My Labor Story - Our newest princess is born ~ Skye Alexis Micah~

Last March 17, we had our check with my OB and this is my 36th week. I really wanted my 3rd pregnancy delivered as Normal, but since my doctor explained that the difference in terms of hospital bill is just minimal, so I opted to go with Cesarean delivery instead less the labor pains and waiting for contractions. We agreed to schedule my CS operation on March 23rd as early as 6AM, so my OB who is Dra. Jacqueline Salagubang advised me to check in the hospital on March 22nd at around 10PM, for monitoring and fasting.

Last March 22nd waiting for the big day, we went to J.CO donuts and drank some milk tea in ATC before going to the hospital at Imus Family Hospital, then at exactly 10PM we arrived at the hospital giving my admission slip in the emergency room, they all assisted me since my OB already informed them before hand.

They asked some questions for the interview, there was no contractions at that time, no labor pains but my baby inside me was so active. I was brought to my room, to wait until 6AM for my operation. Everything was cool while waiting, nurse had to monitor my baby's heartbeat, my blood pressure and temperature every hour.

I was able to take a nap while waiting, this is not my first time having a CS operation, so I know what to expect, there is no pain until I am delivered to my room for recovery because there is when the pain arises, when the anesthesia diminishes.

At exactly 5AM, a nurse went inside the room to put the IV on, unfortunately it took him two tries just to get the right vein, so for the third one, I requested other nurse since it is really painful. At 6AM, I was wheeled towards the Operating Room, my OB was on time waiting there. The room was ready, it happened all very fast, when I lie down, the anesthesiologist put anesthesia on my back, then I lie down again, covered my front using a green cloth and my hospital gown. They told me to cough three times with pressure, then lift my feet, which I couldn't anymore.

They put something through the IV which was supposed to make me fell asleep, but I was up the entire operation, at 7:10AM my baby was out, they took a picture. My doctor told me that I need to be ligated since my uterus is already thin and having another baby is already too risky and taking contraceptives is not advisable due to it's side effects. They called my husband so we have to discuss it inside the operating room, while my tummy is still open we agreed to take the doctor advised, I was ligated.

As expected, the recovery was difficult but with the help of my husband, I was able to move well on my 2nd day, and checked out from the hospital on my 3rd day.

For those who are around in the area of Cavite and you are looking for Ob gyne, I highly recommend Dra. Jacqueline Salagubang, she is approachable, very accommodating and professional. She loves her patients. As for my bill in Imus Family Hospital, I paid a total of 42,500p for CS operation, less the Philheath, yes way affordable compared to other hospital that is because my OB Professional fee is also reasonable.

Please post a comment should you need her schedule and contact no.