Helen and I were asked by Mary, our host, months ago if we would doula and help manage a couple who Mary was very fond of....of course we agreed and as soon as we arrived here we were "on call" for them.
She called today to say her water had broken and we were thrilled for them. This was an educated couple who knew what they wanted and hoped to have the best experience they could.
Mother nature would have her way though and after a day of augmentation, decels and little progress (I dislike that term) she went to section while her poor husband went out for a drink because he was nervous.
Here, the women are put out with a general anesthetic so he had some time.
In other news Helen caught a lovely baby girl earlier in the day to a first time mom, and then conspired with a NICU nurse to "allow" her to breastfeed the baby BEFORE the apparently obligatory bath... and the nurse thought it was so cool that the rooting baby latched herself onto the breast! No kidding... Planting seeds, planting seeds...
We look forward to seeing them all tomorrow....goodnight.
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