitting for awhile.
She thought of Bradbury all of a sudden but decided not to call the fox. They wouldn't let him in the hospital anyway; would think he was unsanitary probably. He would be put-out about it but whatever. One look at the new baby and Bradbury would be in a better mood.
Essence took another steadying breath. And then she set into her deep breathing and waiting for Ryder and watching the road because ohmygod they were having a baby. She just couldn't get over that fact.
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Post by Ryder on May 11, 2010 12:42:29 GMT -5
"Yeah, yeah, I'm fine," she assured him. "Just a contraction."
"Yeah well..." He did the breathing technique and smiled. "Just breathe." He couldn't help but follow his own advice this time as they walked towards the car. Her bag was already in the backseat, along with the car-seat and their baby girl's first outfit. He gave her quick look back over before pulling out into the street.
One hand on the wheel, the other reaching out for hers. "If it hurts, don't be afraid to squeeze me." He whispered, eyes skimming back to her and then back to the road. "We're almost there."
Almost there... almost married... almost parents.
Yeah, He smiled. Almost there...
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Post by Essence Newman on May 11, 2010 15:02:25 GMT -5
"If it hurts, don't be afraid to squeeze me. We're almost there."
Essence grinned over to him, taking his hand. She squeezed but gently, not in pain. "Thanks, babe." Lacing their fingers together, she concentrated on her breathing. In, in, long breath out. In, in, long breath out. Her eyes dropped closed as another contraction caught her breath. She squeezed Ryder's hand as mildly as she could manage.
And then the pain passed and they were at the hospital. Thank god. The car stopped and she waited until Ryder came around to open the door for her and help her out. She smiled her thanks to him as she tottered to the doors. She couldn't wait to hold this baby in her arms instead of in her stomach.
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Post by Ryder on May 11, 2010 15:13:54 GMT -5
He nodded back, looking for a place to park. Once parked, he quickly got out and around to her side. Helping her out and walking slightly beside her towards the hospital, he smiled. "Almost there." He repeated, eyes wavering to Essence. He reached down with one hand and rested it on her stomach. "We're ready." He took in a deep breath as the doors swooshed open.
A nurse was standing near the door watching as they came in. "You need a wheelchair, honey?" She asked, smiling softly. Ryder nodded enthusiastically and helped Essence down into it. "Thanks." He smiled back at her as he began wheeling her in further towards the maternity ward.
He leaned down, just in sight of the double doors. Smiling he kissed her cheek and whispered into her ear. "Going in as two. Coming out as three."
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Post by Essence Newman on May 11, 2010 15:34:04 GMT -5
Essence could only grin her thanks as the nurse gave her a wheel-chair. Breathing and contractions had taken up the rest of her attention. Distracted, she only came back to reality when they stopped, Ryder leaning down toward her. "Going in as two. Coming out as three." She gave him a beaming grin and took his hand in hers again.
They were gonna be a real, bona-fide family. And she just couldn't wait. Happiness speared through her and she couldn't help but to wiggle in the chair a little. Because she was having a baby. A baby with Ryder, the love of her life. Couldn't get better than that.
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Post by Ryder on May 11, 2010 15:47:37 GMT -5
He gave her hand a gentle squeeze as she took it, moving forwards through the double doors. The nurses station was right there, which he was thankful of. The nurse smiled, eyes dropping to Essence. "Must be a full moon tonight. Everyone's going into labor.." She mumbled, taking to her feet. "You wait right there." She pointed at Ryder. "Fill the paperwork and then you can go with her."
Ryder's brows furrowed. He was helpless as the old woman rolled Essence away. A younger nurse handed him a clipboard and smiled. "Fill these out." He nodded, taking the board and pen. "Right.." He muttered, quickly filling it out.
Maybe six minutes later he passed it back to her, a single brow perked. The woman smirked and shook her head. "Room 349" He nodded, smiling lightly as he walked down the hall.
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Post by Essence Newman on May 12, 2010 14:21:48 GMT -5
Essence gave a half-hearted howl in response to the nurse's joke, grinning. As Ryder was pushed around by the nurse, Essence was rolled away. She looked back at him over her shoulder, sending him a smile. She'd see him soon enough, she knew.
Only a few minutes had passed but things had certainly progressed. The nurse was shocked to see how quickly she was dilating. Once Essence commented that she was a mutant the nurse nodded, as if it all made sense. She explained that mutant women sometimes had altered births; it varied from woman to woman but sometimes it accelerated the labor process. Well that was all well and good in Essence's eyes. All it meant was that her little baby bundle was coming sooner and that was more than fine with her.
Ryder was at the door a second later and Essence reached out for him immediately. She wasn't in too much pain yet but she still wanted her baby-daddy at her side for this. "Coming soon," she told him between breaths. "Really soon." With the hand not extended to him, she pushed her long bangs away from her forehead. She was already starting to sweat from exertion.
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Post by Ryder on May 12, 2010 14:52:52 GMT -5
It was an odd sensation that washed over him as he walked into that room. Amazement, happiness, love, and somehow... sadness. He wasn't expecting it, and it threw him off guard a moment. But the moment she outstretched her hand to him, he was by her side in a second. He leaned down, kissing her forehead gently.
"Coming soon," she told him between breaths. "Really soon."
He didn't know what to say. What to do... All he could do was smile, and tell her; "I love you." It wasn't much, but it was all he had.
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Post by Essence Newman on May 12, 2010 15:15:31 GMT -5
Essence smiled, cuddling against him. "Love you, too," she told him back. The nurse smiled at their exchange, sending them a warm look. 'How're you doing?' she asked. Essence shrugged, but kept the light smile on her face. "All right, I guess." She cast a glance to Ryder, meeting his eyes.
Pain rocketed through her then suddenly and she tossed her head back, eyes squeezing shut. "Oh god. I'd like to take back what I just said," she commented through gritted teeth. "Hurts." The nurse shuffled to her quickly, checking under the blanket. She was grinning when she looked up again though and announced, 'Well, Miss Newman. It looks you're just about ready to have this baby. That certainly was fast.' Giving a soft chuckle, the nurse made for the door. 'I'm going to get the doctor and then we can get this party started.'
Essence managed a breathless sort of laugh at that, taking hold of Ryder's hand. "Holy shit," she gasped excitedly, looking up to him.
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Post by Ryder on May 12, 2010 15:21:35 GMT -5
He was just about to ask the same thing, but the nurse beat him to it. He smiled, looking down to her and brushing her hair out of her face. "All right, I guess." He smiled down at her as she looked up at him.
Then everything changed. "Oh god. I'd like to take back what I just said," she commented through gritted teeth. "Hurts." 'I'm going to get the doctor and then we can get this party started.'[/i]
He sucked in a breath and let out a laugh that echoed Essence's. "Holy shit," He grinned, kissing her forehead. "Holy shit is right." He mimicked. "You ready?" He asked softly, smiling. "To be a mom... to be my wife...?" He squatted down just a bit to look into her eyes. "For better or for worse?"
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Post by Essence Newman on May 12, 2010 15:32:14 GMT -5
"You ready?" He asked softly, smiling. "To be a mom... to be my wife...?" He squatted down just a bit to look into her eyes. "For better or for worse?"
Essence felt pressure in her throat that had nothing to do with the pregnancy. Sucking in a breath, she realized that it was tears trying to make an appearance. She let them fall. With all the yo-yoing her hormones had been going through had learned to just let whatever happened, happen. "You bet your ass," she told him, grinning through the watery eyes.
And she was. More than ready. She wanted this; wanted it so bad. She wanted to have his baby and have a family with him and spend the rest of her life with him.
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Post by Ryder on May 12, 2010 15:37:13 GMT -5
"You bet your ass,"
She was crying, odd how he couldn't help but smile. He brushed some of the tears away and laughed softly. "Good. No backing out on me." He joked softly before leaning in and kissing her lips gently.
The nurse returned then, doctor in tow. "Seems we're having a baby." The doctor smiled, walking over and taking Ryder's hand. "Before we even get her started, wanted to tell you both." He paused, laying a hand to Essence's shoulder. "Congratulations. I hear it's a girl. So let's get this ball rolling."
Ryder laughed softly, nodding his thanks as he stayed right at Essence's side. Taking her hand and giving it a light squeeze. "Hey." He paused, getting her attention. "Don't be afraid to squeeze."
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Post by Essence Newman on May 12, 2010 16:10:41 GMT -5
"Good. No backing out on me."
Essence chuckled absently. "Never, dude." Then the doctor arrived and Essence passed him a smile, radiating. She thanked him as well, threading a hand through her sweat-dampened hair. Their little girl. Their little girl was coming. Pain and hurt and everything tight invaded her lower abdomen. Oh, god. Their little girl was coming NOW.
"Hey." He paused, getting her attention. "Don't be afraid to squeeze."
In response, Essence did just that. She squeezed. Hard. And she would feel bad about it later but right now all she was thinking amnd feel was pain. She fell into some separate part of her brain. Something more animal than human as her thoughts ripped away and she threw herself into sensation and feeling. Her head pressed into the pillow and suddenly she could feel the baby inside her thrumming to life, it's own life, separate from hers.
And then she was gasping and sitting up a little, eyes flashing open. She let go of Ryder's hand, her own cramping from how tightly she had been holding onto his. And she heard her baby crying and it was probably one of the most beautiful sounds she had ever heard in her life. She was crying but not sobbing, just soft tears running down her cheeks because-- holy fucking shit --she had just given birth to this gorgeous little baby girl.
"Oh my goodness," she murmured, spent but deliriously happy. Resting her head back, she let her eyes drift closed for a moment. "I wanna hold my baby," she said muzzily, smile on her face.
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Post by Ryder on May 12, 2010 16:18:12 GMT -5
"Never, dude."
He smiled, and the moment she took his hand... everything began to change. The room filled with anticipation... and in the moment of silence... he heard a cry. His hand was free, and he pressed it over his mouth, tears in his eyes.
He placed a kiss to Essence's swety forehead before walking off to watch the nurse's clean their baby girl. She was here. She was finally here. "I wanna hold my baby," His head turned, looking over at her. "Baby, she's beautiful." He walked back over smiling as he placed his forehead against hers. "And... you're amazing. I'm amazed by you." He whispered.
The nurse laughed softly, cradling the little girl in her arms. "Beautiful healthy little girl.." She whispered, laying her softly in Essence's arms. "Did you pick a name?"
[[Next post I'll do my special thing]]
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Post by Essence Newman on May 12, 2010 16:29:08 GMT -5
[[yay!! ^^]]
"Baby, she's beautiful. And... you're amazing. I'm amazed by you." Essence nuzzled her nose against his, grinning. "Amazing? All I did was pop 'er out." She laughed airily. "You had to deal with me maiming you. Did I break your hand?" She printed a gentle kiss to his lips, too tired to do much else.
But she was not too tired to hold her daughter. Cooing softly at her, Essence trailed a finger down the little thing's soft, so-soft cheek. "She is perfect," Essence declared, awed. She had made this thing, her and Ryder. God, and she thought all she was ever going to bring into the world was semi-decent music. "Kyenne?" she said, hint of a question on the name, making sure it was okay with Ryder. But holding her, seeing her... She was a Kyenne. Kyenne Rose.
Essence frowned slight at that. Not quite. She needed something a little more than just Kyenne Rose...
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