I’m Back!

Hello readers! I’m excited to announce that I’m back from maternity leave and will be posting regularly again. I’ve welcomed a beautiful baby boy into the world, and I wanted to share some insights into my delivery experience and how I’m adjusting to motherhood.

The Delivery

That morning, I was scheduled to be in class at 9:45 am. Around 7 am, I woke up to use the restroom, and as I got out of bed, my water broke! I called out to my boyfriend that it was time, and we quickly grabbed my bag and headed to the hospital.

Once there, I completed the intake process, thinking I’d have the baby within three hours. However, after a checkup, the doctor informed me I had only dilated 3 cm. I needed to reach 10 cm, so we settled in for what became a long wait. Ten hours later, with my boyfriend and mom by my side, I still hadn’t progressed, so the midwife prescribed medication to help my labor along. Unfortunately, despite our requests, the on-duty nurse wouldn’t administer it, as she didn’t believe it was necessary.

After over 24 hours of labor and an emergency C-section, I finally delivered a healthy baby boy! Although I was thrilled to meet my son, I was disappointed in some of the hospital staff. I didn’t feel like my concerns were heard, and the nurse’s decision to ignore the midwife’s instructions seemed to prolong my labor.

Spring Semester

On a positive note, I was able to finish my last class! There was only one week left, and I had communicated with my professor both before and after giving birth. He kindly allowed me extra time to complete the final assignment and test, and I successfully wrapped up my coursework!

Motherhood’s Impact on My Life So Far

Motherhood has come more naturally than I expected, and I’ve embraced every part of it. The hardest part is dealing with a bit of separation anxiety whenever I have to leave him for a while. Having a baby has brought me a level of joy I didn’t realize I needed.

Becoming a mom has also influenced my educational goals. I took about six months to recover and bond with my baby, which meant skipping the fall semester. But now, I feel even more determined to complete my education—not just for myself, but also because I want to build a better life for my son, who depends on me.