That night of September 24 around 10 PM, I experienced contractions lasting up to 5 minutes, sometimes longer. I had contractions again at 11 PM then at 1 AM until 4 PM. Since the pain was tolerable, I didn't complain a lot though I already informed my OB GYNE about it. I also texted my team leader that I won't be able to go to work anymore. Of course, I didn't want to give birth at work.
The next sunny morning came. I took a shower to ease the pain just to see a brownish and creamy discharge. My OB was alarmed and ordered me to go directly to the delivery room. At around 9 AM, I was still able to take a shower, eat breakfast, manage to pack baby stuff, and walk down to the taxi bay with my Auntie Mel and Bebegim.
We were driving through Ayala Avenue, already near Makati Medical Center, when a very strong contraction came. I was not able to stop it. I cried and shouted with pain. Bebegim ordered the taxi driver to blink his headlights and do whatever it take to get through the traffic. Officers on the streets of Ayala were helpful as well. We made it to the hospital at 10 AM. The excruciating pain was gone, but they put me into a wheelchair and sent me to the delivery section. After that, I started to experience a different sensation. I was cold and weak and dizzy.
To make the story short, I counted 7 hours in the labor room until my OB GYNE offered a delivery through C-section. She said, it could be fatal for me and my baby if we have to wait some more. I labored long enough. I had an ultrasound examination and they found out that Askim's size was too big. I could delivered a normal painless delivery as planned. However, my cervix did not dilate. I was just up to 2 centimeter.
After all the waiting, the pain, and the hardship, this is Askim Amelita G. Kolca.
September 25, 2008 is absolutely one of the happiest moments of my life. We have a newborn baby which is healthy and strong, sweet and innocent. Everyone who sees her testifies to her charm and beauty. I am just very happy about this whole thing. Very happy.
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To Bebegim: Once again, you are the reason why I want to wake up each time in the morning. Now we have another reason to live and it is Askim. I know how much you love me and thank you so much for it. I just can't live without you. You and Askim are my everything. I love you.
To my little Askim: Welcome to this world! Mommy and daddy love you sooooooooooooooooooo much!!! I hope that you will grow up healthy and happy, smart and beautiful. Thank you for coming into our lives; bringing us smile and hope. We promise to take care of you. Daddy and I will do our best to give you what you need. Seni seviyorum.
