Copying my friend Katie's brilliant idea here! Daddy’s Cheat Sheet For Labor • When contractions start -Make arrangements for Jocelyn and AJ -Make sure everything on our hospital bag checklist is in our bags -Make sure I eat a high protein meal -Make sure I drink plenty of fluids -If contractions are slow at first, make sure I nap and keep the kids out of our room. -Call hospital/OB office when contractions are 5 minutes apart, lasting for 1 minute, for 1 hour OR if you notice sudden changes in my behavior (i.e. not able to talk through contractions) • When we are admitted to the hospital -Bring our hospital bag in -Answer all the nureses questions for me -Contact our families • When in active labor -If I ask for people to stay quiet--MAKE THEM! -Ask if there is anything you can do for me -Offer a massage -Ask if I would like a drink or ice -Ask if I would like for you to help me get in the shower -Remind me to breathe deeply and slowly and to relax -Of