My newest Hero: (The birth part 2)

It's my contention that everyone needs someone to admire, look up to or seek inspiration from. So here is my story... But first, a question.

What does 2.5 hours mean to you? Let's see:

• 2.5 hours is the amount of time that most employees get of lunch per 40 hour work week.
• 2.5 hours is about the flight time from NY to Chicago
• 2.5 hours is the approximate amount of time it takes to watch one of my favorite movies, Cast Away.
  
• Lastly, 2.5 hours is the dept of Health and Human Services recommendation for weekly exercise for most adults.

Well, last week, Sara certainly achieved that last point during the 13 hours of labor that culminated in 2.5 hours of active pushing, considered to be on the long side of the bell curve. Because she never progressed past 8cm during contractions, our incredible midwife allowed her to attempt pushing at the 8cm point (not normally done). Throughout the pregnancy, Sara and I prepared for a natural, non medicated birth and I have to say that the prep and just her shear strength and perseverance pulled her through.

As I said before, everyone needs someone to admire, look up to or seek inspiration from. Charlotte and I have don't need to look very far...

For my hero, my woman of steel...