Bobby shared a new story from the birth of baby Billie.
He did not cut the umbilical cord when baby Billie was born. He asked the doctor if there was any long-term benefit to him cutting it, and the doctor told him there was none. So based on that answer, he did not see a reason to take scissors and cut human flesh, even if it was part of the birth process. He had no desire to do that, despite understanding that some people might view it as a meaningful moment. Amy thought it could be symbolic and emotional part of being involved in the birth. But, Bobby maintained that he simply was not interested. Bobby also talked about what happens after the cord is cut, noting that a small piece remains attached to the baby and eventually falls off on its own. He learned that parents tend to celebrate small milestones like that with a newborn.
Amy added her perspective, sharing that when she visited the orphanage where her children had lived, she noticed that many of the children had different-looking belly buttons. Amy explained that it often depended on the level of medical care they received at birth and how the umbilical cord was treated.