blackaltis - 412: Mothers are great!!! More photos included...

Before I start, let me salute all mothers. Having been in the labour ward with Angela throughout the 11 hours, it is something very remarkable. They carry the baby inside their womb for 10 whole months and some of them have to endure the discomfort of morning sickness, swollen feet, food cravings, back pain, baby's kicks etc....During the birth process, the labour which they have to go through is something us guys do not get or taste. Seeing Angela during that 11 hours was quite 'heart pain' for me as well. Thank God for pain relievers like epidural. Angela was without any pain relief for the 1st three hours until it got too overwhelming and we decided to opt for the epidural instead.

However, the pain, blood, sweat and tears will become tears of joy when the little one finally comes out and cries their lungs out. It sounds cruel to let the baby cry but this is to ensure that the baby has a voice and it also expands their lungs. But not too long also. I must confess that both of us teared when we saw Esther for the 1st time. This kind of joy is unexplainable as the 10 months journey is over and we embark on a new journey called parenthood.

So before you do anything, please say a word of appreciation to your parents especially your mother who went through so much to bring you into this world. Saying a big thanks to them and giving them a big hug would certainly be something nice.

Here are some more photos...