Dr Ting had helped at the births of all the children. My birth was quick and normal. Dr Ting advised Father to send mother and baby to her hospital for a check and a few days' rest. Father thought this was unnecessary, as the birth had been so easy. Dr Ting then advised Father to employ a nurse to care for my mother. But Father had different ideas. He thought he and Aunt Baba could look after her, and good nurses were so expensive. A special bell was placed by mother's bedside so she could call for Father when she needed him. He did his best, but Father was not a doctor. The headaches and fever started three days after I was born. Mother's temperature rose quickly. Her mind became confused and she could not talk clearly. Dr Ting immediately took my mother to the Women's Hospital. Doctors tried different medicines as they fought to save her life. Her temperature rose again. She refused all food hand drink. Dr Ting saw that the situation was hopeless and gave permission for her to go home to die. Mother's condition worsened. Towards the end, her mind became clear for a short time. With Father crying by her side, she saw her children one by one, sadly calling out each of their.