After that everything was a blur for Emma. She remembered little beyond blinding pain, hazy, shifting faces, and finally, relief and the furious squall of an infant. "My baby," she whispered, lying back. "My baby's here." "It's a fine girl," Dr. Mayfield said. When had he arrived? Emma decided she didn't care, and smiled wearily. "Steven?" "He's not feeling too well right now," the doctor explained. "Crumpled to the floor when I had to cut you." Emma laughed. Steven the outlaw, with his dreaded Colt .45. She'd never let him forget the occasion of his first child's birth.
In this excerpt, Emma experiences overwhelming emotions during childbirth, which she recalls as chaotic, filled with intense pain and fleeting images. As the process comes to an end, she finds comfort in the arrival of her baby, whispering her joy at being a mother. The doctor's presence is a blur to her, but her focus shifts to the moment of holding her child.
Amidst her relief, Emma learns that her partner, Steven, has fainted at a critical moment, adding a humorous touch to the situation. She fondly remembers his persona as an outlaw and anticipates teasing him about his reaction during the birth of their first child, highlighting both the joy and challenges of parenthood.
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