Vicky arrived around 1:00 a.m. with her assistant, Sarah, not far behind. As she set up her equipment and got things ready, I continued to labor. I walked all around the house, using anything that was strong to hold on to during a contraction, the kitchen counter, guest bed, computer desk, etc. Soon after her arrival she checked me and to our surprise I was five centimeters dilated and 90% effaced (I had to get to 10 centimeters and the cervix effaced or thinned out to 100% before pushing). I was so worried we’d called Vicky too early, but this news confirmed that we’d called her just in time to help me through the toughest part to come.