third day in a row working all day and night. Лена was feeling a bit strange, put a stop watch on her and it’s looking like contractions. left for the hospital around 4:30 pm and we were admitted for a check. a day earlier than planned, but they didn’t want Лена to go into labor as our little girl, try as we might, was still breech. Лена was preped for surgery, and i was finally able to join her in the OR. anxiously sat by her side from start to end, and was ecstatic to hear Mira’s cries as they pulled her out at 7:53 pm. 7 lbs, 3 oz and more beautiful than i ever imagined. i held Mira as the doctor finished up the surgery, happily speaking with Лена throughout. mother and daughter both came out as strong and healthy as i expected. short time in recovery, then up to our room for Mira’s first feeding. joyous day – i couldn’t be more thankful for both of my perfect girls.