A woman is in the hospital, waiting for her sister Maye to give birth. Maye is in labor, and the family is supporting her throughout the process. The woman is recording the experience and providing commentary. As the labor progresses, the family becomes increasingly anxious and exhausted. Eventually, the doctor decides to induce labor, and Maye gives birth to a baby boy named Maximilano (Maxi). The family is overjoyed and emotional, and they welcome the new addition to their family.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The speaker's sister, Maye, is in the hospital to give birth.
2. The speaker arrives at the hospital at 6 pm.
3. Maye is in the clinic at the hospital.
4. The speaker mentions that they had ordered a meal with arepa.
5. The nurse arrives to give Maye an injection to speed up the process.
6. The speaker's mother is present and is recording the event.
7. The doctor, Jesús Sierra, is attentive and visits Maye every now and then.
8. The speaker mentions that they are trying to help Maye through the labor process.
9. Maye is exhausted and in pain.
10. The speaker's father arrives to witness the birth.
11. Maye is taken to see the anesthesiologist to reduce the pain.
12. The speaker is impatient and wants the birth to happen.
13. The birth is complicated, and the speaker is worried.
14. The speaker leaves the hospital for a moment to get ready to have lunch.
15. The baby, Maximiliano (Maxi), is born when the speaker is not present.
16. The speaker returns to the hospital and is emotional about missing the birth.
17. The birth is a natural one, not a cesarean.
18. The speaker is amazed by their sister's strength during the labor process.
19. The speaker and their family are emotional and happy about the new baby.
20. The mother, Maye, is eating after giving birth.