Day 273: Still Working

We've been a the hospital about 24 hours. Mary has only just begun having major contractions. I'm completely useless to her. The relaxation and distraction techniques we learned in our baby-birthing class are all a joke in the face of this pain. I've been banished to the lobby while they administer Mary's epidural. Poor girl, it kills me to watch this and be powerless to help her.

So we've turned the corner and labor is underway. Watch this space for news, soon.