"I don't think I can do this." (Kendra)
"You will be fine, Mrs. Burke. Can I get you some ice chips?" (Doctor)
"No. I just want to go home." (Kendra)
Dr. Sheppard has entered the room.
"Did I hear you say you wanted to go home?" (Dr. Sheppard)
"Yes. I don't want to do this anymore." (Kendra)
"I will let you go as soon as we deliver this baby. So let's get to it." (Dr. Sheppard)
Dr. Sheppard takes his position. The other doctor leaves the room. She has other patients to attend to. Nathaniel takes his place next to Kendra.
"Honey, it's all going to be okay. I'm right here." (Nathaniel)
"These pains are unbearable!" (Kendra)
Kendra then lets out an incredible scream. The pains are coming closer together.
"Kendra, it's time for you push now. Your baby is ready to meet his parents." (Dr. Sheppard)
"Doc, I don't think the epidural is working." (Kendra)
"It's working. Don't focus on the pain. Focus on meeting your baby. Now push!" (Dr. Sheppard)
With her husband's encouragement, Kendra gives a big push, and another loud scream.
"You're doing great honey!" (Nathaniel)
"Would you please stop patronizing me!" (Kendra)
"You are doing great, but I need you to push again when you are ready." (Dr. Sheppard)
"Arrrrgggghh!"
Kendra lets out another scream as she gives another push.))
"There, there." (Nathaniel)
Kendra's husband cools her off with a wet cloth. He's kind of wishing he had made more of the lemans classes. He's feeling a little lost right now, wondering if there's something he should be doing to ease the pain.
Kendra peers at him with love and hate in her eyes. Love because she's happy he's there by her side, and hate because, he's the reason she's in this position to start with.
Nate jumps up at hearing the baby's head is out. He's anxious to meet his son. But he promised Kendra that he would not watch the birth from that angle. She wanted him to remember her private parts the way they were before giving birth.
Dr. Sheppard doesn't have to tell Kendra to push. She is already in motion. She just wants this to be over!
"Wahhh, wahhh!" (baby crying)
"Congratulations, your son is here!" (Dr. Sheppard)
"Honey, you did it. Thank you! Thank you!" (Nathaniel)
Kendra is exhausted, but she's excited.
"We have a son, honey." (Kendra)
Dr. Sheppard leaves to go wash up, while the nurse tends to the baby.
"Is he okay?" (Kendra)
"He's perfect." (Nathaniel)
Kendra gets to see her son moments later.
"Well hello handsome. It's about time you made an appearance." (Kendra)
As Kendra looks into that smiling face, she now knows all the pain was worth it.
The happy couple continues to bask in the joy of having their first child. With all the commotion, they forgot to call any of their friends and family.
Epilogue:
Sorry it took so long for her to give birth. I had great intentions of making her a special baby. I just ran out of time. I may still get to it, but for now, she's very happy with her Mattel baby.
Congrats on the birth.He is a cutie. I think Kendra and Nathanial can finally get some rest. Great story.
ReplyDeletewilliam - The happy couple says thanks. They have a newborn now. I don't see a lot of rest in their future. I'm sure Mrs. Langford will babysit when needed.
DeleteYaay! I'm so Happy to finally meet the newest member of Morristown :~) I had a bit of a shock on picture 18 :~O
ReplyDeleteCongrats Kendra and Nathaniel :)
Laura,
DeleteThis was not so bad. I saw another Barbie give birth and it was a lot more graphic! A lot of red stuff around! YUK! LOL
I Know i was just a little shocked thats all haha
DeleteLaura - Thanks. Sorry for the shock. I just needed to make it realistic, without being too gory.
DeleteThanks for the un-blinking representation of the most miraculous event in human experience -- birth. All of the images were tasteful yet true to life. Your artistic vision conveys the wonder and joy of this blessing. Congratulations to the Burkes!
Deletelimbe dolls - Thanks. It didn't really dawn on me that the pictures could be shocking. I think I was so anxious to capture it as realistically as possible without being too graphic. I'm happy that you enjoyed it.
DeleteCongratulation :) Dr. Sheppard is wery good doctor.
ReplyDeleteciocia Lusia - Welcome to my blog. Thanks. I agree Dr. Sheppard is one of the best around here.
DeleteI have been waiting this moment :-) ! Those pictures are awesome and the story is very exciting!!
ReplyDeleteKaroliina - Thanks! Welcome to my blog. We've all been anxiously awaiting his arrival. We are all happy that he is finally here.
DeleteI think he looks a lot like Nathaniel! CONGRATS to the Burkes!
ReplyDeleteGrandmommy - Thanks! Nathaniel started blushing over your comment.
DeleteWelcome Baby Boy Burke! Hope they are prepared for the late sleepless nights that come along with newborns.
ReplyDeleteVerona - Thanks! Kendra has tried to prepare herself. We will see how they do.
DeleteFelicidades a esta hermosa pareja, la historia de un nene, siempre es bonita.♥♡♥
ReplyDeletelindaivette - La feliz pareja le da las gracias.
DeleteCongrats to the happy parents! Great job on the actual birth, but it threw me off a little too. LOL They'll have some sleepless nights ahead, but it'll all be well worth it. :-)
ReplyDeleteCindi - Thanks. Not you, too. I thought that was a pretty mild birth. Maybe they will luck out and get a baby who sleeps through the night. LOL.
DeleteWow Vanessa, this was good! Great story! Very realistic. Congratulations to the Burke family!
ReplyDeleteGeorgia Girl - Thanks! Not having the experience myself, I watched a couple YouTube videos. Let's just say I listened more than I watched.
DeleteHi Vanessa! But that nice! I was moved by this scene there is nothing more beautiful than the birth of a baby, My Congratulations to Kendra and her family. A kiss.
ReplyDeleteKarmen - Thanks! The couple is ecstatic about their new bundle of joy.
DeleteOoh, they finally have their baby boy, how great. They forgot to ring their family and friends in Morristown, but everyone else knows all about it. Looks like it was a pretty easy birth and Kendra and the baby are fine so that's all that matters. How much did the baby weigh?
ReplyDeleteCarrickters - Yes, the baby is FINALLY here. Kendra said there was nothing easy about that birth! I guess comparatively speaking, it was pretty easy. She still doesn't think so.
DeleteAwww congratulations Kendra! She did a great job! I even think the Mattel baby resembles her a little :)
ReplyDeleteV. - Thanks! She didn't have any major outbursts and that's a great thing.
DeleteCongrats Kendra!
ReplyDeleteVita Plastica - Kendra said thanks! Nate said, hey she didn't do it alone. Men!
DeleteIt's so funny AND cute how she is supposed to be screaming and her mouth is closed in a smile. LOL!!! She makes giving birth look so comfortable! :D
ReplyDeleteKenyaDoll - LOL! I thought about changing her expressions, but I have new software and I haven't figured out how to do it yet. She said there was nothing comfortable about giving birth.
Deleteaww finally!!
ReplyDeletecoolsinger - I know, right!
DeleteCongratulations for the new baby. Now Burke family will be very happy with their first son.
ReplyDeleteSee you soon!!
Ana - Thanks! They are still beaming with pride.
DeleteThe photos of Kendra's labor and delivery and wonderful! Her initial dialogue about wanting to go home and not being able to do this brought back memories. Great story!
ReplyDeleteI am sure you'll be able to fashion a baby yourself for the Burkes, if that is still in the plan. Infants grow so quickly and change in appearance as fast so it should be doable.
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DBG - Thanks! Glad I could take you back down memory lane. Baby delivery has always scared me from the time I was a teenager. Probably why I never gave birth.
DeleteGirl I was all up in my phone in the middle of the night saying, "She had the baby!" LOL! If my husband had inquired I would have mentioned one of my cousins who did just have a baby. 'Cause there is NO WAY he'd understand. This is sooooooooo sweet. Loved it! She had to bark at Nathaniel one more time. In my head I was telling him to watch out when he was wiping her face. LOL!!!
ReplyDeleteKenya - ROFL! No, I don't think your husband would understand either. Even I don't understand at times.
DeleteI thought Nathaniel was going to get it big time, but she must have been too tired to bark at him.
I'm totally amazed by this post and the work you did. It's been the first dolly birth I've attended and it's been so touching and even thrilling! The baby is very cute, and I'm sure Kendra doesn't mind you didn't have time to make a handmade one because she'll love this anyway. Wonderful, wonderful job!
ReplyDeleteRossetti - Thanks! I tried to properly represent the beauty of giving birth. Yes, Kendra fell in love with that baby the moment she laid eyes on him. I'm not sure she will even allow me to replace him.
DeleteBravo Vanessa l'histoire est très réelle.
ReplyDeleteShasarignis - Merci beaucoup!
DeleteI see London, I see France, I see a baby coming out of a hoo ha! I was not expecting that shot, lol.
ReplyDeleteShe was a lot more calm than I expected. I thought she would grab Nathaniel by the hair and yank out a few plugs.
Most excellent post!
Muff = lol. Hoo ha took me back to a SugarHill Gang song. Apache maybe? Anyhow, I'm surprised that you guys were so surprised at that shot. I kept it pretty mild. Not bloody gory details. Just a little baby head. lol. She wanted to slap that silly grin off her husband's face. What the heck was so darn funny! But she didn't have the strength to follow through with it.
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