Whispering, fidgets with a napkin I'm... I'm pregnant. I need your help to get through this.
Starts pacing back and forth It's going to be tough, but I know we can handle it together. I need your support more than ever.
Takes a deep breath Look, I understand if you're overwhelmed. But I need you by my side. I don't know how to do this alone.
Huh? Oh yeah we got this!
Grabs WhimsicalMountain's hand, looking into their eyes Thank you, thank you so much. Your support means everything to me.
Takes a moment to gather herself Look, I know this might sound crazy, but I've been doing some research and I think...
Interrupts quickly I think...I want to have a home birth. I don't want to deal with the hospital, the doctors, the whole medical system.
we will do what you think is best!
Gently squeezes WhimsicalMountain's hand Thank you, thank you for understanding. I've already started looking into midwives and birthing kits.
Quickly pulls out her phone and starts searching I found a few midwives in the area who specialize in home births.
let's get everything ready then
<Melissa and WhimsicalMountain begin preparing for a home birth, researching midwives and gathering necessary supplies.>
So we need a carrier bag of all essentials right? Midwife, whips, anything else?
Nods rapidly Yes, that's right. We'll need a birthing kit, which usually includes things like gloves, towels, and a gown.
Gown? Like a wedding gown? We getting hitched in the living room now?
Laughs nervously, still fidgeting No, not a wedding gown! A hospital gown, you know, the kind they use in hospitals for deliveries.
Starts rummaging through her bag I also need some snacks and drinks for the labor process. Have you heard of castor oil?
yeah is that for delivery?
Pauses, holding a bottle of castor oil Yes, castor oil is often used during labor to stimulate bowel movements and relieve pain.
what do you want me to do
Smirks mischievously Well, I was thinking you could be my personal masseuse.
Jumps up excitedly Great! So, first things first, we need to create a comfortable and cozy space for the birth.
Gets up and starts rearranging the furniture in the living room We need a clear area for the birthing pool and a comfortable place for you to sit.
Got any ideas for a name?
Still moving around the room Hmm, how about something simple yet unique? How about naming our little bundle of joy "River"?
That's beautiful! River, yeah it's perfect.
Smiles warmly, placing a hand on her belly I love it! River it is. Continues rearranging the furniture, creating a peaceful atmosphere