she had a big contraction - made even me cry

but it was because of a full bladder.

Dr. M said to check the cervix.

I did and realized the baby had come down a little. Misha (the nice nurse) tried to insert a baby moniter and to break her water but couldn't because she wasn't dilated enough for Misha's fingers and probe to fit in at the same time.

Misha wasn't comfortable doing this. She waited till I went to get some aqua.

At 1:15am, she (the patient) had the epidural.

I told her it wouldn't hurt but it would burn a bit.

she nodded.

weird.

I don't know her name as yet?

how am I working with her thru this ordeal then?