hi everyone, it has been such a eventful 3 days...
i admitted into hospital at midnight 3 Aug, and the pill was inserted to hasten cervix softening n opening. In the morning, gynae checked n said dilation still slow, so administered drug to speed up dilation. By 10.30am, cannot tahan backache (caused by bb movements with each contraction) n requested for epidural... but it was only administered close to 12pm. But what a relief it brought! immediately after it took effect, i slept really soundly, and by the time i woke up at 1pm, gynae said i was fully dilated n can start pushing. By 1.54pm, baby Zephan was born with assistance of foreceps.
Was supposed to be discharged on friday, but baby was diagnosed with G6PD deficiency, which makes him prone to jaundice at infancy. PD wanted to observe him for 1 week. I stayed an extra day to see whether his condition will improve the next day. After going under UV light the whole of yesterday, a blood test this morning showed the jaundice level more acceptable. We therefore discharged today, but will have to rent the UV light home to continue treatment. Have also to bring him back for checkup on monday morning.
I'm also on TBF... initially it was a breeze, cos bb suckled well n my flow was established. But once he went under the UV light, things went haywire. Bcos he has to be hydrated more often, feeding was more frequent. Also, i tried expressing milk in case i have to discharge n leave bb alone in hospital. These caused me to have engorgement problems now... the breasts are really hard n painful.... also have sore nipples bcos bb sometimes latched on incorrectly.
had a hectic afternoon since coming back... bb cried often n we have to determine what caused his discomfort... he also demanded more milk, which worsened my engorgement n sore nipple problems... plus having to entertain some visitors....
So far, it has been a joy to see Zephan and his multiple facial expressions when he sleeps... it's all worth it... so for the remaining mothers-to-be, keep up the anticipation!