I kiss Liz and wipe her tears as we both look at our beautiful little son. I hear cheering coming from the dining room and both Liz and I chuckle. I am glad they stayed, but gave us space. I don't think I want everyone seeing Liz in this position. I look down at her, and she looks so tired, but I know it isn't over yet. Cynthia gets up and calls Wayne over. He rushes to her and takes the baby and lays him down gently on another sofa. He starts wiping him off while Cynthia comes back to us. “I need you to give me one more push, Liz. I will help to guide the placenta,” Cynthia says. She massages Liz’s belly and then tells her to push while she presses down. Liz gives one more push, and then I see the placenta come out. It looks weird, like a little cushion, but it also looks like bloody b

