11Oct was my 39 weeks checkup after Caelen’s appointment with Kaleidoscope. Dr Khi said that the water level is low so would advise to get baby out soon. She gave us a choice of inducing either the evening itself or the next morning. We wanted to spend the last evening with Caelen and to prepare him for the hospital stay so we opted for the next morning. To be honest, i was a little disappointed as I had hoped to do it au natural rather than inducement again. Luckily, think baby heard my wishes and decided to take matters into her own hands 
So, off we went home. On the way, we even managed to stop by Kovan and sold off the tatami mat. But even in the car, i was feeling sporadic contractions similar to Braxton hicks but stronger. However, it was not regular so I didn’t pay much heed. Towards the night, the contractions built up until they were 5 mins apart but still bearable. But I had a feeling that this is it so we packed the bags, bathed and I took my tummy photos hee…. At 12am, we decided to just proceed to Thomson since I am not likely to get any rest in any case.
We arrived at about 12am and checkin to the labour ward. Was sent to the observation ward with 4 other couples in there 
No privacy at all Stayed there and monitor the contractions which was 5mins apart but still not very strong. Dr Khi turned up at about 1am, to my surprise. Happened that she had 3 deliveries that night and she was waiting for one of them to deliver. By then dilation was about 2cm.
The nurse then came in to ask about the pain relief. I was sure I would take the epidural and upon checking, the doctor assigned by Dr Khi was not available to come in at night So we had to get the next standby doctor on her list. The nurse activated the doctor at 3am and only then they allowed me to be wheeled to the delivery suite which was much better.
Dr Khi came again at 330am to burst my waterbag. By then, dilation only 3-4cm After the waterbag broke, the contractions became much stronger, and I had to really grit my teeth to get through them. Luckily this time I brought along my baby pillow which was useful to cover my face haha…the epi doctor finally came in at 4am to administer the epi. To my dismay, Hubby was ordered out . He could stay on the last time I grabbed the nurse’s hands so tightly that she complained… well, serves them right for not allowing hubby to stay. The epidural was successful and the whole procedure was, honestly, not that painful. As usual, it was the fear of the needle and the anticipation that really kills you. This time, however, i had bad shivers and I felt that I couldn’t breathe so i panicked abit. After a short nap, the shivers subsided and i felt much better.
8am. Nurse came in to check. It is still only 4cm dilated She expected me to only deliver after lunch. Taking from my experience with #1, I asked for oxytocin to hasten contraction. After the drip was administered, I read newspapers until Dr Khi came in at 9am to check on me. She saw that baby’s heart rate was low and upon checking, I was fully dilated! it was a huge shock! I had felt some pressure at the bottom but thought nothing of it since it was only an hour since the nurse checked. I asked for the epidural to be lowered but it was too late so I still couldn’t feel anything. So I just started pushing in the general vicinity of the bottom. Unfortunately, the heart rate was too low so Dr Khi had to vacuum her out.
Elise was born at 939am, 12 Oct Wed. She weighs 2.88kg, 50cm
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