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Principium Vitae

A labor of love Frequent contractions Bloody show appears Belly and back pain Her water breaks now The baby drops Loosened-up joints Cervix dilates Cramps are intense Nauseous mom Start the drugs Feeling great Bear down Push out Birth May 18, 2022 **Side note: John Gondolf read my first Diminished Hexaverse poem about the end of life (Finis Vitae) and suggested that I write one about the beginning of life. Thank you for the wonderful tip John. I'm always up for an intriguing challenge.

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Rico Leffanta

Date: 5/19/2022 11:12:00 AM

So much easier to accomplish in one's teens than in one's 30s! Aloha!

Courtney Hubbert
Date: 5/19/2022 6:34:00 PM

Rico, are you talking about labor? I certainly found it easier with my first child as opposed to my last. ha ha

John Gondolf

Date: 5/18/2022 4:47:00 PM

Another vivid description of the moments leading up to birth. I would say how accurate it is however, never having been through it myself, I will take your word for it. :) A great job accepting my challenge, Courtney, nicely done my friend. John

Courtney Hubbert
Date: 5/18/2022 7:05:00 PM

I appreciate your compliment. It was a lot of fun to accept your challenge.