After 16 hours of labour pain, the little gnome by the name of Aidan, weighed 3.06kg arrived on Wednesday 4/6/2008, one week ahead of his estimated arrival date. His loud cry had assured me his safe arrival.
My day had started off with an exam at uni. Aidan must have been over stimulated from the exam that he wanted to come out early. Around about 1am on Wednesday morning, I came to the realisation that I was in labour even though my water hasn't broke yet. By 11am I was 2cm dilated but the pain was still manageable, so I went home to rest. At 3pm in the afternoon, the contraction became quite painful and the water still hasn't broke yet. Although, we arrived at the hospital 10 mins later, I was already 7cm dilated. By the time the anaesthetist had arrived, Aidan was ready to come out and I was told, no drugs required and please start pushing.
When Aidan was first placed in my arms, there was an sensation of disconnectedness. I didn't really know who he was but yet at the same time he lived inside me for almost 10 months. Apart from that, I think I was overwhelmed by the whole birthing experience and also possibly suffered some shock.
After feeding Aidan for the first time, I was filled with so much love towards this little bundle of joy. The first night after delivery, I was so fascinated and transfixed by this tiny human. Even though sleep deprivation was on the highest level, I still couldn't help myself but to stare at my son and thinking this is by far the best achievement ever in my life and the proudest thing I've ever done so far.My day had started off with an exam at uni. Aidan must have been over stimulated from the exam that he wanted to come out early. Around about 1am on Wednesday morning, I came to the realisation that I was in labour even though my water hasn't broke yet. By 11am I was 2cm dilated but the pain was still manageable, so I went home to rest. At 3pm in the afternoon, the contraction became quite painful and the water still hasn't broke yet. Although, we arrived at the hospital 10 mins later, I was already 7cm dilated. By the time the anaesthetist had arrived, Aidan was ready to come out and I was told, no drugs required and please start pushing.
When Aidan was first placed in my arms, there was an sensation of disconnectedness. I didn't really know who he was but yet at the same time he lived inside me for almost 10 months. Apart from that, I think I was overwhelmed by the whole birthing experience and also possibly suffered some shock.
With all my love....To my husband: Thank you for giving me such a precious gift and thank you for always being there with me.
To my son: I look forward to accompanying you in your wonderful journey of life and thank you for bringing me so much joy.
1 comment:
very touching....
welcome aidan!! congrats cec & col!! i think aidan must have had enough of legal (either that or he wanted to come out into the real world to read the notes for himself!!) so he made his debut earlier!! =)
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