I had a successful C-section last September 15th. I felt the contractions as early as 4am. I knew she’s ready to come out that day. Finally at 12:42 PM, my baby girl Maya was born.
All pinkish and with chubby cheeks, you wouldn’t thought she’s only 6.11 pounds. She looks a lot like her big brother Jaiden.
When I saw her, all the pains I experienced for 9 whole months were well worth it.
My C-section has been postponed indefinitely. My doctors want my asthma to clear up before surgery. I can’t blame them. I wouldn’t want to suffer from post-op complications or to have tension sutures done on my abdomen. Fortunately, my pregnancy induced hypertension has been controlled. There are signs of gestational diabetes as well, but what worries me is the respiratory difficulty. Is this really asthma?
From all the troubles I have been through, I can say that this would be my last pregnancy.
Thanks to all the people who helped me all through out. My hubby for being so patient. My family and friends. My work mates and my bosses Karen Reancho and Simon Pilkington for all the assistance. To my doctors, my OB- Dr. Chona Mendoza and my internist- Dr. Ron Mendoza. Also to Maxicare doctors and St. Luke’s people.
Prayer Before Surgery
Loving Father, I entrust myself to your care; guide with wisdom and skill the minds and hands of the medical people who minister in your Name, and grant that
every cause of illness and suffering be removed, Maya and I be restored to soundness of health and learn to live in more perfect harmony with you and with those around me. Through Jesus Christ. Amen.
I woke up the other night trying to catch my breath. I thought I slept on supine position, with my baby’s weight on me. I tried to change position, left and right side lying but nothing happened. I was still running out of air. I sat on bed with one big pillow supporting my back, I stood up, still nothing. Ross gave me a glass of water and then I felt relieved right after.
I didn’t know what went wrong but I am getting worried as my D-day is just 4 weeks away. I have chronic hypertension, anemia and a history of pregnancy induced hypertension. I can’t even walk short distances as I’m always short of breath. I am on Aldomet and my daily dose of Iron is doubled.
I went to see my doctor the next day and she suggested a cardio-pulmonary evaluation as she wants to rule out any cardio problem before my C-section on Sept 13. Right there and then, I felt like everything is heading the wrong way. What if something happens to me during surgery? I remembered my friend’s sister who was commatosed after giving birth, and she was perfectly healthy prior to labor and delivery. In short, I AM AFRAID to DIE. You may laugh but it’s true. Who wouldn’t be?
I had my cardio-pulmonary evalution at St. Luke’s Medical Center, where I had some tests done. To my relief, I have no cardio problem whatsoever, and the doctor told me it’s asthma. Well, asthma is sort of a lesser evil than heart problems. But still I have to overcome this condition before surgery day. Doc said I have to nebulize with Salbutamol Sulfate twice a day.
I feel much better now. I still have DOB attacks once in a while especially during mornings but nebulization helped a lot. I can’t wait to be back on pre-pregnancy state, just a little bit more sacrificing for my Maya. At the end of it all, Im still glad I am able to carry her to term. Can’t wait to see Papa’s little girl.
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