Chapter Ten
“Strong heartbeat,” the midwife said. “Listen to that. Wow, everything looks good. Baby looks good. So we still need to talk about where you want to deliver. Have you and your husband had a chance to discuss? I know you said not in the hospital, but you have some options—at home, a water birth…”
Billy Jo pulled down her light brown maternity sweater and sat up. “I will not be having this baby in the hospital, not a chance. I’ll have it at home.”
The midwife’s long dark hair was pulled back in a ponytail, and she wore black yoga pants and a purple long-sleeved tunic. As she put away the fetal monitor, she tossed Billy Jo a curious look. “At home is fine,” she said. “You’ll be more comfortable, too. You know, I haven’t met your husband yet. After three visits, I kind of expect
