I remember the drive to the hospital. It was just me and my husband, on a dark windy road. We got to the hospital and every room was full. I was put in an overflow room. It was one of those freak nights where every woman goes into labor. The midwife checked me and I was at a 3. How disappointing. By the time I was all settled into my room, it was midnight. They asked me if I wanted IV fluids to “take the edge off”. So, I thought that of course I would want that! The anesthesiologist was … Continue reading →