Twenty Minutes

Heather, at the bookstore, told her this would be hard
The ladies in Lamaze, all delivered safely before her, said it was a snap
Sweat didn't even form on her face
Contractions fast, pushing hard and 
Now she has her baby
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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August 22, 2009 at 3:42 PM
Welcome wee one. God bless you richly and often. And you too Autumn. Love, Will
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