The doctor got here at 5:30am and has since switched from external heartbeat and contraction sensors to an internal direct monitor kit. Amy also got another dose of anesthesia. The doctor has been watching the paper graph output to plan a strategy for managing the umbilical cord during delivery. The vital signs are steady, Amy is reading a book, and the doc and nurse have stepped out to do some rounds. There's a staff change of shift coming at 8am. The waiting continues.