Nicole was a real trooper . She did get an epidural , but it did n't work . It only numbed one of her legs , and not far enough up it to be of any use . I ' m surprised how quick it was .
What may be the reason Nicole is described as a trooper ?
Pick the best answer from the following options:
- None of the above choices .
 - Nicole did n't get an epidural and had a natural birth .
 - The numbing shot failed during childbirth and she did fine .
 - Nicole bravely declined when she was offered an epidural .


The numbing shot failed during childbirth and she did fine .