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<i>20th June 2004</i>

Most of the babies room is finished now, walls painted, carpet laid and furniture put up. There is a cot, a tall dresser and a sturdy changing table all in pine which has a beautiful honey colouring to its wood. I'm still waiting on the delivery of my baby goods, which as I'm getting larger now I hope arrives soon. The baby hasnt dropped down yet, my bump is still round and high up, not lower the way it goes just before the baby is nearing full-term. Honestly I think I might miss being pregnant. Yes I got sick, and had some worrying moments but on the whole it has been a joyful time. The months have seemed to fly by, and I can't believe how big I've gotten. Bending down has gotten really hard to do, and I'm walking with a definate waddle now. Sati called me a duck the other day, but she scuttled away laughing when I gave her my look.
There are a few reasons I won't miss being pregnant. Sex is really awkward now, I'm going into details but I'm sure it must be akin to being in bed with a hippo for David right now! Swollen ankles, and the fact that maternity clothes look like tents. I won't miss that. I'm still unsure of what to name the baby, but hopefully another clinic visit will tell us the name.

<I>21st June 2004</i>

Sayuri sat nervously in the clinic, her hand squeezing David's, and by the look on his face she was squeezing to hard. She lessened her grip, with an apology, knowing that he would forgive her as he knew why she was a little stressed. The pregnancy was nearing the end, and as she felt every movement as the baby turned, swimming around within her womb, she had gotten nervous at the thought of being a mother. Now, this was one of the last visits that she would need to make to the clinic before going into labour, and she was hoping that maybe the baby would be in a position to be able to see what sex it was. Her name was called, and they both went into the examination room. As before she lay on the foam padded table, her now large belly smeared in gel and in a few moments a picture of the baby was on the monitor of the ultrasound machine. Sayuri cried again, holding David's hand as she looked at the screen.
'That's our baby,' she managed, smiling, tears streaking her face. They watched the monitor together, whilst Kamiki gave them a moment's privacy then she came back. She then informed them that the baby had cooperated this time and she now knew the baby's sex. She informed them both that it was a girl, and after the appointment was over they left for home in a daze of happiness. Sayuri sat down with her diary when they were in the house;


I think I couldnt be happier now. I have within me a daughter, a baby girl. Seeing her on the ultrasound monitor, so much bigger then last time made me joyful and nervous all at once. I dont know if I'm ready for the actual mothering! David doesnt know how panicky I am - I dont want to tell him because I'm sure he is just as nervous! I guess I should tell him - then we can be the blind leading the blind or something. The babies room is almost finished which I think is a good thing. I have a few weeks left only and have already had a few Braxton-Hicks contractions - which scared the hell out of me at first. I thought I was already going into labour but after reading through my baby books and calling the clinic to confirm it I was able to relax a little. Which is what I think I'll do now, go and put my poor swollen feet up.

<i>23rd June 2004</i>

Sayuri eased herself into the hotspring, sighing as the water lapped around her. She gently sprinkled water over her now very large belly, relaxing a while and soaking away her aches. After a while she got back out, towelling herself and looking in the full length mirror.
<i>'Not too many stretchmarks,'</i> she mused - the cream she had rubbed into her skin every day had certainly helped. Then something struck her, her belly had lowered! Was the baby now in position for the birth? She certainly felt slightly different and her breasts were very tender and heavy. She walked slowly to the bedroom, sitting down on the bed and pulling her journal to her;

I believe that labour might be imminent. Maybe within the next few hours. The baby has dropped within the womb, the position of my belly has dropped and its now alot lower then before. I'm feeling very tired, not even my warm bath revived me and at this point all I want is for my little girl to be born.

She could only manage a short entry, and lowering herself down, she shut her eyes and tried to sleep.

David runs into the room, and catches the scent on the wind. "Its time?! Oh gods! We need to get you to the hospital!" David runs around, gathering things quickly, looking to be on the verge of panic, piling things on the bed, and shoving them into a suitcase, stopping to kiss Sayuri. "I love you dear." David gently leads Sayuri into the garage that is conceled in one cliff, and leads her to one of the tarp drapped vehicals, whisking of the cloth to revel a shelby gt 500. David grins a little as he settles Sayuri in the passanger seat, climbing into his own seat to start the car, and trigger the the doors, and then takes off down the road, speeding a little to get to the hospital.

David follows Sayuri, fussing over her, a happy, yet paniced look on his fast. His baby daughter was coming! What was he going to do!

David stays with Sayuri, holding her hand, kissing her forehead and wiping away the sweat there, wispering how much he loves her, comforting her as best he can. Watching the doctors for their reaction to all of this.