So, Tuesday night I got a call from my sister right after her appt with Deanna (her OBGYN and our good family friend...we are SOOO lucky) and she basically said that Deanna said she was dilated to a full 3 and ephased 100% and she would be having her baby that night or the next day. I frantically got the family packed up and off to the valley we went. I wanted to make sure I was at least close by if anything did happen that night, so to be on the safe side we drove down. My sister went ahead and went into work that night in hopes that all the standing and walking she does would progress her labor. Well, Sarah didn't end up going to the hospital until Wednesday morning. Her contractions were every 2 minutes. The hospital discharged her after awhile, since there was no progression, but 30 minutes later they were back in the hospital after her water had broke...great timing:) I headed to the hospital and got to hang with her and Chance and my parents as we awaited the arrival of this new baby girl. Sarah was debating whether or not to get an epidural, but after going awhile with some pretty heavy and intense contractions Deanna convinced her to just get one. Wow, what a difference a little shot can do. Sarah was so calm and relaxed after that. We were all just hanging out in her room watching "The Help" on tv when the nurse came in to check on her and have her move from her side to a sitting up position. All of a sudden the nurse had us all kind of nervous because she wasn't detecting a heartbeat anymore so she had Sarah get on all fours and then she checked her to see how dilated she was. She quickly told us that Sarah was complete and it was time to have this baby...holy moly to go from watching a movie to time for delivery...what a rollercoaster! Anyways, after Deanna arrived and 3 contractions later our little 4th of July baby was born. It was one of the most amazing and miraculous things I have ever witnessed. My sister did such a great job and to see this little girl that looks just like her (definitely "Tindall" features) was such a joyful experience. Vada Rin Clarkson has the cutest, roundest cheeks with a big mouth and lips (no wondering where those came from:) She is beautiful and perfect in every way. It is so fun to hold a tiny newborn again, but really nice to be able to give her back to mom:) Brett asked me if this makes me want to have another baby...my response "I'm okay loving other people's babies". And love is what this little girl is going to get. Since I have never experienced pregnancy or delivery it has been so neat to ask my sister such honest, personal questions but also knowing we are so comfortable as sisters that she can tell me. There is really nothing like having a sister to share that stuff with and I'm so thankful for mine. She is an amazing mother and friend and I feel so lucky to have her in my life. I think motherhood has brought us closer and I'm thankful we get to share our motherhood journey together:) My super excited/happy face driving down the mountain and so ready to meet this new little niece of mine.
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