hi mummies,
finally a little bit of time to come in.
Thanks all for your well wishes. it was a shorter birth compared to my #1and I actually "enjoyed" the experience a bit more since I know what to expect and i made sure that i did not take so much epi to be able to feel the pressure to push (did not have to use the vacuum unlike #1) but still just as tiring and i suffered such horrible effects from the epi - vomitting, skin itchiness and shivers.
my hospital stay at TMC was actually pretty good. It helped that my midwife at the labour ward is really good and not at all grumpy. She saw that I was pushing wrongly and actually taught me the right way. Gave her an excellent review and even though they said that the hospital was packed, the nurses at the ward were quite responsive.
I have started my moo moo career but it has been tough. I have been having very sore nipples. even though i am a second time mum, i feel like I cant seem to position him well or get him to latch well but can see that he is sucking ok so I have been trying and putting up with the pain [IMG=http://www.singaporemotherhood.com/forumboard/clipart/sad.gif] my milk has also come in on day 3.
Hippomummy: congrats! so happy you managed to give birth via VBAC. we thought you actually gave birth before us!
Hippolalai: It was great seeing you at the breastfeeding and bathing class. i'm so amazed that for someone who has gone through a major surgery, is coping very well at the hospital [IMG=http://www.singaporemotherhood.com/forumboard/clipart/happy.gif].. still can post pictures of food! i never realised how tough C sects were until the class when i realised you could tell those who had C sect were those who had trouble walking or even sitting down! i was like up and walking as normal. also, my boy's jaundice level is 7 (saw yours was 10.5) but today, he is pretty yellow. i have been feeding him quite a bit but no much wet diapers so far.. sigh.. i wonder if I should pump instead since I am not sure if I am latching well.
To all the rest of the mummies who have given birth, congrats! for those still waiting, be patient.. cause i realise that the more you want the baby to come, they won't come. they come when you least expect them to.
tweety: good luck for tonight! You are in good hands with Dr Tham.
for mummies with 2 more children: i have been having some difficulty with my #1. she's not as responsive to me and i can actually feel that she is a little "insecure" with the new baby.. sigh.. how ah?