I couldn't say sweeter. But, this second delivery was definitely less troublesome than the first one.
3:28 AM: I started having contractions. I felt it in the "puson" area extending to my lower back. I went back to sleep to see if it will progress.
3:38 AM: I felt it again. I was hesitant to go to the hospital because I felt the same thing with Johann. I had contractions at around the same time but it stopped after a few hours.
4:15 AM: Left the QC house to drop off Johann at the Pasig residence. Johann was awake the whole drive. I counted around 3 contractions on the way to the hospital. They were at 7-minute intervals.
5:00 AM: Arrival at The Medical City. I proceeded to the Pre-labor room for examination. I was already 5cms dilated. The pain was still bearable. My water hasn't broken yet, still no bloody show.
I was also hooked up to the baby monitor for contractions. Apparently, I was to be admitted because I am already in the early stages of labor. Going back to Pasig to wait for the progression of child-birth is no longer an option.
By this time, I knew that the Lamaze room may not be occupied. Vic couldn't be with me in my time of agony. This time, my stress balls were my best friends.
6:30 AM: I was prepped for my transfer to the labor room. Apparently, the labor room was the Lamaze room I previously occupied when I had Johann. There were two others in the room, waiting for their turn to pop. They were all waiting patiently. I, on the other hand, was writhing in pain. Knowing that I was already 5cms dilated gave me the right to moan and complain.
7:00 AM: I was examined by the resident-on-duty. It seems that the dilation has gone to 7cms. No wonder I am in pain. I was already asking for the epidural. The doctor who'll administer the meds hasn't arrived yet. Why is it that it takes so long for them to come when you need them? I no longer had the strength to squeeze my best friends.
When the epidural finally took effect, I was happy that I was able to rest. On the other hand, I was worried. Epidural slowed down the labor process for me when I had Johann.
A few hours after, the effect began to wear off. I asked for a top-up. This time, the pain was really unbearable. The resident couldn't come because he is in the DR for DNC. I can't recall if I was crying in pain. But, I was sure it was definitely time. It is like the feeling that I am about to poop.
By this time, my two companions already left the labor room. They both went on to deliver their babies. They both occupied the ONLY delivery rooms in the hospital. My OB insisted on opening up the Lamaze room so I can deliver there instead. The residents and staff were arguing they have enough time to prep one of the DRs. It was easier to clean up the DR than move all the equipment to the Lamaze room. So, I was wheeled into the DR just in time for the other mom to be wheeled out of it.
I was thankful that I had some time to rest. I was able to concentrate on my breathing and pushes.
Duh, I was still strong enough to instruct the nurse how to turn on my camera. Duh talaga siya!
9:50 AM: Miguel Javier "Javi" had his first glimpse of the outside world.
The November 8 timeline
3:28 AM: I started having contractions. I felt it in the "puson" area extending to my lower back. I went back to sleep to see if it will progress.
3:38 AM: I felt it again. I was hesitant to go to the hospital because I felt the same thing with Johann. I had contractions at around the same time but it stopped after a few hours.
4:15 AM: Left the QC house to drop off Johann at the Pasig residence. Johann was awake the whole drive. I counted around 3 contractions on the way to the hospital. They were at 7-minute intervals.
5:00 AM: Arrival at The Medical City. I proceeded to the Pre-labor room for examination. I was already 5cms dilated. The pain was still bearable. My water hasn't broken yet, still no bloody show.
I was also hooked up to the baby monitor for contractions. Apparently, I was to be admitted because I am already in the early stages of labor. Going back to Pasig to wait for the progression of child-birth is no longer an option.
By this time, I knew that the Lamaze room may not be occupied. Vic couldn't be with me in my time of agony. This time, my stress balls were my best friends.
6:30 AM: I was prepped for my transfer to the labor room. Apparently, the labor room was the Lamaze room I previously occupied when I had Johann. There were two others in the room, waiting for their turn to pop. They were all waiting patiently. I, on the other hand, was writhing in pain. Knowing that I was already 5cms dilated gave me the right to moan and complain.
7:00 AM: I was examined by the resident-on-duty. It seems that the dilation has gone to 7cms. No wonder I am in pain. I was already asking for the epidural. The doctor who'll administer the meds hasn't arrived yet. Why is it that it takes so long for them to come when you need them? I no longer had the strength to squeeze my best friends.
When the epidural finally took effect, I was happy that I was able to rest. On the other hand, I was worried. Epidural slowed down the labor process for me when I had Johann.
A few hours after, the effect began to wear off. I asked for a top-up. This time, the pain was really unbearable. The resident couldn't come because he is in the DR for DNC. I can't recall if I was crying in pain. But, I was sure it was definitely time. It is like the feeling that I am about to poop.
By this time, my two companions already left the labor room. They both went on to deliver their babies. They both occupied the ONLY delivery rooms in the hospital. My OB insisted on opening up the Lamaze room so I can deliver there instead. The residents and staff were arguing they have enough time to prep one of the DRs. It was easier to clean up the DR than move all the equipment to the Lamaze room. So, I was wheeled into the DR just in time for the other mom to be wheeled out of it.
I was thankful that I had some time to rest. I was able to concentrate on my breathing and pushes.
Duh, I was still strong enough to instruct the nurse how to turn on my camera. Duh talaga siya!
9:50 AM: Miguel Javier "Javi" had his first glimpse of the outside world.
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