9.3.2009 - The D Day - Happiest Day in our Life

I rushed to the hospital around 7.30 Am & took permission to go & meet Hema & the doctor. Doctor told me that Hema is still not getting labor and the best possible way is to do the C section. Based on the health of Hema we agreed to do the C section.

Since before the doctors visit Hema took the breakfast they told she had to wait for 6 hours to give local anesthesia for preparing her to the operation. The Doctor who is to do the C section visited her. Then the Anesthesian visited. Finally the Chief Doctor visited. She said we made a wise decision in accepting to do the C section because of the Precious pregnancy. They fixed 1 Pm as the time of operation.

I told my people all the information and told them to come to hospital. At around 12.30 they took Hema to the operation theater. They allowed me inside & told i can be with Hema during the operation. They said they will be giving Half anesthesia and then they will call me inside.

But they cant able to inject her in the spinal they decided to give full anesthesia and put Hema under sleep. So they told me i cannot go inside the theater. They did the operation and Hema delivered.

BABY BORN @ 1.30 PM

The staff came out and told me that baby born around 1.30 pm. At around 1.40 Pm they came our with the baby and showed her to me . Yes its a

BABY GIRL ( APARNA ) ...

After that they took the baby an mother to the recovery room for half hour and then they took her to the ward. Hema was semi conscious and the baby was sleeping within the mothers arms.

That's the birth story of Aparna our cute & beautiful daughter. Its a very happy day for us and after a long wait, myself and Hema were blessed.

8.3.2009 – Count down – Day 9

We reached the emergency section and the doctor there examined her and told us to admit Hema and to take CTG test. So We admitted Hema around 3.30 Am an they took CTG and other tests in the Ward.

They didnt allow me inside the ward but the ladies were inside until the CTG was over. Then they also had to leave. Since that day was holiday no doctors visited Hema in the ward. Around 11 Am i went to the hospital and was spending time with Hema until 8 Pm. She didnt feel pain any more which was strange to us. She had to eat the hospital food, walk around etc. Time passed by... We planned to speak to the doctor the next day during their rounds to check about the plan of action.

We went back home leaving Hema back in the hospital & to spend a sleep less night.

7.3.2009 – Count down – Day 10

Hema and baby are fine. I went to office and applied for leave for tomorrow as we have to go for blood test and from 10th to 23rd for the delivery time. Also i went & booked an order for new washing machine as the old one was not functioning.

Tonight Hema was having little pain from the evening. Baby movements were normal.

Tomorrow we had blood test which is to be taken fasting and after all the 3 time meals.

Around 12 .30 midnight Hema got some pain. She said this pain is different. So we preapred to take her to the hospital. We packed everything and after doing the prayers i drove her to the hospital along with her aunt and my sister in law.

6.3.2009 – Count down – Day 11

Today holiday and i was spending time with Hema. She got some occassional pain but apart from that everything as usual and fine.

5.3.2009 – Count down – Day 12

Nothing special. Everything was cool. hema & baby were doing fine.

4.3.2009 – Count down – Day 13

Just a normal day. I was keep on asking Hema whether she got pain. Hema was keeping cool and everything was normal.

3.3.2009 – Count down – Day 14

Another 2 Weeks only........

We went to hospital. The doctor checked her & told everything was normal & gave another 1 week time. She gave us an appointment on 10th March & if Hema has not delivered by that time she said, they will induce Hema on that day. & again told us to take full blood test on 8th March.

We were little disappointed because of 2 reasons. 1. We thought that they will admit Hema today itself which they didn't. 2. We thought we will be meeting the cheif doctor which we can't. Anyways everything went on well that day. Hema and baby both are fine.

2.3.2009 – Count down – Day 15

Another normal day. In the evening sister in law came from Banglore for assisting Hema. She will be here for one month. Both baby & Hema were fine & keeping good . Tomorrow we have an appointment with hospital @ around 10.15 Am

1.3.2009 – Count down – Day 16

Morning we went and gave fasting blood sugar. Nothing special after that.

28.2.2009 – Count down – Day 17

Nothing special today. In the evening we all went out to buy some stuffs for the new born baby.
Hema & baby's health are fine. Tomorrow we are having blood test for fasting sugar.

27.2.2009 – Count down – Day 18

Today early morning Hema was having pain & we took her to the hospital.

There in the hospital they took all the tests including CTG. Before CTG test they told us Hema may go into labour any time & they will admit her based on the result of CTG. After the CTG test they told us that the pain has started but its not sufficient for going into labour & the baby has not come into position. They sent her back to home & told to come when she gets pain.

In the evening we went to our regular doctor. She also tested & told that pain has started & Hema may deliver at any time.

After the early morning run around Hema was normal & the baby movements also fine.

26.2.2009 – Count down – Day 19

Nothing special today. Everything went on well. Both baby & hema are doing good. Tomorrow we have an appointment with our regular doctor.

25.2.2009 – Count down – Day 20

20 days to Parent hood………!!!

We are enjoying the wait… & expecting the baby to come out any time.

Both baby & Hema were fine today. We are enjoying the home food really. It includes the baby too…

Baby movements and kicks were normal. Hema felt some itchy feeling in her abdomen. Everything was smooth today.

24.2.2009 – Count down – Day 21

It’s a normal day. Both baby and Hema were fine. Nothing special happened today.

23.2.2009 – Count down – Day 22

It’s another busy day for me in office. Hema and baby both are fine today. Hema legs were swollen. Her face looked tired. Baby is fine.

22.2.2009 – Count down – Day 23

For me it’s a busy day in office today. All went well in home. Everything was normal except sometimes when Hema got pain in the lower abdomen & legs. Baby is fine.

21.2.2009 – Count down – Day 24

It’s a normal day. Both baby and Hema were fine. Nothing special happened today. We were just enjoying the weekend.

20.2.2009 – Count down – Day 25

Its just another 25 days. Everything was normal today.

In the evening all went out to buy things for the baby. We bought few dress for the baby, baby bag, baby bottle & other baby related items. Few more items like cradle & bed to baby are yet to buy.

Health wise both baby and Hema were fine.

19.2.2009 – Count down – Day 26

It’s a normal day. Both baby and Hema were fine. Nothing special happened today. Just waiting for the weekend.

18.2.2009 – Count down – Day 27

Everything was normal today. Baby’s movement & kicks were normal. Hema was enjoying home food prepared by aunt.

17.2.2009 – Count down – Day 28

I & Aunt rushed to the hospital early in the morning. But we were not allowed to enter the ward until 11 Am. In the mean time Doctor visited Hema in her bed & also reviewed the results with her.

The doctor was happy to see the result. All the blood samples were normal & within the range. So she told Hema stop Glucophage & to continue normal diet. Also they gave a chart to Hema for monitoring the baby’s movement & told her to mark the chart. If at any day, the kick count is less than 10, they told us to rush to the hospital.

At 11 we went inside & got Hema Discharged. Next appointment was given on 3rd March. Hema is happy about the result and also happy to go back home.

Even baby is happy to go back to home. Its movements & kicks said that. All went smooth that day after that.

16.2.2009 – Count down – Day 29

Morning we went to the Hospital.

First Hema gave Blood for Fasting Sugar Test. Then she & Aunt went for scanning.
During the scan they showed the photo of the baby. Both of them saw the baby very clearly. They were telling that the baby’s features look like Hema’s. (I am a bit lost here because I was not able see the baby).

After the scan we went to admission office and got Hema admitted in Ward # 10. They took here Urine sample & they took post breakfast blood sample. Then after sometime they provided lunch to Hema and took blood test post lunch.

Then evening tea was given & in night they gave dinner & took post dinner blood sample. They didn’t allow us to stay over night. So I & aunt returned home leaving Hema alone in the hospital. During the day the baby was kicking and moving a lot.

We were told that the doctor will review the results of the test and then they will decide about the discharge. So this is the first night I was away from Hema when we both were in Dubai.

15.2.2009 – Count down – Day 30

Its just another 30 days from today. Today is Valaigappu day for Hema. The ceremony went on well. Friends and relatives attended and showered Hema with flowers and bangles. Elders blessed her & the baby.

Hema was restricted not to take sweets because she has blood test tomorrow. She was tired later in the evening and had a nice sleep. Baby’s movements were normal. Also we were packing for tomorrow’s admission of Hema in hospital.

Click the link below to see the Valaigappu Photos:
http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/lh/sredir?uname=sri1974&target=ALBUM&id=5304554713730192193&authkey=1qy5K9zqFpg&feat=email

14.2.2009 – Count down – Day 31

Everything went on smooth today. Baby movements were normal. Nothing was special today.

13.2.2009 – Count down – Day 32

We spent most of the time talking today. Hema & baby’s health was normal. Preparations for the Valaigappu were made.

12.2.2009 – Count down – Day 33

Today Hema was feeling very good & exited. Her father & Aunt came from India. We went to the airport to pick them up in the night. Apart from that Hema was fine & the baby movements were normal.

11.2.2009 – Count down – Day 34

Everything went on smooth today. Hema was so exited today. Reason, her father is coming from India. So baby also happy. Movements were normal.

10.2.2009 – Count down – Day 35

We went to the hospital on the appointed time. We met Doctor Purnima the Chief Doctor in the Hospital. She told the GTT result is not going to help unless it is taken after stopping the tablet for controlling the sugar. So she told to stop Glucopage for 3 or 4 days and told to admit Hema for a day. They will monitor the sugar level on that day fully from fasting to post dinner time. And so the appointment was given on 16th Feb for admitting Hema with Test appointments. On the same day we have Scan appointment also.

Doctor also checked the baby movements and as per her all is fine. Next check appointment was given on 3rd March.

After that we made some Food arrangements for Valaigappu on 15th Feb. Hema & baby both were fine today.

9.2.2009 – Count down – Day 36

All were normal. Doctor said the sugar level is high after 1 hour & 2 hour and told us to consult with the doctor in the Delivery Hospital for further medications. Nothing special today as well. Tomorrow we have an appointment with the delivery hospital. Hema completed her 8th Month of pregnancy & entered her 9th Month.

8.2.2009 – Count down – Day 37

Day was quite as usual. Evening we went out to collect the result. Hema had difficulty in walking. She started panting before we reach home.

 

The GTT result was as follows.

Test Time	Result	Unit	Ref. Range	Urine	Glucose
Fasting	85	mg/dl	Less than 95	Nil	mg/dl
1 Hour	202	mg/dl	Less than 180	50	mg/dl
2 Hour	170	mg/dl	Less than 155	100	mg/dl
3 Hour	69	mg/dl	Less than 140	Nil	mg/dl

 

Nothing special today as well. Tomorrow we need to contact doctor to find out details of the result. Also tomorrow is the date of birth of Hema. Need to gift her something special.

7.2.2009 – Count down – Day 38

Today morning we went for GTT test. Blood samples were collected fasting, & after taking 100mg of Glucose, every 1hr, 2 hr & 3 hrs. Hema got some giddiness & was resting in the lab after giving her 1hr sample. After the test Hema took rest and nothing special later in the day. By the way its Hema’s Star birthday today. 

6.2.2009 – Count down – Day 39

It was a cleaning day today. Both Hema and baby were fine. Nothing was special today. 

5.2.2009 – Count down – Day 40

Nothing important happened today. All went as usual. Baby’s movements and kicking were normal.

4.2.2009 – Count down – Day 41

It was a very quiet day. Every thing was normal.

3.2.2009 – Count down – Day 42

Hema got up early and got ready to go to the hospital for Scan. She was feeling slight giddiness while she was getting ready. She became normal once we left the house.

Baby movements in the morning were normal.

Once we reached the hospital they checked Hema’s Blood pressure & weight.
Blood Pressure: 130/80
Weight: 77.2 Kg’s

During the scan we saw baby’s head / respiratory system / lungs / spinal / ribs / abdomen and also part of the face. Baby was hiding its face with its hands & not letting us to see it clearly. Doctor commented it as a shy baby.

Is it shy? Like father like son or Like Mother like daughter? Or is it starting trouble?

Results of the scan are as follows.

Gestation Age: 34 Weeks
Head BPD: 8.47-34+1
Vertebrae :Normal
Thorax Heart (FHR): +Reg.
Thorax Breathing: Normal
Thorax Diaphragm: Intact
Abdomen Cir.: 30.06 – 34
Ant. Abdomen Wall: Intact
Stomach: Bowels Dilated
Kidney Size: Normal
Bladder: Full
Cord: Good deist flow
Placenta: Fundal upper leg
Amniotic Fluid: Adequate
Presentation: Cephalic
Baby Weight: 2389 grams

Doctor told to continue the medicines & also gave prescription for cream to avoid itching. (The cream is nothing but Lacto Calamine beauty cream) Also doctor told to take GTT test & call her after getting the result. We bought some more vitamin tablets.

During the day baby is moving & kicking normally. Evening we went out for dinner. Hema felt little leg pain in the night and after applying some pain oil she felt ok. She slept fine.

2.2.2009 – Count down – Day 43

Nothing special happened today. Both baby and Hema were fine. Baby’s movements and kicking were normal. No pain or vomiting sensation to Hema. 

Another example for baby is listening or understanding the surroundings is that whenever I am near Hema to see the kicking or to talk it remains silent and even it is not moving but whenever I move away from Hema it starts to kick or move.

Interesting isn’t?   Tomorrow we have a Scan appointment with Hospital # 1. We are just waiting to see the baby in the monitor. 

1.2.2009 – Count down – Day 44

It was a normal day. Hema & Baby both were fine. The kicks & the movements were normal.

No Vomiting sensation. Slight back pain but it was bearable.

First time today I SAW the kicking myself. I saw the stomach vibrating when the baby kicked.

I was speaking to Hema & teaching the baby the alphabets & asked the baby whether she understood & that’s when the baby responded with a sudden kick. We can see that the baby is listening. Hema said she didn’t feel any pain but it was an enjoyable kick.

31.1.2009 - Count down – Day 45

During noon Hema had some pain in the abdomen. She took rest and by evening she was normal.

Baby moves and kicks normally. Baby sleeps early than usual.

Hema has a good sleep in the night. She was quite normal all the night.

Heavy cleaning work continues today & finally Bedroom is ready to welcome the new one.

30.1.2009 - Count down – Day 46

Vomiting sensation, slight abdominal pain & back pain continued today.

Baby listens to music & responds. Baby movements and kicking were normal.

Even though there was no vomiting sensation during the night, Hema had irregular sleep.

House cleaning work was going on whole day. Friends along with their family visited us. Lot of new information / suggestions / advices regarding the health and the baby were given to Hema by the visiting ladies.

Nothing special other wise.

29.1.2009 – Count down – Day 47

During the day both baby & Hema were fine.

In the evening we had a nice & long walk. The climate was fantastic. Surprisingly Hema didn’t complain of leg pain which she always does after having a walk.

But during the night she felt vomiting sensation & back pain. She had very irregular sleep during the night.

Baby movements were normal. Hope baby enjoyed the evening stroll because baby slept quietly in the night.

28.1.2009 - Count Down - Day 48

Its Just another day.....

During the day both Hema & Baby were fine... After dinner Hema complained of abdominal pain.

Gave some hot oil massage in the back & in the legs. She had a very irregular sleep. 

Baby was normal the whole day. Usual Kickings & movements. 

27.1.2009 - Count Down - Day 49

Another 49 Days...

Very Normal day... No pain.

Baby seemed to be very active all during the day & evening.

Extra kicking than usual. Even i can feel slight vibrations in the stomach while the baby is kicking.

Baby is very sensitive to the talks. Baby is listening...

Hema still Complains itchy sensation in the stomach.

Slept Well.

26.1.2009 - Count Down - Day 50

Time is Clicking.....

Another 50 Days...

Hema was fine all during the day. Ate well.

Baby moved & kicked at a normal phase...

During the night after dinner Hema felt slight stomach pain & Vomiting sensation for a while. After drinking a glass of jeera water she felt normal.

Complained of Back pain & itchy sensation in the stomach.

Slept Well.

Expecting !!! - The Count down Starts...

Expecting...

Six long years passed by with out any results... 

During that period there were...

Lot of            Advices... 

Lot of            Back Talks...

Lot of            Complications & Consultations...

Lot of            Do's & Don'ts... 

Lot of            Frustrations...

Lot of            Go here.. Go there directions...

Lot of            Mental Tortures...

Lot of            Poojas & Prayers...

Lot of            Treatments...

But we didn’t lose any hopes & we had lot of Expectations. 

Then came the expected news. After Six years of waiting we heard the sweetest words we ever heard. HEMA IS PREGNANT. 

The pregnancy was confirmed on 7th July 2008. By that time she was 4 Weeks pregnant. News was given only to selected members of family & friends who really prayed for us. 

I am the first baby in my family & Hema was first baby in her family. Both firsts are having their first baby...

Today is her 229th day of her pregnancy (in her 33rd Week). Time is really flying. 2009 March 17th is given as Expected date of delivery. (EDD)

During the first 13 weeks she was told to be very careful. She suffered from morning sickness, abnormal vomiting & occasionally breathing trouble too during the period. Now Vomiting has stopped & also the morning sickness. Everything is going normal as of now. 

Count down started. Another 51 days... I just thought of keeping track of the last 50 days of the pregnancy. So this blog.

Expecting...