“No, I think the baby is coming!” Amelia opened the door to see Elisha hanging onto the sink, breathing deeply.
“Come on let’s get you to your room, Mam, put the water on, the box with all we need is in the cupboard in the hall.” Amelia sounded calmer than she felt. The contractions were very close “Looks like this is going to be a quick baby,” said Amelia getting Elisha to the chair. Amelia and Sylvia busied themselves getting the bed ready and helped Elisha to the bed. Sylvia went to phone the midwife, while Amelia sat with Elisha.
Sylvia came rushing back “The midwife is 50 miles away and will get here as soon as she can.” Sylvia was preparing the towels and sheets, the basinet was already setup, there was nothing they could do until either the baby or the midwife arrived.
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