"The pain of childbirth is temporary, but the joy of motherhood is forever."
It was September 25 when I gave birth to my second son — Rei Aiden.
It all began two days earlier when I felt the first signs of contractions.
Although the pain was manageable, I knew that this was a sign that my body was preparing for the moment of birth.
Night of September 24 when the contractions became more frequent and intense, happening about every minute.
Suddenly, amid these contractions, my water broke.
I called my mom, filled with a mix of excitement and nervousness.
My family quickly rushed to our house with great concern.
Soon, we were on our way to the hospital, the car speeding through the streets.
As we were in the hospital, I was guided to a room where I had to wait for a few minutes.
The midwife was busy attending to other moms giving birth, so I tried to stay calm, breathing deeply and focusing on the moment.
Every second felt like a lifetime, but finally, the midwife called my name.
As soon as she did, I instantly lay down on the bed.
With a deep breath, I made a push, guided by the experienced hands of the midwife.
In just a few minutes, a tiny baby was born.
As I heard my baby's first cry, I felt really happy.
It was a sound that brought immediate relief, confirming that both of us were now safe.
The midwife carefully made some stitches on me to help me heal.
While my baby was quickly dressed in tiny, soft clothes, and then handed to his dad.
After about an hour, I felt strong enough to join them so the midwife carefully brought me to their room.
I lie beside my baby and my hubby.
Suddenly, my newborn baby woke up to the bright lights and sounds of the world.
For a moment, he wondered where he was.
He had been so cozy and snug in my tummy for so long.
Now he was curious about all the new things around him.
After that, I cradle my newborn baby in my arms, and I begin breastfeeding.
He latched on, and in that moment, I realized how the pain of labor and delivery had been intense but brief, yet the joy, love, and fulfillment that come with motherhood are forever.
Until our next milestones...
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