John and Abbie's Baby Part 1 and 2

Part 1

John and Abbie are expecting their first baby, and Abbie wants to labor at home some and then go to the low-intervention room at the hospital. Both of their moms will be there and they are looking for a safe and healthy baby. John records a video for the baby to watch when she is older as a surprise for Abbie. He talks about his siblings, and he wants to interview some of his family for the video as well. John tells the baby how he met her mother, and that it was almost love at first sight. Kendra says the family knew they were a perfect match. Michelle says it was obvious they were in love. John says their relationship before marriage was a few days shy of 6 months, and Jim Bob recalls them flying away from their wedding. John and Abbie recall their adventures- Finland honeymoon and then finding out they were expecting. Jana says John and Abbie will be perfect parents but the baby might be a little spoiled. John says he will add some old photos and edit it all together to show Abbie after the baby is born.

A few days out from the due date, John and Abbie are looking forward to meeting their little girl. John says he is looking forward to helping take care of her and going on the adventure. Abbie says she has a lot of excitement, a lot of anxiousness and change, a big mixture.

It is January 6, 2020, and we are at John & Abbie's. A title card informs us that we are 10 hours into labor. It is 2:40am and contractions are five minutes apart and last a minute, so it is time to go to the hospital. Michelle calls the hospital to let them know she is coming in. They wait for one more contraction, and then head out to the car.  Michelle follows them as they head to the hospital.

Once at the hospital, it is determined that Abbie's labor has stalled and she is sent home. She goes to her doctor the next morning. Her doctor examines her, and she is 2+ centimeters and 100% effaced so hopefully baby will arrive today. They go home to labor at home a little longer and then will head to the hospital.

Part 2 

January 6, 2020 and 18 hours in labor. Abbie is laboring at home again, and the labor keeps picking up and stalling. Abbie is going great and breathing through the contractions. Abbie's parents and Michelle are there helping. Michelle coaches her through some breathing techniques.

Abbie sees her doctor again, and she is 3 centimeters. They decide to go to the hospital. They are in the low intervention room, and John is rubbing Abbie's back as she labors. At 7pm, Jana calls to check in. Abbie is at 5 centimeters, and Jana offers to run to the store. John and Abbie have requested cheese and crackers, so Jana and the little girls head out to go shopping. Jana puts together a little snack basket and they go to the hospital. The little girls drop off the supplies, but can't go in the room as Abbie is in the tub. Jana says hopefully the baby will be here soon.

It is 9pm. A title screen says: after 30 hours in labor, Abbie is only 5cm dilated. Doctors decide to use pitocin to induce labor and Abbie gets an epidural. At 2:30am, it is time to push. There are only labor photos, which makes it seem like the delivery itself was not filmed. A title screen says: After laboring for almost 36 hours, John & Abbie meet their baby girl. There are a few photos and clips of these moments.

Back at John & Abbie's, they are preparing for the family to come meet Grace. Grace is 2 days old, doing well with a good appetite. John and Abbie are worried about fitting so many people in their little house. The family files in to see her, and they are all delighted to see her. The Duggar family squeezes into a photo. Lauren says she is glad Abbie got an epidural, and Kendra says it helps you relax. Lauren says she wishes hers had worked, and Abbie said hers worked, and her legs felt weird but it was the best thing. Jessa said Jinger and Abbie's labors were similar with the stalling and the epidural helped them relax. John says it's great that you progress without as much pain. Jessa says she'll have to get an epidural next time. John says it was great to have the family here and now it will be fun to hang out as a new family and soak in the first few weeks with their little girl. John says he has a video to show Abbie and Gracie, and the special concludes with a picture of John, Abbie and Grace with her birth stats and details.