When doctor was checking Poey Chin, he told us that her water membrane had already burst!
However, he told us that baby has not descended into the pelvis yet. His theory was baby’s head was too big to go through my wife’s pelvis.
He recommended Caesarean section as the safest way to deliver baby.
Fifteen minutes later, Poey Chin was prepped in a labour ward. Half an hour after that, she was wheeled in to the operation theatre
She could not go under general anesthesia because we had taken breakfast, so she used a spinal epidural. I was able to join her in the operation room.
I don’t want to cover all the gory details, but thank God for all those episodes of Grey’s Anatomy we’ve been watching to desensitize me.
All throughout, I was comforting my darling wife because she looked scared.
Within 20 minutes or so, baby came out all crying and looking quite purple.
To cut the long story short (I need a nap, because I’m very tired), mummy and baby are fine.
My baby
Here are some more photos.
Opening one eye!
I wish I could say that I had a special feeling of crossing a threshold or something, but I didn’t feel anything special. In fact, I was very worried for my wife and baby and I didn’t calm down until I knew they were both fine.
Baby Rachel was born at 11:49am. She is 2.86kg (what a wonderful IT number!)
She is the loudest baby in the nursery. Not even a day old and she’s got a reputation for being loud!
I’m feeling very happy, very tired, a little worried and very proud of my wife.
Be prepared for baby photo overload on this blog!
May 9, 2008 at 17:31
Wheeee! First!
Adino: Twitter gets special pre-posting announcements!
May 9, 2008 at 17:34
Yay! I’m first to comment and wish baby Rachel a warm wonderful welcome to this world! Woot!
Wait ah… jiejie will do a proper welcoming blogpost for you later tonight, k?
Much love n hugs to mommy Poey Chin and baby Rachel, not forgetting daddy Adino too!
Adino: Thanks! I’m going to nap now. Can barely keep my eyes open. zzzzz…
May 9, 2008 at 17:38
She’s beautiful! All glory to God, Amen!!
Adino: Praise God, she’s healthy and so cute!
May 9, 2008 at 17:40
Congratulations to you and your missus on the arrival of you beautiful bundle of joy. May God continue to bless you and your family!
Adino: Thank you!
May 9, 2008 at 17:41
woot..congratulations!!! you’re a dad!! and she looks great. congrats man..
Adino: Yeah, I can’t believe it!
May 9, 2008 at 18:23
oh wow… congratulations to u and poey chin!!!!!!
your baby girl looks sweet and lovely… =)
congrats congrats..
Adino: Thanks!
May 9, 2008 at 19:59
Congrats, Adino & Poey Chin
Baby Rachel is such a cutie
Adino: Thanks! She is very cute like a mini Japanese doll … but I could be biased. She reminds me of my sister.
May 10, 2008 at 00:32
Congratulations to silly daddy and poey chin for your bundle of joy
Adino: Thank you!
May 10, 2008 at 00:37
Congratulation!! she is so cute, esp the one w one eye opened..look at her cheeky lips there!. hehe
i wish my future hubby will care and concern like u
Adino: Thanks! Don’t worry, every guy is caring and concerned, just that some will show their concern in different and not-so-obvious ways.
I think I’m just naggy and over-prepared like my mom!
May 10, 2008 at 01:31
Welcome to the world baby Rachel!!! All pink and cuddly and adorable!
Adino: Thank you! She is very cuddly (when she’s not crying)
May 10, 2008 at 02:04
I was just wondering when she was due and thought to pop by to check. What d’ya know?!
Congratulations to the new papa and I’m glad both mom and baby are fine too.
Adino: Thanks!
May 10, 2008 at 07:10
Congratulations! You’ve been waiting for this day this whole year, right?
Adino: Yup! The day has come!
May 10, 2008 at 09:21
Congrats.
Get plenty of sleep.
Go go.
You won’t get much once the baby arrive home
Adino: You’re right!
May 10, 2008 at 10:39
Praise God from whom all blessings flow
Adino: Praise God!
May 10, 2008 at 12:04
Here’s a special online present for baby Rachel!
Adino: Aww, thanks!
May 10, 2008 at 12:40
What! I woke up just a bit later and missed this?! Praise God mummy and baby and daddy are healthy and well. Hallelujah!
Adino: Yeah!
May 10, 2008 at 15:50
i came back again just to look at rachael
oooh so sayang herlah….so sweet and reminds me of baby powder and milk bottles n everything nice
Adino: Ya, she’s very adorable!
May 10, 2008 at 16:30
congrats. (: a father is born too!
Adino: Hehe I guess you can say that too!
May 10, 2008 at 19:39
woohoo! congrats! time to buy more BB clothes and stuff! and yes, midnight cries! LOL!
Adino: We already got her lots of clothes.. and her crying is really loud!
May 11, 2008 at 15:49
Congratulations! She’s finally here
And what a precious little bundle of joy. Best wishes to you and Poey Chin. Praise God everything went well.
Adino: Praise God for a smooth delivery! Thanks!
May 11, 2008 at 17:29
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
All the best to you and Poey Chin in this new phase of life!! God bless… Baby Rachel looks so cute!!
Next phase, “silly daddy” turned “scary daddy” as he trades in “new father” role to “protective father”, having to deal with the long line of boys after his precious baby girl… *winks*
Congratulations again!!
Adino: Thanks Kim