He finally lay quiet in my arms, his breathing slowed almost to normal.

His heart and breathing slowed as he sipped the water.

His breathing slowed until he could think again, and the fear subsided.

I kept my hand moving until her breathing slowed and grew deep.

In no time her breathing slowed and she was asleep.

After a while, her breathing slowed, though something told him she wasn't asleep.

Slowly he regained control of himself and his breathing slowed.

When they went forward again, even their breathing had slowed to a whisper.

A few moments later her breathing slowed and she was asleep.

The baby's eyes slowly closed and his rapid breathing slowed into sleep.