According to Dr Chen, that was threatened labour. The uncertainty was really nerve-wrecking. I defintely didn't want to deliver Ashlynn at home and be caught in a "Oh my gosh!" situation. There were so many times where the contractions were so intense, frequent and regular that i was close to checking myself in to Mt A! However, I refused to and turned to medication simply because BB was only 34/35/36 weeks. I had wanted her to stay in my womb longer, yes, longer and longer, for as long as i could "tarhan". My aim was to keep her in me til at least Week 37. Anything before that seemed way too early for me.
Like all other doctors, Dr Chen gave us the option and Mart and I decided to receive Ashlynn on 19 April 2010, at 37 weeks and 2 days. I just had this hunch that if i hadn't, she might just pop before i could check myself into Mt A one fine day.
Unlike my experience with Adri, i was better prepared this time round. I knew what to expect and i aimed to catch a good rest prior to checking into Mt A and even at the delivery suite. Ashlynn, however, didn't allow me to rest. This time round, i experienced intense contractions rather early, at ard 3am although i was given the pill slightly past midnight. The water bag was burst at around 9am and Ashlynn arrived at 1507h, weighing 2.65kg.
When i first cast my eyes on Ashlynn, I was dumbfounded. Here's why...
Did u feel the "ouch"? Just imagine how this tired mummy felt.
Ashlynn arrived all bruised and had lacerations that covered the top of her head. My heart really broke. What happened to my baby?!! Instead of focusing on her features and hair etc (like wat all mummies would hv done), i was "drawn" to her bruises and her wounds.
It was sheer heartache.
Dr Chen and Dr Tan (the PD) were very professional. While they assured me, they explained that Ashlynn was in the wrong position, the OP position. On top of that, instead of looking down, Ashlynn had her head tilted up and that greater circumference due to the tilt caused her to be stuck at the birth canal for quite some time.
Dr Chen had sensed that something wasn't right, that the crowning process was taking way too long even though i had gotten the position right and was pushing well. Instinctively, she decided to use the vacuum.
I had similar assistance for Adri too. Back then, I didnt quite know how to push. Adri only needed one suction. Ashlynn, however, needed more tries. It took 4 suctions before we were all relieved. The increased circumference due to the tilt proved to be a challenge. The lacerations was the result of the suctions.
I couldnt help wonder if Ashlynn was "blue" but Dr Tan assured me that she was just "bruised" and the bruises would clear within a week. There and then, i was extremely thankful that there weren't complications and that the injuires were superficial. I just wanted to cuddle this precious newborn. I was just extremely thankful that despite all odds (the 2 falls i had [yes, i had another fall, at week 36 =p], the threatened labour and the unexpected hiccup during delivery), Ashlynn was S.A.F.E.
How could I not be thankful?
This pregnancy and delivery had been so eventful.
...More pics of Ashlynn in my upcoming posts...
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