Can A Full-Term Pregnancy Come As A Surprise?

"I was carrying my third child and the baby was fully grown in my womb without me even realizing that I am full-term pregnant."

Our twin girls were our first born and had pretty much been the center of our existence ever since. We had absolutely no regrets.

But life has its own way to unfold mysteries and in my case, I don't know if it's funny or unusual, but certainly one with a happy ending.

I had a backache for about a year but due to one thing or the other, a visit to the doctor kept getting pushed back. I also occasionally felt a strain in my stomach, I always thought it was due to my weak abdominal muscles as my twins were born via C-section.

Finally, when things went out of hand, I took a half day off from work to see a doctor. Little did I realize that my life was going to turn upside down thereafter! The doctor found my symptoms to be quite unusual for an infection, she immediately performed an ultrasound and broke the news. 

I was carrying my third child and the baby was fully grown in my womb without me even realizing that I am full-term pregnant (37 weeks). Yes, believe it or not, that's true! No one ever figured the baby belly even a week before when I was partying. I even drove my two-wheeler 15 kms one way every day during this period.

It was a shock to us because we never planned for this event! I was numbed, disoriented and spellbound. The doctor literally offered me to jump onto the operating table the following day, right at my first scan! C-section was the need of the hour to avoid any further complications. 

The few days I got was to get my house in order and rush in my relatives for support as I went for this god-sent delivery! Even while putting me on anesthesia, the doctor couldn't help scolding me for my blissful ignorance. My own state of shock could have done away with the need for anesthesia, I thought!

My husband and I had a series of emotional attacks from shock, worry to humour, all finally leading to the birth of a healthy baby boy. Once he was in my arms, our emotions stabilized to love and care, as is natural.

Happy motherhood to all - whichever way it comes!