The morning sun beamed through the windows of Amanda’s room at the birthing centre. The night had been so long and Amanda was beyond exhausted. After spending hours upon hours walking around, altering between the bed, the couch, the tub and at times even on the floor. Sometimes kneeling on the carpet was the most comfortable for her, and luckily no one disapproved. By morning, her contractions were coming steadily and Amanda often needed Niels’ hand or something to channel her pain into. Between the night and the morning, she’d had quite a few visitors: Daphne, Dawn, Rico and Ceci with their girls. Now, however, it was just Niels there and Amanda was fully focused on the task soon to be at hand. After three births, she was a veteran, according to one of the midwives. Amanda would’ve loved to say that it made her calmer, but in reality, she had to constantly coach herself to remain calm. Positive thoughts. The baby would be healthy. No injuries. No health problems. Amanda had to repeat this mantra over and over. Even while she began to push, she kept hoping for the best outcome. Her hand clenched Niels’ hand. She gritted her teeth and bore down with all the strength she had left. The midwives and Niels were right there, cheering her on every step of the way. For a while, she pushed with no avail, and was on the brink of giving up. She was already thinking the worst. Was his shoulder stuck as Angelo’s was? “One more push. You can do this,” the midwife coached. Amanda clung to Niels’ arm and bore down as hard as she could, until she had no strength left, until a loud cry pierced the atmosphere. Until the pain dissipated from her body and her eyes blurred with tears of joy. He was here at last. The fourth van Loon baby. Niccolò Cesare van Loon. Comments #1. Congratulations!
Mandy Marchal #2. Thank you, Mandy!! Amanda van Loon #3. He is amazing, congratulation! Blair van Riesen #4. Yes, he certainly is. Thank you!! Amanda van Loon
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August 2017
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