Induction Process

Dear Bubbly,

Well, this morning the nice ladies at the hospital called at around 8:15am to say that mummy and daddy should head down to the hospital in the next 1 1/2hours to get mummy's induction process started a.k.a Getting Bubbly Out Project.We had just sat down for breakfast and honestly were told to just sit around waiting for the hospital to call and mummy wasn't expecting them to call till at least 10am. So both of us had our breakfast with your Wai Po (maternal grandma) and all three of us went to the hospital. Daddy dropped us off before heading back home because the nice guy from Bath Fitter was coming in for round 2 to get the bathroom back splash and tub refurnished and daddy had to be around for that. 

After checking in and doing up the necessary paper work, mummy was ushered to a bed with Wai Po where it took us 6 mins to figure out how to put the hospital gown on mummy. We had a good laugh about it and when mummy finally figured out how the gown should be put on when I layed it flat down on the bed. The induction process was pretty simple and straight forward, they were basically going to insert a medicine (Cervidil) in mummy to start the labour process in hopes of pushing you out soon. After they had done that mummy would have to lie down for an hour to make sure the medicine is working and then sit up for another hour still in bed. While this was going on, the nice nurses and residents attended to mummy and monitored your heartbeat, movements and any contractions that mummy might have. You're such a show off. Anytime they hook mummy up to the monitoring machine you put on a show by moving lots, but when mummy is at home you barely move causing mummy to get anxious at times when you are too quiet. (Right now you're having the hiccups as mummy is typing this.)

2 hours later, daddy came to pick mummy and Wai Po home from the hospital and mummy was told to call the hospital every 4 hours after we left so that I can update the nice nurses the progress of my induction. Before we left, mummy's gynae advised mummy to go walking and walk lots. Also to continue our daily routine instead of sitting at home and waiting for things to happen. By now mummy was super hungry and thirsty as I wasn't allowed to eat or drink during those two hours. So we picked up lunch from Subway and Booster Juice, had lunch at home with your Wai Gong (maternal grandpa), and then mummy sat down and made more cards announcing your birth with daddy. The Bath Fitter guy was still around and trying to get things done and mummy was hoping he would be done by a certain time as mummy wanted to go shopping and needed daddy to drive her to places. 

So after that eventful afternoon, shopping was a success and mummy has called in twice to the hospital to update the nice nurses to mummy's induction process, daddy and myself will be heading back to the hospital for round two of the induction process at 11pm. Not too sure if mummy would be sent home after another 2 hours or if they will be keeping mummy at the hospital. Mummy is hoping to be in labour soon so hopefully they keep me there so you will be delivered soon (hopefully). Mummy and daddy's family and friends are getting really anxious to see your pictures so we hope not to disappoint them and keep them waiting for too long.

In the meantime, round 2 of the induction process is waiting for mummy and off mummy and daddy go to the hospital. We hope to see you soon, our dear lil Bubbly.

Love,
Mummy

Non-Stress Test

Dear Bubbly,

Mummy was at the hospital getting a non-stress test done. Everything was normal. Everything should be as it is. Except that you are not out yet. You got mummy concerned when your heartbeat would spike every so often but I have been told that is normal and is what they wanted and had expected to see. Daddy sat patiently for the 30mins, while the test was being administered. When we left the hospital, Mummy was craving for a Slurpee and it was a bonus when I discovered that they had Strawberry Limeade as one of their flavours. Mmmmmm YUMMY! Freezing cold, sweet and sour all at the same time. Mmmmm!

Last night, mummy had some cramps and pains that were a little more intense than usual so in typical mummy fashion I was quietly cheering that contractions had finally started. Turns out ... mummy's body needed to do a #2. Yeah, texted a few of mummy's friends and your daddy and they had a good laugh at mummy. *shrugs* Glad to know mummy can still provide comical relief for friends and family.

Nothing else has changed other than mummy feeling more cramps than usual. Am hoping you have or will decide to come out on your own freewill. But for now, mummy's going to go about her day and try not to sit around and wait for you. Although my big belly with you snuggled in as snug as a rug in a bug is a constant reminder that you are not here yet. *pout* 

Here's mummy going to finish up some DIY projects and see how the day goes. Oh and it is the first day of Autumn, maybe you have decided to be an Autumn baby. Leaves are turning a nice hue of yellows and browns. Mummy has always loved Autumn colours so maybe that is another incentive for you to come out? Maybe .... ?

Love,
Mummy

Time for You to Come Out & Play 

Dear Bubbly,

You heard what your dear doctor had to say about not being here in our arms by now, right? Your choices are to come out on your own freewill or you're going to be forced out next Monday. Your call. Mummy dearest here is getting a non-stress test done at the hospital to make sure everything is ok with you. You're not even born and yet you're making everyone worry about your situation and health. Such a drama queen in the making you are. Also, daddy's begging for you to come out so mummy can get off his back and nerves because I am driving him crazy with being whiny and cranky ALL DAY LONG!

To entice you to come out, daddy and I added some final touches to the wall above your changing table last night and he himself said that it looked pretty nice.

So again. Come out. Pretty please?

Love
Mummy

3 Days Overdue

Dear Bubbly,

What can I say. Only that you are as stubborn as mummy dearest here. Funny how I always frown or pout when anyone says that you will come when you decide to. Well excuse me for wanting control over my own body.  You are now THREE days overdue but it feels like THREE WEEKS. Doesn't help my body has now developed weird sleeping habits and patterns. Waking up at 5am is not my idea of a fun time. 

All I can say is that mummy dearest is really anxious about meeting you in person. Not to mention your grandparents who flew all the way from Singapore hoping to cradle you in their arms and mad spoil you and yet you've made them wait for the last 19 days. 

Think your daddy is getting tired of mummy's whining and complaining about you taking your own sweet time coming out to meet us because he sent a whole text message in caps telling your paternal grandma that mummy is in labour and we were rushing to the hospital. Tsk tsk tsk. I swear if you ever pull something like that on me, mummy dearest here would smack your tooshie. God help me if you take after your daddy in wit and humour! 

Everyone is waiting for you to come out. So ... hurry up won't you? 

Love,
Mummy

40 Weeks. Where Art Thou Bubbly.

Dear Bubbly,

We have been told that today is the day you were going to coming out and meeting us face to face in our arms. However, I am pretty sure that you are more than content in staying in my warm belly till you decide when you would like to meet the world. 

Well young lady, it's time for you to realise that this the last time you choose not to listen to mummy dearest without getting into trouble. 

Time to listen to your mother. You have about 12 hours to come out. I've given you the eviction notice 2 weeks ago. 

Love,
Mummy