Category Archives: Labour/Delivery
How Will made his entry to this world: The third installment
So, an emergency c-section it was to be. My doctor made the pronouncement and somehow, despite knowing that I hadn’t dilated at all over a total of 16 hours of labour, I was still surprised. I waited for the doctor to … Continue reading
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How Will made his entry to this world: The second installment
Where were we? That’s right…. We arrived at the hospital and were shown to our room. Our midwife strapped the monitor on for a check-up, and then H and I went downstairs to get some breakfast. By this time the contractions were … Continue reading
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How Will made his entry to this world: the first installment
Even though I’m in the midst of trying to organise for our trip to New Zealand, as well as trying to encourage naps from our babe who hates to sleep during the day, I have decided that I’m loooong overdue … Continue reading
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Some progress… or not?
This afternoon I started getting some uncomfortable tightenings in my belly. When I felt my tummy it certainly felt firm during the tightenings, and I (finally) diagnosed myself with Braxton Hicks contractions. Even though I know this might not indicate that … Continue reading
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This ain’t a massage…
Perineal massage. What a massive misnomer. The perineal part is right, I suppose, but there’s no way that what it entails can be considered massage. In my experience a massage involves pleasant feelings and relaxation. Sure there might be moments … Continue reading
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A Real Pain in The…
I’ve developed some pelvic instability – or Pubis Symphysis Dysfunction, as it is technically called. I’m particularly sore on the right side, and it makes walking pretty uncomfortable. I am well and truly waddling like a goose these days! Sleeping … Continue reading
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Realisation
Oh my god… A thought just occurred to me. The brief but intense pain during my US today was caused by the catheter causing my cervix to dilate just a tad as it was passed into my uterus. Um, if … Continue reading
Filed under Infertility, Labour/Delivery
