LOL DR Laura. Mine lasted longer than most so I consider shorter deliveries to be a breeze.
I think they go better each time.
First time - 2 days of long walks with contractions, 12 hours pacing halls in the hospital - finally went home for some sleep and was awaken the next day with a call from the Doctor. (Actually my Mother-in-law took the call, and the Dr. refused to give her any status and insisted on talking with me - so she had to wake me up!)
Second time - 6 hours of waiting room magazine reading.
Third time - trip to the hospital when were were sent home because it was "too soon".
Four hours later wife insisted we go back NOW!
Left wife at the admission station and returned to my car to get my "Delivery Kit" (Books, thermos, snacks). Back in the waiting room I was looking for a good seat when a Doctor came in and asked me if I wanted to see my son!
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