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“Macya lump of fear “And seriously, I feel like he’s all scrunched up and trying to stretch, find more room Lots of activity in there the past week or so”

“What’s of biggest concern,” she said in an earnest tone, “is that all of his organs are developed, he doesn’t have breathing probleht from the looks of you, and preemies do very hen they’re healthy We’ll just have to keep an eagle eye on him”

“So you don’t think it’s too soon to have him?”

“Naturally, I prefer to hold this off at least a few h Your cervix has weakened, softened You’re rapidly dilating because of the baby’s weight on this vulnerable part of your body”

“But I’rimaced as another thump backed up my statement

She grinned “Sometimes, when they’re ready, they’re ready” Then in a more serious tone, she said, “Unfortunately, once the water breaks there’s a high risk of infection for you and the baby We don’t want that”

“Definitely not” She scared h I could see that wasn’t her intention

“I just want to reiterate that there could be soo very well You’re healthy and there haven’t been any co sickness and dehydration, and you haven’t suffered either of those in ave me a confident look

I took a few deep breaths, then asked, “So I’ this kid now?”

“You’re having this kid now”

chapter 8

Induced labor

Yeah Not what I’d expected

I was dilated and Kid was ready to rand entrance into the world without any contractions, and I was good with that

Induction shattered my bliss