Becoming a mother

Becoming a mother is the most satisfactory and greatest thing I have done in my whole life. It was such a natural feeling for me. I was quite nervous but it all went very smoothly.

Not to forget the kindness and support I got from the doctors in welcoming our sweet baby in this world. I would like to thank the Gynecologist, Dr. Sonam Gyamtsho of Mongar Regional Referral Hospital and his team for taking care of us (me and my son). I thank you so much for the experienced care and support you provided me during the delivery of our precious son Thuksel.

My life savior- Gynecologist Sonam Gyamtsho

From the very beginning, through my troubles to the assisted delivery and the care afterwards, you have been kind, gentle and compassionate. Bumthang Hospital diagnosed my baby to be breech and therefore I was referred to Mongar. After staying at Mongar for almost a month the final day arrived. I was playing Candy Crush in Tshering's Phone when my labor pain started at around 7:30 am. I barely gave any heed and continued playing. The contraction became more intense with each passing minute and at around three in the evening blood showed. We hurried to the hospital.

I got in the labor room at around 3:30 pm and delivered at 4:33pm, kind of easy, what others say but death experience for me...  I screamed, cried, shouted and nagged but the doctors were so tolerant and caring. I have heard my friends who have had bad experiences at the birthing room and seen some as well but I was so so lucky to get the best team.

 We were waiting for the delivery to begin and when it was finally ready, the brother said my child has fetal distress and I must have Cesarean. I was almost dying. They began preparing me for cesarean and called the Gynecologist. All was set and they put me in another bed, ready to be taken to the C-section room when my KENCHO SUM arrived right in time. Dr. Sonam arrived in around 5 minutes after the call. He inquired the brother about my status and decided to deliver immediately without having to operate. Had the doctor been late for few seconds, my complication might have worsened.  KENCHO SUM helped me, he came to me in the form of the doctor. Even from the eyes of dying hell, Dr. Sonam looked so calm and reliable. I was so much relieved, I am in the hands of an angel, so tender and trustworthy.

Another heartfelt thanks goes to my loving mother, sister Rinchen Lhamo and brother Thinley Wangchuk for your undying support and care. You all are the worlds best people and I will remember you all at least once a year on 22nd June. Thanks for helping me welcome my dear son with good experience and helping me create a happy memory in my life. I will always pray for your good health and may you be blessed with all the happiness in the world.

I had assisted delivery and Thuksel gave his first cry. Dying in pain and dying to see the little one, I asked Tshering to go and see our baby who was kept right opposite to me. He was holding my hands, equally nervous said "We will go together later to see him tubga". I thought its a very good idea I never thought of and gladly said "Okay, Lets see him together"

While I was dressing after delivery, to my dismay Tshering was near our son, breaking the quick sweet promise. I still resent him for this very often..hehehhee.....My bu weighed 2.9 gms and 53 cms long.

The world I live in right now, My Small World.

Even though I have only been a mother for three and a half months, I feel that it is my greatest accomplishment that I have ever received in life. If i’m in a bad mood, I just look at my son and he makes my whole day better just by a simple smile. I feel that I am very lucky and fortunate to have such a good baby.  While my decisions were previously driven by my own needs and wants, they now center around my baby’s own needs and wants. It is very hard at times for me to take care of Thuksel on top of keeping up with my school work and trying to keep the house clean. My husband helps me out a lot on all of that.