Here Comes Baby

[Deleted]

Bridget returned to the residence of the Duke of Wellington, after being pulled aside for questioning by the Bow Street Runners. As a witness, she told Officer Huntington what she witnessed from the Modiste shop. However, she started to feel uncomfortable during questioning, and had to write down her statement. After a check from the physician, she was released.

With the Doctor and his wife out of town, Helena is staying as a guest. She befriended his wife Marianne, and was invited to stay for a few nights while her parents were away. With Bridget’s condition, she came along.

As she knocked on the door, the pain continued to grow as she felt something leaking out of her. She looked at her butler, who opened the door.

“Help me!” Bridget took a deep breath as she continued to leak.
@mariannetalbot William Slade

[Deleted]

Marianne had been in the sitting room when she heard a knock on the door.  She had papers spread out around her for her newest book ideas, she wanted to do true romances and write about men who were like her own husband.  A modern romance that could actually happen and she loved that when she wrote William was always the face that she saw.  He inspired all her male characters now, it was the first time that she felt her male characters were truly brought to life.

She heard a voice call for help and for a moment she was confused, then she realized who was at the door and she sprang up making papers flutter around her.  Bridget!  Are you alright?  Please come inside.  Taking her arm Marianne helped her inside and called over her shoulder to the servants.  I think we will be needing the doctor now and help me get her to her room.  We cannot have her baby born here in the hallway. 

Next she smiled at Bridget and encouraged her to lean on her.  Now you need to relax and let me help you to your room.  We will get you settled while they fetch the doctor.  I think that tonight you will be getting to meet your child. Excitement was setting in and Marianne was thinking of all the things they would need for this little one but she kept calm as she helped Bridget to her room.


@missshaw William Slade

[Deleted]

“Thank you.” Bridget breathed as they head to her room. “We should wake Helena up. She’s been having dreams lately some a lad she’s been chatting with.” 

They made it to the room as she lay down on the bed. The pressure from her center was burning as she tries to handle the pain. 

“Where is Vincent when I need him?” Bridget sobs as she tries to breathe. “Why the Bishops chose this weekend to leave? Ah!” She gave a few deep breaths to ride this contraction as the Duke’s staff arrived to help. Marianne’s lady’s maid woke Helena up to help assist on the birth. 

“Any sign of the Duke?” Bridget asked as the pain from the contraction ended and she could breathe. 
@mariannetalbot William Slade @polinshipper82

[Deleted]

Marianne hated seeing how upset Bridget was but she knew that if she was in her place she would be upset too.  She had her ladies maid go and wake up Helena at once while she tried to comfort her as best as she could.  While they waited for Helena, Marianne tried to distract Bridget.  How exciting this will be!  I cannot wait to see if you are having a little girl or a little boy!  Babies are such a blessing.

She nodded to her servants as they entered the room bringing in all the things needed and the one thing that Marianne had insisted they have handy which was a bassinet that would sit right next to the bed so that Bridget could keep the little one within an arm's reach.  


@missshaw @polinshipper82 William Slade

[Deleted]

Helena was having a wonderful dream about a pair of blue eyes and strong hands when Marianne’s lady’s maid woke her up to inform her Bridget is in labor.

”Labor?” She jumped up and find a robe. Her parents chose a horrible evening to leave London so they can stay at Wellington House as guests. She walked over to where Bridget in bed as Helena is prepare to take what she learned from the midwives and help. 

“Bridget, I need for you to breathe.” Helena placed a rag over her forehead to help her focus. “Marianne, did you fetched the accoucher? We need him soon or else we would need to do this ourselves.”
@mariannetalbot William Slade

[Deleted]

Marianne was now wide awake and trying to comfort Bridget as her sister in law walked into the room.  She nodded to Helena's question.  I sent a rider out to fetch him, it won't be long.  She stayed by Bridget's side and offered her hand to her.  

She knew that the poor girl had to be in terrible pain but Marianne knew that soon she would have the greatest gift of all.  Soon Bridget would be a mother with a baby in her arms.  It was all so exciting and it made Marianne want to have a child with William as soon as possible.


@missshaw  @polinshipper82

[Deleted]

Bridget continued to breathe as they checked if was ready to push. She looked at the three ladies in the room, glad that while her husband is away and the Duke wasn’t around, she has the support and care of women to help deliver her child. 

She felt the urge to push as the doctor arrived in time to examine her. Seeing that she’s ready, she began to pushing process with the ladies helping her breathe. 

“Ahh! It burns.” Bridget screamed as she bear down and gave a big push. 
@mariannetalbot

[Deleted]

Marianne kept her place as Bridget's side she encouraged her to push as soon as the doctor arrived.  She knew that she had to be in great pain as she felt Bridget squeeze her hand tighter and tighter.  You doing famously Bridget, your baby is almost here!

There was now a great flurry of people in this room and Marianne was so excited that soon there would be one more.  A very small one in fact and she strained to see as Bridget pushed.  


@polinshipper82 @missshaw

[Deleted]

Bridget caught her breath as she ready to push again. She can feel it’s almost there as she heard to start pushing again. She heard Helena counting to ten, while holding Marianne’s hand. 

When she heard the accoucher said the head is out, she wanted to scream. She didn’t expect the pain to be that intense. Luckily, with the support of her friends, she had the strength to give one more push to get the rest of the baby out. 

Bearing down, she gave one last push, not caring if she crush Marianne’s hand or hear Helena counting up to ten. She want to meet her child, the beautiful extension of the love between her and her husband. 

Suddenly, a small cry echoed the room as Bridget fell back on the pillows. 

A boy. She heard it’s a boy.

As the accoucher make sure she’s okay to prepare to remove the placenta, Marina the midwife handed Bridget her son as she sobbed in happiness. Her boy is here at long last. 

“Oh William.” Bridget smiled through her tears. “Liam, I love you so much.”
@mariannetalbot

[William Slade]

tagged @missshaw @mariannetalbot @polinshipper82 words not a clue! notes cuteness

William had been riding back from Wellington that evening. The trip back to London had taken him and his party approximately a day and a half, and the men must have been exhausted. Dismounting from his stallion, he motioned toward one of the stable-boys that had already been waiting for their Duke's return. He bid his footmen and guards farewell before entering the estate. The footman at the door hesitantly opened the door to the house, and William raised an eyebrow immediately upon hearing noises from the foyer. "What is going on?" He asked one of the servants. "Mrs. Bishop was giving birth, Your Grace." One of them responded. The Duke and Duchess had invited them to stay at their home whilst their family was out of town. William rushed to the area the noises were coming from, followed by his one of the female servants. With a small knock at the door, he requested their permission to enter. He motioned toward the servant to enter and announce his appearance first. Will did not wish to startle them. "Your Grace, His Grace is here."

template by kitty

[Deleted]

Helena looked at Bridget’s face, happy that her nephew is here, safe and sound. She wished Vincent was here, but will be delighted of the news. During their letters, he mentioned how excited to be a father. 

With the accoucher making sure everything is out and the bleeding subside, Bridget handed Liam over to her to hold for the first time. Tears came from her eyes and she held him, as if she is taking her brother’s place. 

“Hello, Liam.” Helena whispered as she cradle him. “I am your aunt Helena and I love you very much. I know your Papa isn’t here yet but he wants me to tell you that he waited his whole life for you. Hopefully, you will meet him soon.” She pressed a kiss on his forehead when she heard a knock. 

She heard that the Duke had arrived. If it wasn’t for Wellington’s hospitality, she would be scared for Bridget while her parents are out of town. She will be forever grateful to William and Marianne. 

She handed Liam back to Bridget before walking to the door to answer.

“Your Grace.” Helena smiled with a curtsy. “Glad you are here.”
William Slade @mariannetalbot

[Deleted]

The whole time she spent at Bridget's side Marianne was trying hard to keep her calm and she didn't complain about how hard she was squeezing her hand.  Soon there was going to be another person in the room, as she heard the baby's first cry Marianne's eyes filled with happy tears and she smiled at Bridget.  Well done, you have a beautiful son.  Oh he is so handsome!  The sight of the baby crying and then bonding with his mother for the first time touched Marianne, it reminded her how much she wanted a child and a family of her own.

She stood by Bridget just admiring the little one until she heard that her husband was here.  Rushing to him she hugged him tightly.  All is well, Bridget has given birth to the most handsome baby boy and he is named William.  

Glancing over her shoulder she smiled and then excused herself.  We should leave and let mother and son bond.  Now I think we need to work on making one of those for us.  He is the cutest thing ever.


William Slade