Yup! Today is the big day. I am going to the hospital this morning to get myself admitted. Though I will go through natural way of giving birth, the doctor has no choice but to induce labor. Today is my expected due date and I haven’t suffered from natural labor pains. She said that waiting for the natural labor pains may risk the baby’s condition as well as mine. Aside from that, she will be out of town this coming Friday until Monday next week. So, if natural contractions occur within those days, I will be referred to another OB who is not familiar with my case. That is another thing I don’t want to happen to my baby and me.
To be honest, I am a scared as of the moment. Since my cervix has already started its dilation process, I am sure that my doctor will administer a synthetic oxytocin (naturally produced hormone that stimulates labor contractions) through intravenous drip (IV). This means that when the hormone is given artificially, it can speed up labor but also make it progress more quickly thus making pain management virtually helpless. For short, it is much painful than ordinary labor pains with natural contraction intervals!
Anyway, though the pain scares me, I am ready to embrace it. I think it would be better for me to go the extra mile than getting my baby at risk. Besides, I am hoping and praying that my body will respond immediately to induce labor because if the baby is not delivered immediately in the next 12 to 24 hours, I might be referred to delivery by caesarian section which I don’t want to happen! That is why I implore all my friends, readers and visitors to help me pray for a safe, quick and hopefully a less painful labor and delivery!
Since I will be offline in the next few days, I am inviting those who haven’t participated to join my first book giveaway while waiting for our new bundle of joy’s arrival. See you soon, will post baby pics as soon as I am able to blog again. Keep us in your prayers!
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rj's mama
congrats mommy rubz! post pics of baby ASAP!
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Mitch
I had experienced that Mommy R. Kasi 10 hours na akong labor eh nasa 4cm pa din ako. So they decided to induce me na lang. Ayun napabilis, mas matindi nga lang ang sakit compared sa mga naunang 10 hrs pero after 2 hrs Deye finally came out.
Kayang kaya mo yan, nakadalawa ka na nga eh!
darqueangel
don’t be scared mommy we’ll pray for you.. im excited for you, giving birth to a new life. God Bless you mommy
sweet_shelo
Sis, I admire you a lot kasi you are on your way to the hospital na and yet you still have the time to blog. You are truly a smart courageous mom..
I pray for you sis that you will have your baby delivered safely within the next 12 hours. The Lord is good and arranges magnificent ways for us.. Good luck sis and excited to see your baby here..
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christina
hello mommy ruby! congratulations! I’ll pray for your safe delivery. God Bless.
Lalaine
I just prayed for you rubs,,God bless your delivery!!
elmot
Kaya nyo po yan Mam…we will pray for you.
Nhoel
GOODLUCK TO YOU TWO.
IM CAN FEEL THE NEED TO HAVE MY OWN TOO.
not long, malapit na…
Mommy J
Hopefully bu this time, you and baby Bella are resting comfortably in your room. I hope it was a relatively easy delivery.
Still praying for you and the little bundle of joy as well as the whole family.
Mommy J
gengen
we will pray for your safety. take care…
Femmepower
And you’re still able to blog? lol. grabe ka girl, bilib ako sa yo. Anyway, since this post was 2 days ago, I’m sure you’ve delivered the baby safe and sound so congrats!
Sheng
Hope you had an easy and safe delivery, and now happy being a new Mum again! Can’t wait for the baby pics!
Beejing
Have a safe delivery. Don’t forget to share the photos. Anyway, are you attending the Philippine Blog Awards in Cebu? Please visit and please pre-register. Hope to see you there!
Cheers!