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The next few hours passed in a blur of pain and activity for Yvonne. By the time Kate joined them in her private delivery room, the staff had hooked Yvonne to various machines, and she was as comfortable as a woman in labor could be. The contractions lasted more than a minute and occurred only minutes apart.
After an incredibly fast delivery, their baby girl was born kicking and screaming at 10:30 am. Although she was three weeks early, she was big and healthy at six pounds, ten ounces and didn’t need to go to the neonatal unit as the hospital staff had been expecting.
Chris kissed Yvonne’s forehead as she cradled the small bundle, and he looked at them with adoration in his eyes. “Thank you, so much for this little wonder. Our little girl is perfect.”
She barely saw him this serious, andwat is dat?—was that a tear in the corner of his eye?
Yvonne gave Chris a tired smile and looked over to Kate. Their complex dynamic had changed again, and Yvonne worried about how Kate felt. She struggled upright and carefully held out her precious girl to the other woman.
“Here, Kate. Hold our daughter.”
Kate took the bundle from her with an expression of love and awe, and Chris scooped Yvonne’s right hand and pressed a kiss to it.
Yvonne leaned back into her pillow. To her right sat Chris, still holding her hand with the biggest goofiest grin. To her left, Kate held their baby girl, her expression now solemn. Although her Mistress whispered the words, Yvonne could hear them clearly. “Hello Katerina Rose Smith, I’m so happy to meet you. I’m Mama Kate, and I, Mama Yvonne, and Daddy, love you very, very much.”
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