My first entry: How we all came together

Hi. This is my first entry. In a way. And also an introduction to my two little angels (although sometimes the older one doesn't act like one).

Victoria Khoo Li Yen. She's my firstborn. Born 10th April 2005, one week after her EDD. A day later and I'd be induced. So right after her EDD, I make sure I do my evening walk round and round the garden in my parents home (where I'd be confined for a month) and during these walks, I'd tell her what day it is, and that she should come out soon.

Giving birth to her was not such a nightmare. Not as bad as I had expected or heard. I had some spotting on Friday afternoon 8th April, and the pain didn't come until Saturday morning and I even had my afternoon nap on that day then waking up to stronger contractions. Hubby was back from KL then, and prepared (I think). To cut the story short, I admitted to CMH Seremban at 830pm. The pain, just for record sake, was like severe menstrual cramps and Victoria was born about 6 hours later. Not too bad considering I was not really "suffering". She weighed a healthy 7lbs 4oz. Praise God.

I turned 27 that year. Victoria is the first grandchild to both my parents and Hubby's. That means, she has upgraded EVERYONE in the family tree, both near and far. I think some of us were prepared, some not but she was definitely loved to bits and pampered in everyway.

William Khoo Kah Wai. He is my second, and youngest (at the time of this entry). Born 29th April 2008 and 4 days before his EDD. I remember on Sunday 27th April, we went to DUMC church and I sat through almost the entire worship and sermon as I was too tired. That evening we went grocery shopping at Carrefour (Vic, Hubby, maid and I). The next day on Monday 28th April, I woke up dreaming I had contractions. I was so tired, I told myself that even if I was having one, I'd still sleep through it. : )

Later that morning, I was at Mont Kiara for two viewings with the agents and I remembered driving back tired. Thank God mom-in-law was around to help fetch Victoria from school. In the afternoon, I couldn't nap although I was lying beside Victoria. Before she slept, she asked me when can she see William (for weeks she has asked me that, and have been just as excited as us). I told her soon. But I didn't know I was having contractions then.

Only around 4pm, I begin to realise that the pain was coming very frequent and I timed it. Every 10minutes. Oh dear. In a way, I was prepared and yet not prepared. I smsed Hubby to tell him no.1 do his handover and no.2 do not panic. I think he knew better. He informed both side's parents, and got his Dad to be on standby to help take care of Victoria if I were to be admitted that night.

Again, to cut the story short, this time around the contractions were so much more painful and consistent. I had my dinner in pain. Before we left the house, we informed Victoria and she was upset because she wanted to follow. She plucked a pink petunia flower for me to take along to the hospital and we said goodbye. I was so touched. That flower accompanied me on the labour bed, and I placed it on my belly while enduring the pain. Lying in the labour room, I missed her more than ever.

William was born, with only the gas painkiller, 4 hours after admission. I was almost conscious all the way through this time, but because I'm a scaredy cat, I didn't dare open my eyes only until the Doctor has finished stitching me up.

William is the 3rd grandchild to my parents, and 2nd to my in-laws. He is the first grandson to both sides. He weighed 7lbs 12oz.