Chapter 21

Five days before my due date, I woke in the middle of the night to regular abdominal pain. At first, I thought they were ordinary contractions. But half an hour later, the pain hadn't eased, and the intervals were growing shorter. Following my doctor's instructions, I timed the contractions and then called the hospital. After hearing my symptoms, the nurse told me to come to the maternity ward immediately. I contacted the support person I had arranged in advance and picked up the hospital...