At around 1:45am, the anesthesiologist came in at Amy's request to administer the epidural, which is essentially a needle embedded partway into the spine to allow an initial drug injection and then a steady saline solution drip. I think they will apply another dose in a couple hours. The contraction pains have gone away, and she's much more comfortable. The last two photos are of the big, bright robo-light that was deployed from the ceiling for catheter insertion, and will be used again for the birth. It's very, very quiet in the room now and Amy's sleeping. Maybe I can snag a nap now too.