The New Beginning (Sequel to Split H.S.)

As Elijah and I walked back down the aisle, I saw so many friends and family that were here for me and him. Elijah had his group of guys whistling and hollering. We stopped at the doors, Eli turned us toward each each other, and we kissed again. There was a small reception just a few miles from the church, and we drove there. Eli and I took our spots at our table on a little stage, with my 1 brides maid, and maid of honor. He had his two best men. We were served our first dish, just a simple salad, and soup. The thing I can't wait for are the cakes, we had two of them. I know my favorite one should probably be our gender reveal cake which I died for, and a Disney one that stole my heart. They are both beautiful cakes, and I'm glad we chose who we did to make them.

It was a buffet kind of thing next, everyone got what they wanted. This baby inside me makes me have cravings. So I got only a few little things until it was time for dessert. We made the Announcement, that we are cutting the baby's cake, for the gender reveal. We brought the cake out to an empty table in front of everyone. Eli stood behind me looking over my shoulder, and we both took the knife and cut in. "It's a girl"! Eli and I yelled. Everyone jumped up yelling and saying congrats. "We have a name picked out, we never told anyone until now. So here it is. Her name is Ayla Anne Gibson"!  When the dessert time came around, the baby was kicking like crazy. "Babe, go get my maternity dress out of my parents car please, they have the keys". I said and he went to go get it. When he came back he helped me up, and brought me to the bathroom. He helped me take my wedding dress off , and put it back in its zip up bag. After that we slipped on my maternity dress, and went back out.

I felt a little more comfortable, every once in a while the baby would start kicking again. I felt like I was going to piss myself, because she kept putting pressure on my bladder. I was actually pretty close to my due date, only a few weeks. The baby could come anytime now, and I need to be ready.

*** 3 hours later**

I was getting contractions every hour now. Eli held my hand as I squeezed to get the pain away. They lasted for about 5 minutes each. ''I need to got to the hospital, tell the DJ to make the announcement". I said to Eli, and he told one of his best men to go do it so I can get to the car.
"Ugh oh fu.ck. Shit". I screamed when I got in the car. This was far worse than my first pregnancy. Why does this hurt so much more? "Ugh! Eli it hurts"! I yelled and he grabbed onto my hand, we made it to the nearest hospital. "We are almost here, baby hold on". He said to me. When we walked inside a nurse behind the desk got me a wheelchair and brought me to a pregnancy room. "Eli! I don't want to do this again"! I said crying in pain. "It'll be okay baby. Everything's fine". He said assuring me. They took off my dress, and slipped on a hospital gown. Then took off my bra and underwear. "We still have some time, you are only 2 cm dilated". The doctor said. "Ugh, I don't want to do this again". I said to Eli. "It'll be okay, in just a few hours we'll have another little girl"! He said. "But why does it hurt so much more"? I asked as another pain ripped through me. "Maybe it's because of your Polycystic Ovary Syndrome"? He asked. I just shook my head. I screamed out as another contraction ripped through me. I panted looking over at Eli, "breeeeaath" he dragged out. "I can't do this it hurts too much". I said. Eli came over and hugged me. "I can't do it" I mumbled into his chest. "Look at me" Eli said cupping his fingers under my chin, bringing it to his. "You're going to be fine, you're my strong girl" he mumbled before placing a kiss to my lips. "I want a water birth" I said to the nurse that came in along with the doctor. They both nodded and the nurse set it up, while the doctor checked my dilation. "Still a bit to go. You're at 7 cm". He said, it feels like we've been her for days.
Eli helped me up off the bed, and into a tub, making me moan in pleasure. "You're a bitch I hate you Elijah". I screamed as a more painful contraction went through. "I'm sorry" I said after I realized what I said to him. He nodded and took a seat next to me. About an hour later the doctor came in and said I was at 10 cm". He said. "Eli get in here" I said looking at him. He nodded and left the room putting a pair of swimming shorts on. He very carefully climbed into the tub behind me. "I love you you're doing great baby" he whispered in my ear. "I love you too" I said breathing slowly. "Alright we need you to start pushing Madeline. I know you can feel pressure" he said to me. I scrunched up my face leaned back against Eli and pushed with all my might. My head rested on Eli's bare chest, and my grip on Eli's waist would tighten. "She is almost here". The doctor informed us. The doctor grabbed Ayla and wrapped her in a towel, and put her in my arms. "Oh my god" Eli said looking down at our little girl in my arms. "She's beautiful" I said quietly. "She's finally here, baby. I'm so proud of you" Eli said kissing my forehead. "She's perfect" we continued whispering.