Mom and Dad were finally ready to leave Hagerman at 8:45. Mom's contractions were only 5 minutes apart and lasting 45-60 seconds. Dad was getting a little worried so he put a whole pile of towels in the back seat - just in case.
Mom decided she had to pee when they reached the town of Buhl, halfway on the 45-minute journey to the hospital. Dad stopped at the Valley Co-op store. Mom made it out of the car and to the front door before she had another contraction. Dad saved his smart remarks to himself as the color drained from the faces of the high schooler cashiers. Mom had another contraction in the bathroom and just for good measure, I made her double over one more time on the way out. Mom was starting to get quite the audience, but Dad was sure they could still make the hospital.
Besides, I didn't want to be born next to the tack and horse bedding aisle. Like I said, a girl like me is looking for more.......
Dad got Mom to the hospital at 9:30 am. In Mom's distracted state, she couldn't remember what floor labor and delivery was on. Unfortunately for Dad, the resident doctor he asked couldn't remember either. The doctor stammered "four, no three, hmmmm....." Luckily, the security guard saw Mom having a contraction and yelled "Floor 2!". Dad punched the "two" button and the door close simultaneously and left the bewildered doctor. I sure hope he isn't supposed to deliver me!
Mom and Dad got checked and they gave mom a nice bed to hang out on and a not so pretty gown. Dad got her to model it for him while they waited for the doctor.
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