It was exactly 37w4d and 3 days after the removal of my cerclage when our baby was born. I actually have a scheduled appointment at 1pm. However, when I woke up my mucus plug was expelled together with some fresh blood. I waited for some time to observe if more blood will come out. I have experienced some spotting ever since the removal of my cerclage. But today, there was a significant increase in blood discharge. Though I am not feeling any pain at the moment. I also tried to check my baby's movements. He was very active during the night. That morning however, I cannot feel his movements.. Perhaps he is just sleeping. I called my husband. He just arrived at the office but he immediately went home to check on me.
Around 8am, we decided to go to the hospital. We went to the emergency area. They admitted me right away and called for my doctor. I was transferred to the delivery room. I changed into the hospital gown and they put the CTG on me to monitor my baby. My baby is okay.
My doctor came and checked the status of my cervix. I was 2 cm dilated. She said that labor has started. I was given a medicine to encourage active labor. In the initial hours, I was not feeling any pain. But after 2 or 3 hours, I started to feel more contractions, though the pain is still bearable. I want to eat but was afraid of taking food as I thought I might be taken to the operating room for emergency CS. I just took sips of water but have only taken a very light breakfast. After 4 hours, the pain started to get more intense. The nurses are checking on me from time to time. Whenever I say that I am in pain, they will reply back that "pain is good." There is a "laughing gas" beside my bed and the nurse told me to use it if the contraction is unbearable anymore. I started to inhale it when I can't tolerate the pain any longer. But the nurse told me to limit my usage because it won't be effective anymore. She saw me practically inhaling it without pause!
After 5 hours, the pain was too much that I started to tell my husband that I feel like dying! My husband was beside me all throughout. He was holding my hands and asks me to be strong.. that our mothers have endured the pain so I too can handle it. But he also asked the nurses to tell my doctor if I could have a CS. However, my doctor is determined that I can give birth by normal delivery.
Six hours later, I was crying in pain (but no tears came out)! Again, my husband begged for CS delivery because he too can't see me in so much pain. The nurses were also worried about me after learning my previous pregnancy losses. They, too, were trying to convince my doctor that perhaps it would be better for me to have the CS delivery. My doctor was in her clinic (in the other floor) during my labor and they are just calling her phone to update her of my status.
After some time, the midwife / head nurse came and tried to calm us down. She assured us that the pain will be over soon. She was preparing the things needed for my delivery when all of a sudden I felt the pain beyond I can imagine. It was just unbearable that I shouted my cries! And I think that was the indication that my baby is already coming out. The midwife instructed me to hold on and don't push. I tried to follow but there's really a very strong urge to push to relieve the pain. It was like involuntary! Immediately, my doctor arrived. She instructed me to breath and then push with my mouth closed. On her cue, I pushed with all my might. I can't remember how many minutes passed but I think it wasn't long when I felt that I have ejected my baby's head already. And then after several more pushes, my baby was out into the world! All the pain was immediately replaced by pure bliss as soon as I felt my baby's warmth when my doctor placed him on my belly. I remember saying "Thank you Lord" over and over again. I caught sight of the new Daddy and it was the first time that I have seen him cry.. of course it was tears of joy! Dr. Mary told me that it was the first time that she has seen my husband worry-free and so happy.
Around 8am, we decided to go to the hospital. We went to the emergency area. They admitted me right away and called for my doctor. I was transferred to the delivery room. I changed into the hospital gown and they put the CTG on me to monitor my baby. My baby is okay.
My doctor came and checked the status of my cervix. I was 2 cm dilated. She said that labor has started. I was given a medicine to encourage active labor. In the initial hours, I was not feeling any pain. But after 2 or 3 hours, I started to feel more contractions, though the pain is still bearable. I want to eat but was afraid of taking food as I thought I might be taken to the operating room for emergency CS. I just took sips of water but have only taken a very light breakfast. After 4 hours, the pain started to get more intense. The nurses are checking on me from time to time. Whenever I say that I am in pain, they will reply back that "pain is good." There is a "laughing gas" beside my bed and the nurse told me to use it if the contraction is unbearable anymore. I started to inhale it when I can't tolerate the pain any longer. But the nurse told me to limit my usage because it won't be effective anymore. She saw me practically inhaling it without pause!
After 5 hours, the pain was too much that I started to tell my husband that I feel like dying! My husband was beside me all throughout. He was holding my hands and asks me to be strong.. that our mothers have endured the pain so I too can handle it. But he also asked the nurses to tell my doctor if I could have a CS. However, my doctor is determined that I can give birth by normal delivery.
Six hours later, I was crying in pain (but no tears came out)! Again, my husband begged for CS delivery because he too can't see me in so much pain. The nurses were also worried about me after learning my previous pregnancy losses. They, too, were trying to convince my doctor that perhaps it would be better for me to have the CS delivery. My doctor was in her clinic (in the other floor) during my labor and they are just calling her phone to update her of my status.
After some time, the midwife / head nurse came and tried to calm us down. She assured us that the pain will be over soon. She was preparing the things needed for my delivery when all of a sudden I felt the pain beyond I can imagine. It was just unbearable that I shouted my cries! And I think that was the indication that my baby is already coming out. The midwife instructed me to hold on and don't push. I tried to follow but there's really a very strong urge to push to relieve the pain. It was like involuntary! Immediately, my doctor arrived. She instructed me to breath and then push with my mouth closed. On her cue, I pushed with all my might. I can't remember how many minutes passed but I think it wasn't long when I felt that I have ejected my baby's head already. And then after several more pushes, my baby was out into the world! All the pain was immediately replaced by pure bliss as soon as I felt my baby's warmth when my doctor placed him on my belly. I remember saying "Thank you Lord" over and over again. I caught sight of the new Daddy and it was the first time that I have seen him cry.. of course it was tears of joy! Dr. Mary told me that it was the first time that she has seen my husband worry-free and so happy.
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