Almost 24 Hours Old

Well, its MOM! My beautiful daughter is almost a full day old and is doing amazing. We have had such a amesome and blessed day. Nick and I are very fortunate to have had my mom here to help out during the entire process. There are so many things to say about being a first time parent. The entire labor experience was totally unbelievable. I woke up the morning of the 11th at unable to determine if I was having labor pains or gas. I called my doctors office and they told me to head into the hospital. Nick got ready and we were off. By then I determined that I was in LABOR. I was very nervous about getting the epi! I had myself so worked up I was ready to cry before the procedure even started. It was the most painLESS experience ever. The doctor was very quick in and out without no pain. I was very proud of myself. Nick and my mom kept me focused. So after a very long 17 hours later we were ready to push. So, myself and my "dream team" were ready to push. We started at 1:30am. Daddy was my counter doing an amazing job of counting me out during my contractions, telling me to breath and keeping me focused. My mom, well she was amazing beyond words. Supporting my head, helping me push, encouraging me, photographer and really all around great. Nick was amazed by the whole birthing experience. It took much longer than we all expected, but in the end Brooklyn Lea Wood arrived healthy, very pink and with a full head of brown hair. She is beautiful. Thanks everyone for all your prayers and well wishes. We are very blessed! I will post more photos when we get to go home on Sunday.