I was 2.5cm dilated on June 10th. I didn't feel any contraction in regards to it. Dr Siti gave me an option to induce but I wanted to try to have as normal delivery as possible so we stick to our plan and wait. Since I told her that I have to go to my cousin's wedding on the coming weekend, she advised not lift heavy things and just relax. It was really hard to stay still if you have a year old boy running in heavy crowds. :)
I went to the next week check up which is on June 17th, she checked and confirmed I was dilating 4cm and I still didn't feel the contraction. She told me that it's going to be a quick delivery and she estimated within 3-4 hours. I was skeptical about it due to long hours delivery with Zhafran. They gave me an I.V drip to induce the baby and I was dilating to 8cm in no time. After a good 40 minutes in unimaginable pain, Zara came into the world with her sweetest cry. The doctor even allowed my hubby to cut the umbilical cord! :)
It was very quick pregnancy and delivery for me since I only knew about the pregnancy on my 5th month. I felt slight movement in my belly. At that time, I figured, maybe I'm pregnant or something else is going on. Given my track record, it's best to go straight to gynae - if I'm pregnant at least I know the correct timing. While waiting for urine test, I climbed up the bed for scanning. Within seconds, the doctor asked me whether I wanted to know the gender of the baby. I was shocked and knew it must be on my 5th month! It's normal for me not getting period regularly and I don't experience any pregnancy sickness plus the belly only shown at the end of 6th month pregnancy. Everyone in the office was shocked! Shortly after that, I gave birth and now on maternity leave. :)
I am an active person. I wish I could slow down a bit during my pregnancy. I even did wall climbing on my 4th month of pregnancy. If only I knew bout it sooner.. After all being said, Zara is a very healthy and beautiful girl and I thank God for that. :) Alhamdulillah.
