Davina's birth story

Just like with Aidan, I opted for a scheduled c-section with Davina. Reasons being, I suffered from low placenta again and Davina was breech.

To be honest, I really did wanted to try a natural birth but because of the risks involved, a healthy baby was more important.

This time again, we chose the single ward. Same like last time, we checked in after midnight, did the pre-admission etc. I however felt even more nervous than the first time. Had so many fears and worries before the surgery. I guess, it’s also because I knew what was going on, thus I felt more scared.

I couldn’t sleep a single wink before my surgery. Not a single minute at all.

Funnily, this time, I didn’t had to use a supp to clear my bowels. I asked the nurse and she said there was a note that I had a low placenta and that they don’t use supps for low placenta. Kinda weird if you asked me since I had that for #1. Maybe my placenta was lower than back then?

Same as the previous time, they prepped me and wheeled me off to the operating theatre while Skai was brought elsewhere to prep.

I had previously requested for the same anaesthetist but unfortunately she wasn’t available. This time, a male anaesthetist handled my surgery. He gave me laughing gas before inserting the spinal block which I didn’t feel help much. It just basically makes you feel a bit woozy LOL.

For those familiar with a caesarian will know how’s the procedure.

After the anaesthetist has injected the spinal block, your gynaecologist will check if you have any pains by using pressing your stomach.
They will then start the operation, and very quickly the father will be ushered in and your baby will be born quite quickly. At this part, some pressure will be placed on your tummy to push the baby out.
After a quick photo taking, the father and baby will be ushered at the side where they will check the baby and also have a look at the placenta.
The baby will then go thru a few other checks elsewhere and the father will be ushered out of the operating theatre.
The operation will continue as the gynaecologist will concentrate on closing you up.

Here’s my account of Aidan’s birth.

This time, everything happens as per usual.. at the beginning. Skai was ushered in and we waited.

However Davina didn’t appear as fast as Aidan did and we noticed that the mood of the team took a very serious turn. More hands were called for to help push Davina out. At this time, no one was telling us what was happening but we knew that Davina was stuck. I heard the anaesthetist suggesting to my gynaecologist to use the forceps.

It felt like forever (as compared to Aidan’s time) and finally Davina was born. However she did not cry. I noticed some of the staff hurrying to call the pd etc. It felt like everyone was holding their breath as.. We all know there would be complications if the baby does not cry…

After a while, she cried. I have never thank god so many times in my life before. Skai was then ushered out and again, my gynaecologist closed me up. And everything was per normal.

The next day, when I was feeling better, I asked my gynae what happened. In my own understanding, my bladder was in the way of the scar so he cut in a different angle. Coupled with the fact that Davina was not in the right position, it became a very difficult delivery.

But thank god, all is well.

Aside from that, I suffered side effects from the epidural such as shivering and nausea. My nausea was so bad that I wasn’t allowed food for a while. When I could eat, I was only allowed porridge for 2 days.

I also had breastfeeding contractions which I later found out was more common in second time mums. Recovery for my second c-sect definitely took longer and I was in severe pain for a few weeks. Thankfully I’m much better now. But am still taking it slow, to be safe.

Enough about the wall of text, here are some pics from my hospital stay!

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Just another midnight check in at TMC. LOL.

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Our single bed ward.

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Last pic of the bump.

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All prepped in the gown. Pssst, lash extensions are a must-have for every mum-to-be.

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Davina is finally out!

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Back at the ward after spending time at the recovery ward.

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Our complete family. #nadskaidandavina

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Aidan with the present that Davina “bought” for him.

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Aidan and Davina.

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Thankful to my gynae who delivered both my babies.

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Do excuse me if my updates are slow. I took one whole day just to craft this entry as I was busy breastfeeding Davina… and this is with my confinement lady around! Confinement ends today and I’ll be all alone. GG MAX! Excuse me as I have to tend to my hungry milk monster!

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Davina’s birth story

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