It's a Boy!

Nolan James Scherz was born on 5/19/09 at 8:04 pm weighing in at 8 lbs, 14 oz, and 20 inches long. Julie was AMAZING. Can I say that again... AMAZING. Her strenth and grace during a labor that did NOT go at all as planned (& was NOT at all easy) was a sign of what an incredible mom she is going to be. I am so proud of her! Her situation brought to light the fact that the most important thing to remember during the birth of our baby Brooks will be his health and well being. I will be stubborn in my choice to try to birth naturally up to a certain point because I believe deep down it is what I was born to do! It is my right as a woman and a mother to try to have that. But no one should worry about us. Butch, my midwife and I all want our baby boy to come out healthy, lively and ready to cause trouble the next 18 years. We will without a doubt follow our hearts but also be reasonable with my and Brooks' abilities. I am feeling very emotional after the last several days of birthing drama, and want everyone to know I love you very much and I am so thankful you are in our lives. xoxo Katrina & Brooks