Some things can never be forgotten. The Lamaze breathing techniques that I learned more than 30 years ago came out of retirement today as I led my daughter-in-law through series after series of patterned-breathing. While my son applied pressure to his wife’s back, I held up my fingers and breathed randomly-chosen breathing sequences with her. It has been a long night and day and still no baby yet. Because I am still at the hospital awaiting the birth of my first grandchild, there will be no regular Friday’s Fresh Five! today.
What about this? 
Praying it all goes well.
Thank you so much. Your prayers were appreciated.
How nice that your daughter-in-law wants you in the room. I don’t think my two daughter-in laws would ever invite me in. Good luck and congratulations
Ellise – It wasn’t planned that I be in the birthing room with Kevin and Natalie. With Kevin behind her applying back pressure, she needed help focusing on her breathing. She asked me to stay and I was glad that I remembered my Lamaze breathing techniques and that I could be of help.