My Birthing Experience

I finally gave birth to our bundle of joy last January 2, 2008. Here's how it went:

8am – I had an inkling that my bag of water sort of broke. I was not really sure about it so I immediately send an SMS to my OB asking if I indeed was right in thinking that way. She said that it maybe a leak and told me to go ahead to the hospital.

12nn – I was already at the Paranaque Doctor’s Hospital with my mom to meet my OB.

130pm – My OB arrived and confirmed that I have a leaking BOW (bag of water). She then prepared an admission order and told me to go straight ahead to the labor room upon going to the admissions department of the hospital.

3pm – I was wheeled to the labor room. I was attached with a fetal monitor in the first few hours of my stay in there kaya I was not mobile. Buti na lang after a few hours, tinanggal muna yung monitor so I had the chance din to walk around kahit saglit lang. The hospital does not allow hubbies to be in the room kaya ako lang talaga mag-isa. I had the chance to bring my word search dun sa labor room. Hehe. I was not feeling labor pains so I was sort of bored.

6pm – I was induced to start off the labor. Antibiotics were also given to me since I had leaked for almost 10 hours.

Around 9pm – I was again attached to the fetal monitor. My OB found out that my baby was having a bradycardia. The baby’s heartbeat is getting slower and it was a big concern. I might have to undergo a Cesarean Section since I was also not progressing in my labor and not yet dilating.

Around 10pm – Hubby was informed of our baby’s status and me. He then gave his consent for me to undergo a CS operation as soon as possible. I was 2-3 com dilated at those times and was experiencing just a little labor pain.

Around 1030pm – I was wheeled at the operating/delivery room. The anesthesiologist informed me that I would be given a spinal anesthesia. He also told me that I will be awake in the duration of the operation but will not be feeling anything from my stomach down to my feet.

1128pm – Inigo had finally arrived! It was such a great feeling when I heard him cry. Though I was not able to see him came out of my tummy, his cry was enough to make me feel overwhelmed by the fact that I finally have given birth. The pediatrician was signaling “ A – Ok” to me and telling me that I have given birth to a very beautiful boy. Right after they washed up Inigo, they let me kiss him.

Around 1230am (January 3) – I was wheeled at the recovery room.

Around 3am – I was wheeled at my private room and was greeted by my hubby and my mom.