Ng Family: Our biggest Xmas present!

I was hoping we can wait till 2011 to deliver Gerry.

On Xmas Day, I had a 'show' and we had to rush down to the hospital. That was the 3rd time in a week that we had to go to the hospital. Previous 2 times, I felt unwell. Each time, we were turned back home as the doctors said the baby was not ready. I was seen by different doctors as my gynae was on annual leave.

With the 'show', we knew it must be it. On our way to KKH, I was experiencing contractions every 6 minutes. Reached the hospital at about 11.30am. By the time that my gynae arrived, it was about 1pm. After the waterbag was burst, things happened too quickly.

With a 'major' contraction, I informed the nurse. After checking the cervix, she said 'not ready'. The moment the 2nd wave came, I told Liat this is it. Indeed, it was a 'wave of no return'. Gervin just slipped out. The gynae was in the room just in time to cut the cord! So Prince Gervin arrived at 1.36pm on Xmas Day.

Being less than 37 weeks, Gervin is a bit prematured. Luckily that he need not be in the incubator. Immunity is a bit low though. He developed eye infection, most probably from visiting relatives. Also had jaundice. Hence, we are rejecting all visits.

He can drink quite a lot though. Hope that helps in catching up with the growth that he would have if he stayed longer in the womb.

New punk on the block