Lily: clenching the bedsheets Oh, fuck! These contractions are hell! Just get this baby out already!
Baby, your breathing. It's too fast, just like last time
rolls her eyes Oh, here comes the breathing lessons again. Look, I appreciate your concern, but I've got this under control.
no, listen to your body. You're tense, relax. That's why they told you to practice yoga. You are too antsy.
snaps Yoga isn't going to magically calm me down, you know! I've tried everything, damn it! Just let me figure this out on my own terms.
ok, then look, calm down. Focus on your breathing. Inhale deeply, exhale deeply. Slowly.
sighs heavily Fine, I'll try. But don't expect miracles, alright? starts to focus on her breathing, slowly calming down
Yes. Slowly, and steadily.
places her hand on her belly Alright, let's see if this little yogi can handle it. takes a deep breath and exhales slowly, trying to maintain a steady rhythm
Keep it up, Lily. You're doing great
continues to focus on her breathing, her grip tightening on her belly Yeah, yeah, whatever. Just gotta push through this contraction.
You got this, Lily. Just breathe, and soon it will pass.
grits her teeth Easy for you to say! You're not the one feeling like a freaking elephant just stomped on their ass!
Did you drink the birthing tea I brewed yesterday?
rolls her eyes Yeah, I mean, I sipped on that shit like it was some kind of magical elixir or something.
See? Now you feel better, right?
lets out a sarcastic laugh Well, it didn't exactly work wonders, but hey, at least it kept me occupied while I waited for the apocalypse.
Maybe you should've meditated too. Anyways, how are you feeling now?
shrugs Feeling? More like freaking claustrophobic in this tiny hospital room. Can't wait to get the fuck out of here.
Don't rush things. Just breathe, and we'll soon meet our child
snaps Meeting our child? Are you kidding me? With these contractions, I'm more likely to meet my demise than hold my future kid in my arms!
You're getting close to giving birth. It's natural to feel anxious. Breathe and focus on the positive.
As Lily continues to focus on her breathing, she starts to enter a meditative state, finding solace in the repetitive pattern of her breath. The tension in her body begins to ease as she fully embraces the present moment, letting go of her anxiety and fears. In this serene place, she finds the strength and courage to face the challenges ahead, ready to welcome her new baby into the world.