During My Boy’s Time…..A successful VBAC

I could say it was much better during my pregnancy with my son. At least I am in Malaysia. I briefed my gynaecologist what happened to my 2 previous pregnancies and I told him I need something to reduce my risk. I was given a type of hormone jabs starting from 19th weeks onwards up till 28th week of my pregnancy. One jab per week and it made my thigh numb after the jab was administered. That was fine as long as I know the risk can be reduced.

Then, in my 30th week, I had mild contraction and I was given 2 jabs to strengthen the baby’s lung in case of premature birth. Things were ok after that, but until 32nd week, I had bleeding problem. I was so scared and I still remembered that I said to myself, "cham lor, don't tell me baby wants to come out already"......... I was admitted for 3 days and was given jabs and jabs! Bleeding had been stopped by all the medication but my glucose level was at borderline. I was advised to control my food intake.

I remembered I had my time mostly on bed started from 32nd week. I was lucky because I got extra help as my brother sent his maid down from Brunei to help me with my little girl. My maid was not that competence and I didn't trust her that much in handling my daughter alone. On the other hand, I felt guilty during that period of time because my girl couldn't spend enough time with me.

I was admitted to hospital twice after that to have the glucose tests.

Everything was going well and at 38th weeks 5 days, I was induced and given birth to my boy via vaginal birth @ 9.40pm at Miri City Medical Centre, Sarawak. A successful VBAC!

I couldn’t sleep the whole night after the birth as I was overwhelmed with my birth experience.

This time, I stayed alone in the hospital and hubby was not around to accompany me. I joke with him once that if I give birth to 3rd baby, I think I might drive myself to the hospital and “kau tim” (settle) everything myself before he comes in. Hahaha…