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This is the story of our daughter Emma. Her story begins with a rare birth defect called Gastroschisis. This space is dedicated to the days before her birth and the many that are sure to follow.

10:12pm

The anethesiologist (sp?) just left. Ashley is ready for the epidural before she even has the IV in. She'd take an epidural with an epidural on the side if she could. I'm not sure why people prefer natural child birth over not feeling pain. I guess the word natural seems to conjour up the relaxing images of lush meadows and babbling brooks. Truly it is only the natural state of Hell. Blood curdling screams, explicit language, and the desire to see others in as much pain as yourself.

We have the television on to some spooky A&E show called Paranomal State. These students from Penn State investigate paranormal happenings around the country with monitors and handheld devices. Probably setting the wrong mood for a celebration of life, but Ashley seems to enjoy it.

We're waiting for the IV still. The nurse left a stack of apple juice cups so high for Ashley that almost seems like a dare.

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