As of this writing, my new baby is still at the NICU (Newborn Intensive Care Unit) because he can't steadily breath on his own. I feel stricken and very much worried that his current situation can affect his growth and health in the future.
This is What Happened
I am past my due date when I went to labour. My due date was last January 20. The first plan was to give birth simply in a Lying-in or Maternity Clinic since I am sure I will have Normal Delivery. Nowadays, it is only encouraged for a pregnant woman to give birth in a hospital if she will need to undergo Cesarean delivery or if complications occurred during labour.
So what I did was I went to the Lying-in where I will give birth and had regular check-up last January 18 because I got worried as I haven’t felt pain in my lower abdomen and my due date is only 2 days away. I was advised by the head midwife of the clinic to come back on January 20 so she can do an Internal Examination (IE). Note that IE is needed to see if your cervix is open and how near are you into meeting your baby. Well, what happened was I came back to the clinic again last January 20 but the head midwife wasn’t around. There was another staff who advised me to undergo ultrasound so they can see if my baby is still well inside me. I reminded her that the head midwife said I should have my IE but she said to just do the ultrasound first. So that’s what I did.
After 2 hours the result came and the ultrasound gave out a normal result, meaning my baby is still okay. The ultrasound was made in a nearby hospital so I came back again to the clinic and shown the result. I asked again for the IE but the staff said to just come back on January 23 for the IE. Because I trust the clinic, I did what she advised which is actually a mistake.
Fast forward to January 23, I visited the clinic again in the morning. The staff that I talked to last January 20 wasn’t around so another staff assisted us. She did the IE and informed me that I am already 2 cm. The staff said that by the afternoon, my cervix can already open to 4 cm. which indicates that I am having an active labour. She was right about that; around 6 PM I was already having an active labour. At 9 PM, I asked my mother-in-law and hubby to take me to the clinic. They accompanied me and had a full-course labour there. Only one guardian is allowed so hubby stayed while my mother-in-law went home. Good thing our home is near the clinic so she can come back anytime.
At 2 AM I can feel an intense pain not only in my abdomen but also in my lower back. It feels like my bones are being crushed into million pieces and my abdomen will split into two. An excruciating pain I can't imagine going through again. When 5 AM hit the clock, my water broke and this is the start of my nightmare. The assisting midwife informed us that my baby already poop inside so that means viral infection had occurred and I need to be taken to the hospital quickly. There was a commotion between my family and the midwife because the midwife at first don’t want to accompany us to the hospital but my mother-in-law insisted because she needs to explain to the doctors what happened.
I was taken to the Sta. Rosa Community Hospital as it is the nearest hospital that also accepts Philhealth, a government health insurance program. During the journey to the hospital, I was in so much pain that I thought I am going to pass-out. I was taken to the Emergency Room and was assisted by the nurses. Everyone was doing there job fast as my baby's life is in danger. I remembered I can’t talk because of the intense pain. The nurses kept saying “don’t push yet” (wag ka muna umire) as they take me to the Operating Room. The pain was already too much that’s why even though they say to don’t push I still kept on pushing hoping my baby will soon come out fast.
At the Operating Room, my baby didn’t came out right away. It took about an hour and so again before I gave birth. The nurse took him away for cleaning and examination as he was covered in so much filth. After a few hours I was put under sedation and anesthesia so the doctor can stitch me up without any pain. I woke up in the ward. I was transferred there while my baby is nowhere to be found. By the way, I gave birth to him at around 7:20 AM on January 24, 2018 and was taken to the ward at around 12 noon. When I asked for my baby, the nurse informed me that he is in the NICU and will be explained by the pediatrician his case to us.
It felt like an eternity waiting for his doctor to tell us his condition.
In the evening, the pedia doctor finally visited the ward. The doctor told us that he has severe pneumonia due to the excrement and UTI, according to the lab results. She said that if my baby came out minutes late, he may not have survived because the filth has covered his entire body already. More so, the doctor told us that a tube will be placed on his mouth down to his stomach while an oxygen is needed because he still can’t breath on his own. The news really broke my heart so I literally have sleepless nights now thinking about my baby.
At night what I can do is pray to God that everything will be alright with my baby.
The doctor said that my baby needs to stay at the hospital for 7 days because of the antibiotic, oxygen and tube. I was already discharged but will still stay at the hospital since I need to breastfeed him. Now, what I can do is pray and hope for the best that he will be okay and healthy after 7 days…
To everyone I humbly ask for your prayer for my baby. In advance, I am already thanking you for your prayer and support.
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January 26, 2018 - 12:18 PM
love and prayers to your baby
God will make a way....
amen..
Thank you sis for your prayers...
stay strong! God bless!
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@emdesan hoping for your baby's recovery soon!Praying that the baby gets better.So frustrating that you and your baby has to go through this.
Yes it is really frustrating but I'm hoping he will get better after a week... Thank you for your support, really appreciate it...
Jesus Christ lover of little children shall bring him up strong. Amen
Thank you for your prayer...
Wow, I can't imagine what you went through all this time. I'm glad for your strength and I pray for more of that for you.
I pray your baby gets well and very soon.
You'll smile bright again.
Thank you for your prayer, much appreciated...
Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you.
1 Peter 5, 7
Amen 🙏
Hi @emdesan, don't stress yourself too much. Baka makasama rin sa iyo. Your baby will be fine... We are all praying for him.
Thank you for your prayers and support Mam... I really appreciate it...
Me? I almost cry when im on a drug test, those needle creeps the whole out of me. What more for this little angel :( Praying for his fast recovery, He looks healthy indeed. I know he can make it. Lets all hope for the best. Looking forward for his genuine smile on your next posts ma`am. Followed you already.
Thank you for your support sis... I do hope he will get better soon too
God Bless You and your baby
Thank you!
I hope he gets well soon, ate. Godbless.
Thank you, me too I do hope so too
Please heal this baby oh God.. 😘
Yes I also pray for his fast healing
Awww... Hope the baby gets better. Praying for him.
Thank you for your prayer and support sir..
I am praying for you sis I know how you feel. My neonat told me before “mommy this is noth the right time to cry, focus focus on what the doctors are saying we need your cooperation for your child” i know its easier than done but keep the FAITH sis, you will be bringing a healthy baby home. 🙏🏻
Thank you for your kind words sis... I'll stay strong for my baby
Sana maging okay na si baby!
Hoping and praying...
Praying for your baby sis. Naranasan ko yan sis sa panganay ko na premmature :(
Ano nangyari sa baby mo sis? Naging ok naman ba sya?
Hoping for him to get better maam. Ill pray for him.
Thank you for your prayer sis...
Nothing is more painful to a mother than seeing her child suffer pain. I am all tears to this and was moved in prayer. Praying for your baby. God is in control.
I pray for healing on this baby, in Yahusha Messiah's name, amen.
Thank you for your prayer...
Yes, I believe God will heal my baby... Thank you for your support.. I really appreciate it
Hoping your baby will recover soon.
Thank you for your support sis...
Sending love prayers and positive vibes :) :)
Thank you :) I need the positive vibes right now
You are very welcome :) :)
Prayers for your baby... Sana maging okay na sya soonest.
While I am reading this, I am feeling so sad and almost cried. Sorry to hear, sis. Be strong. Your baby will be okay soon. Praying for her recovery. I used to have that feeling to during my pregnancy to my little princess.
Thank you for your prayer and support sis... I am doing my best to be strong for my baby, hoping he gets better soon
I don't know what to say? But in this situation, all is in God's hand. He is mercyful to those who hAve mercy. This child in the bible called, children of God.
Thank you for your support sir... I really appreciate it
sorry to hear, hope your baby gets better soon !
I hope so too... Thank you for your support
Godbless po and Im praying for this little angel.
Thank you for your prayer...
Your baby will be okay sis. Wag masyadong mag isip po. Baka mabinat ka rin.
Salamat sa support sis...
exitos en tu vida y el de tu bebe que mejore :)
Thanks...
Hope the baby will get better soon. I can relate to how you feel. My baby's overdue too and needed to be in the NICU then later admitted in the baby's ward for a few days because she kept having fever. She too was in antibiotic for a week after released from the hospital (because of the poop she has taken). My heart broke everytime she had to take the antibiotic 2x a day with the injection and all. My husband cant even bear to watch and I don't have a choice because I have to hug her tight as she cried in pain... : (
Aww this is so sad :'( what happened? Is your baby okay now?
she's great now. she's going to be 18 months this Feb. :D
Your baby's strong he can make it.. you have our prayers.
Best wishes and will be keeping you and your baby in our prayers!
Thanks for your prayer...
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Thank you sis @sunnylife
Stay strong.
I will. Thank you
lets pray your baby . I know God will heal :)
Thank you for your support and prayer
Pray he gets strong and health asap
Stay strong
Thank you for your prayer...
Your baby will soon be better knowing you're just be his side. Sending love and prayers.
Thank you for your support amd prayer for my baby!
@emdesan, God is good. Sure ur baby will get well soon. Prayers for your baby!🙏🏻
Thanks a lot!
Thank God you delivered your baby safely. God is going to complete what He has started by healing him.
I declare total healing and restoration upon your baby, in Jesus name. Amen.
Be strong. Your baby is totally healed.
Thank you for your prayer and kind words... I really need it that my baby is still in the NICU
You are welcome.
Your baby is perfectly healed. All you need to do is to believe and keep confessing that she is healed!
I am so sure your baby will be fine. Hes big and strong and so cute. It must be so difficult for you but this is not so uncommon and the doctors and nurses know what to do.
Let the antibiotics do their job and in a few days you'll be at home cuddling him and all this pain and stress will be forgotten,
Best wishes to you and your family.
PS Nathen is a great name ;-)
Thank you for your kind words... Yes, I believe in the skills of the doctors and I hope he can go home soon..
Ohhhh, baby! Sending you lots of healing hugs and prayers <3
Thanks sis... This really means a lot
Before typing this I did a little prayer for your baby. I pray for his quick recovery. He is blessed and he is a blessing congratulations on your beautiful baby!
Thank you for your prayer and support! I really appreciate it
My prayers for your baby's health. Stay strong @emdesan. God bless
I will stay strong for my baby... Thanks for your kind words
This kind of staff happens a lot sister, If you stay at hosbital for a day, you can see how many children have some conditions... But we are living in a time that a lot of sicknesses or conditions can be cured easily... The staff of hospital kept my nephew for 3 days at hospital because of something like this but after that he was just okay and he is 6 months old right now :)
So be happy that what doctor said didnt happen and he is there next to you. He will be okay and you should believe that too :)
He looks adorable by the way :)
prayers for him! I know things will be ok just trust in God.
Thank you for your prayer!
He is already well in Jesus name Amen
Hi there. Sama ko si baby mo sa prayers namin..
I know the exact pain you're feeling right now. My second child was just 6months Ng ipanganak ko. At agad tinaningan Ng doctor paglabas pa Lang.. 2mos din sya sa nicu. Swero at tubo sa bibig para makahinga. Ngayon 6yrs old na sya, dasal at pananalig ang ipinalit ako sa araw araw na pag iyak. Alam ko malalagpasan mo rin Yan. Kaya Ng baby mo Yan. Manalig ka. Wag na wag ka mawawalan Ng pag asa..
Hi baby! Laban Lang ah? Para di na malungkot si Mami at dadi mo. Kaya mo Yan. Tsk smile ka palagi kapag dinadalaw ka nila a. Marami nagmamahal sayo..
I can feel the pain while reading this :(
Hoping all the best for you and your baby ate @emdesan. I hope he gets well soonest.
Hi. @emdesan please do not stress yourself, focus on your baby and everything will be fine. Babies meant to be a God's grace to us people.
Though it is a stressful moment indeed but one good news is that early diagnosis was done, and proper treatment is underway. The decision of the midwife (send you to hospital) was the right decision.
Hoping that everything will be come into a happy ending. Keep praying and have faith.
Sending prayers and love for your baby.
Pagaling ka baby
Your baby would be fine. Nothing would happen to him okay. I pray all is well.