The hospital
The couple jumped in the car and drove to Gerber Memorial Hospital in Fermont. This hospital was two hours away. They were known for handling births as naturally as possible— a perfect choice for Matt and Nicole. Unfortunately, the weather did not cooperate.
There was a big snowstorm that night. First, they had to dig the car out, because there were 20 centimeters of snow in the driveway. Then they had to brave the brutal weather on the way to the hospital. “Total madness,” Matt later called this trip. They didn’t have a choice, because Nicole’s contractions were getting worse. At 4 a.m. they arrived in Fermont.