My first one wasn't an emergency per se... DS6 never dropped either, and I was IN labor for hours and hours... he was fine, just didn't want to come out. I, on the other hand, was exhausted.

But the 2nd time, they took me 5-7 days before my actual due date, which I think was a little early to begin with anyway! smile DD slept for the entire first day after she was born. She wouldn't eat at all. Thankfully, she did on day #2. smile