Post dated Riyan's 1st birthday

@ Sengkang celebrating Riyan's 1st birthday on 29/12/06 with Swenson's cake from his Tok Man!

Glorious food!

Sunday religious class

Kassim Mosque, Upper Changi Road


Riyan with his wak Man

Along came Prince Charming

Riyan Firdaus Bin Al Rasyid

DOB : 29/12/05
POB : KKWCH
Time of birth : 0040 hrs
Weight @ birth : 2.985 kg
Length @ birth : 49 cm
Head circumference : 34 cm

Obstetrician : Dr Li Minli

I had absolutely no signs of labour pain or contractions. Self-admitted to KKWCH at 0900hrs on 28/12 as per instructions by Dr. I waited whole day for labour pain. Eventually, I was called in to the labour ward @1900hrs. They did not do any enaema on me as my baby was small. Dr came in shortly after to burst my water bag. From then till around 2300hrs i could still endure the slight labour contractions. As it was also a 'full-house' day, the staff had to zoom in and out of neighbouring rooms. I felt it was ok since I knew the baby was not coming out yet!

I only felt major contractions close to midnight and the Dr was called to return to the hospital. There was no equipment to prop my legs up during the pushing. So both the nurse and Dr had to push my legs against my body to assit my pushing as I was very tired. Baby came out with a loud cry at 0040hrs.

Didn't have any chat with Dr while she did the stich as I was just too tired and all I could think of was to return to the ward to sleep.

Alhamdulillah, no epidural and pain killers!

Sweet Princess

Nurul Sabrina Binte Al Rasyid

DOB : 27/10/2003
POB : Thomson Medical Centre
Time of birth : 1352 hrs
Weight @ birth: 3.56 kg
Length @ birth : 49 cm
Head circumference: 33 cm

Obstetrician : Dr Yvonne Soong

Right after Pa came home from his night shift, i showered and realised I had a slight bleeding at 9000hrs of 27/10. I had no contractions what-so-ever that morning. Only except that I had a severe one, which i had thought to be a severe tummy ache, the evening before while queuing at NTUC Bedok.

I was admitted to the Labour Suite cos all the standard rooms were full. It was full house that day! The suite was great. With a small bath tub for those who wish to give birth in water. Baby 'poo-ed' in the womb as according to the Dr, baby was stressed in the womb. Dr had to assist with bursting of water bag.

I felt pain shortly after. I was given pain killer jab at my right thigh. Severe pain began at 1100hrs. I could feel the baby was about to come out but i was advised to control as the Dr was not there yet and prevent my vagina from tearing. I fell asleep due to anxiety and wore out from being tired. I could hear and sensed people moving in and out pushing equipments and propped my legs up against the leg-propping-equipment (I dunno what's it called!). I gave birth with my eyes closed and didn't hear Pa's instructions to push.

Gave birth at 1352hrs to a purple baby with slight faeces on her head!! I want another moment of that... it's priceless.

Had a good chat with the Dr while she stitched a part of me that tore.

No epidural *phew!*

Maybe 30

ok, so i've reached the big 3-0. Maybe to pen my life down is a bit of a hassle and i'm never good with words. So i decided to take the second guess... to illustrate my thoughts, emotions and in short, my life, through photos...