A bundle of joy

Sunday, 26th March 2006:

2am: Was waken by a sharp pain and it was different from the rest that I've ever had before. Woke Colin up to help me get off the bed to check if the waterbag is still intact. Everything's fine so went back to bed.

2.15am: Another sharp pain. More intense then the 1st one. Wake my mother up to check with her. Was told to wait for the next one to confirm.

2.25-2.45am: Same intensity of pain. Tolerable at the moment. Can confirm that my contractions had started. Called the Delivery Suite @NUH to get them prepared for my arrival. While waiting to confirm, was blogging, cutting my nails, throwing last minute items into hospital bag and timing the contractions.

2.50am-3.15am: Colin called for the cab and we proceed downstairs to wait. Upon arrival @NUH, I was wheeled to the Delivery Suite. I was already 4cm dilated and was asked if i wanted any form of pain relief. Of cuz epidural was the 1st thing that come into my mind.

3.20-6.02am: Nurse went to prepare stuff needed for epidural. Came back to check my dilation and found that I'm already 7cm dilated so was told that there was no point having epidural as it takes 20mins before the effects sets in. Was given nitrous oxide(laughing gas) instead. Pain subsided. Was asked to push as and when needed. Just like experiancing the worst case of constipation, I was asked to push hard and hold for 10secs. Not long, Cedric See Tse Ee(changed his name later cuz of long story) was born.

When I heard him cry in my arms for the first time, I'm overwhelmed with emotions. Cried with him too...He has such a lovely cry which sounds like a kitten. But when i actually see his crying face, my heart hurts terribly. He has a very sweet smile too... but that only occurs when he is sleeping...not sure wat he is dreaming of...

I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of you out there who has helped me along the way till this day. I really wanna share with you my joy in having this baby boy. You can view his pictures in my photo album on the left. Once again, thank you!