It was 4 am, 15th of August 2007. As usual, I have been facing trouble waking up early in the morning. This happens almost everyday and each time, my wife mumbles, “Abang, wake up for your prayer!!!” I do wake up for my prayer after a twist and turn on the bed. Adusss.. When will I changed.
That morning was different. My wife has been complaining of her being unable to sleep peacefully since she was six month pregnant. She is now 39 weeks and 6 days pregnant. Close isn’t? That morning, she was awake since 3 am complaining about her contraction (She said she “kejutkan” me but…. Tak sedar pun yang.. hehe). Finally, 4 am, I woke up anxiously. Took a touch-n-go bath, 451 am, we head for Putrajaya Hospital.
Arrived at “Wad Bersalin” at 515 am, early checkup indicates 5 cm. Auww.. My wife admitted to the labour room. Contraction was even worst. 556 am, called my parents and parents in-law while going to the emergency counter to register my wife’s admission.
Iklan kejap. During the registration, the clerk who noticed I worked at Proton Edar, prompted me a question of the new Proton Persona (sempat lagi berbakti untuk kampeni tercinta). Proton Persona will be launched today (15.08.2007) by the SPB YDP Agong, Sultan Mizan at 1145am in my office. Change mode from a “father-to-be” to a “Sales Representative”. Kuikuikui… Spacious boot compartment, value for money (1.6AT High Line for RM 56K maaaa), nice colour selection… yada yada yada… Passed her my business card. Really hope she buys one. Bangganya having the opportunity to represent my kampeni. Huhuhu…
Back to “daddy-to-be” mode. 630 am, I was informed by the nurse that it is now 9 cm. I was instructed to sign a form, switched-off my phone, and accompanied my wife in the labour room!!!
Experience in the labour room. Anxiously, I went to room no 3, saw my wife lying on the bed, fighting contraction. Stood and paused at the labour room’s door. Ya Allah, ampunkanlah dosaku dan isteriku. Permudahkanlah urusan isteriku untuk melahirkan anak kami. Lindungilah isteri dan anakku dan kurniakanlah kami anak yang soleh dan sehat. First impression, I was about to burst into tears, watching the pain my wife suffers. A message to “daddy to-be” out there. Be with your wife during delivery. Feel their pain and hope our presence eases their pain. Trust me, it helps. Being there, no wonder pepatah ada mengatakan “Syurga dibawah tapak kaki ibu”. The difficulty and pain faced by our wife / mommy, Tuhan saja yang tahu. Go home, thank your mom for delivering you, comforting you, raised you up until you are what you are today.
Back to the labour room. My wife has progressed well enough. There was 2 bidan and 2 doctors attending my wife. 740 am, after discussion among them, a doctor approached and informed that the baby’s heartbeat is getting weak and certain procedure must be done to ensure the baby’s safety. I agreed as long as my wife and baby are fine and healthy. I was instructed to leave the labour room. Shortly after…. 751 am, August 15th, 2007, my baby was born. It’s a He. At first sight, he looks more like my wife. Jambuuuu….. hihihihi…
Alhamdulillah Ya Allah, telah Kau kurniakan aku seorang isteri yang tabah dan sabar, dan seorang anak yang sehat dan comel. Terima kasih Ya Allah, bantulah kami untuk menjaga dan membesarkan bayi ini. Jadikanlah dia insan soleh dan bertaqwa, fasihkanlah lisannya dan baguskanlah suaranya untuk membaca Al-Quran dan hadith, dengan berkat Nabi Muhammad saw.
It has been a great experience. Thousands of tq to my mom, for delivering me, my dad, for raising me. You guys are the best. Ya Allah, ampunkanlah dosa kedua ibu bapaku, baik dosa sekarang atau dosa yang telah lalu. Permudahkan urusan kedua ibu bapa ku Ya Allah, murahkanlah rezeki mereka Ya Allah, terimalah ibadah dan amalan mereka Ya Allah, peliharalah kesihatan dan keselamatan mereka di dunia dan di akhirat Ya Allah, Ya Robbal’alaminnn.
To my beloved wife. I love you so much. You have a great heart and bravery. May Allah bless us and let us face the future together, thick and thin. Ya Allah, tabahkanlah hati kami dalam mendidik dan membesarkan anugerahMu ini. Honey, I will always be by your side, no matter what.
TQ for carrying and delivering our precious baby...
Tengku Muhammad Khalis:751am:Wednesday:August 15th, twenty O seven
This picture was taken on the 5th day of Aidil Fitri. Smiles like his ummi kan ? Anyway, that's my boy, Alhamdulillah, healthy and fast in putting on weight!!... yikesss....
