Lisa POVMy eyes snapped open as my body shoved me out of sleep. A sharp pressure in my belly told me I had to pee. I sat up, feet on the cool floor, waiting for my balance before standing.Halfway to the bathroom, something inside shifted, pressed outward, then stopped, like testing the waters. It made me stop moving. My hand flew to my stomach. I waited, and at the same time, my mind raced to worst-case scenarios.Was the baby okay?It came again, clearer this time. A little push from inside.I needed backup. Waking Mom felt bad, considering she slept late, but it was better than lying awake spiraling. I padded into the hall, past the dim wall lights, to her door.Her voice cut through. “Lisa?”“I’m coming in,” I said, pushing the door open.She sat up, eyes sharp on me. “What happened?” I could hear the nervousness in her voice.“I felt something move low in my belly, like a push. It wasn’t painful.”The nervous look disappeared, followed by a tired smile. She patted the bed by her
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