BIRTH
Water trickles down my leg
It's timeAm I ready for this child?
Too late now
Do I have everything I need?
Run through the checklist
Should I call the midwife now?
Be patient
Should I call my husband?
Calm down
I'm scared about everything
You're not a child - fear is part of life.
The midwife is on her way
My compassion
My husband is coming home
My love
Contractions are coming faster
Relax and breathe
The house is clean and ready
The nesting is over
The children are asleep
They'll be awake soon
Am I really ready for this child?
Breathe In, Blow Out
I look in the mirror one last time
Memorizing my swollen form
Knowing the journey is about to end
And the living is going to begin
My body tells me I carry a girl
Will she be healthy and strong?
Will I be a good parent to her?
Who will she look like?
Can I give her everything she needs?
The midwife arrives
My husband dashes in
My mind goes numb as my body takes over.
My husband holds me
My midwife soothes me
My body wants the babe out
My mind has lost all control
Breathe In, Blow Out
I can't deal with the pain
Breathe In, Blow Out
I beg for no more babies
Breathe In, Blow Out
My husband laughs at that
Breathe In, Blow Out
I think "He may laugh now, but
Breathe In, Blow Out
just wait until I get off this bed"
Breathe In, Blow Out
My midwife says it's time to push
Breathe In, Blow Out, Push
Oh, the pain is overwhelming
Breathe In, Blow Out, Push
I feel her head pushing out
Breathe In, Blow Out, Push
Oh, the pain, the pain
Breathe In, Blow Out, Push
I feel the crown of my child's head
Breathe In, Blow Out, Push
Her head pushes out
Breathe In, Blow Out, Push
Next come her shoulders
Breathe In, Blow Out, Push
The pain, the pain, the pain
Scream
Her shoulders pass through
The rest of her body follows
I'm covered with sweat and blood
And all I want to do is hold her
Count her toes
Count her fingers
Count her eyes, arms, feet, legs
She's all there.
Oh, the miracle of life!
