She's Here!!

Our new little one came three weeks early and we've been busy since! She is such a calm and content girl, simply satisfied to be on earth with us. We named her Molly and she got my name for the middle. She was 7 pounds 8 ounces and measured a long 21.75 inches long! She would have been a BIG girl if she'd been inside another 3 weeks. She has definitely still been growing by the day.
I was induced and very surprised. With Gidget's delivery I was also induced, but had guessed it would happen because of my blood pressure. I wasn't prepared this time. David got a lot of things in order for me. Phew. The doctor rolled his eyes and the nurses laughed when I asked if I could make a stop at TJ Maxx and return a few items before going to the hospital. Afterall, it had been on my day's plan and was just down the street. =P He repeated that the labor process had already been started and I needed to get to the hospital. Oh well. ;) hehe.
I had been induced after the doctor saw the baby's heart beat drop during the normal random contractions. The whole process was interesting. After they induced me, Molly was getting worn out with all of the contractions. It looked like I was going to need a C-section. The nurses called my doctor and he had them REFILL my uterus so that the baby could relax and rebuild her energy. It worked! Both of us rested for two hours, her heart beat got better and then delivery came quick after pushing during only two contractions! It was what they had guessed... her cord was wrapped around her neck, tightening with each contraction. She came out strong, but quiet. Nice.
My sister came to the rescue when my mom was already on duty with my other sister's family for my nephew's surgery. She jumped on the plane and made it in time for delivery. I had wanted to get my toe nails painted before going to the hospital... she took care of it.

Gidget loves being a big sister and really is quite good! I was nervous, but she seems to automatically know limits-- although she has needed to be reigned in a few times.

Many have been so helpful since Molly's arrival and continue to be. My mom, my mother-in-law, my sister, David's sister, etc. My two oldest nieces are here on duty and have been a big help! I've gotten rest I didn't realize I needed!

I sure am blessed.