A couple, Cola and Savannah, are at the hospital as Savannah is in labor with their third child. They document their experience, from the initial contractions to the delivery. Savannah initially resists getting an epidural but eventually gives in due to the intense pain. After receiving the epidural, she feels much better and is able to relax. The doctor checks her progress, and she is eventually ready to push. The couple is excited and nervous as they await the arrival of their baby boy.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The speaker's wife, Savannah, is in labor.
2. They are at the hospital, and the husband, Cola, is documenting the process.
3. Savannah's contractions started at 8:56, and they are getting stronger and closer together.
4. The husband and wife have two children at home, and they need to arrange for childcare.
5. They decide to go to the hospital, which is 20 minutes away.
6. Upon arrival, they check in and are taken to a room.
7. Savannah is seven centimeters dilated and is having strong contractions.
8. The medical staff is trying to get an epidural in place to help with the pain.
9. Savannah receives the epidural, and it helps to alleviate the pain.
10. The doctor checks Savannah's progress and finds that she is now 10 centimeters dilated.
11. The doctor says it's time to push, but the husband is worried that the baby might come out before the doctor arrives.
12. Savannah's water breaks on its own, and she starts to feel the urge to push.
13. The husband is prepared to deliver the baby if necessary but is relieved when the doctor arrives.
14. The baby is born, and the husband is present for the delivery.
15. The baby is a boy, and the parents are overjoyed.
16. The birth occurs at 2 a.m., which is a coincidence since their other babies were also born at 2 a.m. or 2 p.m.