could you not? {{ birthing

Bass' soft, humming voice rang in her ears and she fought to steady her breathing, her legs still pulled into her belly. She just wanted them out, however many there were...she just wanted them to leave her body she she could sleep, damn it. Why did this have to be so hard? And how did she give birth to five pups without feeling this exhaustion and pain? Wren stretched her neck out and groaned, eyes popping open as the ever so familiar aroma of her daughter, Sparrow, wafted about the air. Wren twisted her head around and tried to capture the eyes of her sweet daughter, but unable to see her, she whined and returned to her struggles. Having Starling and Bass here was amazing, but...to be able to see her sweet little Sparrow would definitely bring her some joy in this mess.

Wren leaned back against her husband just as Harmony began to massage her. The gentle, calming rubs gave her a moment to relax and breathe, and she carried on attempting to push. But to her surprise, the herbs were working, and so was Harmony's method. The pale woman inhaled and exhaled into a strong, painful push, feeling the first puppy slip into the world. She winced as more contractions- calmed by Harmony's massages, racked her body. And she sighed. "Your siblings...are stubborn." Wren spoke out to Starling and Sparrow- wherever she was. She managed to smile uneasily, before breathing in and pushing. Pain erupted in her abdomen, and usually she would stop to breathe...but she continued to push, letting out whines of agony.

Finally, in less time than she had thought, the second one followed after the first. And she thought she was done. She was ready to spin around to see them, when yet another heavy contraction smacked her like a branch in the wind. She gasped and gave out for a second, eyeing Harmony. "Keep that up, I might just have ten puppies." The thought made her cringe, and she eyed Bass, growling quietly and proceeding. Before long, the last and final pup was released, and Wren passed out. She was completely out of breath, losing blood, and exhausted. Good night.

"Burn Baby Burn"