Chapter 9 - Giving Birth

Time is so fast approaching. Today is the schedule of my Caesarean Section Delivery.
I have mixed sentiments right now. I am feeling fearful. I am feeling excited. I am feeling miserable.
"Are you ready, Eve?" Nurse May asked me.
"Yes, I am ready." My simple answer.
My stuff and Baby's stuff are in order. We headed to the hospital.
This would be my first surgery ever. I am feeling apprehensive. I just hope that the baby will be safe.
We were received by Doctor Angel when we arrived. She will perform the procedure in the Special Delivery Room.
It is part of the agreement that I signed. They will deal with me like a VIP (A Very Important Person)!
They will make sure of my safety and of course the baby's welfare.
"Are you anxious?" Doctor Angel asked me.
"Pretty much!" I smiled in response.
My fear was more dominant when I wake up.
The baby is definitely with her parents by that moment.
Doctor Angel started the method that she needs to do with me.
I keep on praying!
I held the infinity necklace before I lose consciousness.
THEIR Point-of-Views
(newborn crying)
"What a beautiful baby!" Said Doctor Angle while carrying the newborn.
"Yeah, she looks so charming." the baby's pediatrician agreed.
Soon Ella and Luigi arrived.
"Nurse May, how is Eve?" Luigi asked immediately.
"She is in the recovery room. Let us just wait for her to wake up." May answered back.
"How about the baby?" Ella inquired.
"She is in the nursery room. She is healthy. And so lovely." Nurse May proclaimed excitedly.
"Let us visit her, Luigi. While her parents have not picked her up yet." And Ella pulled Luigi away.
Nurse Mhay also followed them.
"She looks like a princess. She is being treated like a princess likewise." When they peeked into the nursery room exclusively for the baby.
"She is cute!" Luigi cried out.
"You see, you were also delighted to see the baby.
Oops! She is very lovely. Her complexion is pinkish like cotton candy.
Eve would be glad to see her. I am pretty sure of that!" Ella said with a shudder.
"Let us go to Eve's room. So we are already there when they take her to her room." May invited Luigi and Ella.
"Goodbye pretty baby, I am having a good time watching over you!" And Ella waved to the sleeping baby.
They entered the VIP room provided for Eve.
"The parents of the baby must be very affluent. They are spoiling Eve so much.
This room is like a suite hotel room. I can stay here all day." Ella was amazed when they entered.
They turned on the television while waiting for Eve.
They eat.
They had a few conversations about the baby.
"I guess, the baby's mom is pretty too," May exclaimed.
"Or perhaps her father is a celebrity! Maybe he looks like a real-time prince." Ella said excitedly.
"That could be possible. We can see it with the baby's looks." May agreed.
A few hours also passed when the door opened.
"Ms. Everlee is already here." said the assisting nurse.
"Eve!" They said at once.
I am still a bit nauseous but I can see Ella, Luigi, and Nurse May.
I also heard them call for my name.
I can furthermore feel minor discomfort in my loins.
"Did they already get the baby?" I begged while feeling groggy.
"We saw her, Eve! She is exceptionally beautiful and healthy as well." Ella confirmed.
"I wish I could see her first before they take her home," I said softly.
Nurse May went out to check if the baby is still in her room.
I am feeling enthusiastic.
Why is Nurse May taking too long to come back? Looks like they already fetched the baby.
I took a deep breath! This is my doom. I have no single right to take a glimpse of the baby who dwelled in my womb for nine months.
"You are fortunate, Ella for peeking at the baby," I told her.
"She looks so tiny but believe me, Eve, she is like a real princess.
Her complexion is pinkish and looks so delicate." Ella's storytelling.
I envied Ella! I hope I could see the baby likewise.
Nearly an hour has passed but Nurse May has not returned.
Maybe I should not see the newborn. I might find it even harder to neglect her.
I glanced at the window.
It is getting grimy outside. I am again feeling sleepy probably because of my medicines.
"Eve!" The chuckling Nurse May yelled my name.
I looked at her.
"Is she the baby?" I abruptly felt delighted.
Nurse May is carrying a baby in her hand.
Nurse Mhay moved slowly approaching me.
Then she rested the baby next to me.
I could not resist my eyes from crying with so much satisfaction and pleasure!
I could not seize my eyes off the baby as my lips trembled with ecstasy.
"My daughter is so beautiful.
My child!" I mumbled repeatedly.
I want to carry her in my arms but I cannot do it yet.
I nipped her nose softly.
I furthermore feel her fluffy face.
Ella was right, her skin is so delicate like cotton.
She is an almost perfect creation of God.
She is undoubtedly a beautiful blessing from God!
I cannot take my eyes off her.
I could gaze at her like stars in the night.
Nurse May has to bring her back to the nursery. And at least, I was able to glimpse her and clench her.
"She is so cute, Eve!" When Ella stood beside me.
"Ella, I cannot describe the contentment that I felt when I saw her.
I want to cuddle and smooch her.
I can see her moving now.
Her face is almost perfect! I could glare at her the whole day.
When was the last time I ever felt this kind of happiness?
It has been a long time.
And now, I am the happiest." My enjoyment reached its highest level.
"I can behold it in your smiles. You look so joyous. It is like you are not in discomfort after your cesarean section delivery." Luigi declared openly with a pleasing voice.
I also noticed that! I am not feeling the suffering of the surgery extremely when the baby was beside me.
"I do not feel any pain from the surgery. I can still visualize while I carry her in my arms." I really cannot take away the smiles off my lips.
I temporarily neglected my dilemma.
Her parents will take her sooner or later. That is the reality that I could not alter.
"Ma'am, are you feeling well?
Try to breastfeed the baby. Possibly, you already have milk by now." Another nurse brought the baby back to my room.
I smiled!
She plopped the baby down next to me.
She assisted me in tilting my body.
I saw Luigi come out.
When the baby reached for my nipple, she sipped with it.
She is calmly breastfeeding.
She can get enough milk that is why she is not crying.
She looks so lovely while feeding on me.
She is a kind baby.
She is not even crying!
I am so in love with the newborn. It is like I do not want her to perish from my sight.
It is only now again that I felt a sensation like this after my mother died.
I am renewed!
I am healed!
I am refreshed!
"It looks like your operation is going well. You have to keep up here for another three to four days so that we can examine you appropriately." When Doctor Angel had her rounds in my room.
"Alright, Doctor Angel. I am feeling good." I said smiling.
"Your baby is so adorable." She added the compliment.
"Thank you! She is, indeed." I gladly mumble.
Of course, she is adorable like me. I whispered in my psyche.
"Just like you!" she seemed to hear what I told my mind.
The following day...
They still brought to me the baby for breastfeeding.
She is still with me.
I am enjoying feeding the baby.
The third day...
They brought to me the baby for breastfeeding again.
Gladly, she is still with me!
I am praying hard that her parents would have a change of mind.
Nice and until now she is still with me.
But of course, probably something just came up.
After the couple fixes everything, they will get the baby.
I know they are very much excited to have their child and bring her home.
"Finally, I could carry you now." When I was allowed to carry the baby.
She is crying. Perhaps she is hungry.
"Come, stop crying, dear princess!" as I nuzzled her in my arms.
"Wow! She suddenly chops down silent when you take her. She already recognizes you." Nurse May asserted.
"Yeah! She stopped crying!" I mumbled.
"She could comprehend your scent. Her eyesight is still blurry. But her senses can feel security when she is with you!" Nurse May explained again.
The fourth day...
"Eve, I want to tell you something important!" Introduction by Doctor Angel.
Did they take the baby?
What is wrong with the baby?
I got preoccupied with Doctor Angel's litany.
"Have you thought of a name for her?" She implored.
"Yes, of course, I have a name for her." I bobbed.
"Please fill in this live birth registration of what you want to name her." And she handed over the paper.
"I will be back to you later! Let us talk again. Just finish filling it up." she tapped me on the shoulder.
I shook.
I have this special name in mind. I cannot believe that I will be the one to give her a name.
I have thought of her name since I knew her gender.
And luckily, I will name her!
This is so glorious!