Elisha was busying herself in the room upstairs. The nursery had been laid out ready for the birth, and Elisha was so excited - this was a dream come true. She had always wanted another child, and now her wish was being granted, it was on the way. Elisha was talking to the baby and rubbing her tummy.
“Don’t fret little one, your time has come to enter this world. It’ll be a little stressful at first, but once here you’ll have all the love any child can get. There’s not only me waiting to greet you into the world, there’s your Da, your sister, Granny and Great-Gran. It’s going to be wonderful to see you at last, after nine months of speaking to you through my tummy. I’ll finally be able to hold you and talk to you face to face.” The contractions were coming fast and furious; Elisha was try
