Seeing the Ultrasound Scan of Seth Benjamin Goh
7.15am Woke up, feeling cramps in lower adomen. Think it's time!! (">) Kinda expected something to happen this morning. Woke up Olive Tree, telling him to get ready. He was excited. But I ask him don't have to rush. Still have time. So Olive Tree bathed first, feed the dog and the fish. I took my own sweet time to have a clean bath. Who knows when I would be able to clean myself up again, right? Took our breakfast, and said our daily prayers and blessings from our Sweet Daddy. (">)
9.00am Reached ACJ Clinic. The nurses were so sweet, they asked me if the contractions were intense yet, I said ok, as I don't feel that uncomfortable. So they said I might not deliver on 21st June. But I said I don't want to wait any longer, today shall be the day we will see our darling BB Seth! So while waiting for Dr. Adrian Tan to arrive in clinic, the nurses were sharing how their birth experiences were like. I was surprised that all who has given birth were actually working with contractions in womb, they waited till really very close periodic timing then they admit themselves to labor wards. HA! Moreover, the shortest labor shared with me was 1.5 hrs, without epidural. Just laughing gas! Amazed! So I said, "I am going to break your record and give birth in less than an hour!" HAHA! Dr. Adrian came in ard 10am, he checked on me after his 1st patient. He said I was 4cm dilated and again, did a membrane sweep for me. This time round, I don't feel that much pain. I was telling him, if I have to admit labour ward now, he said I can, if I want to since I am 4cm dilated. But I told him, I drag to be strap to bed and wait for things to happen. So I asked if I can go for shopping and probably come back in afternoon and admit. He said yes, I could do that. So understanding of him! (",) We were not charged for consultation at all. So after the check, Olive Tree and I went to the lobby and took a rest. As we were thinking where to shop. While at the same time, I monitored my contractions intervals. 8 mins apart, and managing pretty well. So, we left for United Square. Had tea break at Ah Kun's Coffeeshop. Then we wanted to shop at first few years, but they are closed down! Around 12pm, we headed for Novena Square as I wanted to get the tubing for the loaned Medela Electric Pump. Went to Mums & Babes, spent S$50 plus for the parts.....Olive Tree said,"Wow! This expenditure really spend on something that we cannot see lei!" I started to feel the aches of my back, but I did not focus on it. So it comes and go. While we were sitted at a bench, my church deaconess smsed me, asking how I am. It was really God send, as He knows that I was thinking of someone to pray in faith with me on my delivery. So I called Deaconess Petrina and told her I will be admitting to TMC after lunch for delivery of BB Seth. We prayed there and then, while Olive Tree and I were in the midst of the crowds. It was so overwhelming as I felt God's love encompassing me. I was so touched with love. After our prayers, Olive Tree and I decided to head back TMC for lunch instead of eating at Novena Square, as the lunch crowd is amazing.
1.30pm Came back TMC and ate at the cafeteria. Ordered a plate of Hong Kong Noodles that were too saltish to eat! ("<)
2.00pm Admission in progress as I was lead by this kind malay customer services assistance uncle, to the delivery suite to prepare myself. While I was lead to the observation ward, Olive Tree was asked to go out the admission counter and do all the necessary paperworks. There was another mommy in the observation ward, having her lunch. I was told to changed and then strapped to the CTG to monitor my contractions. Wow! It was really uncomfortable to lay on bed with your tummy so tightly restrained. I was administered enemas, and told to clear my bowels. So I took my own sweet time in the toilet to clear my bowel, as I do not want to be strapped down again. Half an hour later, the nurse came into toilet and asked if I am ok. I said yes. All the while in the toilet, I was massaging my backaches, and swinging my body when the contractions come. At least, I can manage my contractions instead of being strapped on bed and can't do a thing! That was the only time I ever experience contractions throughout my whole pregnancy!!
2.30pm Decided that I have to get out of toilet, as the longer I stay in toilet, the later, BB Seth will be born. So I was lead to labour ward 3, Olive Tree were already inside waiting for me. Again, I was being monitored on CTG. Had a brief orientation on the things in the labour ward and we were left alone to await for things to happened. Olive Tree asked me, "where is the pain, how are you feeling etc". I told him don't ask me about pain or anything that is trivial. I just need him to tell me, even though I know that Jesus's with us there and then, that Jesus will take care of our delivery of BB Seth and give us a supernatural delivery. At least after I told him, he knows how to react to every coming contractions. He would massaged my back and monitor the chart.
3.00pm Dr. Adrian Tan came in. He checked my cervix again, saying that would be the last check already. He burst my water bag, and said I am 6cm dilated. Thank GOD! Before he left, he said I should give birth to Seth in 2 hours time. Hmmm......not a very long wait.
3.15pm The hot gush of water flowed out from below, as I timed my contractions further. It got intense. Olive Tree played "Blessed" by Hillsong on my PDA, while I manage my backaches, focus on Jesus as the contractions come. It was really the annoying backaches that is making me prayed louder and louder till the nurse came in and asked if I want to be on painkillers. I keep insisting no. End up, the good nurse, said she will just hook up the laughing gas, put by my bedside, in the event that it's unbearable, I should breathe into it, to relieve the pain. I said ok. Never in my life, my prayers were so audible!! HA! I was thinking to myself, the nurses outside, must have thought that I am in "Exorcist" movie!! ("o) Shouting Jesus with every contractions. I succumbed to the laughing gas for some moments; thereafter regretting taking it, as I know it will make me go all limp. Suddenly, I feel such great urge to push! Like to relieve my bowel. I told Olive Tree to call for the nurse. Nurse came in. Checked on my cervix, saying it's 8-9cm dilated, asked me not to push too hard yet. I retorted said I can't control!! Anyway, when the nurse left the room, I went back to my contractions and pushing, Who could have guessed that I actually "POO"! Hiaz....I felt embarrassed. Thinking, I had taken the enemas, and my bowels still not cleared! Asked another nurse to come in, the nurse, must be cursing and swearing as I could hear her "impatient" tone. When all cleaned up, we were back to our "labor of love". This time, I really could not control further, and asked Olive Tree to call for nurse, as I really am going to deliver BB Seth. So the nurse came back, her name is Peipei. Why do I remember her name so well? Because when she came into the labor ward. I said, "Can you please don't go?" The nurse thought I was referring to my Olive Tree, but then I pointed out to her. She was shocked, I think. HEE....Just have the feeling so strong to have her stay with me for my labor. So the laboring process started! I must say, once you are on the verge of pushing, like releasing your bowels, the contractions pain are chicken feat. As you concentrate on the right way to push, the pain was overcome with the urge to get your baby out. Peipei and another nurse, Siew Chin, was there all the way for my labor. They are very encouraging, and full of support towards me. Moreover, Olive Tree was monitoring my contractions so well, orchestrating when I should hold my breath, and push hard, learnt a few ropes from the nurses. Dr. Adrian Tan came in and checked on me. The nurses told him that he could get ready for the baby to be born! I was like, "Finally!" It made me so much more determine to deliver BB Seth asap. I gathered all my breath, strength, technics that the nurses told me to push. I lost count of how many push I have made, but I know my prayers of quick delivery is answered. As BB Seth crowned, Dr. Adrian Tan encouragement on my labor made me pushed harder, and pop, out came BB Seth's head. It was really a relieve to hear them saying, "Boon Hwee, baby's head is out, just another push baby will be out!"
4.57pm I lean forward, plucked up all remaining energy, and gave my best shot! Shoosh! My 1000 fold blessings slided out, gave a cry! Dr. Adrian Tan, asked me to lean forward to see BB Seth. I could not lean any further with my legs up position. But was really on verge of tears knowing that BB Seth is out and well. Nurses pronounced the time that BB Seth is born, 1657hrs! Dr Adrian Tan asked Olive Tree to cut the umbilical cord, and then Siew Chin wrapped BB Seth in towel, and passed to me, still all covered with my blood and etc, I had him in my arms, and thanking Jesus repeatedly, crying with joy, that I am able to experience such extraordinary moments with Olive Tree on our birth of BB Seth. God Bless!! (">) Dr. Adrian Tan did the rest of the required stuffs, stitched me up, as he has done an episiotomy. I feel the tingling pain, but nothing compared to my labor of love already now that BB Seth is born. Siew Chin brough BB Seth out to clean up and Olive Tree followed to check birth weight. I was overwhelmed that throughout the birthing, I have conscious of what is going on, and experiencing first hand of my firstborn baby in my arms. Next, Siew Chin returned, and Peipei, took over BB Seth and asked me if I want to breastfeed him. I said, "YES!" Eagerness of a mommy. BB Seth sure suckled well. I am so happy. After clearing up the labor ward a bit, we did not forget to take pictures with Dr. Adrian Tan and the nurses. Dr. Adrian Tan was amazed that I did not take any epidural, despite him thinking I would, as he thinks I have low pain tolerance. I said, "All these, are of the Lord's and not me!" My heartfelt thankfulness to Dr. Adrian Tan, Siew Chin, Peipei, for their wonderful presence in assisting me to birth BB Seth. Not forgetting my, Olive Tree, who has never ever been to any antenatal class, but performed terrifically well during the whole process.
6.00pm Siew Chin wheeled me back to the room to rest, and I felt like I just went for RT, all aching on limps and arms. But all worth it. Getting rest, and the wonderful nurse has ordered porridge for my dinner. At least something to eat. Expecting many visitors also in the evening to see my darling BB Seth.
Seeing Seth Benjamin Goh on 21st June 2005
My supernatural childbirth given by Jesus: No epidural, less than 2 hrs, BB Seth is born. A wonderful mighty champion and handsome, carve into the likeness of Jesus.
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