My niece gave birth by accident, on the living room floor. She didn’t even have time to get to the sofa or bed. Her first son had be born in the hospital after a really long and difficult labor.
Surprisingly,the second one just popped out. My niece’s husband had the cell phone to one ear and was talking to the visiting nurse who was on the George Washington Bridge in a snow storm. Little Julian slid out and almost slipped from the husband’s hands, like an adorable greased pig.
So, no time for juice, ice chips or any amenities. A boiled nail scissors, dental floss and the cell phone were the essentials, and of course a knowlegeable husband.
Thee nurse finally arrived, but by then, everyone was fine and they decided to skip the trip to the hospital.