Tuesday, March 11, 2014
The labour story
So, if you havent heard or have been living under some kind of shell, i have given birth!
January 20th, my whole life changed.
I need to blog about how labour happens. I do not want to forget it. Ever. It was really an experience.
As i am typing this out, my precious cuddle puff is sleeping on my chest. Yes, she does not want to be put down. But more on that later, insya allah. Back to the labour story.
On 20th January 2014, at about 5.30am, i woke up with a terrible tummyache. I felt like pooping really bad. So i got up and rushed to the toilet, thinking, i was gonna do the number one.
Sat and waited but nothing came out. But why am i having these tummyaches?
Washed up and went back to bed. The pain went away and i tried going back to sleep but a few minutes later, the pain came back.
Are these contractions? Or isit just Braxton Hicks? I do not know. But i whipped out my hp and started the counting my contractions using the app.
I was in so much pain. Tossing and turning. I stood up and walk around the room.
Time check- 5.40am.
Pain came back. I sat up on the bed. Breathing in and out until the pain left. A few minutes later, the pain was back on.
I started the contraction count again. This went on till 6am. Pain keep coming and going. Not the normal Braxton Hicks i used to feel.
Time check- 6.00am
The contractions keeps coming. I got up from bed and did my fajr prayers despite the pain which was still tolerable.
While all these was happening, the husband was sleeping soundly unaware of what was going on.
After my prayers, woke the husband up to pray and told him that im having contractions and its about 5 to 8 minutes apart.
He asked if we should call our gynae, Dr Aziz.
"Lets wait. There's no 'show' yet " I answered.
While i lay down battling the contractions again, i texted my elder sister who was just in the next room. Asked her whether its the real deal? She replied 'yes'.
I also texted my twin sister and she was so excited.
I started to google on the internet, 'when should i start going to the hospital'.
One of which that came up was when contractions was close which was about 5 minutes. Ok checked.
Time check- 7am.
Told the husband that its time to call Doctor Aziz. Luckily we got Dr Aziz number on speed dial.
Conversation with him was as follow:
Husband: Doctor, my wife is having contractions. 5-8 minutes apart.
Dr Aziz: ok, when is she due?
Husband: 26 January.
Dr Aziz: Ok you can come straight to the hospital and i'll see you there.
After they hung up, i sat on the bed. Reality sarted to sink in. Oh my gosh, im having a baby.
I texted my family in the group chat and told them that im heading to the hospital soon.
Right after i went to shower. Washed my hair, shaved here there and everywhere. Lol.
The outfit that i wore was already hanging in my closet. I only need to iron my hijab.
After i showered it was hubby's turn to shower and right after it was my brother in law's turn. That was when i realised that my brother in law is sending us to the hospital. Alhamdullilah.
We were all ready in half and hour's time.
Time check: 8am.
Brother in law asked if everything was ready. Hubby said 'yes'.
Brother in law asked again, "where's the hospital bag?"