God knit you together in your mother’s womb. You are fearfully and wonderfully made, oh precious one.
A couple nights ago (I think), a woman was in labor all day, but she was getting closer to delivering at night. She was at 7 CM at around 11 PM, so I went to bed knowing that I would be woken up to help with the birth. It’s hard to tell your mind to shut off and sleep when you know a baby is on its way. However, eventually I fell asleep and sure enough at 0430 in the morning someone woke me. I quickly head downstairs, but realize another woman is about to push, not the initial mom. Wow, two women rooms apart about to deliver at the same time. This labor was quick and she only pushed for 7 minutes until the head came out. Immediately when the baby comes out, the midwives place the baby on its mother’s stomach. This helps stimulate the placenta to be pushed out and also releases prolactin hormones that help with milk production. It’s really amazing!
When the mom went to take a shower and clean up, that is when I had a chance to hold this baby. It was just the two of us in the room for a good 10 minutes and I was in heaven!!
Here are some pictures of a tricey. They’re very fun, especially when the driver doesn’t flirt with you. Angelina and I had a driver who waited for us while we ate our lunch because he wanted to be the one to take us to our next destination. He also asked if we could be friends. Sure, why not. I’ll never see him again. : )
Funny side story: Ukai (Uk-I) and Ukey are two completely different words, but sound similar. I was explaining to a midwife here that a group of us when Ukey shopping, and she started busted up laughing. What does Ukey mean? Vagina. Oopps. I learned my lesson. It’s Ukai ukai. Not Ukey ukey. : )
Mahal kita (love you)
~lianna