G.F.
Hi L.,
I also had this experience with my 3rd child. He was 9lbs 8oz and born face up. Once I got to the point of pushing he was out in 4 pushes in 16 minutes. The worst part of him being faceup for me was that he bruised my tailbone on the way out which led to a lot of discomfort after sitting for a while for several months after delivery.
I have no experience with forceps but I did have to use the vacuum with my first. I was really nervous about it at first but things worked out well and there were no lasting effects from the use of the vacuum.
Hope this info helps you (even a little bit)! Good Luck!