Mommy Talks.
Thanks Ann for this.
Let’s talk about mommy stuff:
1. What food did you crave when you were pregnant?
I didn’t have a craving. I just had melon shake almost everyday, not because I was craving for it, but because it was the only drink that wouldn’t make me throw up.
2. Did you gain a lot of weight when you were pregnant?
Nope. I gained around 30 lbs when I was pregnant. And it stayed up to this day. Hahahaha!
3. Did you drink milk when you were pregnant?
Nope. I just took calcium tablets.
4. How long did you stay in the labor room before your delivery?
I was induced for a day and a half.
5. Did you have epidural during labor?
I wish I had. When my cervix was around 4 cm, I asked for the epidural already. But my OB wanted us to wait till 5-7 cm. We didn’t get there. I asked for a CS na. Ha, I was his only patient who willingly wanted a CS during labor. Of course, my OB didn’t comply to my request. It is against the policy to perform a CS right there and then just because the patient wanted to.
6. How did you give birth?
Via cesarian section. The little boy’s heart rate was dropping below 120 which was not good. I have a birthing story here.
7. What was your first reaction when you heard your baby’s cry and saw him/her for the first time?
It was mixed emotions but mostly relieved that he finally came out and he is healthy. My first thought I think was we have to have our picture taken. Hahaha. Adik sa picture. When I was wheeled in to the operating room, I was looking for the husband, not for support, but because he needed to take pictures.
8. Prior to that moment when you first held your baby, did you know how to carry a newborn?
No. I was scared to carry little babies as I was afraid that they might fall or I might hurt them.
9. Did you take a bath after your delivery?
I had a bath when my catheter and dextrose were removed.
10. How was your first night with your baby like?
I was scared and worried. Tarantang-tao. Everytime he cried, I was always in a hurry either to change his diaper or to give him his milk. Good thing the husband was calmer and more relaxed. The baby daw can sense the parents’ feelings so it was nice to have a more composed parent. I wasn’t able to sleep much because I was watching him, checking if he’s still breathing (praning!) and to shoo off mosquitoes.
11. Did you breastfeed your baby?
Yes. Mixed feeding though.
12. If you were to pick just one moment from the time you gave birth until the moment you were discharged from the hospital, which do you think is the most special moment for you?
When he came out. Finally!
Now, I’m tagging these fellow mommies to try this: Joy, Jen, Peachy and Thea.
8 Responses to “Mommy Talks.”
November 7th, 2007 at 10:40 pm
hi alpha! parang pareho yung nangyari sa atin. i had a very slow progress din. got stuck at 5cm for 4 hours. at nagpupu na si dwyn kaya cs ako. nung sinabi sa akin isi-cs ako, payag ako agad kasi di ko na kaya yung pain. naworry naman ako nung bumaba yung heartbeat ni estong. buti na lang ok sya. ang cute ng baby pictures niya. at you looked good before and after you gave birth. ako talaga kadiri itsura ko nun.
November 7th, 2007 at 10:52 pm
hi alpha! thanks for tagging me — but i went ahead and snagged this from nice/amore before your tag (desperate!) hahaa.. check it out on my blog!
and thanks for playing with my cbox! yayyy!!!! keep playing with it, LOL!
November 7th, 2007 at 11:06 pm
thanks for tagging me alpha… its up now at my site
Naku, di ko ma imagine ang ma induce for a day and a half? nyay! takot ako heheeh
November 7th, 2007 at 11:58 pm
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November 8th, 2007 at 12:41 am
yikes! grabe ang tagal, shucks d b bawal pa uminom? ayayay.
nway, i’m done with the tag. thanks ha.
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November 8th, 2007 at 8:38 am
I’ll snag this,Alpha:) Re: Little Boy pic in my site..Yup, super bilog cya:)
November 8th, 2007 at 11:44 am
thanks alpha! i enjoyed reminiscing.
November 10th, 2007 at 11:03 am
I’ll snag this Alpha as well as the motherhood tag ha. I think I have tons to tell. Nice to hear birthing stories, makes you reminisce everytime. I love Estong’s pics as always, I didn’t recognized him dun s flexible photohunt mo. Talented din pala hubby mo e, bagay kyo!
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