Vivian Ruth Trotter

She's here, she's here!

Vivian Ruth Trotter was born early this morning at 1:17 am. Weighing in at 7 pounds, 8 ounces and 18.5 inches long. Carrie was a rock-star (so I hear) and is the first Trotter woman not to require a c-section in 2 generations!

We are so happy for the new family and I can't wait to meet this little sweetheart at Christmas!
I absolutely adore that when I showed Connor this picture first thing this morning after he woke up, his comment was "She got out!" The visions I get of her escaping from Carrie are hysterical. Then tonight as I was telling my mom this story via Skype, he looked at me in all seriousness and said, "She had to get out, she was trapped in Aunt Carrie's belly." Oh, the mind of a 4 year old!

Declan coming today??

I woke up and couldn't go back to sleep at about 5:30 am. I went downstairs to print a shipping label for a set of invitations, banner & stickers that I finished last night. (20 pennant banner....turned out so cute!) Anyway, while I was sitting there there was a small gush. I know I didn't pee.

I've had a steady "leak" since about 6:00 am now. My mom was in the room right next door so I gave her the heads up. Then came upstairs to get a pad and tell Brian.

I am currently having mild contractions...nothing major at all...at least I don't think so. I'm sitting on a couple of towels in Declan's room while packaging up mechanicals (book covers) in progress to post to the company ftp site so they can make corrections as needed while I'm in the hospital.

My plan is to finish those up, take a shower and then head to the hospital I guess.

This is what I wanted to happen, so I'm happy. :) It all seems a little anti-climactic without a huge gush of water breaking, but I have absolutely no doubt that it is ambiotic fluid. I think he will be here today!