A Happy Surprise!

This pregnancy has been a little crazy with a number of unexpected surprises (some not so good). But we were blessed with a happy final surprise with the birth of our Lily Kate. I was attempting a VBAC and it was starting to look like I wasn't progressing (10 hours and only dilated 2 cm), so I was wheeled into the operating room in preparation for a c-section, when, surprise! The baby was ready to come (in 30 minutes I fully dilated). With no anesthesia (remember that IS what Mitch does) I got my VBAC, and I only pushed for maybe 10 minutes. We feel so blessed that after so many crazy things this pregnancy, the ending was so happy. It was so wonderful to see my little girl for the first time, with my husband by my side. It is a moment we were unable to experience with our first two children.

Welcome to the world Lily, and welcome to our family. We have been waiting and praying for you for a long time.