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21st June 2004

Sayuri sat nervously in the clinic, her hand squeezing David's, and by the look on his face she was squeezing to hard. She lessened her grip, with an apology, knowing that he would forgive her as he knew why she was a little stressed. The pregnancy was nearing the end, and as she felt every movement as the baby turned, swimming around within her womb, she had gotten nervous at the thought of being a mother. Now, this was one of the last visits that she would need to make to the clinic before going into labour, and she was hoping that maybe the baby would be in a position to be able to see what sex it was. Her name was called, and they both went into the examination room. As before she lay on the foam padded table, her now large belly smeared in gel and in a few moments a picture of the baby was on the monitor of the ultrasound machine. Sayuri cried again, holding David's hand as she looked at the screen.
'That's our baby,' she managed, smiling, tears streaking her face. They watched the monitor together, whilst Kamiki gave them a moment's privacy then she came back. She then informed them that the baby had cooperated this time and she now knew the baby's sex. She informed them both that it was a girl, and after the appointment was over they left for home in a daze of happiness. Sayuri sat down with her diary when they were in the house;


I think I couldnt be happier now. I have within me a daughter, a baby girl. Seeing her on the ultrasound monitor, so much bigger then last time made me joyful and nervous all at once. I dont know if I'm ready for the actual mothering! David doesnt know how panicky I am - I dont want to tell him because I'm sure he is just as nervous! I guess I should tell him - then we can be the blind leading the blind or something. The babies room is almost finished which I think is a good thing. I have a few weeks left only and have already had a few Braxton-Hicks contractions - which scared the hell out of me at first. I thought I was already going into labour but after reading through my baby books and calling the clinic to confirm it I was able to relax a little. Which is what I think I'll do now, go and put my poor swollen feet up.

23rd June 2004

Sayuri eased herself into the hotspring, sighing as the water lapped around her. She gently sprinkled water over her now very large belly, relaxing a while and soaking away her aches. After a while she got back out, towelling herself and looking in the full length mirror.
'Not too many stretchmarks,' she mused - the cream she had rubbed into her skin every day had certainly helped. Then something struck her, her belly had lowered! Was the baby now in position for the birth? She certainly felt slightly different and her breasts were very tender and heavy. She walked slowly to the bedroom, sitting down on the bed and pulling her journal to her;

I believe that labour might be imminent. Maybe within the next few hours. The baby has dropped within the womb, the position of my belly has dropped and its now alot lower then before. I'm feeling very tired, not even my warm bath revived me and at this point all I want is for my little girl to be born.

She could only manage a short entry, and lowering herself down, she shut her eyes and tried to sleep.

David runs into the room, and catches the scent on the wind. "Its time?! Oh gods! We need to get you to the hospital!" David runs around, gathering things quickly, looking to be on the verge of panic, piling things on the bed, and shoving them into a suitcase, stopping to kiss Sayuri. "I love you dear." David gently leads Sayuri into the garage that is conceled in one cliff, and leads her to one of the tarp drapped vehicals, whisking of the cloth to revel a shelby gt 500. David grins a little as he settles Sayuri in the passanger seat, climbing into his own seat to start the car, and trigger the the doors, and then takes off down the road, speeding a little to get to the hospital.

Sayuri had panted the whole way to the hospital, completely oblivious to the journey, only concentrating on remembering the classes she had taken. She tried to breath deeply, and calmly, as another contraction hit her just as they were pulling up outside the hospital. David led her inside, and they went to the reception to check in.

David follows Sayuri, fussing over her, a happy, yet paniced look on his fast. His baby daughter was coming! What was he going to do!

David stays with Sayuri, holding her hand, kissing her forehead and wiping away the sweat there, wispering how much he loves her, comforting her as best he can. Watching the doctors for their reaction to all of this.

Sayuri screamed, her eyes shut tight. The contractions had been virtually non-stop once she had be shown to her room. She sat up in her bed, leaning forward clutching her belly as another ripped through her. She panted, gritting her teeth as yet another came on her and she had an overwhelming urge to push. She pushed as hard as she could, then collapsed back, sweat pouring off her as she lay there waiting for the next. Tears streaked her face and she turned to David;
'David, it hurts so much - I ...' she screamed and doubled up again.

Sayuri sits back on the pillow, sore, battered and feeling a little overwrought. She held her breath as her new daughter was placed into her arms, then burst into tears of happiness. The baby wriggled a little, then looked straight at her. Sayuri's heart just melted and she touched her daughter on the cheek. When the nurse spoke she looked over at David, her love, the poor guy who she had nearly attacked during the painful labour and she smiled before turning to the nurse again.
'Rhiannon,' she said softly.
'Her name is Rhiannon.'

David tears up a little as sayuri says that, and smiles at her and the baby, and then winces a little, craddling his hand, turning to the nurse. "Ummm. Could i get this x-rayed. I think i broke something." David smiles a little, and sticks out his tongue at sayuri.

Sayuri laughed at this, shifting very gently on the bed.
'Well you try pushing a melon out your pee-hole and then you can break my hand.' she rocked Rhiannon softly, stroking her little cheek, marvelling at her tiny hands and little fingernails.

David chuckles weekly, following the nurse to the radiology department, stopping to kiss both Sayuri and Rhiannon gently before going. "I love both of you."

Sayuri smiled after him;
'Love you too honey - hope it isnt broken.' she said as he left the room. She kissed Rhiannon on the head, who wrinkled her face up and blew a tiny bubble. A nurse came by who took them both to another room so that they could both recover. It was a small private room, and Sayuri sank gratefully under the clean sheets whilst the nurse held Rhiannon. When she handed her back Sayuri touched her daughters little hands. Rhiannon wiggled her feet under the blanket, then latched onto Sayuri's little finger with one small pudgy hand. Sayuri felt tears welling up again and she cried a little.
'I'm sorry my darling one,' she said.
'Mummy isnt sad, just a little tired.'

25th June 2004

Sayuri stood next to the hospital bed, fully dressed, cradling Rhiannon in her arms. Her little suitcase was all packed again, and she waited for David to come fetch them so she could take Rhiannon home. Her new little daughter had been checked up and weighed again, and both mother and daughter were deemed fit to go home. She had called David to come pick them up and take them home, and while she waited she chattered to Rhiannon, describing the house and grounds to her. She knew that the baby couldnt really understand her words, but she gurgled away in response, waving her little chubby hands about.

Dear Diary,

I finally found the shop I had been looking for. I ordered the needed item yesterday, and it should come soon. Now just to find the right opportunity.