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Post by silverfall on Jul 9, 2004 13:51:05 GMT -5
Silverfall stilled her expression and hoped they knew a foal was coming at least. With a swish of her tail, she knelt down beside Mainsail until they were lying side-by-side.
"Lean, like this," Silverfall said. "It will help keep the baby in the right position." Her memory drifted back to a dark night, a night when she herself had given birth. "And will ease the tension on your back. Birth will come more smoothly then if you relax. You must not fear it or it will not come. You will strain with each contraction and then think on the small, soft bundle waiting to meet you during the break."
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Post by Angel624 on Jul 9, 2004 16:32:28 GMT -5
Mainsail leaned the way Silverfall had shown her. She tried to relax and took a deep breath of air, and relaxed. Dazzle Surprise smiled. "You're coming along well, Mainsail." She said. Angel nodded. "Yes, you are." She said with a smile.
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Post by silverfall on Jul 9, 2004 23:14:05 GMT -5
Mainsail's friends were enthusiastic and Silverfall knew this would help her during the birth. The act itself was a beautiful and terrifying thing, but the bonds of friendship were often strong enough to see an inexperienced mare through.
"Yes, Mainsail," she said. "You are doing well." The comment was clumsy, as she was not used to giving encouragement.
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Post by Angel624 on Jul 9, 2004 23:32:20 GMT -5
Mainsail forced a smile. Dazzle Surprise gave a warm and comforting smile to the both. Angel also smiled.
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Post by silverfall on Jul 13, 2004 14:48:02 GMT -5
Silverfall massaged the base of Mainsail's tail with her chin.
"Are you feeling ready to push yet?"
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Post by Angel624 on Jul 13, 2004 15:46:08 GMT -5
Mainsail nodded slowly. "I think so." She said. Angel and Dazzle Surprise were both excited and happy at the same time. Mainsail was glad to have friends with her.
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Post by silverfall on Jul 13, 2004 22:33:38 GMT -5
Razz and Fluttershy came running up just then. Fluttershy was all smiles and Razz looked a bit uncertain himself. He had that, "I want to look, but I'm not sure if I should," look on his face.
"How are we doing?" Fluttershy asked.
"She's ready to push," said Silverfall.
"Good girl," Fluttershy said, taking a peak and then standing back. "Give it a push then."
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Post by Angel624 on Jul 13, 2004 23:16:39 GMT -5
Mainsail pushed once.
"Come on, push again." Dazzle Surprise said.
Mainsail pushed a second time.
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Post by silverfall on Jul 14, 2004 20:53:51 GMT -5
Fluttershy watched with a smile as the mare pushed and pushed. "Now, again. If you can."
"Put some heart into, girl," Silverfall interjected. Fluttershy gave her an annoyed look, but she shrugged.
"Oh, oh, oh," Razz sputtered and pranced in his spot.
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Post by Angel624 on Jul 15, 2004 18:42:30 GMT -5
Mainsail pushed once more, and the baby was born. The baby was about the same color as her mother. She had purple hair with white streaks that changed to magenta in the sun. Her symbol was like her mom's, only smaller. Mainsail stared down at her baby. "I will name her Baby Sea Spray." She said. Angel and Dazzle Surprise smiled.
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Post by silverfall on Jul 15, 2004 23:40:47 GMT -5
Fluttershy produced some soft, clean cloth from her knapsack and helped to dry the little one off.
"She's quite beautiful," she said.
Razz was very quiet and Silverfall nudged him away a bit.
"Come," she said. "Let's leave them in peace. Last thing they need is you standing there gawking."
"Oh," Razz said, a bit softly and followed.
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Post by Angel624 on Jul 16, 2004 17:04:44 GMT -5
Mainsail smiled as they left. Dazzle Surprise and Angel walked a little closer to Mainsail. "She really is cute, Mainsail." Dazzle said. Angel nodded. Baby Sea Spray was sound asleep. Mainsail nuzzled her. Angel looked at Dazzle and whispered, "Should we leave the two alone?" Dazzle nodded. "It would be best if we did." She said. The two left and went to the party.
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Post by silverfall on Jul 19, 2004 21:20:29 GMT -5
Fluttershy watched the others leave.
"Is there anything else you need?" she asked. "If not, I'll be on my way, too. Enjoy your new bundle!"
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Post by ElementalParadise on Jul 21, 2004 19:28:24 GMT -5
"Aww she's so cute Mainsail! I think I'll leave you two now, and I'll see you later!" she stood smiling at the mare and foal. Themn, she turned around and left, snowflakes beginning to fall from the clouds overhead.
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Post by Angel624 on Jul 22, 2004 0:56:46 GMT -5
Mainsail smiled and watched the others leave. She turned to Baby Sea Spray. "You are the cutest little thing ever." She whispered to the baby. Baby Sea Spray then blinked her eyes. Mainsail smiled at the little foal and nuzzled her.
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