We were scheduled for c-section on the 11th August and we were in hospital at 7:30 in the morning. We were very excited the night before but after a re-assuring chat between my hubby and I we went to bed and had a surprisingly good night's sleep. On the day we were both very calm, on our arrival in hospital we were sent to a room with an en-suite and asked to wait there for our turn. I slept for some time as my hubby chatted on the phone and read his book.

I was given a hospital gown to wear which opens at the back - not very flattering! My husband was given an ER type of shirt and trousers but he looked far off from a George Clooney :D

After a 2 hours wait we were ushered to the theatre, a small room with a couch in the middle of it. I was seated on the couch and nurses, midwives and other people started poking me and trying to put needles in me all at once. This was pretty overwhelming. Someone was trying to put a needle in my left hand but they couldn't manage and that's where I started to see clouds! So they put me down and allowed me to rest for a while. My husband started turning green - I wasn't expecting this at all! People in the room started joking about this to alliviate it a bit as he sat down on a stool with his head down. He came back to normal in a few minutes just in time to hold my hand while the epidural went in. This was probably the worst part as I could feel something going in my back, tingling in my legs but the midwife was pretty good at it in telling me what's going to happen before it did.

As I lost feeling in the lower half of my body I was moved to lie flat on my back and they tilted the table to the left. After a few minutes from when the operation started I could hear suction and then the words: "Oh I see a foot there!" and then he was out, As soon as we heard him scream we knew everything was going to be fine. They showed him briefly to us and took him to weigh him (3330g) and check him out. My husband went with them and after a few moments they put the baby on my chest. He looked so cute! And so perfect!

He stayed there for a while and then took him again to give him vitamin K injection and check some more things. The operation was over and I was transferred to another bed where we were moved to the recovery suite where we stayed for a few hours.

I've been to a hospital appointment yesterday and doc found the baby in the same position as last week. Thought I had felt him turn... well either I was wrong or he turned again...

So I had to go back for ECV (External cephalic version) today. The intention is for the doctor to try to turn the baby round head down by pressing gently on the abdomen. Well, the baby's heart was monitored for half an hour and the doctor came down to see us. After she studied my notes she thought it might not be safe enough to try to turn the baby. So she got the ultrasound machine and scanned the baby. He looked fine but she didn't want to risk turning him just in case - nothing problematic but she'd rather not do it. This was fine by me too.

An interesting thing that came up is that the womb have turned. Turned?! I was surprised to hear this, didn't think this could happen. She said the womb is only attached at the bottom end so sometimes it can turn round slightly! Interesting...

So, yeah, with the baby still breech I have booked a c-section but I have to keep in mind that he can still turn head down.

Getting very close now... both I and my husband are getting very excited thinking about how our lives will change to go round our precious little one.

Last week we've been for a tour of the hospital birth centre and I guess reality kicked in even harder. At the birth centre, the rooms are huge with plenty of comfy things you can use when giving birth. Some of the rooms even have a pool which we'd like to use. You cannot pre-book a room here but it is on a first come first serve basis, so we're keeping our fingers crossed. The other good thing in giving birth here is that the partner can stay with the mother and the baby overnight, which would be great! :)

Now, finally, I have my hospital bag ready. I have packed all the baby grows, a cute outfit, night gowns, nappies and all the other stuff listed on our hospital list.

The baby's doing fine. It has started to drop but I don't know how far it's gone since I didn't see the midwife this week. But I certainly feel more comfortable after having dinner!

My pelvis and groin areas are aching especially when trying to turn in bed! But, I think today it got a bit better so maybe this is only temporary until the pelvis stretches enough to accomodate the baby.

Are you going through the same experiences? Would you like to share what the last month was like for you? Please leave your comments here.

Yesterday I've been to the breastfeeding workshop held at the hospital I'm enlisted to. Even though the chairs were terribly uncomfortable, I enjoyed the session as it gives you a true picture of what breastfeeding is like and the benefits of it.

Few of the things that I've learnt is that although breastfeeding is the natural thing to do, it is hard work and it's a learning experience for both mother and baby. You need perseverence, patience and long hours to get it right (after a few days) but it is very beneficial for mom and baby. I went into this workshop with the thought that 'I will give breastfeeding a go' and came out thinking 'I will breastfeed no matter what'.

The pros are amazing and you keep alot of illnesses for the baby at bay so that's great! :)

Having seen a feature that shows mothers talking about their experiences, I have this notion that it will be great for bonding with the baby and I like the idea that I am the only source of nutrition for my child (with no E numbers and artificial stuff thrown in).

You can get alot of help with it if you don't manage at first. The midwife will show you how to do it again after giving birth and if you have any problems there are several places you can either go to - just walk in clinics or you can call and speak to a breastfeeding specialist. So I think there is plenty of support for mums who are still learning.