Julie

Baby Jonathan and I were discharged from hospital on the 4th day. I was so happy that finally I can cuddle Jonathan in my arms and see his adorable face anytime I want. On the other side, I was fully prepared for all the challenges of baby care that I may not forsee. Even the nurses who were caring for Jonathan while in the hospital commented that Jonathan is quite impatient and often cries especially at night. These are quite common in babies.

Baby Jonathan is 12 days old now. I am coping very well in this new role as a mother to a rather impatient baby. 🙂 As I take care of Jonathan each day, gladness and joy filled my heart more and more. It is because I am so blessed by people around me that extended their helping hand and advices. Jonathan is also so blessed to have people around him that adores him so much.

Our God…for listening to our prayers and blessed us with such a complete creation.

My husband…Thank you Darling for all the love, care, sacrifices and patience from our very first day till Jonathan is in our midst. You are doing great. God is with us. We love you!

My parents…who has spent so much for Jonathan and I with all the poultry and herbs. Whenever they come down to KL from Sitiawan, my dad’s car will be fully loaded with things.

My mother-in-law…who looks after my confinement – a great cook. She always expect me to eat big portion…sigh

My sisters…experienced mothers who provides baby care advices for modern moms. One of my sis is living next door to me so you can see the conveniences. They adore little Jonathan so much. Jonathan is so blessed to have so many Ah Yi.

My CG members…who has been praying for our family planning, my pregnancy and Jonathan’s birth. Thank you for their continuous prayers and support.

Let me share about the birth of our baby, Jonathan.

After waited for 5 days, there was no sign of labour so as scheduled, I admitted myself on Monday morning for induce. As my gynae broke the water bag ready for induction, he noticed baby’s feaces and immediately arrange for a C-section. As explained by our gynae, it will take a long time for baby to be delivered as I was only 2cm dilated and baby’s head is still high up. By waiting, it will only stress out the baby. I was quite disappointed upon hearing that as I really wanted to go through the real labour and experience the pain every mothers had. I was so sorry to Darling that he missed the opportunity of cutting baby’s umbilical cord and holding our baby immediately after birth. However, we trust the doctor’s expertise and surrender everything to God.

Indeed God is gracious! The C-section went on well. I was fully awake during the whole operation. I got to feel and enjoy the moment doctor pull baby Jonathan out from my stomach. In fact doctor exclaimed that he is a big baby and no wonder he refused to come out. I never regret the C-section after that. Like in natural birth, the feeling when baby slip out from the birth canal is the same as when doctor pull Jonathan out from my stomach. Like in natural birth, the pain of contraction is the same as the pain after C-section.

Despite all the pains, seeing Jonathan and holding him in my arms make all pains bearable. He gave me the will and courage to lift myself up from the hospital bed so that I can carry and pamper him close to my heart.

I was exactly in my 40th weeks yesterday but I’m still here in the office. It means that my little baby is still in my tummy and he is feeling so comfortable. He is a smart baby and probably knows that his mummy still got some stuff that has yet to be handed over to her colleagues. He is also very tolerant and patient to give me another day or two to clear my office matters. Albeit he has my characters…SMART! 😛 Cheers to you Darling!

If baby is not out by Sunday, I will need to be admitted on Monday for an induce. Good for Darling as he don’t have to go through the panicking moment…receive my emergency call while at the office and driving madly home to send me to hospital. Darling has been quite excited since yesterday calling me every few hours to check if I’m ok.

So now I have another two days (hopefully) in the office. Must really appreciate this time. I may have another weekend (not so hopefully) to do a last minute shopping and eat-all-I-can-eat. I’m already thinking of the Ramadhan buffet or bazaar, cold icy drinks, cooling desserts/tong shui and lots more. I’m gonna miss that. I must also spend longer time under the shower now before I go for my one month “water rationing”.

But of all those that I’m gonna missed, I just can’t wait to hold my little baby. His blessed number may be 5, 6, 7, or 8…

I’m now counting down to hearing our little baby’s cry. He is putting more pressure to my lower abdomen. At times it’s a ticklish feeling and at times I’ll feel uncomfortable especially when I’m having a full bladder. I’m not only getting pressures from baby but also from office. Since I’ll be away for 2 months and it could be anytime from now, I am required to pass down my knowledge and whatever is outstanding. I don’t know how much my colleague can absorb. Good luck to her! Anyway, I also don’t want to go unprepared to avoid the office from calling me during my confinement.

Darling said I’m having an expensive lunch today because I packed one mooncake for lunch that cost RM10.00. It’s the month of Ramadhan so I have to pack lunch to the office. All my lunch partners are fasting. I better eat whatever I can now otherwise I’ll miss that for two months later.