Panel 1
Nurse: Well, Mrs. Dean, it’s a really good thing you came in when you did! You were definitely showing signs of preeclampsia, but we’ve got you on magnesium now, so you should be good.
Panel 2
Liz: That’s good news - so, how long do you think they’ll plan on keeping me?
Nurse: Well, traditionally we like the mother to stay around for the birth, since we can’t really do it without you…
Liz: So he’s coming NOW?
Panel 3
Nurse: Yep! You’re at full term, and with the preeclampsia, the safest thing is to go ahead and induce.
Liz: I know people probably say it all the time, but this is happening a lot faster than I was expecting!
Panel 4
Nurse: At least you had 9 months to get ready.
Liz: THE HELL I DID.
Nurse: Well, Mrs. Dean, it’s a really good thing you came in when you did! You were definitely showing signs of preeclampsia, but we’ve got you on magnesium now, so you should be good.
Panel 2
Liz: That’s good news - so, how long do you think they’ll plan on keeping me?
Nurse: Well, traditionally we like the mother to stay around for the birth, since we can’t really do it without you…
Liz: So he’s coming NOW?
Panel 3
Nurse: Yep! You’re at full term, and with the preeclampsia, the safest thing is to go ahead and induce.
Liz: I know people probably say it all the time, but this is happening a lot faster than I was expecting!
Panel 4
Nurse: At least you had 9 months to get ready.
Liz: THE HELL I DID.