On April 24, I started getting regular contractions. I have waited for them to get stronger and closer apart before deciding to leave for the hospital with DH. At around 1am on April 25 (my official due date), my contractions were 5 minutes apart. So here I go. I showed up at the caseroom with a smile warning the nurse who assessed me that I had a quick labor with my first. She took me in and examined my cervix. I was 5cm dilated and were having regular contractions. She then called my primary doctor in and had me go into the birthing room to prepare myself. At 3am, my doctor came in and assessed me. I was about 6-7cm dilated but my contractions weren't strong enough. So, we decided to go ahead and break my water and wait for the miracle to happen.

Well, it didn't take long for me to get the stronger contractions. At that point, I was ready to give up on my hopes for a natural birth. I was in so much pain that my blood pressure went up and I was nearly about to faint. Yet, I still decided to walk up and down the hallway hoping to speed things up. Then my contractions were much closer apart, they were maybe 2 minutes apart lasting 1 minute each time... I felt like I was in agony! I asked my nurse to get me prepare for an epidural... so my doctor reassessed me and I was in full blown labor!!! No time for an epidural... DH was by my side encouraging me to push and when I had so much back pain, my doctor gave me a back massage to ease the pain. 20 minutes later, my precious angel has presented herself to the world! I nearly forgot the pain I had and was in full blown joy! I have waited 40 weeks for this DAY! Thus, the birth of Megan... Born on April 25, 2009 at 5:31am. She weighted 8lbs7.9oz...

Pondering back my entire pregnancy, I have to admit that things weren't as easy going as compare to my first pregnancy. I experienced so much swelling, discomfort, and headaches... but it's all worthwhile because I am blessed by this bundle of joy!