1758 February 1 (Wednesday). My Wife has had so very ill a Night I was up with her till one — got up again between 3 and 4 to wait on Mrs. Maynard who then returned from Mrs. Hitty Brigham. It was the more tedious to me as it was So Severe a Season. But we would Humbly put our Trust in God. I returned to my Bed about 4 and rose at Sunrise — my Wife being Still in much the Same kind of pains, but they are both more smart and She is much more worn out and dispirited by means of them. But Mrs. Maynard being here. She (the Granny) will have some women brought to her help. Accordingly Capt. Wood kindly brings his Wife; the widow Newton also being requested, comes. They dine here. And there is no great Difference with my Wife all Day. We are waiting for thy Salvation, O Lord! Women go home again at night except Mrs. Maynard.