Delivery

I recalled what my mother used to say that every time her daughters went to hospital to deliver their babies, she was apprehensive and fearful. She said she was so anxious and worried and used to go to toilet so often while waiting for the good news. The same feeling and anxiety were also experienced when her daughters-in-law were in labour. To her she was reliving the pain of labour she endured for 10 times which was always fresh in her memory. When I delivered my first baby, Ika, she was with me. The night my waterbag broke, she was so flustered, not knowing what to do. We had to calm her down. I told her repeatedly not to worry that I would be OK. But she was still anxious and panicky. I didn't understand her feeling then.
Now I understand how she felt. When Ika was in labour for Rania, I was so anxious, praying every now and then for her and baby to be OK. I tried to hide it but my heart raced a thousand miles per hour, reliving the excruciating labour pain which was still in my memory and knowing that my daughter was going through it. Syukur Alhamdullillah, she didn't experience long labour and my adorable Rania was delivered normally. I cried when I saw her for the first time and she captured my heart forever when her little finger curled around mine. Allah has been kind to me all the way and I hope He will be kind again today.
At this moment I am trying to calm myself and my heart but my anxiety is there. Haidi, my daughter-in-law, Izrin's wife is in hospital going through a slow labour pain. It has been a difficult pregnancy. The doctor has induced her but the baby is still not ready to see the world. I am so worried for Haidi and the baby. According to the doctor, baby is OK but not active. If by tonight, there is no sign of delivery, then she has to go for cesarean operation tomorrow. Both Haidi and Izrin want a normal delivery but if by inducing, it doesn't happen, then they have no choice but to go for cesarean. I pray and hope by tonight, my grandson will come and meet his parents and then see his relatives tomorrow. Please, please let her deliver safely. Ya Allah, selamatkanlah menantu dan cucuku. Amin...