22 May 2013 (Friday), 9.45pm
After teaching the last student on Friday, felt slight contraction but ignored it. Coz I've been having this fake contraction, Braxton hicks since weeks ago.
23 May 2013 (Saturday), 4.30am
Woke up to pee. Wanted to sleep back but felt contraction. Timed the contraction, and it was at 5-10 minutes apart.
5.00am
Woke hubby up. Told him about contraction. Ate some bread and drank hot chocolate.
5.30am
Departed to Hospital Bukit Mertajam
6.00am
Arrived and had VE. Cervix was still thick, but already 3-4cm dilated. Was not brought into labor room coz the room was full. Had to wait at antenal ward.
7.00am
The nurse who admitted me is going back, changing shift. She told me to tell the nurse in charge that I'm in pain so that I can be brought into the labor room. By right, I should be in there now but due to limited bed, I'm still at antenatal ward.
7.15am
Told the nurse that I'm in pain, unbearable pain now. Had another VE. It's 5-6cm now. They asked me to get ready to go into the labor room. Things that can be brought in:
1. Baby cloth
2. Napkin (diaper not allowed)
3. Maternity pad (at least 3 pieces)
I smuggled my phone in :p
8.00am
Told the nurse in the labor room that I feel the baby is coming out. She did another VE. Then asked her colleague to ask for my husband to come in. Meanwhile, she drained my urine and broke my water bag. When my hubby came in, she's draining the amniotic fluid. Hubby stood next to my head. The nurse then told me to start pushing when I have the urge to push. Honestly speaking, I didn't have strong urge to push, compared to giving birth to Jaevyn. But I still manage to push at the slightest feel. First 2 pushes was not strong enough, so I took a deep breath and pushed again. With the last 2 pushes, Kaevyn is out.
8.45am
After baby is out, they handed him to me, we had our first skin to skin contact. He was beautiful. He was worth the pain. He crawled to my breast and had his first taste of breastfeeding. Meanwhile, the nurse was helping me with the delivery of placenta. Stitched me up coz I had 1st degree tear. Then they help clean Kaevyn. Gave me Milo, changed me.
10.00am
Pushed out from the labour room with K at my side. The postnatal ward was full, so they gave me a bed at the end of the room. At least there's a bed and a space. Rested and wait till 1230pm so hubby n J n mum can visit me.
Had to stay a night there and was discharged 24 May 2015, 11am. Total charges was RM117.
On overall, I would say that my experience delivering there was not too bad. Of course it's not as comfortable ad giving birth at private hospital, but u get what u pay :)
Delivering part, the midwife is very experienced. The bad point is I don't get to request for not rupturing my water bag and delayed cord clamping.
As for postnatal, I don't like the ward. It's a common ward with so many people around. I feel awkward and didn't get much rest. But then again, it's only for 1 night. Would u pay 2-3k for a night at a private hospital?
Well, I survived the night and saved my pocket from a big hole. That $ saved will be used for the luxury I'm experiencing now, air cond 24/7 for 31 days!
Antenatal ward
Me when cervix is 4cm dilated
Daddy n Baby K
Popo n Baby K
