I just gave birth to my second child three weeks ago. It was somewhat an unusual kind of pregnancy, so to speak, because I wasn't aware that I was already conceiving until towards the end of my first trimester. Blame it on my super irregular monthly period, plus the fact that I did not go through the usual pregnancy symptoms - my eating habit was normal and there was no morning sickness or weird food cravings either.
What gave my pregnancy away was when I started feeling hardness in my belly area. It's as if I feel full even if I didn't eat anything at the moment. The first time I decided to see an OB-Gyn to have it checked, I had mixed emotions. I was scared because a friend of mine told me that she had the same symptom when she was diagnosed with myoma. Apparently, I can't afford to be that sick. Then, I thought of the other possibility - being pregnant. I was ready emotionally and physically. I've been longing to have another child, preferably a boy this time, for some time now. The big question is if we're ready for it financially, too. But, I guess, God knows we are because what better time to be blessed with another child after 8 long years than when your hubby just got a new job that offers better compensation and benefits, right?
My first ultrasound result confirmed it all. I was sooooo 14 weeks pregnant that day I decided to see a doctor. Four months later, my second ultrasound was a much better news: IT'S A BOY! My sisters were ecstatic, my friends and relatives were happy for me, and my daughter and husband just can't stop grinning. I was simply overjoyed! Ryan even became more protective and thoughtful after that second ultrasound, haha! And, boy, was I milking the moment!
At around 10am on February 9th, my contractions started. I arrived at the hospital at 1pm. I wanted to have a normal delivery and my doctor was very optimistic that I can this time. I had a CS section when I gave birth to my first child due to a very high blood pressure. But now my BP is back to normal for more than a year now, which is the reason for my doctor's optimism. However, after enduring 6 excruciating hours of labor pains, my OB changed her mind. Chaze was way too high up my belly. I remember someone used the term "floating baby" and in this case, a CS section is needed. So, a CS section it is, again.
At 7:27 PM, Ryan Chaze Tupas was born.
Weight: 7.9 lbs
Length: 53 cms
The first set of people who saw him were, of course, my husband, my sisters and my mother. All of their reactions were the same when they first saw Chaze - that he looks exactly like his manang Yanna. Here is Yanna's picture when she was still a few months old. Whatcha think?
When I first saw him, though, the first thing I noticed was how lovely his lips were. When I first heard him - his cry, I mean - I went "Whoa! My boy has a strong set of lungs!" He cried as if his life depended on it. Well, I guess, for a newborn's case, it does, right? :) When he was finally moved inside my room the next day, I held him carefully for the first time and whispered "It's wonderful to finally meet you, Chaze"
So now, we are a family of four. Happy. Yes, we have troubles every now and then but we're happy and I hope we stay that way, especially that Chaze is already here.
