A Glimpse of Light For Raina

Is this a contraction?

Raina was already in the hospital with Riska's mother accompanying her. Raina arrived early that day in order to get the front queue, considering the previous month she waited too long and made her very bored.

There was only one patient who got in front of Raina. It was Raina's turn to enter the doctor's room after her name was called.

"Come, Mom. Lie down" said a nurse who asked Raina to lie down on the exam.

Raina's stomach is smeared with special gel first, then a device has moved over Raina's stomach. And there is a picture of a baby that really looks physically perfect on the monitor screen. The baby looks like he is sucking his thumb.

Ms. Riska was stunned by the appearance of the granddaughter whose presence was very much awaited by everyone. And this is the first time during Raina's pregnancy, she accompanied her son for a pregnancy checkup.

"This is good water, the baby's position is also good not breech. If the position of the baby continues until the delivery period arrives, most likely the mother can deliver through the normal path" said Dr. Roy.

As usual, Raina always kept a quiet look at the baby picture and just listened to the doctor's explanation carefully.

"Well, this is his trunk really looking, Mom. And certainly God willing, the baby boy." added the Doctor again.

Raina had seen the development of her baby and now she was sitting in front of the obstetrician.

"What can facilitate the delivery process normally, Doc?" ask Raina.

"Good question, there's actually a lot to do. For example, the mother must be active in moving, exercising such as yoga.it can make the muscles of the mother stronger and the mother can regulate the rhythm of breathing during labor later, and the mother can control the rhythm of breathing during labor, mothers should remain relaxed and always think positive, and can also when approaching labor, as well as, mothers and fathers are more active in sex because it can accelerate contractions and must be in a position that does not harm the baby certainly." replied Dr. Roy.

Raina and Ms. Riska listened carefully to the explanation of Dr. Roy, when explaining in the intimate part of the relationship the mother and the child looked at each other, raina could not do the last part mentioned by the doctor. And Raina immediately smiled wryly upon hearing that last explanation.

"And my advice, you should reduce your carbohydrate intake, eat more fruits and vegetables. Because this baby's weight is very enough, if the mother eats too many carbohydrates, the baby can be over-sized and can not even give birth normally" added Dr. Roy again.

"Good, Doc. Thank you for the advice." said Raina.

"Yes, equally. May it always be healthy until the time of delivery arrives and launched the delivery process." Doctor Roy gives a prayer for Raina.

"Amen. Thank you so much again, Doc." replied Raina as she shook hands with doctor Roy and then left the room.

The mother and son walked along the corridor of the hospital. Both of them were silent and occasionally threw smiles. Both are in each other's minds.

When the two of them were already in the car, Riska's mother looked towards Raina who seemed to be thinking about something.

"Here, do not think again the last doctor's advice. Kan, there are many other ways besides that." said Ms. Riska who tried to tease Raina.

"Ih, what the hell, Mom. Raina no longer thinks about it, kok." replied Raina who looks shy when discussing intimate relations.

Riska's mother just laughed to see her two cheeks that looked red blushing.

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Two weeks before Raina's delivery, Satria had returned to the city where she lived. Satria has also requested to be transferred to his hometown. And of course it is not easy for Satria to get a transfer permit. He must pass through stages according to the procedures set by the company that houses him.

Finally, his request was granted. Satria deliberately asked to transfer her work, because considering Raina will give birth soon. Satria wants to stay by the side of the person she loves. Although she doesn't yet know how Raina feels for herself.

Upon arrival at home, Satria only met briefly with his mother. After that, go straight to Raina's house to meet the woman.

"Hi, how are you?" satria asked Raina.

"Alhamdulilah, I am good." replied Raina.

"She is kind too and is ready to greet the world" Raina replied with a smile and gently stroked her stomach.

"When is his birth estimate?" ask Satria who is impatient to meet the nephew he will adopt as his son.

"If according to the doctor's estimate, another week. But, some say that he will be born in a few days" replied Raina.

"Why could that person guess like that?" ask the curious Satria.

"They said to be seen from my feet that have been very swollen" replied Raina who showed her swollen palms and toes.

"How do they measure it from a swollen leg?" ask Satria again.

"Okay, I don't understand either. Mother said, it's a myth that is still very believable and mostly proven." replied Raina.

"Is that sick?" ask Satria who looks worried.

"It doesn't hurt, but I'm tired of wearing sandals or flat shoes because my legs are getting wider and fat." Raina replied as she pursed her lips.

Satria smiled at Raina who pursed her lips, according to Satria it was very adorable for her. But, she also felt sad because it was not easy for Raina to undergo her pregnancy from the beginning until now. However, in the eyes of Raina looks calm waiting for the day of her delivery to arrive.

"How can you be this calm, is mama also like Raina when she will give birth to me? Indeed, this creature of God named woman is very tough." praise Satria in his heart.

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The days passed, the estimated time of labor was getting closer. Raina does whatever the doctor has advised her to facilitate herself in the face of a normal delivery later.

At exactly twelve in the night, Raina awoke from her sleep. Raina felt restless every time she closed her eyes, Raina often urinated, so Raina could not sleep comfortably and soundly. Once Raina sat down, occasionally lying down and standing up again, she did it over and over again. Suddenly, Raina felt pain in her waist area. Feels like aching after doing heavy work, whereas Raina never did heavy work during this old pregnancy.

Raina paced around in her room, until she was tired and finally fell asleep. However, again when he began to slumber, the feeling of wanting to urinate again attacked. Raina got back out of her bed and started to finish urinating. Unexpectedly, Raina saw a fleck of a fleck in it.

Raina immediately woke up her mother and told her about it.

"Are you sure it's flek?" ask Ms. Riska.

"Yes, Mom. Raina also could not sleep well, from earlier her innate desire to urinate mau." replied Raina with her upset face.

"Do you feel the pain in your stomach?" ask Riska again.

"No, Ma. Raina just felt sore on Raina's waist" replied Raina while holding her waist.

"Just wait until your stomach hurts, then we see a doctor" said Ms. Riska.

Morning was welcoming, until that morning Raina still could not fall asleep. Raina began to prepare a change of clothes for her and the cloth she put in one in her baby bag. Raina felt herself giving birth that day. When she was about to stand up, Raina felt a terrible pain in her stomach.

"What is this thing called contraction?" raina muttered.

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