Hi mommies!
Long time no see.I just returned from TMC.
Delivered my baby on Friday 9th October at 35wks, baby boy was abt 2.5kg.
Had no choice but to deliver early as I had Serious Pre-eclampsia, so had an immediate elective cesarean done on the day I went for a simple gynae checkup. (We were shocked when our gynae said, you must take the baby out today or tommorow!)No natural birth as any delay may cause complications.
He's in intensive care unit now due to premature lungs and a mild lung infection. But Dr said that he should be fine after 5 days.
Wish to share my Birth Story with mummies here.
-Was wheeled into operation theatre at 6.30pm
Spinal Block and drip administered (can't do epidural as we need the Analgesia to take effect immediately)
-Felt an ant bite sensation on my spine, a little "suan" feeling as needle entered, but still bearable, after which I lost all sensation in my lower body.
-Started shivering due to spinal block, was given sedatives through drip to reduce shivering, made me drowsy, but still aware.
-I can feel Dr Chan tugging at my tummy, it's not painful, just a weird sensation
-Baby is born at 6.50pm. I was amazed at the speed.They placed him in my arms and we managed to cuddle him for a while before they took him for measurements.
-Dr Chan stitches me up
- Left the op theatre at 7.20pm.
-Back to room to rest, was told to try to wiggle my legs, able to regain sensation of lower body by next morning.
Jiayou mummies! Wishing you all the joy upon the arrival of your babies, soon!