Belum tido lagi..

Esok aku, illis dan keluarganya akan berlepas ke Surabaya. Kali ini kami bercuti sebelum kami menerima permata kami di Indonesia. Bila baby dah besar, baru boleh nak ke luar negara mcm ni lagi. Kami belum packing lagi. Yg pasti sikit je pakaian kami akan bawa ke sana. Mak mertua aku dah pesan, "bawa pakaian sikit je, sana kita shopping kat sana".. Amboi..

Murah ke barang2 kat sana? Yg pastu berjuta2 duit kami bawa dari sini, syukur tak perlu bawa guni untuk duit juta2 tu.. hehehe..

This pic was taken from Jalan Kusuma Bangsa, Surabaya near flyover to Dharmawangsa.

Latar Belakang Surabaya, Indonesia

Source : Wikipedia

Surabaya (formerly Soerabaja) is Indonesia's second-largest city, and the capital of the province of East Java. It is located on the northern shore of eastern Java at the mouth of the Mas River and the side of Madura Strait. The city is one of the busiest ports in the country. Its principal exports include sugar, tobacco and coffee. It has a large shipyard, and numerous specialized naval schools. Surabaya derives its name from the words sura (shark) and buaya (crocodile), which have been told in local myth fighting each other in order to gain the title "the strongest and most powerful animal in the area". Now the two animals are used as the city's logo, the two facing each other while circling the city's monument, the Tugu Pahlawan(Heroes' monument).
HISTORY
In the fifteenth and sixteenth century, Surabaya was a sultanate and a major political and military power in eastern Java. It got into a conflict and was later taken by the more powerful Sultanate of Mataram in 1625 under Sultan Agung. It was one of Mataram's fiercest campaigns, where they had to conquer Surabaya's allies, Sukadana and Madura and laid siege to the city before capturing it. With this conquest, Mataram then controlled almost the whole of Java, with the exception of the Sultanate of Banten and the Dutch settlement of Batavia. The expanding East Indies Companies then took the city over from a weakened Mataram in November 1743. Surabaya became a major trading center under the Dutch colonial government, and hosted the largest naval base in the colony. In 1917 a revolt occurred amongst the soldiers and sailors of Surabaya, led by the Indies Social Democratic Association. The revolt was firmly crushed and the insurgents given harsh sentences.	Map of Surabaya from an 1897 English travel guide
During World War II Surabaya was captured by the Japanese in 1942, until the Allies bombed it in 1944. After that it was seized by Indonesian nationalists. However the young nation was soon put into conflict with the Allies-backed Dutch that tried to retake their colony. The Battle of Surabaya was one of the most important battles in the Indonesian revolution. Eastern suburbs of Surabaya, overlooking the Strait of Madura It was started after British Brigadier General Mallaby was killed in a car explosion in October 30, 1945 near Jembatan Merah (the "Red Bridge"). The Allies gave an ultimatum to the Indonesian freedom fighters inside the city to surrender, but it was refused. The ensuing battle took place in 10 November. Nowadays celebrated as Heroes' Day (Hari Pahlawan). The city was then re-occupied by the Dutch in 1947. Because of prolonged international pressure, the Dutch agreed to transfer the sovereignty of its colony in August 1949. Surabaya was ultimately incorporated into Indonesia in December 1949 and rebuilt.
THE CITY
population is around three million, and the surrounding metropolitan area houses at least 5 million. The areas surrounding Surabaya include Lamongan to the northwest, Gresik to the west, Bangkalan to the northeast, Sidoarjo to the south, and Mojokerto and Jombang to the southwest. Currently, the Indonesian government is building the Suramadu Bridge between Surabaya and the island of Madura; when completed, it will be the longest bridge in the country. Madura is currently accessible by a ferry service that operates regularly from Surabaya's port, Tanjung Perak (literally means: "Silver Cape" in Indonesian). Surabaya is home to Eastern Armada, one of two in the Indonesian Navy. Its strong maritime heritage is also reflected with the Submarine Monument, a real retired Russian submarine, called Pasopati, that was converted into a museum ship in the city centre. Flooding is common in many areas of the city during the rainy season, mostly caused by clogged sewers and inept bureaucracy. The fact that Surabaya is located in a river delta and has a flat and relatively low elevation doesn't help the matter either. Surabaya is the location of the only synagogue in Indonesia, although it is currently inactive.[1][2] Surabaya's zoo, opened in 1916, was the first in the world to have successfully bred orangutans in captivity. Other points of interest include: Grand Mosque of Surabaya, the largest mosque in East Java Cheng Ho Mosque, the first mosque in Indonesia built with a Chinese style architecture Jales Veva Jaya Mahe Monument, a large, admiral like statue which commemorate Indonesian Navy Mpu Tantular Museum, has a large collection of ancient Javanese artifacts
DEMOGRAPHY
As the main seaport and commercial center in the eastern region of Indonesia, Surabaya has become one of the largest cities in Southeast Asia. Today, Surabaya's Surabaya is the second most populous city in Indonesia, after Jakarta. Most of its population are of Javanese descent. Notable minorities include Madurese from nearby Madura Island and Chinese Indonesians. Most citizens speak a unique dialect of Javanese called Surabayan. This dialect is noted for equality and directness in speech. The usage of register is less strict than the Central Javan dialect. The Surabaya dialect is actively promoted in local media, such as in local TV show, radio and traditional drama called Loedroek. The city is highly urbanized, due to the many industries located in the city, and as a result, there is also a large slum area.

26 weeks

Your pregnancy: 26 weeks

How your baby's growing:

The network of nerves in your baby's ears is better developed and more sensitive than before. He may now be able to hear both your voice and your partner's as you chat with each other. He's inhaling and exhaling small amounts of amniotic fluid, which is essential for the development of his lungs. These so-called breathing movements are also good practice for when he's born and takes that first gulp of air. And he's continuing to put on baby fat. He now weighs about a pound and two-thirds and measures 14 inches (an English hothouse cucumber) from head to heel. If you're having a boy, his testicles are beginning to descend into his scrotum — a trip that will take about two to three days.

How your life's changing:

Are you rushing around trying to get to childbirth classes and prepare your baby's room while still taking care of all your other daily tasks? Make sure that you also continue to eat well and get plenty of rest. Around this time, your blood pressure may be increasing slightly, although it's probably still lower than it was before you got pregnant. (Typically, blood pressure falls toward the end of the first trimester, and it tends to reach a low at about 22 to 24 weeks.)

Preeclampsia — a serious disorder characterized by high blood pressure and protein in your urine — most often shows up after 37 weeks, but it can happen earlier so it's important to be aware of the warning signs of this condition. Call your caregiver if you have swelling in your face or puffiness around your eyes, more than slight swelling of your hands, excessive or sudden swelling of your feet or ankles, or rapid weight gain (more than 4 pounds in a week). With more severe preeclampsia, you may experience other symptoms. Let your caregiver know immediately if you have a severe or persistent headache, vision changes (including double or blurred vision, seeing spots or flashing lights, sensitivity to light, or temporary loss of vision), intense pain or tenderness in your upper abdomen, or vomiting.

If your lower back seems a little achy lately, you can thank both your growing uterus — which shifts your center of gravity, stretches out and weakens your abdominal muscles, and may be pressing on a nerve — as well as hormonal changes that loosen your joints and ligaments. Plus, the extra weight you're carrying means more work for your muscles and increased stress on your joints, which is why you may feel worse at the end of the day. Walking, standing, or sitting for long periods, as well as bending and lifting can all put a strain on your back. A warm bath or hot compress might bring relief. (Some women, though, find cool compresses more comforting.) Try to maintain good posture during the day, avoid activities that require bending and twisting at the same time, take frequent breaks when sitting or standing, and sleep on your side with one or both knees bent with a pillow between your legs, using another pillow (or wedge) to support your abdomen.

Soothing sore feet "To help yourself relax, immerse your feet in a basin filled with warm water. Add a few drops of scented oil and enjoy." — Anonymous

Decision Guide: Should you create a birth plan?

Writing a birth plan can give you an opportunity to think about — and discuss with your partner and caregiver — how you'd ideally like your delivery to be handled. The process of creating a birth plan can be a terrific way to learn more about labor and your own preferences for care. But keep in mind that labor is inherently unpredictable, and you'll need to stay flexible in case things come up that require you and your birth team to veer from the plan.

So is it worth doing?

If you use the birth plan as an educational tool to learn more about your options during labor and delivery and as a point of departure for talking to your caregiver and communicating your wishes, you can't go wrong.

In a recent BabyCenter poll about birth plans, 54 percent of those who responded said their plan was irrelevant once actual labor started. "My birth plan pretty much went out the window once I got to the hospital. But not sticking to the plan didn't take away from my birth experience at all," said one respondent. On the other hand, 46 percent said their birth plans did help them create the birth experience they wanted. Said one new mom: "I was amazed. My midwife and the nurses followed my birth plan like an instruction manual. I was so worried because I had heard all these awful stories about how the hospital staff really doesn't care about birth plans. I got everything I wanted out of my daughter's birth."

If you decide you want to try making a birth plan, it can be as long or short as you like. Some women simply write down their birth philosophy and a general sense of how they'd like things to go. For instance, "I'd like to have as natural a birth as possible. Please don't offer me pain relief medication or do any interventions unless necessary." Or "I'd like my labor to be relatively pain-free and want an epidural as early as possible."

Some issues to consider when creating a birth plan:

• Do you want a drug-free labor or are you banking on an epidural? If you're not sure, it's okay to make a note of that.

• Do you want your delivery to be a private affair (just the attending medical team and your partner)? Would you like other family members or friends in the room for support? Is it okay if medical students or residents are present during your birth?

• Do you want a mirror brought in so you can see your baby crowning?

• Would you like to have the room as quiet as possible? Have special music playing? The lights dimmed? A video camera rolling?

• After your baby's born, do you want your partner to cut the cord? Would you or your partner like to stay with your baby during any procedures or exams?

• Do you plan to breastfeed?
• Do you want your baby to stay with you around-the-clock?
• Are you willing to pay extra for a private room if one's available?

This Week's Activity:

Discuss some personal issues.

Would you like to have your son circumcised? If so, do you want it done in the hospital? Will you have a religious ceremony after your baby's born? Would you like to stay home with your baby full- or part-time? These are just a few of the big decisions you and your partner should discuss now. Even if you think you both agree, it's best to share your opinions openly to avoid misunderstandings and hurt feelings.

5 juta..

Itulah jumlah duit kami dalam handbeg illis sekarang. Tak pernah bawa duit sejumlah begitu banyak. Walaubagaimanapun kan, ia hanya duit rupiah sahaja.. Mcm berlagak pulak aku kira tadi. Haha..

1juta rupiah = RM318.. Kalau ditukarkan duit 5juta rupiah ke RM, sikit je nilainya..



Note yg paling kecil kami ada dalam bentuk rupiah ialah 50000rupiah.. hehe..



Minggu lepas aku ada baca dlm paper, ada note 1billion. Banyak giler kosong pd note tu.. Aku lupa negara mana punya note tu..

Anw, doakan kami selamat pergi dan balik ke Surabaya, Indonesia. Amin..

Kimie merajuk pulak..

Hujung minggu lepas, mak aku datang ke Serdang untuk mendapatkan rawatan bulanannya di Hospital Serdang. Malam pertama di sini, beliau lepak di rumah along. Rindu dengan cucu2nya di sana agaknya.. hehehe. Keesokkannya, along famili buat makan2, masak nasi ayam. Sedap..

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Lepas makan, aku dan illis membawa emak pulang ke Serdang. Kimie dengan semangatnya mengemas pakaiannya untuk ikut. Sampaikan mainan pun bawa. Yg cutenya, bear pun dia bawa. Tak tahu pulak dia ni suka bear.. Hehehe.. Puas kami pujuk. Bukan taknak bagi kimie ikut kami, tapi kesian kat along kena amik kimie kat Serdang pulak. Nenek (mak aku) dia, siap bagi RM10 tuk pujuk kimie supaya takyah ikut kami ke Serdang. Itupun sunggul gak mukanya..

Kenapa pulak ni?

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Lama tak jumpa depa ni..

gambar nostalgia..

tahun ni kimie masuk 6 tahun..

didie lak masuk 4 tahun..