posted on Sunday, October 07, 2018 @ 10/07/2018 11:01:00 PM
DISCLAIMER: This post, entries may not be suitable or trying to scared mommies or women out there who is pregnant or about to give birth. Different women have different body reaction when in active labor. Mine, just probably the longer duration version. I really am envy those who gave birth a few hours the moment they enter the delivery suite.
Also, this post is for my sons to read in future and know how I battle within myself to welcome them to this world, to care for them, hoping that one day when I become old, they are there to care for me.
Do bear with me for this long entry experience of mine & here we go. As of my previous entries, my pregnancy journey was not a smooth one. This pregnancy was filled up with fatigue, hectic, fever, aching of body and the list goes on. Addition to what I am going through, I have a Phase 2 year old boy who constantly asking for me for every single little thing & of course, that terrible 2 moments. I was mentally & physically exhausted as early as my first trimester.
Long story cut short, we have finally reached that month that I have been waiting for. We planned to have that induce labour, yet again, on the 31 Aug 2018 as the hubs may not knew his new routine working schedule however I decided to fast forward it to 3 earlier to that mention date.
Obviously, nearer to the delivery date, I had sleepless nights. As much as I told myself to sleep early that night, get plenty of sleeps but apparently I was not able to as the first born was down with constipation - fever- flu combo just a week before I got admitted to the hospital. This was one of the "cubaan" that I went through as people did say that Sakit Manja cause Little brother making it's entry to his lives.
Oh! I remember I should talked about my Hospital Bag before going into my detail Labor Story.
HOSPITAL LUGGAGE
As this is our second time experiencing this moment, I actually bring out my Pink Victoria Secret Luggage, pack all our clothes,toiletries, babies 2 sets of rompers, hat, socks, mittens and all, only to ended up having a very pack tight luggage which may not have any more space to fill up other things. I ended up taking everything out repacked again, this time with the huge IronMan Luggage from our last KL trip. I got plenty of time so changes of luggage & packing seems fun to me.
GLAD I change that Luggage cause you know, after delivery, the hospital will give you some goodies bag filled with sample things for you to use, newborn diapers, maternity pad, Ice Cool pack, disposable panties, toiletries hospital provide (this one I bring home even though I brought my own toiletries bag, cause this one I pay already, which includes in my delivery package)
PREPARATION
Few weeks/days before delivery, both parents & in-laws brought me out, took a stroll, satisfying my last pregnancy cravings. You know, doctors mention that pregnant ladies who are almost due, it's best to walk or do squats frequently in order to have natural labor. I did those but again, both my babies enjoy the movement of me doing those exercise.
That 28 August 2018 morning, I woke up early, took a long warm shower, make myself breakfast and head down to the hospital as schedule by my gynae, Dr Suzanna.
THE DAY STARTS
0800 HOUR - We reached the hospital and head down with the administrations before heading to Ward 32 for my schedule induced. I had those straps rubber thing, straps all around my huge belly, with machines to check if I am progressing with contractions
1020 HOUR - Nurse came in and check if I am progressing or not. Thankfully, I had dilated to 3cm & boy! was glad that we don't need to get induced.
1100 HOUR - Dr Suzanna, my most preferred gynae from KKH Hospital, came and inform me to get ready to transfer to Delivery Suite. Before that, she poke me again to check how many cm more she can stretch. Sounds scary kan. I foresee all this coming already. Oh well, before that, I requested to had something light to eat for lunch as I'll probably see myself being tied to the bed for countless hours.
We managed to get into Room 8, clear my bowels, had some food & water, more like Air selusuh courtesy of Cik Faridah (Jenabians) (Thank You so much for the last minute request) and my kurma Ajwa which keeps me energy throughout the incoming contractions.
Seeing that baby trolley with so many wires on it, I told myself that this is it. Game on! We got this & here we go again. So much for a positive attitude.
1140 HOUR - Nurse came & poke my left hand with needles that looks like USB Cable where different types of medication was insert to it. Frankly speaking, I hate getting injections. It's like I tak rela diri ini di cocok benda tajam seperti jarum ye.
1200 HOUR - Dr Suzanna came in along with her assistant doctor to broke my water bag. Shortly after that, nurse insert the antibiotic medication & some contraction drip. I managed to get some rest although the contraction sensation pain was there. Apparently, I force myself to sleep but it's just me, I just can't sleep. Probably, feeling all anxiety & nervous thinking about the pushing part.
1600 HOUR - The contractions was close apart, about 3-4 mins apart. My gynae came to check and I've stop dilating at 5cm. Trust me, I was stressed. I'm like how come I am not dilating further when contractions was so close and it was so pain. To add on, Dr Suzanna did mention she had to leave for company dinner by 5pm & I have an hour left to try to give birth as I want her to be around to welcome my baby but hey! I am not dilating. DISTRESSED okay!
1700 HOUR - I've started using the Essential Oil, Deep Breathing by AafiyaEssential, pass down by the Jenabians cousin, Kak Dayah - Thank You for passing this down to me. It help me though my entire face was so oily. I rolled the oil all over my forehead, earlobes, nose bridge, nose, on my palms and then sniff it whenever the contractions comes.
For mummy-to-be, I would definitely recommend getting and use it during your labor. I avoid using the gas mask too early cause based on previous experience, I ended up with sore throat for weeks.
2000 HOUR - Contractions was 2-3 mins apart. This adds up to the agony, the pain to my lower waist. It felt like someone's trying to break it to crush it but to no attempt. I began sobbing then crying like a baby for that good few minutes before the next contractions comes. The hubs got panic and standby the gas mask. Doctor came and I was again, only A CM dilate since the last few hours. God! I was exhausted already.
2130 HOUR - I ring the nurse & said I NEED that pain reliever, the picit-picit one but she reject me as she said I am in active labor right now and Dr Suzanna just arrived to deliver a baby next door. She will attend to me once she's done there.
2220 HOUR - I was beyond tired by this time but still cringing every moment enduring the extreme pain; with the constant gas mask on my face, every minute.
2235 HOUR - Dr Suzanna arrived and she did all the necessary thing and get me ready to push. THIS! I don't know. I was either almost fainting or I was drowsy, thanks to the gas mask that I was unable to push CORRECTLY.
Frankly speaking, I don't know how other mummies do it. You all went for Pregnancy Yoga & learn breathing technique, pushing technique, but does all that helps? Cause I did learn both breathing & pushing technique, via YouTube, but heck, I was not able to even remember how to do it. It's like your body is naturally breathing & pushing by it own strength.
2300 HOUR - After a few incorrect pushing, senior nurse was standing on my left bed, nagging at me that that was not the way to push. Must hold your leg take deep breathe, & when you push, your head, you chin must touch your body (is this the correct way to describe) I literally ignore her and hold my hubs hand while he help holding on to leg. Again, I was worn out & gynae raised her voice asking me to push really hard when contractions comes.
2310 -2312 HOUR - This 2 minutes was the EXTREME hard push I had given while almost screaming & crying as I could no longer take the pain already. Gynae saw baby's hair & asking me to give 1 long hard push & baby will be out. Thankfully, Alhamdullilah, baby did came out, crying out loud.
I cringe. I was sore. I literally pancit already. All I could think of, Is my baby ok? Healthy? What's his weight again? What's his height again?
Just as the weighing scale bed arrive, nurse clean & put my baby on it and wah lah, another big baby of me, weighing at 3.955kg, a different of 0.097 gram lighter from my first born. Dr Suzanna was like "you are blessed with big babies. Alhamdulillah. But your perut tak nampak as big as you carry Adam eh, but still big baby come out. Maybe cause you tinggi lah"
I laughed a little, knowing this 12-13 hours of battling life & death as finally come to an end.
2325 HOUR - I was about to regain the last few bits of energy left in me, I felt pain again. That's when my gynae make an attempt to push my placenta out of me. I went "OUCH ARGH OUCH" She replied "use your gas mask when you feel pain. Sejap je. I do fast game ok"
0000 HOUR - All done & I managed to have skin to skin for about 20 minutes while the hubs went down to get bread & fruits from the vending machine for me downstairs. I was ravenously hungry. Nurse did all the necessaries paper work and admin stuffs for me before transferring me to my room.
0130 HOUR - I was sleepy and lethargic when I arrived in my room. Visit the toilet to clean up with the help of the nurse before heading to bed to rest, peacefully, for the last time, which last for about 2 hours. I remember I text my beb from London that night while resting. saying that Im Done!
Yup, she was so excited and eager to talk to me. I only managed to fall asleep after our chat. Yup! Thank You for welcoming to your club, club of mommies of 2 boys.
7 OCTOBER 2018
Today marks the last day of confinement. Boy! It was smooth one but hectic morning. This, Shall blogged in next entries on my first few months handling the boys.
Apart from all that, Alhamdulilah, I am content with everything.
Do keep us in your prayers for our recoveries. Both mentally & physically.
