I'm here to share with you my 1st ever labour experience... I know it's been 4weeks since Doudou's Birth... and because it's been so long, therefore I must grab each and every minute of my free time to blog this whole experience out before it passes too long and turned rotten for me to blog about. =p
As my dear readers and friends would have read my last post while I was still carrying Doudou in me... a Wednesday, dated 11th Novemeber 2009 (click to refer), I mentioned that I was experiencing all the cramps and contraction pain after my visit to my Gynae.
That late afternoon 4.30pm, my Gynae call-up to update me with my CTG Scan Report. My report show sign of regular contractions and my Gynae asked if I were experiencing the contraction pain every now and then. I replied "Yes, but the pain were still bearable..." He then told me to get myself admitted earlier if I cannot endure the pain any longer. So... with that phone call, my admittance to the hospital that night was confirmed!
In the noon, back to Sembawang home after visiting my Gynae
Happily "Sayang-ing" my BIG Belly before its gone
Dummy trying to poke my Belly, burst it and Doudou will be out. LOL!
Later in that evening, I requested for a 'last' sumptuous dinner before I go for my labour. As I'll be doing my confinement for freaking 1 month and right after my labour and I'll be restricted with the types of food and drinks I consume. Therefore I must make sure I cure most of my cravings first. =p
In the night, while I was preparing, getting ready to head to the hospital... I start pondering if I really should get myself admitted or should I just wait until I have the feeling of giving birth then I admit to the hospital. The reason for me being so flickered-minded was because right after my dinner, I no longer experience any cramps nor contraction pain. And I thought those contraction pain and cramps I experienced earlier on was probably a false alarm. LOL!
But after discussing with Dummy, we decided to get me admitted that very night... since it was instructed by my Gynae... We ought to trust his professionalism. :)
Last picture before leaving home to TMC
And so, I was admitted to Thomson Medical Center @ 11.30pm on 11th November 2009. Once my admission was registered, I was brought straight to the Delivery Suite.
At the Delivery Suite, I was asked to change into their Delivery-Gown, collect some urine for test... and get on to the observation bed to strapped on the CTG for Scanning. I was being strapped on to the machine till about 1am+ then my Gynae (Dr Ang) came to do an internal check on me. Still I was only 2 cm dilated. =(
Dr Ang then suggested to put me under observation through the night and by the next morning if I'm still 2cm dilated, he will burst my water bag to quicken my whole labour process. Feeling anxious, he constantly assure me that mine would be a quick labour... Telling me repeatedly, "Yours will be a fast one... no need to worry."
In the middle of the night after Dr Ang has left
With that sentence, it got me even more anxious + excited... But the internal check that my Gynae did on me left me with contraction pain and cramps again, throughout the night. The pain was so terrible and annoying that I couldn't get to sleep at all. It's so painful that I keep squeezing Dummy's hand whom is sleeping uncomfortably on the chair by my bedside. That night, I remember telling one of the nurse-on-duty that I was in terrible pain and the contractions were hitting me at a rather regular intervals. Guess how she reply me..?!
She replied.. "You very pain meh? You don't seems to be in pain lei. You seems to be in much comfort." And then she continue... while pressing my belly, "No lei, you don't show signs of giving birth anytime yet." After hearing this, I was like...
"What the.... F...!!"
She must be thankful that I really was in great pain. Else, I would have COMPLAINED her or scold her right at her face lor! What kind of attitude is this man?!! Mind you, she's a private-hospital nurse!! I expect her service to be much better and nicer compare to government-hospitals. But no... for the whole night when she came to check on me, she keep showing me that attitude face of hers. It's like as if I owe her money.
Still, I managed to endure with the pain through the night WITHOUT SLEEPING! Till 7 in the morning, there is a change of shifts for the nurses... and I tell you, the nurses in the day-shift was so, so much better and nicer. They feel like 'Angels' to me in a way that they were really kind, helpful and sensitive to your needs. They make the effort to explain nicely to your questions even though the same question might have been asked by other patients countless of times. And the nicest part of them was they would crack jokes to help lighten the fears of the pregnant ladies at the observation ward. Indeed very nice of them, that makes me feel that it's a good choice I have made to deliver Doudou at TMC.
Cut my story short...
At 8++ coming 9am in the morning, Dr Ang came and burst my water bag for me without much effort nor my knowledge. The moment I know my water bag has bursted and the water keep flowing out, flooding the bed that I was lying on. And due to the nightmare which I had experienced the previous night, I decided to give in and opted for epidural... I was afraid that the pain would get too intense for me to bear and I wouldn't wanna risk taking epidural until the very last minute, which by then might be too late already. Moreover, I was hopping to get some rest with the help of epidural.
So at about 10a.m, after signing the acknowledgment form, the Anaesthetic Doc-in-Charge (Dr Chong) came and injected the epidural for me. And if you were to ask me to rate the amount of pain scaling from 1 to 10, I would rate it at 2. To me, the pain was bearable as the pain feels like those aching-sour type of pain and it takes Dr Chong less than 5 minutes to get it done.
Dr Chong is a nice doctor too, with his constant encouragement and praises, it really made me feel better and relief during the process. But I must say, the whole process is real scary to me, because I heard that the needle they use are those freaking big and long needle to poke you at your back. And up till today, I don't know how big those needles were because I was too timid to take a glance at his tools. Hahas.
Anyway, after injecting my epidural, I still fail to get any rest and I end up chit chatting with Dummy and taking photos together.
In the morning on 12th November 2009,
on the observation bed.
My hand with the drip on... Having the drip on is much more painful than injecting the epidural.
Looking very pale
And while Dummy was busy taking picture of me, 1 of the nurse came and offered to help us both take a picture.
1st attempt, the angle isn't nice hence the nurse insist of taking another one
2nd attempt, so much better
My last photo taken @ the observation ward
2 to 3 hours passed... I have to comment that with the help of epidural, my whole labour process was quicken. I think it's because with the numbness, my muscles around my pelvis was able to relax... it wasn't tensed which would have made the dilation much difficult.
Initially I was being queued behind another pregnant woman whom is also Dr Ang's patient. For your info, there were a few of Dr Ang's patient that day, sharing the same observation ward with me... we were being queued to take turn for delivery. And with the help of epidural, I became first. LOL! See the power of epidaural... =x
At 12.30p.m, I was being wheeled into the delivery room, where another group of nurses were busy setting up all the tools that are required during delivery.
At the Delivery Room... waiting...
Dummy take picture with me again, this time without help.
See my uber pale face...
Continued our chit-chats, I told Dummy how anxious I was feeling. And despite being anxious, worry and scare himself too, he kept assuring me that he will be with me throughout, asking me not to worry or frighten. Just do my best and 'push'... don't scream or say I wanna give up.
At 1p.m. sharp, I was ask by the nurse to start pushing myself each time I feel the kicks of Doudou. The nurse is one of the nice nurses that follow me from the observation ward to my Delivery Room to assist Dr Ang. And despite all the encouragements I received, I just couldn't get the pushing techniques right and I was feeling very breathless and lethargic already. I then told her that I don't have much strength to push as I didn't had any rest since the previous night.
Quickly, she went out to wheel-in a machine. Initially I don't know what's that machine for... but after I tried pushing for about 15minutes or so, my Gynae then appear in the room. He was rushing for time as I heard him telling the nurse that he had an operation at 2p.m. sharp with another patient... so hopefully I'm able to deliver smoothly.
Upon hearing that I started to panicked... Because I fear that I might fail to push Doudou out in such short time and then my Gynae will dump me to another Gynae whom I don't know. I then heard the nurse telling my Gynae that I will require their help because I didn't had a good rest last night and am feeling lethargic.
With that, my Gynae seated right in-front of me asking me to start pushing with all my might. As I was still on epidural, I couldn't feel anything besides the movements and kicks of Doudou, still in my Belly. And after pushing hard for a few times, 2 nurses and my Gynae, started to press on my belly, hard. When I say hard... I mean, it's real HARD! They were exerting all their force pressing my belly.
Still focusing with my pushing, while Dummy was standing on my right, holding tightly to my hand, telling me repeatedly to keep pushing and out...
came our precious little Doudou at 1.30p.m!!
Both me and Dummy only learnt that Doudou was out upon hearing my Gynae say: "Congras, your baby is out safely..." My Gynae then placed little Doudou on my belly. That moment, I started crying... as I was shocked by sudden weight of Doudou's. He was placed on my belly without me knowing, while I was still pushing hard.
It took me a couple of minutes to regained my emotions and immediately I asked Dummy to grab the camera out to take photos of Doudou before he's being carried away for measuring and cleaning.
Me feeling terribly awful after delivering Doudou, due to the side effects of epidural... I feel super weak, breathless and nauseous.
My little Doudou; Kesler Boy, freshly out!
Resembling super much like his Dad
And he super loves doing this pose, even till today.
Awww~ My precious boy
Doudou being cleaned-up
Doudou was then brought to me to cuddle, while my Gynae is helping me to deliver my placenta out.
And while my Gynae is doing the stitching up for me, Doudou was brought away for measuring. Dummy tagged along to take pictures of Doudou. :)
Measuring his Head Circumference
His leg tags
Measuring his Length
and other measurements were taken too.
After measuring, Doudou was then brought back to me
Little Doudou in his Cot
I love my son more than anything; anyone else.
Our first family shot
Can't help but keep staring at my son
And once my stitches was done, the nurses clean me up, packed all the documents and brought me and Doudou up to my ward.
At the ward, Doudou was bathed and Dress-up!
Sound asleep...
Waking up for milk
"Ahhhh~"
My Handsome Boy :)
With that, I end my entry on My Labour Joy, Our precious Doudou. I hope my entry is helpful for the Mommies-to-be, sharing my labour experience to set their mind and soul ready for their Baby's Arrival. =) Meanwhile, to the Mommies-to-be... enjoy your pregnancy days while you can, rest more while you can and do all the stuffs you wish to do while you can... before your baby arrive and wreck your wonderful lifestyle. I am saying this because before Doudou was out, I was advised to enjoy my pregnancy and get all the rest I can... but I ignored it. Now, am really missing my pregnancy days, rest time and the wonderful lifestyle . =/
Take care all wonderful Mommies! :D
xoxo,
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The Queen
Hi. My name is Angeline, I gets older on the 2nd November of every year. Am happily & blissfully married to Guan Chenyang on 28th May 2009, that makes me a home-maker since and I am proud mommy of one
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My name is Angeline, you may call me Angel in short. Old friends of mine known me as MeiLin. :)
Twenty candles on the 2nd November '09.
Currently a Home-maker since I gotten the title as Mrs Guan Chenyang on the 28th May '09
and I am a young mommy of one, that makes me known as Dou Mommy.
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My beloved Hubby, Guan Chenyang also known as Dou Daddy.
My beloved Baby Boy, Kesler Guan Kai Si
Known as Ah Dou (Doudou)
Born on 12 Nov '09 via Assisted Delivery with Epidural
Gestation Period, 37 weeks 4days.
Birth Weight, 3.445 kg. Birth Length, 50 cm. Head Circumference, 34 cm.
Delivered by Dr. Lawrence Ang @ Thomson Medical Centre.
I'm here to share with you my 1st ever labour experience... I know it's been 4weeks since Doudou's Birth... and because it's been so long, therefore I must grab each and every minute of my free time to blog this whole experience out before it passes too long and turned rotten for me to blog about. =p
As my dear readers and friends would have read my last post while I was still carrying Doudou in me... a Wednesday, dated 11th Novemeber 2009 (click to refer), I mentioned that I was experiencing all the cramps and contraction pain after my visit to my Gynae.
That late afternoon 4.30pm, my Gynae call-up to update me with my CTG Scan Report. My report show sign of regular contractions and my Gynae asked if I were experiencing the contraction pain every now and then. I replied "Yes, but the pain were still bearable..." He then told me to get myself admitted earlier if I cannot endure the pain any longer. So... with that phone call, my admittance to the hospital that night was confirmed!
In the noon, back to Sembawang home after visiting my Gynae
Happily "Sayang-ing" my BIG Belly before its gone
Dummy trying to poke my Belly, burst it and Doudou will be out. LOL!
Later in that evening, I requested for a 'last' sumptuous dinner before I go for my labour. As I'll be doing my confinement for freaking 1 month and right after my labour and I'll be restricted with the types of food and drinks I consume. Therefore I must make sure I cure most of my cravings first. =p
In the night, while I was preparing, getting ready to head to the hospital... I start pondering if I really should get myself admitted or should I just wait until I have the feeling of giving birth then I admit to the hospital. The reason for me being so flickered-minded was because right after my dinner, I no longer experience any cramps nor contraction pain. And I thought those contraction pain and cramps I experienced earlier on was probably a false alarm. LOL!
But after discussing with Dummy, we decided to get me admitted that very night... since it was instructed by my Gynae... We ought to trust his professionalism. :)
Last picture before leaving home to TMC
And so, I was admitted to Thomson Medical Center @ 11.30pm on 11th November 2009. Once my admission was registered, I was brought straight to the Delivery Suite.
At the Delivery Suite, I was asked to change into their Delivery-Gown, collect some urine for test... and get on to the observation bed to strapped on the CTG for Scanning. I was being strapped on to the machine till about 1am+ then my Gynae (Dr Ang) came to do an internal check on me. Still I was only 2 cm dilated. =(
Dr Ang then suggested to put me under observation through the night and by the next morning if I'm still 2cm dilated, he will burst my water bag to quicken my whole labour process. Feeling anxious, he constantly assure me that mine would be a quick labour... Telling me repeatedly, "Yours will be a fast one... no need to worry."
In the middle of the night after Dr Ang has left
With that sentence, it got me even more anxious + excited... But the internal check that my Gynae did on me left me with contraction pain and cramps again, throughout the night. The pain was so terrible and annoying that I couldn't get to sleep at all. It's so painful that I keep squeezing Dummy's hand whom is sleeping uncomfortably on the chair by my bedside. That night, I remember telling one of the nurse-on-duty that I was in terrible pain and the contractions were hitting me at a rather regular intervals. Guess how she reply me..?!
She replied.. "You very pain meh? You don't seems to be in pain lei. You seems to be in much comfort." And then she continue... while pressing my belly, "No lei, you don't show signs of giving birth anytime yet." After hearing this, I was like...
"What the.... F...!!"
She must be thankful that I really was in great pain. Else, I would have COMPLAINED her or scold her right at her face lor! What kind of attitude is this man?!! Mind you, she's a private-hospital nurse!! I expect her service to be much better and nicer compare to government-hospitals. But no... for the whole night when she came to check on me, she keep showing me that attitude face of hers. It's like as if I owe her money.
Still, I managed to endure with the pain through the night WITHOUT SLEEPING! Till 7 in the morning, there is a change of shifts for the nurses... and I tell you, the nurses in the day-shift was so, so much better and nicer. They feel like 'Angels' to me in a way that they were really kind, helpful and sensitive to your needs. They make the effort to explain nicely to your questions even though the same question might have been asked by other patients countless of times. And the nicest part of them was they would crack jokes to help lighten the fears of the pregnant ladies at the observation ward. Indeed very nice of them, that makes me feel that it's a good choice I have made to deliver Doudou at TMC.
Cut my story short...
At 8++ coming 9am in the morning, Dr Ang came and burst my water bag for me without much effort nor my knowledge. The moment I know my water bag has bursted and the water keep flowing out, flooding the bed that I was lying on. And due to the nightmare which I had experienced the previous night, I decided to give in and opted for epidural... I was afraid that the pain would get too intense for me to bear and I wouldn't wanna risk taking epidural until the very last minute, which by then might be too late already. Moreover, I was hopping to get some rest with the help of epidural.
So at about 10a.m, after signing the acknowledgment form, the Anaesthetic Doc-in-Charge (Dr Chong) came and injected the epidural for me. And if you were to ask me to rate the amount of pain scaling from 1 to 10, I would rate it at 2. To me, the pain was bearable as the pain feels like those aching-sour type of pain and it takes Dr Chong less than 5 minutes to get it done.
Dr Chong is a nice doctor too, with his constant encouragement and praises, it really made me feel better and relief during the process. But I must say, the whole process is real scary to me, because I heard that the needle they use are those freaking big and long needle to poke you at your back. And up till today, I don't know how big those needles were because I was too timid to take a glance at his tools. Hahas.
Anyway, after injecting my epidural, I still fail to get any rest and I end up chit chatting with Dummy and taking photos together.
In the morning on 12th November 2009,
on the observation bed.
My hand with the drip on... Having the drip on is much more painful than injecting the epidural.
Looking very pale
And while Dummy was busy taking picture of me, 1 of the nurse came and offered to help us both take a picture.
1st attempt, the angle isn't nice hence the nurse insist of taking another one
2nd attempt, so much better
My last photo taken @ the observation ward
2 to 3 hours passed... I have to comment that with the help of epidural, my whole labour process was quicken. I think it's because with the numbness, my muscles around my pelvis was able to relax... it wasn't tensed which would have made the dilation much difficult.
Initially I was being queued behind another pregnant woman whom is also Dr Ang's patient. For your info, there were a few of Dr Ang's patient that day, sharing the same observation ward with me... we were being queued to take turn for delivery. And with the help of epidural, I became first. LOL! See the power of epidaural... =x
At 12.30p.m, I was being wheeled into the delivery room, where another group of nurses were busy setting up all the tools that are required during delivery.
At the Delivery Room... waiting...
Dummy take picture with me again, this time without help.
See my uber pale face...
Continued our chit-chats, I told Dummy how anxious I was feeling. And despite being anxious, worry and scare himself too, he kept assuring me that he will be with me throughout, asking me not to worry or frighten. Just do my best and 'push'... don't scream or say I wanna give up.
At 1p.m. sharp, I was ask by the nurse to start pushing myself each time I feel the kicks of Doudou. The nurse is one of the nice nurses that follow me from the observation ward to my Delivery Room to assist Dr Ang. And despite all the encouragements I received, I just couldn't get the pushing techniques right and I was feeling very breathless and lethargic already. I then told her that I don't have much strength to push as I didn't had any rest since the previous night.
Quickly, she went out to wheel-in a machine. Initially I don't know what's that machine for... but after I tried pushing for about 15minutes or so, my Gynae then appear in the room. He was rushing for time as I heard him telling the nurse that he had an operation at 2p.m. sharp with another patient... so hopefully I'm able to deliver smoothly.
Upon hearing that I started to panicked... Because I fear that I might fail to push Doudou out in such short time and then my Gynae will dump me to another Gynae whom I don't know. I then heard the nurse telling my Gynae that I will require their help because I didn't had a good rest last night and am feeling lethargic.
With that, my Gynae seated right in-front of me asking me to start pushing with all my might. As I was still on epidural, I couldn't feel anything besides the movements and kicks of Doudou, still in my Belly. And after pushing hard for a few times, 2 nurses and my Gynae, started to press on my belly, hard. When I say hard... I mean, it's real HARD! They were exerting all their force pressing my belly.
Still focusing with my pushing, while Dummy was standing on my right, holding tightly to my hand, telling me repeatedly to keep pushing and out...
came our precious little Doudou at 1.30p.m!!
Both me and Dummy only learnt that Doudou was out upon hearing my Gynae say: "Congras, your baby is out safely..." My Gynae then placed little Doudou on my belly. That moment, I started crying... as I was shocked by sudden weight of Doudou's. He was placed on my belly without me knowing, while I was still pushing hard.
It took me a couple of minutes to regained my emotions and immediately I asked Dummy to grab the camera out to take photos of Doudou before he's being carried away for measuring and cleaning.
Me feeling terribly awful after delivering Doudou, due to the side effects of epidural... I feel super weak, breathless and nauseous.
My little Doudou; Kesler Boy, freshly out!
Resembling super much like his Dad
And he super loves doing this pose, even till today.
Awww~ My precious boy
Doudou being cleaned-up
Doudou was then brought to me to cuddle, while my Gynae is helping me to deliver my placenta out.
And while my Gynae is doing the stitching up for me, Doudou was brought away for measuring. Dummy tagged along to take pictures of Doudou. :)
Measuring his Head Circumference
His leg tags
Measuring his Length
and other measurements were taken too.
After measuring, Doudou was then brought back to me
Little Doudou in his Cot
I love my son more than anything; anyone else.
Our first family shot
Can't help but keep staring at my son
And once my stitches was done, the nurses clean me up, packed all the documents and brought me and Doudou up to my ward.
At the ward, Doudou was bathed and Dress-up!
Sound asleep...
Waking up for milk
"Ahhhh~"
My Handsome Boy :)
With that, I end my entry on My Labour Joy, Our precious Doudou. I hope my entry is helpful for the Mommies-to-be, sharing my labour experience to set their mind and soul ready for their Baby's Arrival. =) Meanwhile, to the Mommies-to-be... enjoy your pregnancy days while you can, rest more while you can and do all the stuffs you wish to do while you can... before your baby arrive and wreck your wonderful lifestyle. I am saying this because before Doudou was out, I was advised to enjoy my pregnancy and get all the rest I can... but I ignored it. Now, am really missing my pregnancy days, rest time and the wonderful lifestyle . =/
at 4:01:00 PM
In the noon, back to Sembawang home after visiting my Gynae
Happily "Sayang-ing" my BIG Belly before its gone
Dummy trying to poke my Belly, burst it and Doudou will be out.
Last picture before leaving home to TMC
In the middle of the night after Dr Ang has left
In the morning on 12th November 2009,
My hand with the drip on...
Looking very pale
1st attempt, the angle isn't nice hence
2nd attempt, so much better
At the Delivery Room... waiting...
Dummy take picture with me again,
Me feeling terribly awful after delivering Doudou,
My little Doudou; Kesler Boy, freshly out!
Resembling super much like his Dad
And he super loves doing this pose,
Awww~ My precious boy
Doudou being cleaned-up
Doudou was then brought to me to cuddle,
Measuring his Head Circumference
His leg tags
Measuring his Length 
After measuring, Doudou was then brought back to me
Little Doudou in his Cot
I love my son more than anything; anyone else.
Our first family shot
Can't help but keep staring at my son
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