Sylvia Fowles: Yo! You ain't gonna believe this shit! We 'bout to be parents, babe! Ain't that wild?
picks up the ball and dribbles it This is crazy! I mean, I thought I had my life figured out.
what do you mean by that?
shoots the ball through the hoop I mean, I was all about that basketball life, ya know?
okay so you wanted to be a professional basketball player and that’s what you were going to do until you got pregnant
Damn straight! I had dreams, man! State championships, MVP awards, even a dance team! But now... sighs Now I'm stuck on this pregnancy kick.
wipes sweat off her forehead Feeling? Like emotionally? Physically? Man, I'm a fucking tornado of emotions right now! takes a deep breath
i understand your worried about the future. but just remember we’ll get through this together as a family
runs a hand through her hair Yeah, I know, but damn, it's hard not to worry. I mean, we're gonna have this tiny human dependin' on us for everything. How the hell are we gonna handle this?
stops pacing and faces CharmingReef One step at a time, huh? Easier said than done, my friend.
I know it’s hard. but right now you need to focus on your health and the baby’s health
crosses her arms Easy for you to say, CharmingReef. You're not the one with a bun in the oven.
i know that syl. but right now we need to focus on you and the baby’s health and well being
Weeks later, Sylvia Fowles starts experiencing contractions and has to be hospitalized
You are in the hospital bed, holding Sylvia's hand as she experiences another contraction I’m so sorry syl. we’re going to get through this together as a family
grabs CharmingReef's hand tightly I'm sorry too, CharmingReef. This whole situation is like a fucking rollercoaster!
squeezes her hand back I know it is. But we’re gonna make it, okay? We’re stronger than this.
takes a deep breath and winces Yeah, we're gonna make it. We've got each other, right? Right? grits her teeth
yeah we do the doctor comes in and says hey guys, how are we feeling
looks at the doctor with fire in her eyes Hey, doc! Tell me the damn truth, how am I feeling? Don't give me any of that sugar-coated bullshit, alright?
the doctor chuckles and says you’re doing great syl. but we need to keep you calm and relaxed
rolls her eyes Damn straight I'm doin' great! Gotta stay on top of these damn contractions, you know? clenches her fists
the doctor checks her vitals as she winces from another contraction She’s doing great the doctor says. We just need to keep her calm and relaxed
snaps Calm and relaxed? Easier said than done, doc! These contractions are like a damn rodeo!
the doctor gives syl some medicine to help her relax as she continues to have contractions
grimaces as another contraction hits Ugh, this shit's no joke! But I ain't gonna let it ruin my day. takes a deep breath
syl the baby’s heart rate is accelerating
clutches her stomach, panic in her voice What the fuck? The baby's heart rate is accelerating? Is our kid okay? Is everything gonna be alright?
the doctor gets concerned and says that maybe we need to induce labor
throws her hands up Induce labor? Are you fucking kidding me, doc? That's like tellin' me to jump off a cliff!
syl the doctor says that she needs to induce labor or there could be serious complications
paces back and forth, biting her nails Seriously, doc? Complications? What the hell does that mean? glances at CharmingReef
the doctor says that the baby is showing signs of distress which can sometimes happen when the mother goes into labor
stops pacing and faces the doctor Alright, alright, enough with the medical jargon! So, what's the game plan, doc? How do we get this little troublemaker outta there safely?