You read the pregnancy test. The next course of action would be to approach a doctor.
You start exercising during pregnancy to prepare your body for a pain-free delivery.
So you walk a lot and stay hydrated during pregnancy? That’s great!
Your Lamaze lessons will be put to test in the labor room.
The scales keep going up in weeks.
You do a second-guessing for the baby name.
The pre-labor visits when you are all smiles. Your baby seems to be growing well too.
You enjoy the ultrasound sessions because you can watch your baby move within.
You try figuring out the ‘exact’ face of your baby.
You try preparing the older child of the imminent arrival of a sibling.
When the contractions start…..
You notice the clock and realize your prior contractions didn’t linger for hours, but rather just seconds.
You mentally prepare yourself for the delivery.
And then comes the toughest of times…..you are set into labor, and you endure it all!
When you are asked to push, and you feel you can’t push for even another second longer.
Everyone seems to be aware of what is occurring except for you as many hands enter you.
Having your spouse or partner by your side gives you great moral strength.
The first skin-to-skin contact is an amazing feeling.
