Leanna Mazal
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Post by Leanna Mazal on Dec 27, 2021 21:35:21 GMT
[Vacation Home - Kerelia] Ariana didn't know how to react to both her Brother and Shadow, as she was a good girl who knew how to behave. That being said, she was still only four years old and inevitably descended into a small fit of giggles. " Aven what are you like and Shadow, Daddy's right you can't eat paper" she said, as the giggles began to subside. [Bathroom] Despite Leanna using the breathing techniques that had served her well during her other deliveries. The twinges refused to go away or subside making it harder to concentrate. She wasn't one to freak out but she had gone from being in slow labour which had been tortorous enough and now this. Her earlier promise to Riyo was now swimming to the forefront of her memory. Willing everything to be okay, Lea knew she couldn't hide in here forever and made the effort to stand. " Imzadi, I need you a moment".
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Post by Jovireh Velal on Dec 27, 2021 21:45:39 GMT
[Lt. Paawin Riyo - Kerelia - Vacation Home]Lea's voice in his mind made his heart jump in a sudden panic he tried to keep off his face. "I'll be right there." Standing - perhaps a bit too quickly - he gathered up any sharp objects and put them out of the kids' reach. "I'm just gonna go check on Mama real quick," he told them, glad that at least his voice sounded calm. A moment later he was stepping into the bathroom. "What's going on?" he asked her quietly so Ari wouldn't be able to hear from the other room.
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Post by Leanna Mazal on Dec 28, 2021 10:15:25 GMT
[Vacation Home - Kerelia] " Okay Daddy, I'll make sure Aven doesn't feed Shadow paper again" Ari reassured Riyo, completely unfazed by the sudden departure of her Daddy. Besides she knew Mama was pregnant and as the Big Sister, she would look after her little Brother until they returned to the table. " Now you have to be good okay Aven" she said firmly in her Big Sister voice, leaving Aven to stare at her as if he was truly listening. [Bathroom] Hearing Riyo's unspoken response did go some way to allieviate some of the panic that refused to go away. Yet hated the fact that she might have worried him, a feeling that quickly dissipated the second that he arrived in the bathroom. Relief replaced it as Riyo then asked what was going on. " I don't think this is slow labour anymore" she replied, through renewed breathing. " My waters haven't gone yet but I daren't move in case they do".
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Post by Jovireh Velal on Dec 28, 2021 21:00:55 GMT
[Lt. Paawin Riyo - Kerelia - Vacation Home]For a moment Riyo just paused, putting the pieces together. Slow labor? She hadn't said anything about... That didn't matter now. The colony infirmary was only a couple blocks away, but he certainly wasn't going to expect her to walk anywhere if she was worried about moving. "I can call for a transport to Sickbay," he offered, kneeling beside her and taking her hand. His heart began to race as the realization of what was happening began to set in.
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Post by Leanna Mazal on Dec 28, 2021 21:13:14 GMT
[Vacation Home - Kerelia] Leanna understood that it was a lot for Riyo to take in right now, especially since she hadn't exactly told him about the slow labour. Partly because she hadn't wanted to worry him until she was absolutely certain and because she didn't want to believe it herself. Hoping that it was another false alarm, but of course it was never that simple and as he took hold of her hand and spoke, Lea took in what he was saying. " I don't want to go to Sickbay, if these babies are coming I want to have them here where I'm the most comfortable" she replied softly, not intending to start an argument or have him insist that she had to go to the colony infirmary. Maybe a compromise could be reached, but first they had to think of Ari and Aven as she didn't want them to get scared. " You also need to get my parents to come get the children, like we planned if something happened".
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Post by Jovireh Velal on Dec 28, 2021 21:34:28 GMT
[Lt. Paawin Riyo - Kerelia - Vacation Home]Riyo nodded, understanding her desire to stay home. At least he was there with her, though he would feel more comfortable having more than just a medkit with him. Giving her hand a reassuring squeeze, he straightened and began to run the water in the bathtub, checking to make sure it was the right temperature before closing the drain. "I'll go call them," he told her, kissing the top of her head before moving quickly into the bedroom where he left his com device. When her parents agreed to come get the kids, he asked them to stop by the infirmary to grab a few additional supplies for him, and gave them his clearance code in case the local staff gave them any problems over the request. The conversation only took a few minutes, and then he was back in the bathroom with Lea, com device and medkit in hand. "They'll be here soon. Let's get you comfortable."
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Post by Leanna Mazal on Dec 29, 2021 11:39:59 GMT
[Vacation Home - Kerelia] Whilst Leanna hadn't expected any resistance to her wanting to have the twins at home. There was further relief as Riyo nodded his understanding and gave her hand a reassuring squeeze. Refocusing on her breathing as another twinge pulled at her abdomen, the mother to be heard the bath being ran and realised what Riyo was intending to do. Even with the suddenness of it all, he had remembered one of the other details that they had talked about, before he went to call her parents. " Okay" she replied, accepting the kiss to her head with warmth and added reassurance. With him gone, Lea ran through the techniques to hopefully help her remain calm. Although wasn't naive to know that if things changed, that she needed to be prepared if a home birth was no longer viable. Trying not to think of that, she did look up when Riyo returned complete with medkit, comm device and an update from her parents. " That's good, but before I get comfortable, check on the kids for me please, as I hate being away from them like this" she practically pleaded, more concerned for Ari and Aven right now than herself.
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Post by Jovireh Velal on Dec 29, 2021 12:56:10 GMT
[Lt. Paawin Riyo - Kerelia - Vacation Home]Riyo paused again, not wanting to leave her side without at least running a scan to check on the progression of her labor, but he'd helped enough couples in his career to know that now was definitely not the time to argue with her about anything. "Okay, I'll be right back." Setting everything on the floor beside the tub but out of the way, he went into the dining room to do as she asked. Aven was somehow covered in glitter, with pieces of paper stuck all over him, but they were both still conscious in their seats without any sign of blood. That was about all he could hope for as Shadow came running over to him, also covered in glitter. "Hey kids... Grandma and Grandpa are going to be coming by in a few minutes and you'll get to spend the rest of the day with them!" Riyo tried to keep the nervousness out of his voice as he smiled at Ari and grabbed a wet washcloth to start wiping Aven down at least a little.
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Post by Leanna Mazal on Dec 29, 2021 13:16:25 GMT
[Vacation Home - Kerelia] " Thank you Imzadi" Leanna replied, happy that he hadn't insisted on staying with her. As much as Ari was a little older, Lea knew what Aven could be like if left to his own devices and it would help ease Lea's guilt at leaving them to know that nothing serious had happened. To be truthful she had no idea how long she had been gone and could very well be worrying for nothing. Then again her emotions were all over the place, which only got jumbled further as the contractions deepened. She knew her body and that her waters could break at any moment, but for now waited for an update on the kids. [Dining Room] Despite her best efforts to stop Aven from getting to the glitter, things hadn't gone as planned for Ariana. She knew that she should of shouted for Daddy but had tried to clean up the best she could. That's until Shadow got involved, almost on the brink of tears, Ari was happy to see Daddy when he appeared and told them about going to Grandma and Grandpa's. " I did try to stop them Daddy but it didn't work" she explained, before reacting to the news of where they were going. " We get to see Grandma and Grandpa, that's awesome and you know we'll miss you and Mama".Just then Lea's parents arrived armed with a PADD for Riyo. " They needed your thumbprint but assured us that once they receive it, they'll beam the items over" Jac said quietly as Aya fussed over the kids.
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Post by Jovireh Velal on Dec 29, 2021 13:42:44 GMT
[Lt. Paawin Riyo - Kerelia - Vacation Home]"That's alright, sweetheart, I know how stubborn your brother can be. Thank you for trying," he reassured Ari with a soft smile as he cleaned up what he could from the boy and dog. When his soon-to-be in-laws arrived, he greeted them with excitement and relief. "That's fine, thank you," he replied to Jac as he quickly pressed his thumb against the PADD. "Sorry about the mess... it all started rather suddenly..." Well, apparently not, but that was a conversation to have with Lea later. Hearing the quiet whir of a transporter beam in the next room, he tossed the glitter-covered cloth in the sink. "Alright kids, have fun and be good! We'll see you later!" Giving them each a hug and kiss, and Shadow a scratch, he stepped away to let the grandparents take over. "Thank you again. I'll keep you updated."Now hopefully Leanna would relax and let him help her. Grabbing the small crate of supplies from the living room, he made his way back to the bathroom. "Kids are fine, your parents are here. No more excuses. You need to get comfortable." This was one of those moments he found himself drifting back and forth across the line between experienced doctor and concerned partner. Setting the crate down with his medkit, and hoping he wouldn't actually need anything out of it, he stood beside Lea and reached out for her to take his arm.
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Post by Leanna Mazal on Dec 29, 2021 14:07:02 GMT
[Vacation Home - Kerelia] " You're right Daddy he is and thank you" Ari replied, perfectly content with the reassurance that she had received before her attention moved to her Grandparents. " Look Grandma, we made pretty things for the babies"." Oh they are wonderful Little One" Aya said encouragingly with the usual warmth that came with being around her grandbabies. Jac on the other hand smiled as Riyo thanked him for the PADD and what was needed to be done, before his future son in law apologised about the mess. " No need to apologise, we kind of expected this to happen soon" Jac admitted as Riyo got rid of the glitter covered cloth and proceeded to say his farewells to the children. Both Ari and Aven reciprocated with sloppy kisses and excitement at getting to spend time with their Grandparents without any obvious concern at how things had changed so quickly. When Riyo then thanked them again and promised to keep them updated, Aya replied as Jac took care of Aven and Shadow. " That's what family is for and we look forward to updates".[Bathroom] Leanna could hear voices but not the exact conversation that was going on in the other room. Although didn't need to say anything to recognise who they belonged too and smiled despite the pain. When Riyo returned with a box of extra items, Lea understood what they might be as her Imzadi spoke more like a Doctor. That line was something that they would always deal with and now that she had been reassured wasn't going to suggest otherwise. " No more excuses, I just had to know that they were okay that's all" she replied softly as she took hold of his arm. It appeared that it had been done at the right time as her waters then broke.
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Post by Jovireh Velal on Dec 29, 2021 16:45:32 GMT
[Lt. Paawin Riyo - Kerelia - Vacation Home]"They're fine," he reassured her in a more gentle tone. "And very excited to be spending the day with your parents. Whom I promised to keep updated." He braced himself to help her stand, glancing down as her water broke. Well... that was good timing if there ever was any. "If you can stay on your feet for a few moments, I can help you undress. Go ahead and use me for support as much as you need to." Wearing soaking wet clothes wasn't exactly his idea of comfort, but if she didn't think she could stay on her feet long enough to finish undressing, it wouldn't exactly be an issue either.
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Post by Leanna Mazal on Dec 29, 2021 17:38:38 GMT
[Vacation Home - Kerelia] Leanna had never quite imagined how this was going to happen and yes there was still underlying guilt of not recognising the signs sooner. She had been so convinced that this wasn't the real thing and now with her waters breaking, Lea could only hope that her labour would progress smoothly or as smoothly as possible. When Riyo then reassured her in a more gentle tone, Lea appreciated the effort he was making in order to keep her from going into angry or defensive mode. " Thank you Imzadi and I could tell that they were, as for my parents I know they'll appreciate that".This wasn't her first labour and she knew that her parents would be worried and concerned as any parent would be. Even with the children to keep occupied, they would no doubt have their comm device close. At Riyo's next instruction, Lea understood what he wanted her to do. " I think I can and I will" she said, determined to stand and didn't hesitate in holding onto Riyo as firmly as possible, so he could undress her.
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Post by Jovireh Velal on Dec 29, 2021 19:42:34 GMT
[Lt. Paawin Riyo - Kerelia - Vacation Home]Riyo stood firm as she held on to him, quickly yet gently removing the rest of her clothes and simply tossing them to the side. Now was not the time to worry about making a mess. Once ready, he carefully guided her over to the tub, checking the water's temperature once more before helping her get in. "I'm just going to go scrub real quick, alright?" Once she was settled, he placed a soft kiss on her temple and moved to the sink to start washing his hands and arms. "I had the clinic send over a pain reliever if you need it," he told her as he looked over hi shoulder to check on her. Riyo could only imagine the pain she was about to be in, and didn't want her to suffer any more than she needed to.
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Post by Leanna Mazal on Dec 29, 2021 20:02:21 GMT
[Vacation Home - Kerelia] Holding onto Riyo and diverting her strength to ensuring she didn't stumble or fall had definitely been the right thing to do. It also enabled Lea to momentarily focus on something else rather than the pain of the contractions. Not exactly unbearable at the moment but Lea knew that could change as things continued to progress. She also wasn't ashamed at having Riyo remove her clothes because it wasn't the first time and she wasn't one to get embarrassed either. Besides it would make things a lot easier and once she was in the tub, the warm water began to help. Closing her eyes briefly as Riyo softly kissed her temple, after telling her that he was just going to scrub up. " Okay".Sinking back into a more comfortable position, Lea let the water wash over her and take off some of the pressure. Lea listened as Riyo mentioned the pain reliever and knew he would have thought of everything. " Actually I will" she replied, deciding it was best to have one now.
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