I was getting close to my due date. 33 weeks and I was over being pregnant. Constantly tired, moody and just not feeling much like myself.
Baby girl was kicking a lot now which made me feel happy but also annoyed, especially when I wanted to sleep.
Michael came to check on me while I was just waking up from a nap.
"Hey sleeping beauty." He said, smiling.
I laughed tiredly. Giving a small smile.
He took my vitals before writing everything down in the computer.
"She still kicking a lot?" Michael asked.
I nodded. "Kicking hard."
He chuckled. "Means she strong and healthy."
"Yeah but it hurts." I laughed a little.
I was still on bed rest but I was able to get out of bed and use the bathroom and shower on my own which was nice.
I decided after Michael left to get up and wash my face and brush my teeth. It helped me to feel more human when I felt sluggish. After that, I got back in bed to relax for a bit. Luke soon came in after his shift.
"Hey Sam." He said, sitting down in the chair.
"Hey." I said, smiling. "Have a good day?"
He nodded. "Just busy, but it was good."
He looked tired but I knew he wanted to spend some time with me before he headed out for the night.
"Want me to order something for dinner?" Luke asked.
I nodded.
He scrolled through his phone before we decided on getting Subs. Luke stood up but before he walked out of the room I grabbed his arm.
He looked at me weirdly. "Sam?"
"I felt something come out."
"W-what!?"
I lifted the blanket to see a bit of water and blood. I looked at Luke with wide eyes. He was quick to page Michael before trying to calm me.
"Ok, ok its gonna be ok."
"Luke I'm scared." Tears starting to form.
He grabbed my hand, giving it a squeeze. "I know, but I'm not leaving you Sam."
I nodded.
Mike rushed into the room before telling a nurse passing by to schedule an OR.
"Mike, Mike whats going on!?"
He looked at me. "She's coming now Sam."
"W-what, I'm not full tern yet."
He nodded. "I know but she has a very good chance at 33 weeks Sam. I promise you that everything is gonna be ok. Both you and the baby are in good hands."
I was soon being wheeled in the OR. I was so scared for this to be happening. It was finally hitting me that I was becoming a mom.
Laying on the table, not being able to see/know what was going on was terrifying. They finally let Luke in to sit with me by my head after a bit. Luke had called our mom to let her know what was happening.
I tried to focus on my breathing and not the cold ass table I was laying on.
I soon heard "She's here." But there was no crying. Michael showed her over the curtain and my eyes instantly filled with tears. They immediately got to work with taking care of her before deciding she needed to go to the Nicu to be monitored.
"Luke, please go with her." I told him.
He nodded before following the team out that were taking care of her.
I was soon in the recovery room. Tired and a bit overwhelmed with emotions. I wanted nothing more than to hold my baby girl and kiss her little head.
Luke soon came in smiling, with Mike following him. Luke had a wheelchair.
"Lets go see your girl."
I was helped into the wheelchair before being wheeled to the Nicu. I was nervous but excited to finally see her up close.
Luke wheeled me up next to the incubator and I saw my baby.
She was kind of small but had good color. I knew she was strong, just by seeing her. She's also a hemmings, making her a strong individual already.
I let a few tears fall. "She's perfect."
Mike and Luke smiled.
"Wanna hold her Sam?" Mike asked.
I nodded. "Please."
He careful lifted her out of the incubator and settled her on my chest. I held her close, smiling.
"Welcome to the world baby." I said, kissing her little head.
Luke and Mike both smiled.
I let a few more tears fall. I never knew how special it would feel to actually have her in my arms. And now I knew.
After sometime, Luke finally asked. "What are you gonna name her?"
I smiled before saying "Faith Hope Hemmings."
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