After crying for about 30minutes, I came to her and whispered "how important it is for the three of us, Daniel, Charlene and me, to have her be an independent girl. She needs to learn to go to bed on her own instead of having me or other caregivers to hold her 'till she goes to sleep."
She understands!
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Monday, March 24, 2008
A new car
After saving our money for years, thanks GOD! we are finally able to buy our own car. Of course, with the blessings of the Lord ;)
It's a used car but still decent
It's a used car but still decent
Discipline
I had to brave myself to see and listen to her cry. As today, the discipline worked out well. Charlene went to sleep finally after crying for about 30 minutes.
(Gotta go now.. change nappy)
(Gotta go now.. change nappy)
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Kung n Bo break the agreement
This morning Dada n Mom-mom went out for breakfast and home visit. Just before we left, Charlene was about to sleep but she peeked when mom was taking her blue jeans.
She immediately figured it out that mom was about to leave. She began cranky and asked for accompany. Though she had drunk enough, she wanted some more - wishing to keep me longer with her. Interestingly, she tried her best not to close her eyes since she knew I would leave her as soon as she closed her eyes :p What a clever little girl ;)
As we went back home, Charlene was on Bobo's embrace. Kung proudly told Mom that Charlene had been sleeping on her lap but as Bo held her, she was awake.
ARGggghhh...NO! Charlene was not supposed to be held in the morning during her sleep time.
As a result, Kung and Bo are not allowed to hold Charlene this evening (sort of punishment, I should say).
I should also be consistent with what me and my husband had agreed on ;)
Anyway, Charlene wanted to drink more, but after a few minutes, she threw the milk up.
I had to wipe her - all over her body - and finally changed her clothes, powdered her body and warmed her with the "minyak telon".
On my embrace, having me telling her that "Mom is here with you. Mom is not leaving you", within seconds, she slept ;)
She immediately figured it out that mom was about to leave. She began cranky and asked for accompany. Though she had drunk enough, she wanted some more - wishing to keep me longer with her. Interestingly, she tried her best not to close her eyes since she knew I would leave her as soon as she closed her eyes :p What a clever little girl ;)
As we went back home, Charlene was on Bobo's embrace. Kung proudly told Mom that Charlene had been sleeping on her lap but as Bo held her, she was awake.
ARGggghhh...NO! Charlene was not supposed to be held in the morning during her sleep time.
As a result, Kung and Bo are not allowed to hold Charlene this evening (sort of punishment, I should say).
I should also be consistent with what me and my husband had agreed on ;)
Anyway, Charlene wanted to drink more, but after a few minutes, she threw the milk up.
I had to wipe her - all over her body - and finally changed her clothes, powdered her body and warmed her with the "minyak telon".
On my embrace, having me telling her that "Mom is here with you. Mom is not leaving you", within seconds, she slept ;)
Sunday, March 16, 2008
Day 46
Today Mom is really in the mood of speaking English :p
Anyway, last night when Charlene went to bed, Dada n Mom-mom were having a serious discussion about how to discipline Charlene.
Lately, Mom had been really exhausted taking care of Charlene and Mom even rarely enjoyed her own time. Taking an enjoyable showering has been a privilege. Napping has ceased.
It almost seems and sounds that Mom's liberty has been robbed by Charlene :(
I know this isn't true. My liberty has NOT been robbed by my own child.
After reflecting and discussing this issue with my husband, we begin to realize that MAYBE so far I has *volunteered* giving my liberty to my own baby without realizing it. When she wants me to hold her, I answer her need by holding her 'till she goes to bed. In the middle of her sleeping, if she wakes up and demands another holding, I gives what she wants! OH boy!!!
This ends up of having me not having my own time.
We figured out that I need to be brave and strong enough to let her CRY as she doesn't get what she wants (me holding her, in this case).
I know it will be hard because deep inside my heart, it's heart-breaking to hear her crying so loud that my parents start to pity her. Usually, to evade hearing their granddaughter's cry, they go to the traditional market and/or sleep.
Anyway, today Charlene actually had slept for 30 minutes starting from 8.30 in the morning after taking a bath. However, at 9 she woke up and demanded me holding her. I refused and gave her pinky instead. Of course, consequently she cried out loud. She continued crying even after I changed her diapers, wiped her sweat. She even cried when my dad chatted with her and tried to sooth her by rocking her tiny little body. My mom finally couldn't hold herself of not holding her up. I warned her not to do that. She ended of holding Charlene for about 5 - 10 seconds, but then with the pinky inside her mouth, Charlene went to bed.
Anyway, last night when Charlene went to bed, Dada n Mom-mom were having a serious discussion about how to discipline Charlene.
Lately, Mom had been really exhausted taking care of Charlene and Mom even rarely enjoyed her own time. Taking an enjoyable showering has been a privilege. Napping has ceased.
It almost seems and sounds that Mom's liberty has been robbed by Charlene :(
I know this isn't true. My liberty has NOT been robbed by my own child.
After reflecting and discussing this issue with my husband, we begin to realize that MAYBE so far I has *volunteered* giving my liberty to my own baby without realizing it. When she wants me to hold her, I answer her need by holding her 'till she goes to bed. In the middle of her sleeping, if she wakes up and demands another holding, I gives what she wants! OH boy!!!
This ends up of having me not having my own time.
We figured out that I need to be brave and strong enough to let her CRY as she doesn't get what she wants (me holding her, in this case).
I know it will be hard because deep inside my heart, it's heart-breaking to hear her crying so loud that my parents start to pity her. Usually, to evade hearing their granddaughter's cry, they go to the traditional market and/or sleep.
Anyway, today Charlene actually had slept for 30 minutes starting from 8.30 in the morning after taking a bath. However, at 9 she woke up and demanded me holding her. I refused and gave her pinky instead. Of course, consequently she cried out loud. She continued crying even after I changed her diapers, wiped her sweat. She even cried when my dad chatted with her and tried to sooth her by rocking her tiny little body. My mom finally couldn't hold herself of not holding her up. I warned her not to do that. She ended of holding Charlene for about 5 - 10 seconds, but then with the pinky inside her mouth, Charlene went to bed.
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Hot, mom!!!!
Just today Charlene cried because of the hot weather. I didn't think of that first of all. I thought she was just trying to get my attention.
I let her cry for about 10 minutes. As I lifted her up to my embrace, I could see she was sweating. Poor my little girl... I am so sorry, dear....
I let her cry for about 10 minutes. As I lifted her up to my embrace, I could see she was sweating. Poor my little girl... I am so sorry, dear....
Wednesday, February 06, 2008
Monday, February 04, 2008
Day 4
Charlene had been sleeping the whole day from 9.30 in the morning to 1.30 in the afternoon with no single break! After that, she had her milk time for about 30 minutes and went to bed for a second time today.
At around 5, she woke up and I fed her. I finally decided not to let her take another sleep this evening. I then got her to my mom and asked her help to keep Charlene awake at least up to 8 o'clock. For about 3 hours, Charlene (hardly) slept comfortably. Too many noises, I suppose!
At last!! Charlene had her milk at 8p.m. She stayed awake until 9.30p.m. as she fell asleep. This time, it was another long sleep of 3hours. In the middle of the night around 1.30, she woke up for her milk time. It was kinda tiring this time. She drank quite a lot, but then she threw it up. Her shirt and mine got wet, and her blanket did too. She opened her eyes widely and she barely slept for the next 1.5hours. Daniel volunteered to babysit Charlene during this time ;) which is very sweet of him. Well...I could barely sleep during those times but resting for a while helped a lot.
Luckily, at 3a.m., she felt asleep and that gave us a chance to sleep.................
At 5 in the morning (the next day, Feb 5th, 2008), Charlene woke up and she (again) couldn't sleep. She stayed awake although she had had her meal. The breast milk had been increasingly flowing. Mine even leaked and dropped though I did nothing.
At around 5, she woke up and I fed her. I finally decided not to let her take another sleep this evening. I then got her to my mom and asked her help to keep Charlene awake at least up to 8 o'clock. For about 3 hours, Charlene (hardly) slept comfortably. Too many noises, I suppose!
At last!! Charlene had her milk at 8p.m. She stayed awake until 9.30p.m. as she fell asleep. This time, it was another long sleep of 3hours. In the middle of the night around 1.30, she woke up for her milk time. It was kinda tiring this time. She drank quite a lot, but then she threw it up. Her shirt and mine got wet, and her blanket did too. She opened her eyes widely and she barely slept for the next 1.5hours. Daniel volunteered to babysit Charlene during this time ;) which is very sweet of him. Well...I could barely sleep during those times but resting for a while helped a lot.
Luckily, at 3a.m., she felt asleep and that gave us a chance to sleep.................
At 5 in the morning (the next day, Feb 5th, 2008), Charlene woke up and she (again) couldn't sleep. She stayed awake although she had had her meal. The breast milk had been increasingly flowing. Mine even leaked and dropped though I did nothing.
Sunday, February 03, 2008
Charlene Avery Kurnianto
Whew!!! PRAISE THE LORD FOR HE IS GOOD!!!!
After a long tiring journey of ups-and-downs contractions over contractions for more than 36 hours, finally on February 1st, 2008 at 4.48p.m. local time, CHARLENE AVERY KURNIANTO, was born through a normal delivery at Bunda Maternity Hospital in Semarang.
She was 3.25kilograms and 51centimeters ;)
We stayed in the hospital for two nights after the delivery and headed home on Sunday, February 3rd, 2008 - which is, Daniel's birthday.
We stopped by at our future home-to-be :)
After a long tiring journey of ups-and-downs contractions over contractions for more than 36 hours, finally on February 1st, 2008 at 4.48p.m. local time, CHARLENE AVERY KURNIANTO, was born through a normal delivery at Bunda Maternity Hospital in Semarang.
She was 3.25kilograms and 51centimeters ;)
We stayed in the hospital for two nights after the delivery and headed home on Sunday, February 3rd, 2008 - which is, Daniel's birthday.
We stopped by at our future home-to-be :)
Friday, February 01, 2008
Charlene Avery Kurnianto
Setelah ditunggu 9 bulan... akhirnya lahir Charlene Avery Kurnianto, the great bless from GOD. She is sooooo cute......
Time : 16.48
Weight : 3.25 Kg
Length : 51 cm
So GREATTTTTTTTTTT..........!!!!
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Shocking news
I am pretty surprised! My sister-in-law just got back from the hospital - having her womb's condition checked. Surprisingly, there was no opening although the water broke and she had got flex since yesterday. She then headed back home.
I begin to wonder now how about my case? I didn't feel hurt. Is it because I broke the curse of Eve? hehehe ;)
I begin to wonder now how about my case? I didn't feel hurt. Is it because I broke the curse of Eve? hehehe ;)
It's coming any time
My sister-in-law is now in hospital too. The water has started to leak since this morning and she has got the flex starting from last night. Baby "Joshua Alexander Kurniadi" will be born sometime today, I suppose.
Wow! I guess "Charlene Avery Kurnianto" doesn't want to be left alone. Just now, I started to have the flex. I called the doctor and asked his opinion of whether I should go to the hospital now or wait for stronger contraction to come. He was about to do the operation. Lucky me! I still had a chance to consult him. "It's about time", he said. "Once the contraction is going on every 10 minutes, go to the hospital and I'll see you there".
Just to make sure my condition is just perfect for the labor, I try my best to stand - I dried my hair standing, ironing the baby's clothes, etc.
Of course, to prepare myself better, I also re-read the pregnancy books I have been reading lately.
I took a notebook and a pen to keep track of the contractions going on.
Wow! I guess "Charlene Avery Kurnianto" doesn't want to be left alone. Just now, I started to have the flex. I called the doctor and asked his opinion of whether I should go to the hospital now or wait for stronger contraction to come. He was about to do the operation. Lucky me! I still had a chance to consult him. "It's about time", he said. "Once the contraction is going on every 10 minutes, go to the hospital and I'll see you there".
Just to make sure my condition is just perfect for the labor, I try my best to stand - I dried my hair standing, ironing the baby's clothes, etc.
Of course, to prepare myself better, I also re-read the pregnancy books I have been reading lately.
I took a notebook and a pen to keep track of the contractions going on.
Monday, January 28, 2008
Approaching the due date
Oh...I started to have a sense that the baby is coming out pretty soon.
This morning as I walked up Kauman Street with my mom and dad, I could feel the baby was pushing down and it started to hurt.
I got back home, Daniel was still sleeping. I crawled the bed and pulled the blanket - not to wake him up, I positioned my body to the left so the baby's feet wouldn't hurt my upper right ribs.
It worked out very well.
I, however, still felt the stomachache experience - as people say, that could be the sign of the first phase of contractions.
Minutes later, Daniel woke up and I told him to get ready to welcome the baby in days ;)
He was extremely excited. After taking a bath, the three of us (with the baby, for sure!) prayed together and he whispered to my stomach telling our little one that today was the 29th.
We have been telling our baby today's date so *she* (as the doctor says) keeps track of the dates. Funny, huh???
Every morning, our routine is to read her Biblical verses. I sometime feel that when she hasn't heard any of those, she is sad.... I find it interesting and comforting to know that she grows spiritually too ;)
This morning as I walked up Kauman Street with my mom and dad, I could feel the baby was pushing down and it started to hurt.
I got back home, Daniel was still sleeping. I crawled the bed and pulled the blanket - not to wake him up, I positioned my body to the left so the baby's feet wouldn't hurt my upper right ribs.
It worked out very well.
I, however, still felt the stomachache experience - as people say, that could be the sign of the first phase of contractions.
Minutes later, Daniel woke up and I told him to get ready to welcome the baby in days ;)
He was extremely excited. After taking a bath, the three of us (with the baby, for sure!) prayed together and he whispered to my stomach telling our little one that today was the 29th.
We have been telling our baby today's date so *she* (as the doctor says) keeps track of the dates. Funny, huh???
Every morning, our routine is to read her Biblical verses. I sometime feel that when she hasn't heard any of those, she is sad.... I find it interesting and comforting to know that she grows spiritually too ;)
Friday, January 25, 2008
My last day
January 25th, 2008 is my last day before my maternity leave starts on campus. I took the change to say "see you later" to some colleagues and friends.
Tomorrow is a new beginning.
Hopefully, I will be able to start the pregnancy class next week. At least, one class will help.
Wish me luck....
Tomorrow is a new beginning.
Hopefully, I will be able to start the pregnancy class next week. At least, one class will help.
Wish me luck....
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Terribly sleepy
This afternoon, I felt terribly sleepy. I sent a chatting message to Daniel if it was OK with him to nap. He strongly disapproved that idea.
I was a little bit upset (for sure!). We argued for quite some time, but still he held fast to his thought. He thought sleeping wouldn't ease my labor. I should have exercised more instead. Walking is what he recommends best (as some books do too).
Oh... I envy to other pregnancy women who could enjoy their pampering themselves with spas, massages, napping, etc during their third semester, especially approaching their due-date.
I, myself, still work on correcting students' thesis, doing laundry (our baby's clothes), etc.
To be honest, ever since I got pregnant, I only napped for more or less 5 times. (well..this might not be the exact number, but trust me...my fingers can still accommodate the frequency of my nap)
I do understand though that when he told me to exercise, he wanted it for my own good.
I just feel really exhausted now. My body is getting heavier to carry, I hardly sleep well especially at night and my back starts to hurt.
What I want is to rest just for a while........
I was a little bit upset (for sure!). We argued for quite some time, but still he held fast to his thought. He thought sleeping wouldn't ease my labor. I should have exercised more instead. Walking is what he recommends best (as some books do too).
Oh... I envy to other pregnancy women who could enjoy their pampering themselves with spas, massages, napping, etc during their third semester, especially approaching their due-date.
I, myself, still work on correcting students' thesis, doing laundry (our baby's clothes), etc.
To be honest, ever since I got pregnant, I only napped for more or less 5 times. (well..this might not be the exact number, but trust me...my fingers can still accommodate the frequency of my nap)
I do understand though that when he told me to exercise, he wanted it for my own good.
I just feel really exhausted now. My body is getting heavier to carry, I hardly sleep well especially at night and my back starts to hurt.
What I want is to rest just for a while........
Launching new website..... www.forindomfg.com
Hi All...
PT. Formulatrix Indonesia just launched a new website www.forindomfg.com
Check this out!
If you are looking for a manufacturing company to manufacture your parts (spare parts for industry, special customized parts) with high-precision (tolerance is less than 0.1mm), feel free to visit the website: www.forindomfg.com
Cheers!!!
PT. Formulatrix Indonesia just launched a new website www.forindomfg.com
Check this out!
If you are looking for a manufacturing company to manufacture your parts (spare parts for industry, special customized parts) with high-precision (tolerance is less than 0.1mm), feel free to visit the website: www.forindomfg.com
Cheers!!!
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
My head is down now ^_^
Whew....Praise the LORD! We are so relieved knowing that the baby's head position is just right now! We figured this out during our last doctor visit on Saturday.
Daniel and I had been constantly telling the baby to move "her" head position starting from our last doctor visit. I also had to do some certain positions every morning and night to help the baby to move "her" head around easily.
The doctor says that the baby is going to be a baby girl.... but we never know for sure until the due date, don't we??
Anyway, we are more than thrilled having this baby inside me - regardless of the gender :p
Funny the way my mom made a promise to herself, say, "I will kiss you once your head position is just right". Finding out the right head position, she kissed my tummy and told the baby about her promise.
For the last few months, every morning (if she isn't away), she prepares a glass of milk for me - for the baby, she said. Sometime last month, she boiled traditional medicines of "thousands" of herbs to strengthen the baby. Well...I am exaggerating the "thousands" here.
It was OK! (I mean... It of course didn't taste as sweet as honey - what can you expect from traditional Chinese medicine??? To me, it was just fine.)
Right before I drank them, I told the baby that they were for our goodness. I did this simply because I started to notice that the baby has developed "alarming sensor" detecting foods and beverages. Once I drank not-too-fresh carrot juice, not after 10 minutes, I ran to the kitchen sink vomiting! At other times, when I ate a small bite of pineapple, soon I also experienced the same thing. It seemed like the baby was telling me, "Mommy, I don't want this!"
Anyway... I could just be my own feeling :p
Daniel and I had been constantly telling the baby to move "her" head position starting from our last doctor visit. I also had to do some certain positions every morning and night to help the baby to move "her" head around easily.
The doctor says that the baby is going to be a baby girl.... but we never know for sure until the due date, don't we??
Anyway, we are more than thrilled having this baby inside me - regardless of the gender :p
Funny the way my mom made a promise to herself, say, "I will kiss you once your head position is just right". Finding out the right head position, she kissed my tummy and told the baby about her promise.
For the last few months, every morning (if she isn't away), she prepares a glass of milk for me - for the baby, she said. Sometime last month, she boiled traditional medicines of "thousands" of herbs to strengthen the baby. Well...I am exaggerating the "thousands" here.
It was OK! (I mean... It of course didn't taste as sweet as honey - what can you expect from traditional Chinese medicine??? To me, it was just fine.)
Right before I drank them, I told the baby that they were for our goodness. I did this simply because I started to notice that the baby has developed "alarming sensor" detecting foods and beverages. Once I drank not-too-fresh carrot juice, not after 10 minutes, I ran to the kitchen sink vomiting! At other times, when I ate a small bite of pineapple, soon I also experienced the same thing. It seemed like the baby was telling me, "Mommy, I don't want this!"
Anyway... I could just be my own feeling :p
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
Wednesday, December 05, 2007
Kicking my rib, dear kid?
Our baby has a new routine now. He/she starts to enjoy kicking my right ribs. Somehow, it's kinda odd because whenever I tell him/her not to "hurt" me, he/she insists on doing it. However, when Daniel tells him/her to do the same thing of not "hurting" me, he/she immediately obeys the father's authority ;)
Uh....one more interesting thing the baby lately did was that he/she kept hiccups-ing every now and then. It's really cute!!! I am amazed at how God created this living being inside me..INCREDIBLE!!
Uh....one more interesting thing the baby lately did was that he/she kept hiccups-ing every now and then. It's really cute!!! I am amazed at how God created this living being inside me..INCREDIBLE!!
Thursday, November 22, 2007
What a sweet dinner
After work, Daniel got home, took a shower, and we rushed to Laras Asri for a special dinner in an event of our third wedding anniversary.
Both of us had a wonderful time. Before we started eating our dishes, Daniel held my hand and we prayed together. It was so sweet.
After all the heavy load at works, we rarely had a quality time together and so glad we finally had that chance ;)
Both of us had a wonderful time. Before we started eating our dishes, Daniel held my hand and we prayed together. It was so sweet.
After all the heavy load at works, we rarely had a quality time together and so glad we finally had that chance ;)
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