It already started on Monday,9 March, where I had the last minute visit to the gynae’s clinic. The day I was 3cm dilated and decided to wait for the contraction or burst of water bag. Furthermore during that week,the husband was away for reservist and I prayed for the twins to make their way out when his reservist has ended. From there, I made the decision to apply the maternity leave starting from the following week since my two weeks of medical leave ending that week. While the husband was away, I was on bed rest most of the time and with minimal movement. I felt so relieved that the twins were still in me when he returned on Friday. On Saturday, we made our way to my office to submit my medical leave and settling the maternity leave documents. Since I already applied leave on the following Monday, 16 March, my maternity leave will begin on 17 March onwards. On 15 March, it was the usual sunday for the family of 4 at home. The man did the house chores and handled the kids. I was having the thoughts of heading to baby hyperstore while waiting for the man to return home from his haircut. But around 1625hrs, I felt discomfort and warmed. My tummy was harder on and off and it continued to occur till 1730hrs. But it only happened on the left hand side of my tummy. I wasn’t sure if it’s the real contraction of just the babies’ movement. The man made the firm decision to send me to the hospital even though how much I wanted to endure in order to monitor further. We got ready, grabbed the bags and send the kids to my parents’ house. The pain kind of subsided and I thought of stationing over at my parents’ since it much more nearer to travel to the hospital but I didn’t have the energy to climb up the stairs. I opted for my cousin’s house, just a street away from the hospital, but unfortunately he wasn’t in town. Therefore, we headed to have dinner and the man went to the mosque for the prayers. We were by passing the time because I was half hearted to proceed to the hospital since the pain wasn’t that regular like few hours ago. Then in my mind, it’s already 3cm opened last week, who knows it might be more now. We called the gynae and he acknowledged for us to proceed to the hospital. We arrived at 2010hrs and led to the labour suite. Done with the usual changing of outfit, pee, question and answer by the staff nurse and hopped on to the bed. A particular senior staff nurse asked me if I’m going thru a natural delivery and I answered yes. Then she asked again if the gynae said I could go thru a natural birth and I said yes. The questions pissed me off actually because she also should be encouraging me. She was looking at my record and even thought that week was my 36th weeks, I’m still on the 35th+weeks. She was concerned on that but looking at the babies weights, she was mumbling that should be fine. She was surprised too that I was already 3cm dilated last week and only today I got myself admitted. VE was conducted again but it’s only 4cm. I was put on the monitoring system and it showed mild contraction. At 2310hrs, the gynae came and gave me 2 choices. I choose for him to break my water bag and so he did. The waiting session began and I had a chat with the man. Another nurse came over and offered the use of gas mask and penthadine which I kindly declined for the time being. At 0220hrs, I requested for penthadine and I was given a jab on the thigh. I managed to doze off for awhile and awoken by the pain. The man fell asleep and I was battling the pain in silence. I managed to catch some winks and I woke up at 0400hrs with the urge to push. But I overhead one of the nurses mentioning its only 5cm and asked me to hold on. I couldn’t believe it and half an hour later, I still have that urge. By that time, the man was awake and asked how long more. The nurse checked again and said it’s already 9cm. The lights were switched on and the 3 nurses were getting ready. One of them went to call the gyane who actually didn’t went home. Instead he was sleeping at the doctors’ room, standing by. Once again, his instruction was to get the baby’s head to be engaged first before he entered the room. After some pushes to make Twin 1 to be engaged, he came in at 0500hrs. With few more pushes, Twin 1 made his appearance at 0510hrs, weighing 2520 grams. Phew, one down, one more to go! I had to keep in mind; I still have one more to push out! The gynae then broke the other water bag. I reckon I was already immune with the previous massive contraction that I didn’t have the urge to push for this one. Furthermore I already pushed out the bigger scale so I didn’t have the feel for the next on I seriously steal some time to catch a breather. Even though both twins were heading downwards, Twin 2 head was slightly above. So I had the task to push him further down and after which pushing him to an engaged position. It was tough yet I couldn’t give up. As what one of the nurses said, I was already on the half way mark and once he’s out, I could have all the rest I wanted. I almost on the verge to tears and wore out. I realized the timing gap between them were too long till Twin 1 had to make his way to the nursery room first. The gynae commented that at the rate I’m going, it could be dragged on after 6am onwards! It’s like a wakeup call and I felt I needed to do something about it. Inhale and I gave a long push, Twin 2 made his appreance at 0550hrs, weighing 2150 grams. It was such a huge relief and finally it’s over! After the gynae done his part, he walked over and shake my hand and said,"congrats for giving birth naturally." I must really thanked him for his encouragement and patient. If to be others, with the 40 minutes apart, I think I would be already cut up!
I was transferred to the 1 bedded ward,feeling groggy and vomited out last night’s dinner. I had no appetite to eat the served breakfast and the man finished off his and mine sets. We both managed to get some sleep after which he headed home to rest further. I continued with my nap and woke up for lunch. Still, the appetite wasn’t there and I only had some mouthful. I tried to make the move to the toilet to wash up and strangely it wasn’t that painful to pee. In the evening, I received some guest and the man returned with Adriana and Aqil. Adriana was elated when seeing her brothers while Aqil remained clueless. I was supposed to be discharged the next day but the gynae tempted me to stay for another day. The man happily agreed and it’s seemed he love the hospital’s food so much! I’m glad we made the decision because I could rest more and gained knowledge to handle the twins. The next day, the gynae popped in again and granted for the mother and sons to be discharged.
There are so many people whom I wanted to thank for their support and encouragement throughout my pregnancy journey. The top priority goes to my family members and in laws I feel so blessed with the assistance I received from both sides of the family. Both parents and parents in law working hand in hand to make my pregnancy a joyful and smooth one. Their endless sacrifices made me guilty stricken and they were always there for me and the kids when the man was not around. We truly appreciate their aid and would remember it for the rest of our lifes.vI definitely will not rule out my beloved husband. His undying sacrifices touched my heart. Even though working irreleguar hours, he never failed to perform his duty and in fact went beyond it. I took my hat off him, doing the house chores and handling the 2 kids. He brought them along whenever he’s out to run his personal errands and buying our meals. His patient tremendously plays apart to keep me ongoing with this pregnancy and the 4 of us staying firm together. I can’t wait to recover so that we can share the role and responsibility.
A round of applauds goes to my gynae. He was all out for natural delivery and giving the moral support not only with the modern methods but with religious ways too. Throughout my 3 pregnancies not a word of epidural was mentioned too. He was optimistic even though I was carrying twins! On every visit, he always mentioned,"go for natural birth!"
Credits go to the twins as well. The pregnancy journey was turmoil. They have been in the 69 position all the while until the 34th weeks where the other turned his head to downwards position. They behaved well and cooperated, to be welcomed to the world at the perfect timing when the father was back home.
Not forgetting my fellow friends and even strangers who constantly sending me sms, personal messages, emails and msn. Without doubt, their encouraging words boost up my morale. Especially to friends who undergo multiple births, thank you for the word of wisdoms and giving me the much needed confidence. They really motivated me and kept me in high spirits.
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