The Appointed Time (Mummy’s sharing)

Finally after the long waiting, Rennice is out in the world. It is a relieve for me to be able to finally “unload” the heavy uncomfortable big tummy. Yes, another overdue baby. But this time it is just 3 days overdue. My mum and 3rd aunty were here 2 weeks ago to help us taking care of Esrene when I am in labour. We were hoping Rennice can be born earlier so that aunty get to see her before she flies back to Malaysia (she was only here for 2 weeks). Too bad Rennice has the mind of her own and decided to only came out right after aunty flew off!

I didn’t share the labour experience during Esrene’s time as the labour is too long (20 hours) and not an easy one, no point sharing it to scare the other first time mom. Well, this time it is totally different experience. From the start of the 1st contraction cramp till the delivery was only 4 hours plus. No induction, no epidural.

My 1st contraction started 2 hours after we came back from airport sending my auntie off middle of the night. It was quite an intense pain from the start. After managed and monitoring my own contraction at home and settled some stuffs for close to 2 hours, we decided to head off to the hospital. When we arrived in the hospital, my labour was even more intense and nearer to each other. I was 5cm dilated by then. Water broke after one hour plus and from there on everything just went so quickly, I dilated from 5cm till 10cm within 1 hour until delivered. In fact the midwife did inform me that once my water break things will go very quickly as this is not my 1st pregnancy.

As I took epidural when I delivered Esrene, this is the 1st time I experienced the real agony of pushing stage and learning how to push correctly from the midwife. It was crazy, scary and the most tiring ever “task” I ever did!! However I am thankful for the supportive husband and the caring midwives who’s there to encourage and help me.

 

Photo with Lillian the midwife (in red) and Katie the midwife in training

 

 

1st photo with Rennice

The proud daddy of two!

We are so proud of Esrene that she was behaving very well while we were in the hospital. She was very well behave and cooperative while my mom took care of her.  She even went to her room to sleep by herself without mom having to ask  her too. We are so amazed and proud of you little Esrene!! You are big girl and jie jie now!!

The big jie jie lovingly staring at her mei mei

Rennice did her infant hearing test which is compulsory & free by the hospital

I would like to thank God for:

1. Smooth and quick delivery

2. Good timing to travel to hospital (midnight without any traffic)

3. Healthy baby

4. Sufficient milk supply that came in much earlier compare during Esrene’s time

5. Good latching of Rennice on the breast

6. Esrene being a caring and loving sister without playing up

7. Great hospital service and facilities

8. Great help from my mom to take care of Esrene and to do cooking and housework for us this time

My 2 beds hospital room for the 2 nights. I had the room by myself for nearly 1.5 nights until the last day before discharge

 

One of the hospital meal. We have a big list of menu to choose for our 3 meals, from starter, soup, side dish, main course, dessert and drinks. By the way, this is a public hospital. (and yes, Selwyn was eating the meal in the photo )

The hospital lunch & dinner menu. Too bad the hubby totally forgot to order dessert for my last 3 meals!! What a disappointment!!