Delivery 3: D Day has come

24 November 2011 - D Day has come !!!

0300 contraction started with every 15 minutes gap, each time last about 30 seconds.

0430 contraction getting closer, it comes every 10 minutes, each time last about 30 seconds

Contraction just like the menstrual pain to me, it's bearable at the beginning.

0830 Dr Aldrin came, vaginal check AGAIN !! It's awful, i scream. The dilation is 4cm. After checking, i quickly request epidural block. The nurses were fast in action, in 30 minutes, i was given epidural, oxytocin, antibiotic.

Epidural really did wonderful job, i could feel contraction but it's bearable, though my face didn't smile, but at least i could still take my own photo, not bad huh.

0900 communication with Sam to contact Judy to help me during delivery, mother in law to boil red dates tea

1200 nurse did vaginal check from time to time, after 5cm dilation, with the oxytocin, it was really fast. About this time, Dr Aldrin came, i was told that estimate to deliver at around 4pm. This time, Sam still what's app me about the car registration no. While the wife hardworking in hospital, the hubby take care of the others matter. I think i am quite independent!

1300 Dilation improve to 6cm, i may need to start to deliver baby soon,in 1 -2 hours time. Sam got to pick up Judy by now.

13:30 Judy is here, once i see her, my tears drop, i don't know why i cry, probably the tears have been keeping in my heart for so long?! i am actually not that strong, needed someone with me too?!or i am too touch by Judy to give me support during the process?! She comforts me, guide me the breathing technique

14:00 Dilation - 10cm, it's the time!!!! start to PUSH!!!! The delivery room is so happening, nurses giving encouragement, shouting PUSH! PUSH! PUSH! You are doing good job! Correct! Push! They can see the baby hair, Dr Aldrin guide my hand to touch at baby hair to encourage me to push further, this action really encourage me to push! In the end, Dr Aldrin has no choice but to use vacuum to help me to get the baby out! Finally, baby Wei Ern is here!!!!

The whole process was about 30 minutes.

Dr Aldrin start todo his job, collect stem cell, clear the after birth, stitching....Dr Yu, the pediatric cardiologist start to do the routine check, baby score 9 for the APGAR score. He made his first pee while doing the check, what a joy in the delivery room!

Here it is, baby Wei Ern is in my bosom now, holding him, admiring him, oh, my beloved baby!! Judy was very good, helped me to take photos, video all these sweet moments!!!