Showing posts with label preparing for child birth. Show all posts
Showing posts with label preparing for child birth. Show all posts

Tuesday, September 4, 2012

D-day 2

Been wanting to blog since the day Kaelin was born, but juggling with a baby and a toddler while managing with postnatal pains and wound really keeps me off tasks and let alone blogging. Guess i'll have trouble blogging for quite a while. Still, I don't wish to let the memories of the day she was born to fade.

On the 22nd August Wednesday, 7am. (Just 3 hours away from seeing Dr Don for my appointment) I was awoke by what I thought the need to run to the toilet but after several mins the pain got more intense. Then I quickly woke dearie up and I told him I think I am having contractions pain. He was still in slumber but I got more panicky as each pain intensified and I couldnt even brush my teeth properly. He asked if he could take a shower! I said, "NO!" Dearie called for Dr Don to inform him and to meet us at the hospital.

We left the house at around 7.30am, reached the Mount Alvernia at around 8.30am because of the congested morning traffic.
I was wheeled to the delivery suite upon alighting. Dearie requested for epidural from the nurse on my behalf, how well he knows me! but after the nurse checked, she said, "no need epidural, baby is coming out soon" i was already 9cm dilated but my water bag did not broke. (because her face was facing upwards)

With much doubts I requested for the epi again. my question is "how soon?! I couldn't tolerate the pain any seconds longer!!!" despite me asking for it again, she still refuses to give it to me.
She handed the gas to me, dearie holding for me encouraging me to sniff and relax, after sniffing for 10 mins or so, I was in a daze, I could only hear voices couldn't open my eyes to see what was happening.

Shortly after we arrived Dr Don walked in the suite said hi, and check on me again. He said, "baby is coming out.." I replied, "when?!" (in much pain)
He said, "you can push now.."
From this moment the birth process was beautiful, it was almost everything what I wanted. (except for those pains) A quick and natural delivery.
Dearie hold my hand and not letting go, wiping away my tears and sweat as he was counting with the rest and motivating me with each pushes.
It was extremely painful, I seriously don't know how to describe the kind of pain I was in especially towards the end I was shouting and screaming as I feel her moving every inches down the birth canal stretching my skin to it's earthly limit, even my throat hurt from my constant yelling.
Finally I heard her cries. Thank God, the pain was over. ( for that moment.)






She completes us..
our pure joy









we just can't stop snapping pictures of her. She is so perfect to me.



Kieran meet Kaelin for the first time.

First stroke..
first kiss..
second kiss..
third kiss..
fourth..
fifth..
sixth! he simply cannot resist his baby sister charm. "Kieran, we can feel your love Mei mei!" even mei mei signal, "stop kissing me korkor!" 
we handed the gift we bought for Kieran as though from his baby sister.
Unwrapping his present time!
enjoying his remote controlled car
 the result of pushing too hard and fast. 
my pretty eyes. haha. Alright. gotta get back to my real life. Thanks to those who came down to visit and for those sweet congratulatory comments.
Anyway couldn't have done it without dearie by my side. And praise the lord for the smooth delivery and for his sweet gift to us.
Our family has grown! this has always been what I wanted. A boy and a girl. Love it. <3 p="p">
Cheers! will TRY to update more!


ade.loves

Wednesday, August 15, 2012

Week 39 (the final week!)

Before my updates of mei mei in my final week..

14 August 2012.
Its Daddy Henry off day! Went out for family bonding day before our sweet little angel is out. Brought Kieran to SingKids for the 3rd time! 
on our way to Vivocity.




Look how much he enjoyed himself!


tried to snap a picture of father and son.
Failed. Haha. How could Kieran possible stay still for even a single shot in the there?!
going down the slide without much effort.

coming up with all his might and little push from daddy!
a picture with mommy please!
forced to take picture with me. hmm. not too bad!
He look so tiny holding the BIG balloon.
Observing another kid running.
He went to "make friends" with that kid!
then they started to play together. runing around the area aimlessly. How cute!
 Wanted to go for a swim but due to time constraint we ended our night at Geylang for a sumptuous supper to fill our hungry stomach.
our FAVOURITE froggie legs porridge! with hor fun. Yummy~~

mother joined us for supper after her work

empty plates and bowls. Full to the max. Burp~!

some parents will bring "gift" for their newborn to the elder siblings during delivery day. This is to prevent feeling being left out and also that he he will love his baby sis instead of feeling jealous of her overwhelmed attentions from us. 
We took almost an hour in Toy R US to decide what to buy for Kieran, its ain't easy to buy toys for our 19month old boy. He simply "wow" at every toys! We ended up buying these two wheels, one is remote controlled with music and light and the other one is "kid tough" for him to "throw" all he wants. We hope he will like it! Oh, and hope one day he won't tell me after he saw this blog post, "mommy and daddy are cheaters, those wheels is not from sis!" 
I love tiny baby clothing especially when they are in shades of pink and red. So girlish!!! I haven't bought any clothes for mei mei yet.  Look at the stacks here. All blessed by my friend and colleague and family. A super big bulk comes from Genie passed down from her princess Jacynth. Some passed down from Kieran.  Now she got equally more clothes as her big brother!
Hasima or snow jelly double boiled by Mil to nourished me and mei mei. 
My final routine checked at Gynea Link by Dr Don.

baby size: 6.40lb estimated as of 15 Aug 2012. (2.904Kg)
Mommy wt gained: 14kg as of 15 Aug 2012
Countdown to baby arrival: 4 days OR LESS
Symptoms: Backache, fatigue, swollen feet hourly toilet breaks, and LOTS of baby movement!
% cooked: 98%
checklist: the house is ready for another round of chaos!
Now we are just patiently waiting for our sweet little one!


I'm filled with much excitement and anxiety after my check today, was told that I am 1cm dilated (only) and little angel head is v low so labour will take place within these few days!
amniotic fluid and heartbeat is good therefore no need for induced birth, she can stay inside till she is happy and willing to come out!
Stay tuned folks, I know you are eager to know what we name our sweet Angel!  XOXO

ade.loves