After 8 months

"Just breathe in and out, sweetie; it'll be over soon!" Edward said over her sobs. The doctor began talking to her.

"OK, Cassandra, are you ready?"

She nodded, her breathing quickening. "OK, 1,2,3, push!" he exhorted. She pushed with everything she had. She scrunched her face up and squeezed Edward's hand so hard that she probably broke it. "OK, Cassandra, her head is beginning to emerge! Keep pushing!"

She pushed once more. This process continued for about 20 minutes, and she soon had a beautiful baby girl in her arms. "You did it, sweetie," she said with a smile. He kissed her on the lips and returned...