July '07 - August '07 - Sept '07 - Oct '07 - Nov '07- Dec '07
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11 July 2007
I was born at 11:35 am by C-section. Immediately kissed by Mama, and then later by Papa.
12 July 2007
Still at the hospital... stayed at the baby's room because Mama Unieng was still connected to the IV's and cathether and could not take care of me yet.. and Papa has to take care of Mama.
But at daytime, Milan stayed at Mama and Papa's room
13 July 2007
Today Mama can sit and walk better.. so Milan stayed the whole day and night with Mama and Papa.
14 July 2007
Mama is doing well, so Milan may come home now! Exciting!!!
15 July 2007
GrandMa Dieni (Mama's mother) has to go back to Yogyakarta. She's been with Mama and Papa the week before I was born. She's been helping a lot, emotionally and physically. She gave me a lot of presents. Thank you GrandMa!!! :)
16 July 2007
Mama has to go for a check-up at the doctor. Milan heard that Mama's cesarean wound was healing very well. Mama and Papa wanted to take Milan along, but because Milan was still sleeping, Milan stayed home with the babysitter. Oh ya.. Milan has a nice babysitter. Her name is Raras, and she helped Mama and Papa during the day to take care of me.
19 July 2007
I am now 8 days old. And this morning my umbilical cord fell off! :)
20 July 2007
The placenta in Indonesian culture is considered as an older sibling of a baby. It is also believed that the same placenta comes back to the mother as she bears each successive child, creating a spiritual or soul bond between siblings. After a baby is born, the placenta is either burried in the house or thrown in the sea.
Today, my placenta was thrown to the deep blue sea near divespot "sharkpoint" in Sanur. Therefore I would like to thank my mother and father's friends: tante Minni and Else, and Om Toto, and everyone there at Crystal Divers. It is an honour for me having them helping me.
You know, when i was 7 weeks old in my mom's belly, I dived along with Mom (she didnt know!), and now that my 'sibling' is in the deep sea, it feels culturally just right. Thank you! :)
20 July 2007 evening..
I went to our pediatrician.. He is a nice and good doctor, with a sweet nurse, and a comfortable clinic close to our home. but I cried when he injected my bottom with Hepatitis B immunisation... ouch!
