Contraction! I am doubled over in visceral pain, trying to catch my breath. Now what happened to those breathing exercises, when you need them. I am huffing and puffing, though I don’t resemble the big bad Wolf in any way. 
All I feel is the pain that knife’s through me as if my insides would be turned out and I would be rendered to pieces.
It hits again. Another big contraction. In waves, without stopping. I feel battered and almost out of my mind.
This is the labour room and a true definition of the word labour. This is hard work in all it’s beauty, pain and glory. This is nature in one of it’s finest moments. Arrgh!
I want to rise from this infernal bed and run away as fast as I can. As though running away would leave the pain behind.
Nope! This is the real deal. No longer any imitation in the name of Braxton Hicks. He is ready to say ‘Hello Mama‘ and I can’t wait to see him as well, that is if these contractions don’t kill me first.
I try not to swear as a bear down. I wouldn’t like the first words my baby gets to hear from me to be; ‘Damn Contractions!’
Well that was fun to write. Linda thank you for taking me down memory lane with your prompt. I couldn’t think of anything else once I saw the word ‘contraction.’
Have a lovely weekend good people.
© Jacqueline Oby-Ikocha
a cooking pot and twisted tales 
Ohh, I remember this. The pain and yet the joy of holding the babe in my arms.
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Yes indeed. Beautiful pain 🙂
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Due in June… not looking forward to these contractions! But as you say, it is definitely a beautiful pain 🙂 Thank you for the likes, I find your posts really amusing- followed!
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Aww, I truly wish you all the best. You will do very well and yes it’s beautiful pain. Thank you for the follow. I will follow back as well.
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One of the most amazing things about giving birth was how the pain level dropped away when the baby came. A complete change in consciousness!
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Totally wonderful. Nature is absolutely amazing. It’s that way so that we can multiply. If not, a lot of women would refuse to have second, third and more children after the first experience.
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Exactly, anyone who’s given birth will know!
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It’s amazing. The first time I thought that I won’t be caught in such position again, but when my baby came out, I wanted more 😉
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I really thought on the way to the hospital, I can’t go through with this! But as soon . As you hold that baby it’s pure love
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The best thing ever.
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Wait till you have grandchildren. All the fun and not much work!
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I can imagine. You have enchanting conversations with your grandson 🙂
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There is nothing quite like that pain- thank goodness, and nothing more rewarding!
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Nothing sis. A blessed pain 🙂
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okay now I am scared to have children…this sounds painful!
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You will be able to my dear. Easy peasy and so worth it 😉
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perhaps some day. I need the husband first. Parenting is not the kind of adventure I want to embark on solo!
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Wise decision my dear.
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I thought so too 🙂
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Hi Jacquie,
Lol, I can’t imagine that any woman would think of any thing else when she sees the word “Contraction” . XD
Pregnancy is such a blessing, I am intrigued about labour though.
I’m certain that the best part will be the moment one sees their baby, the overwhelming love makes the pains of labour and discomfort of the last 9 months worthwhile.
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Daz all! The baby makes all the effort worthwhile.
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Well-penned, Jacqueline.. after reading this, somehow I am glad I never birthed any babies! Great descriptions of the pain and anxiety!
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Thank you Lori, maybe I shouldn’t have been so descriptive not to frighten some ladies.
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My pleasure, Jacqueline 🙂 Well I enjoyed it, even if I am glad I never experienced it 😀
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