False Alarm

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Well, on 2nd July 2013 1.45am, we had a false alarm. Eve was vomitting badly and we decided to bring her to the hospital. We called for ambulance and they brought us to KK Hospital.



Guess what? We are so shocked when the doctor found out that she was 3cm dilated! Which means she is giving birth! Wow. However the strange thing is that there was not a single sign of contraction.

We decided to go to Mount Alvenia Hospital, because we have already decided on this hospital to give birth. Hence, at 2.30am, we went to the delivery suite.




Look at the peak readings. It shows contraction readings. However Eve didn't really feel much at all. Then at 2.45am, the contractions came regularly at 4 minutes interval and we were so ready for the delivery. They were consistently 4 minutes contractions. Strangely, at 3am onwards, there was no more signs. We waited and the nurse came to check. She is only 1cm dilated. Everything was fine and normal, and we decided to go back home.


At Home

While sleeping, Eve kept having contractions again. And this time, it's regulated at 4 minutes. I had a hard time sleeping as every 4 minutes, I would look at the clock. It's regular and we decided to go to Mount Alvenia again.


Round Two

We reached there at 5.30am. And the nurse said Hello to us again. And guess what, the contractions continued. 

Slowly, the frequency of the contractions went down. We waited until we both slept! She slept on the bed, while I slept at the couch. The receptionist called me up and told me to do registration. It's already 6.30am.

We realized that Eve is actually not showing any signs of giving birth. How can one sleep while waiting to give birth? One should have regular contractions as well as back pain. We asked the nurse and waited for the doctor's reply.

And at 7am, we switched on the television to watch 'Good Morning Singapore' and 早安您好. Their command of language is so powerful! Hats off! It's really been awhile since we have caught this programme because firstly, it's so early. And secondly, we do not have television at home.  

After confirmation by doctor, we scooted back home once again...

Overall, this alarm cost us about $250! Including transport costs. Ha. It's really funny because it seems like all our children gives us false alarms. Josh had his false alarm one day before birth. Kate was one week before she was born. 


It's a waiting game now....


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