Mercedes felt so exhausted. Her feet were swollen, and her stomach was in pain. It was unbearable, and she couldn't go on any longer. She wanted the baby to come out of her already. She sat on the rocking chair, but she couldn't find a comfortable position to be in. She got up and started walking around, but even that was not helping. She suddenly felt too hot so she went to open the windows to let the breeze in.

She was feeling on and off and the baby was once again ...