Pregnancy: A Woman’s Gift

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This article I wrote is quite unique. This has something to do with experiences of a husband during the pregnancy period of his wife.

Woman’s pregnancy is no joke for a caring husband. Certainly, I am sharing with my experiences as part of the labor. This is our 38th week after taking an ultrasound. Of course we readily knew what angel to come. It’s a boy! KIKO will be his name. We were inspired to have him named after the famous Filipino rock singer, Francis Magalona.

Well I don’t know where to start with this article, but I am just overwhelmed of writing this for my new angel. Yesterday, after seeing our OB, we thought that we would be scheduled for CS operation. Note, I am using WE. Since my wife had CS history already, during her first and second pregnancy, we were informed earlier by our OB to prepare for a third CS and perhaps the last one. She told us that my wife could not undergo a normal labor because the lining of her uterus has become so thin that it would be difficult and dangerous to risk for normal delivery. It’s no surprise already and there’s no choice but to prepare.

Our two kids, Jasper, has turned 11 , and Leahnnie, has turned 10 last 19 of October are very excited for the new baby in the family more than their parents. Often they would scream and talk to the unborn even stll inside the womb of their mother.

This is now the second -day of leaving my work to accompany my wife for her final check up.  I am working 200 km far from home and I must establish close contact with my family always. More often, I am in high tension every time she would text me about the baby’s kickings inside her. Imagine the distance. There was even a time that at 5 a.m. she texted me that she was opt for admission in the hospital only to find out that  it was just  a candid joke. Any way, I understand her dilemma but warned her not to repeat.

Daily chores such as washing our clothes, cooking and cleaning the house have become my primary routine at home. There’s always a quarrel between us because I don’t want her to perform heavy tasks but she would insist often. What should I do then when I’m gone for work but to retort knowing it after.

We expect to have the delivery soon, since we have passed the 38- week period effective today. The baby contracts more often than before. I noticed, my wife’s legs got more rounded. She’s complaining difficulty in sleeping, especially during past 1 a.m. as the baby rumbled inside. I have to prepare extra food for her during midnight as she complains for empty stomach too. Of course, the baby eats also.

According to our OB the baby’s period has matured already but she will wait for the opening, well I forgot the term. Please bear me enough. The initial schedule for delivery is set on November 16 but my wife informed her that as if she could no longer reach the 16th, that’s why we were told to just go directly to the hospital for admission if in case.

Next week, on November 3, will be the final visit to our OB. I hope by then, we would know the schedule for CS. However, I have also to extend my leave of absence from work.  In our country, we are allowed for 7 day paternity leave. However, I’m planning to extend more. I could not leave my wife in bed with our new born kid right after the CS, since we are quite distant from our extended families. We don’t have the luxury of hiring helpers but to endure the difficulty in life.  Jokingly, my wife tells me to try being pregnant too.The last time she had that request was a couple of hours ago.  Huh! Although it is not possible but how I wish I could share with the labor. More update guys! Please help me in prayers.