Wednesday, June 30, 2004
It has been months since my wife urged me to let her do 3-D ultrasonography (USG), also known as 4-D or dynamic 3-D. At first, I totally refused her idea because I assumed that ordinary USG performed monthly by our obstetrician is more than enough to check our’s baby condition. That’s my main reason. The other reason is 3-D USG is expensive!
But after gaining more information about this new technology and about its ability to enhance maternal- fetal bonding, I gave up and let her proceed with the scan. Because it’s three dimension, we are able to see the face of the baby more clearly.
That’s the main reason I finally gave her my approval. I hope that by having stronger bonding from the womb, both the baby and his mother are closer from the very start.
But after gaining more information about this new technology and about its ability to enhance maternal- fetal bonding, I gave up and let her proceed with the scan. Because it’s three dimension, we are able to see the face of the baby more clearly.
That’s the main reason I finally gave her my approval. I hope that by having stronger bonding from the womb, both the baby and his mother are closer from the very start.
Tuesday, June 29, 2004
Above is my baby boy in his mom's womb.
Friday, June 25, 2004
Just found out that reservation at Sofitel New York can be done through its reservation office in Jakarta. In fact, it handles worldwide reservation for hotels under Accor Hotels groups. This includes Sofitel and Novotel. Thanks to Hotel Grand Mahakam that informs me the telephone numbers (5744410 – 16). It saves my time in corresponding with Sofitel New York, also speeds up the reservation process. In fact, I have e-mailed Sofitel New York with no reply, I even faxed them and got no reply either.
I would like to thank Fetty of Anta Tour for helping me with the tickets. Lucky to have co-operated with her. She is so experienced in handling such a complicated and keep-changing routes.
I would like to thank Fetty of Anta Tour for helping me with the tickets. Lucky to have co-operated with her. She is so experienced in handling such a complicated and keep-changing routes.
Monday, June 21, 2004
Kinokuniya makes a breakthrough. It opens a big bookstore at the fifth floor of Sogo in Plaza Senayan, bigger than QB or Times. I went there yesterday but didn’t buy any books because all books that I want are expensive. The truth is all imported books are expensive.
Religion, ELT, dictionary, fiction are sections that I visited. There’re some interesting titles but I think I’d better wait until I have a chance to go to Singapore and will get them there.
Compared to Jakarta, Kinokuniya Singapore is even bigger. Its collection of books is more complete and of course the price is cheaper. But, at least now Jakarta has a bookstore that sells international titles.
Religion, ELT, dictionary, fiction are sections that I visited. There’re some interesting titles but I think I’d better wait until I have a chance to go to Singapore and will get them there.
Compared to Jakarta, Kinokuniya Singapore is even bigger. Its collection of books is more complete and of course the price is cheaper. But, at least now Jakarta has a bookstore that sells international titles.
Friday, June 18, 2004
I am compiling two orders of mass. The first is for the first death anniversary of Rima Riyanto and the second is for the blesssing of her tomb. For the first order, I don’t have much difficulty because I have a sample from Stanley but for the second one, I have to open several references. Luckily, ‘Lumen bookstore’ provided me books on the topic. I have with me ‘Melepas jenasah dan memperingati arwah’ by A. Wahjasudibja Pr, ‘Kebaktian arwah’ by Fr. Thomas Aquino HKK., ‘Ibadat dan doa untuk arwah’ by Alfons Sene, ‘Upacara sakramen dan pemberkatan’ by P. Alex Beding, SVD.
With corrections of Rm. Yustinus, I hope to complete the second order by next week. Rima’s parents will provide ‘Prayer of the Faithful’ section on Monday.
With corrections of Rm. Yustinus, I hope to complete the second order by next week. Rima’s parents will provide ‘Prayer of the Faithful’ section on Monday.
Thursday, June 17, 2004
My life is no longer for myself. Now, my life is dedicated to my family. Soon, I am going to have a baby boy.
I used to be very self-centered. It’s quite normal since I didn’t have anything to be responsible for.
A man is not a man until he gets married and has a baby. Just realized.
You're nearly in the home stretch. Your baby is growing steadily as he prepares for delivery day. This week he weighs about 2 pounds and is between 12 and 15 inches long. He's acting more like a newborn now, too. He opens and closes his eyes, sleeps and wakes at regular intervals, and may suck a finger or thumb. He may also be hiccuping a lot this week, which explains that odd rhythmic sensation you've probably been feeling.
I used to be very self-centered. It’s quite normal since I didn’t have anything to be responsible for.
A man is not a man until he gets married and has a baby. Just realized.
You're nearly in the home stretch. Your baby is growing steadily as he prepares for delivery day. This week he weighs about 2 pounds and is between 12 and 15 inches long. He's acting more like a newborn now, too. He opens and closes his eyes, sleeps and wakes at regular intervals, and may suck a finger or thumb. He may also be hiccuping a lot this week, which explains that odd rhythmic sensation you've probably been feeling.
Friday, June 11, 2004
Trying www.hello.com from Blogger
Wednesday, June 09, 2004
Don’t understand why small things always disturb my mind. Once a problem disturbs me, I can’t get it out of my mind. I try, I take deep breath and I feel better but later it keeps disturbing me again. It’s a mind game and when it’s about mind, it must be hard. To tell you the truth, I don’t know how to overcome this.
I almost cancel writing this because something disturbs my mind and consequently I feel reluctant to write but I force myself to write. I won’t let outside factors disturb me doing what I need to do.
Every individual is unique. Some are easy-going, some are hard-going. I think I belong to the latter. Nothing I can do except I have to live with it.
I almost cancel writing this because something disturbs my mind and consequently I feel reluctant to write but I force myself to write. I won’t let outside factors disturb me doing what I need to do.
Every individual is unique. Some are easy-going, some are hard-going. I think I belong to the latter. Nothing I can do except I have to live with it.
Monday, June 07, 2004
My mom departed to Taipei last Saturday. I accompanied her until immigration counter. I checked in her two pieces of luggage, paid her airport tax and departure tax, waited until she passed the immigration counter before saying good bye. My mom was worried because she didn’t remember all the procedures, besides her Indonesian’s not good.
She arrived safely in Taipei, met by my brother-in-law at the airport. It was 10 pm.
Hope she enjoys her staying there.
She arrived safely in Taipei, met by my brother-in-law at the airport. It was 10 pm.
Hope she enjoys her staying there.
Friday, June 04, 2004
Wednesday morning I went to Ipeka for interview at 9 am so I was late to office. My boss called, checking something and asked me to go to office soon. I arrived at the office at 12.30, having no chance to have my lunch, I was asked to go out hurriedly. I ended up having my lunch very late :(
Today, Friday, my stomach has not been in order.
Today, Friday, my stomach has not been in order.
