My Birth Story

This is my story that brought me into the lives of my Mummy and Papa...

My Mummy and Papa told me on the night of 4 Oct 2008 that I'll better decide to come out by myself (I was already overdue), if not, they'll take me out by force (induction) on 7 Oct 2008!!! Wah they are really evil, aren't they? I'm just a innocent baby! Ok, since this is their last straw, I decided to make my appearance the next day! kekeke :)

Sunday 5 Oct 2008

0700hrs - Mummy went washroom and saw quite alot of blood

0830hrs - Mummy showered, washed hair and went to TMC with Papa

0900hrs - Mummy strapped onto CTG, contractions at 4min intervals were detected but she felt no pain. Her cervix was 1cm dilated. I am waiting to be out! :)

1000hrs - Doc came to take a look. Mummy requested to leave TMC for a walk coz she felt no pain and hope that the walk will speed up labour. Doc said ok and asked her to admit in the afternoon if there's alot of bleeding again. I was sniggering inside :)

1430hrs - After makan and shopping at Ang Mo Kio, Papa sent Mummy home for a shower as the weather was oh-so-hot!

1500hrs - Mummy showered and got a shock of her life. Blood was streaming down her legs... gushing down is maybe a more appropriate term. And blood clots was everywhere.

1530hrs - Mummy was admitted to TMC delivery ward 7 with 2.5cm cervix dilation

1700hrs - Doc came and broke water bag coz labour was progressing slowly, Mummy felt pain started coming in with contractions at close intervals. I suddenly felt the warm water around me draining away......

2130hrs - Mummy cannot tahan pain anymore and asked for epidural!

Mummy still can eat in the middle of labour! Can you see me in the photo? I'm in the tummy :)

Monday 6 Oct 2008

0320hrs - Midwives asked Mummy to push to bring my head lower. Mummy pushed really hard and I crowned after 2 sets of pushes. I can hear Mummy ask if I have any hair, and the midwives and Papa replied "Yes, lots of hair!"

0340hrs - Doc arrived and Mummy was asked to push again

0353hrs - After 2 sets of pushes, my head was out! I was suddenly immersed in bright lights... and I can see many faces around me... but all are in a blur... Mummy made 1 last push and I'm all out! Hello, Mummy! Hello, Papa!

I weight 3.295kg, height 50cm and head circumference 33cm :)

I am finally here.