Just over a year ago, I posted this update over at my wife’s blog about my son’s delivery and since then he’s been a real trooper and continues to fill our lives with much joy and laughter. Today, my wife and I are all set to welcome our second child with the same amount of enthusiasm and anxiety as our first born.

Yesterday morning, Michelle experienced some close contractions and decided to get checked up at the hospital. We dropped Brandon and Ratih off at my parent’s place, before heading to Pantai Medical Centre to have her contractions monitored expecting a false alarm—as by then her contractions has pretty much subsided to almost nothing. After monitoring for about an hour, the nurse conducted a routine examination and discovered that Mich’s cervix has dilated to about 4-5cm—which as far as procedure goes—is about as committed to labour as you can get (a fully dilated cervix is about 10cm). The doctor promptly had her admitted to the hospital and we’re to be ready for delivery—three weeks ahead of schedule!

However our girl is not quite ready to be booted out of mother’s womb as Mich’s contractions fizzled into nought. Our doctor asked us if we were ready to burst the water bag, but we thought we’d let mother and child settle down for the night at the hospital and see how the labour progresses. Baby seems rather comfortable to remain inside for the time being.

So, here I am back home to clean up a bit and to get a few more things for Michelle. I’ll probably try to catch a short nap before heading back to the hospital. The apartment is very quiet without everyone around. It makes me realize just how much I miss Michelle and Brandon, even though it’s only for a short while. Really looking forward to bringing everyone home and welcoming my baby girl to the family.

P.S. Shout out to my dear friend, Min Yen. For your sagely advice concerning our iffy situation. Thank you!