The birth experience

The whole C-section experienced last week Friday was quite an experience. Simon and I went to the hospital around 10am (later than what the doctor has asked us); which actually didn't make a difference since we had to wait for the operating room to be free. The doctor wanted to be sure we had the use of the big and better OR in case any complications do arise. The waiting was a bit scary.

And when they took me and Simon down to the OR, I was even more scared. Especially since Simon was asked to wait in the lounge before he could join me. They needed me to go under first before he was allowed into the OR. Those few minutes that Simon wasn't there was very scary and the more nervous I was when they gave me the epidural.

After that, everything around me felt strange... Simon sat near my head. I had a 'curtain' in front of me so I didn't know what was happening except for the tugging and pulling in my belly which the doctor was doing along with her assistants. Simon was asked not to stand up during the whole time in case he fainted when he saw my 'open belly' (grin).

Samuel came out at 3:48pm and Audrey came a minute after weighing 2.4kgs and 2.5kgs, respectively. Simon told me that they were out and looked alright but did not hear anything...it was very emotional for me when the babies started screaming and I starting crying. It was certainly the best sound and most reassuring sound (next to Simon's) while being in that nervous state. Simon and I were both so happy that they were both okay. The doctor also came to reassure us all was okay and that they were stitching me up.

What happened after the delivery was not how I envisioned recovery was going to be. Apart from having to lie in the same position for 6 hours, there was the pain to contend with which started to creep in as the epidural gradually wore off. Simon was fantastic with taking care of the babies while I was still in bed. The nurses were also very helpful in getting me comfortable as well as checking up on the babies.

Two days, I was 'tied' to the bed not being able to get up or walk around. Simon has been great with staying at the hospital the whole time and taking care of the babies while I was in bed. The same when I started getting a bit more mobile but still struggling getting in and out of bed. The nurses come and go and help quite a lot giving us tips, bathing the babies, feeding them or changing the nappies. Since yesterday, we started doing the nappy changing and the some formula and breastmilk ourselves.

Being first time parents, both Simon and I are learning our way into parenthood...just can't wait to bring the babies home with us tomorrow.