Big and Lil Sis

Am I really a mother of two little girls! Nolyn Lee Herron was born at 2:18pm on Monday May 24th 2010. She was 7lbs 14oz and 20 inches long. It was a wonderful labor and intense delivery (to say the least). The only thing to say is more power to the women who opt for a natural birth. My epidural did not work, and by the time the nursed believe me, yep it was too late and all natural it would be. WOW! I have never experienced such a crazy, intense time ever! Thank goodness I went from 7cm, to complete, to pushing, to Nolyn's arrival all within about 10 minutes. I maybe pushed 3 or 4 times. It was as Chris puts it, just like a movie scene. Nurse leaves to get doctor who is in middle of csection, I am now crowning and there is nobody in the room. He runs into the hallway yelling for help. The doctor made it in time, but only had enough time to put on gloves, no gown, or mask. Too funny. But she is here, and healthy and wonderful. Now time to begin our life as a family of 4. OH ME OH MY!

External Cephalic Version

What might be a the last family photo of 3?!?!
38 weeks 2 days. Morning of ECV

So yesterday Chris and I went into Norwalk Hospital around 11am for the attempted Flip of Baby Deuce. The chances of success are actually not great. About 58% to most recent studies. My doctors were not even sure if they would attempt the ECV for me because of my high risk pregnancy and complications from my blood clotting disorder. But Praise God they did, and we successful. Deuce is no longer breech but in the head down "ready position." It was a little uncomfortable and a lot of pressure, but overall not nearly the pain I had thought it would be. It also took less then 30 seconds probably to actually flip the baby. me and baby had to be monitored about an hour before and afterwards to make sure we were okay, but the actually flipping took no time at all. It makes it seem a little like it never happened. I have to attempt yesterday, and still today I am struggling with not freaking out that Deuce will turn back heads up. My doctor didn't give any actual numbers but according to my Internet research only about 4% turn back, but for some reason I can't shake the thought in my mind. So I am continuing to say my prayers that s/he stays down and we have a baby here soon. I am set for an induction on Monday the 24th, so just about 4 days from now. But baby can come anytime s/he wants! I am ready!