Undermined Endearment Chapter 36

Chapter 36

The next day Bo and Nora were at the hospital, Nora’s labor had finally progressed far enough. The doctor came into the room as Bo gave her ice chips.

“So baby Buchanan finally decided to it was time to come out.”
Nora nodded weakly, she was so exhausted from the long drawn out labor. Bo wiped down her forehead and then kissed it.

“Ok dad, help mom in position, because the next contraction we are going to be pushing.”
Nora sat up as Bo helped her in position.

Nora’s contraction started, Bo held her up as the doctor instructed her. She tried to push hard, but she was so tired it was nearly impossible.

“It’s okay Nora, you did good. The next one should be it.”

Nora gripped Bo’s hand as tight as she could and pushed when the contraction started. Nora stopped when the doctor told her too. Moments later the crying started.

“Red, she’s here.”
The doctor smiled at her.

“Yes, Mr. Buchanan was right all along. You have a little girl.”
Bo nudged her.

“Told ya!”

Nora weakly smiled, fatigue taking over. But she was determined to stay awake long enough to hold the baby. The doctor handed Nora the baby. Nora felt the tears start as she looked at the her daughter. So tiny and red.  Bo reached over and ran a finger down the baby’s cheek.

“Wow. Red, we are parents.”
Nora smiled at him.

“Hi sweetie. I am you daddy and this beautiful and tired lady is you mommy.”

“Okay Nora, we need to clean her up and weigh and measure her. We’ll give her right back.”
Nora was to tire to protest if she wanted to. The doctor took the baby giving it to the nurse. Nora leaned back onto Bo. He wrapped his arms around her.

“Hey go to sleep, I’ll keep a watch on her.”
Nora didn’t argue, she closed her eyes and immediately fell asleep.