Random thoughts saved on my phone for the last few births.
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Squishy newborn head
emerging from the birth canal
Rhythmic Pulsing if the umbilical
cord
Strong kicks of newborn feet as I try to stretch him out to measure
length
Reassuring thump thump when finding the sweet spot with the
Doppler
Team
Reading my cues, knowing what to
do
Laughter
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Mama
breathes her baby down
Music softly plays
Grandma sways
Dog stands
guard
The aroma of herbal bath fills the room
Expectations
Waiting
Love
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I
look around the room and I see
Hands holding, comforting, supporting
I
meet eyes knowing, trusting, longing
I feel the fear, pain, exhaustion
Love thick like chocolate pudding.