Births and Cookies

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I wake with a start. Emma's screams bring me from the bed straight to her room. Tyler follows close behind. When we open the door, she's clearly asleep, tossing and turning. Tyler rushes to her side, picking her up in his arms. Her eyes spring open and she starts bawling. She clings to Tyler as he rocks her gently.
"It's going to be okay. It was just a nightmare."
I feel a sharp pain. A pain I felt years ago. A sharp pain I've felt for the last week and a half. This time stronger. A contraction. I turn and quietly leave the room. I walk into the master bathroom and turn on the water. I wait until the water heats up just enough before closing the drain, slowly filling the tub.
"Emma is downstairs enjoying a glass of milk and a cookie."
"Thank you."
Another contraction hits.
"What's wrong?"
"Just contractions."
"WHAT?!"
"I'm running a bath to relax."
"Don't you have to get to the hospital?"
"No. I've had contractions for a little while now. The doctor said that it’s normal."
"How far apart are they?"
"I don't know. Maybe ten minutes?"

"I need to get you to the hospital."
"No. I met with a midwife while you were gone. Call her and ask what we should do. Her number is on my nightstand."
"I'll call her."
He leaves the room. I listen as his footsteps fade. Taking my clothes off, I shut off the water and climb into the tub. Tyler comes in a few minutes later, after another contraction came and went.
"She said to call her when the contractions get closer together."
"Ok. Can I have my phone?"
He passes it over and I dial the number.
"It's two in the morning. This better be good."
"It is. I need you to watch Emma."
"Why?"
"The baby's coming."
"What?!"
"Can you come get her?"
"Yes. I'll be there in five."
Kiki arrives just as I call the midwife. Kiki takes Emma to her house and the midwife comes to ours. The house is chaotic but calm at the same time as the baby enters the world.


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