I laid down and starting pushing. I probably pushed through 10 good contractions, and little Hannah's head came out! Her cord was wrapped tightly around her neck. The midwife acted fast and cut it off (oh and by the way, she got there just as I started my first push). Hannah let out a little scream, and then they placed her on my chest!

We didn't know she was a girl yet, and the nurse was wiping her off. My husband couldn't tell. He had to move the cord and blanket out of the way, and he exclaimed "It's a girl!" My mom and Grandma had been there watching the whole thing...and they were thrilled! I will never forget seeing the look on their faces! What a happy moment!

I had a minor tear but it was really jagged to it took the midwife forever to sew me up! I bled a ton. (they say fair women bleed more...hmm). I also got a big bruise. It was pretty painful but it's all healed up now! I had a huge adrenaline rush afterwards, it was so great! Hannah nursed and nursed right away. This helped me keep my mind off the stitching but I was still a little nervous.

Hannah was 7 pounds 2 ounces. I'm so glad I had such a quick labor at the hospital. I think I was in labor for quite a while but just didn't know! I'm so thankful I did it without drugs. I so wanted a natural childbirth and I did it!

The whole experience was an amazing one -- such a miracle from Jesus. I'm so thrilled to have my little girl, Hannah Grace!