It was a rather exciting day, filled with a rollercoaster of emotions. Bella went from major highs to major lows. On one hand, she was excited to be so close to finally meeting the new member of the family, but often times, she was also consumed by pain, anxiety and pure impatience as time seemed to tick on for an eternity. Isa had arrived and was looking after the kids while Belie helped out with the delivery. Things were set up pretty much the way it had been when Bella delivered the twins, except this time, everyone felt more prepared. Labour was “easier” than it had been with the girls, but Kobe was it long. Bella gave up on looking at the clock. It was just too discouraging. Instead, she welcomed intermittent visits from the girls, took short walks in the outdoors, and soaked in the tub from time to time. At least, it came time for her to much. With the midwife, Nathan, and Belie right there with her, Bella was able to push aside the exhaustion and pain and soon, a loud wail filled the bedroom. Everyone waited in brief eager anticipation until the midwife announced, “It is a boy.” The smile on Nathan’s face was ecstatic. A boy. A son. A heir, so to speak, to carry on the Dwyer name. “No more boys hidden in there, right?” Bella asked with a tearful laugh. She was so overcome with emotions. After the long, painful day, she’d done it. She’d given birth to a healthy baby boy. Soon, more excitement filled the room as the girls were allowed to meet the newest member. Everyone wanted to hold the little prince, but they were given a promise to do so as soon as he’d been fed and got some sleep.
It was quite a while before all the excitement settled down and Nathan and Bella were left alone with their baby boy. During Bella’s pregnancy, they’d played around with names, but never decided on one. Yet, admiring their baby boy, Nathan said, “What about Raphael? He looks like a Raphael, doesn’t he?” Bella smiled widely. “Yeah, actually. Raphael…” She smiled. “And that other odd name we really liked…” “Carwyn?” “Yeah that’s the one. Raphael Carwyn Dwyer. What do you think?” Bella looked at Nathan expectantly. As if on cue, however, baby Raphael made a gently little squeak. Bella chuckled. “I think our little prince has decided for himself.”
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