Remembering Labour: Day 2

DAILY SNACK

On this day three years ago:

Sleep was harder last night, contractions waking me up every half hour or so.

Laboured in and out of the shower as hot water came and went.

Sent to hospital early because of elevated fetal heartbeat.

Hearbeat stable now — labour in roomy hospital shower.

Dilation is very slow, so I cave and ask for an epidural.

It numbs only my left half, but I suffer through for a long while before getting it re-done.

Suddenly, finally, no more pain.

I fall asleep.