And We're Off

9:30 a.m. (PST) - The doctor had to call in a specialist to get the IV in Rachel's arm - darn those tiny veins - but the inducement drugs have started their magic. The fetal monitor shows contractions, but Rachel still isn't feeling them. (Did I mention she has a very high pain threshold? I think that's a good thing in this particular situation.) Cell phones don't work in the birthing center (duh. I bet they did that on purpose) so we can't get updates unless John goes out in the hall. And I'm sure both he and Rachel would rather he be in the room with her.

So now we wait.