Although things are progressing (the nurse swears they are!) and contractions are happening (“that was a strong one,” says Laura), there’s not much going on. Still waiting and dilating.
In the meantime, here’s a picture of Laura’s chart, so you can actually see contractions if you care about such things:
And here’s a picture of the mom-to-be-again, looking remarkably chipper for someone who’s actively in labor.