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I glance over at Ryan, whose face is completely devoid of any emotion “Whatever you think is best,” I tell the doctor, wishing et here

“Would you like any pain medication?” he asks “Once you hit full dilatation you won’t be able to get any”

A huge contraction hits, and I nod eroups how a lot of woo at it all natural, but I am clearly not one of those women

After the doctor breaks my water, the nurse cleans the area up, and then an anesthesiologist coiveson the couch and staring ata word I can’t tell if he’s ive me space

Once I’m situated, the nurse lets me know if I have any family ould like to visit, they can coet them, and a few minutes later returns with our moms

“The men said to let them know once the baby comes,” Kayla says with a playful eye roll “I just wanted to come in and make sure you’re okay” She bends over and kisses my forehead

“I’,” I joke, thankful she’s not too mad at me

“I texted Liza,” Moer sister “She’s at a friend’s house but is getting a ride here, and Lia room They both said to tell you they love you”

“The doctor said it shouldn’t be too long He broke , not really sure what the hell any of that means I’ve read a million books on what to expect once I have the baby, but I probably should’ve read at least one on labor and delivery

“Good evening,” the nurse says cheerily “How’s everyone?”

Everyone ood

She checks my blood pressure and then walks over to thethe baby’s heartbeat She smiles, tells me she’ll be back in a little while to check on me, then disappears

“You guys don’t have to hang out here,” I say, once she’s gone “I’h softly,heavy from the pain meds

“I’ is okay,” Kayla says She stops at Ryan and rubs a hand up and down his shoulder before she exits