One could not appreciate how blissful it is to have such a peaceful moment for oneself while the baby is sleeping soundly, if one hasn't got any child before. Just like this exact moment. My baby boy is sleeping, and that gives his mommy time for herself. What a blessing it is to have this moment of peace.But don't get me wrong. After couple of free hours, I will miss him already. And normally I will be checking on him regularly if he sleeps past his feeding time.Now my universe rotates around my baby boy, and I actually start to enjoy it.
In the middle of me dozing off during the emergency caesarian section, the anaestethist told me that my baby would come out soon in seconds. Obviously I was half conscious, even though the doctor only gave me epidural which allowed me to wake up during the operation. But still...I was so sleepy and couldn't keep my eyes open. It was combination of me being exhausted after a whole day of contraction and not feeling a single pain anymore below my waist at that moment, and the time of day that showed 2:49 in the morning. Of course I would doze off easily. But hearing the doctor told me that my baby was out, and being cleaned at that moment made me anxious to see him immediately. Not too long after, I got him in my arms while the doctor continued their business with my open belly. The moment I saw and hugged him...my feeling was overwhelmed. I couldn't describe it with words. He was soo.. perfect in my eyes eventhough he was still covered with little bit of blood. I fell in love instantly to my little precious baby boy. He just stared at me with his eyes open. Such clear eyes he has, staring back at me. It was such a perfect moment. I just hugged him until the nurse took him to the nursery and I dozed off again without knowing when the doctor stitch me up, or when they took me back to my room.But nevermind that. I got my perfect moment with my baby boy and nothing would ever replace that moment in my memory.
Since I am very busy being a mum to my newborn baby...yes, finally he is born to the world...I will have to make this short. Please share our happiness and welcome "Ranggaditya Fauzan Sujatmoko". Born in Kuala Lumpur at 23rd Dec 2008. Hopefully he will become a good boy, sholeh, and make his parents proud. Amien...
My hubby told me once before, that in his childhood not so long time ago (if you consider 25 years ago is just a short interval in human kind's history), he always turned in his sleeping position. He started off to sleep in a certain position in bed, and woke up 180 degrees upside down with his head at the foot of the bed and his legs on his pillow. Myself ? I have always been a sound sleeper. I hardly moved a muscle while I sleep. Well...I probably just exagerate a bit, but the most movement I made during sleep is to turn left or right...definitely not upside down. And it just become more prominent with this bulging tummy of mine, since lying on my back is not an option anymore.So, having my baby turns head down again today in his latest scan of 38th week (last week he had decided to turn his head in up position = breech), anyone would have thought that he got it from his daddy. Would you not agree ? :DBe a good boy now and stay in your position until you decide to come out to the world. Mommy will be quite happy that way. Shall I see you again next week in a scan monitor ? Of course if by that time you are still feeling content in mommy's womb... After all, you're not due until end of this month. Can't wait to welcome you my dear..
The good thing of having some time for myself, is to indulge with the long forgotten hobby of mine...baking. All the way back home when I still stayed with my parents, I used to try out all sort of things to bake. Cookies, pizzas, puddings, cakes, you just name it. And to give myself credit (who else will do it besides oneself.. hehe), I didn't use the pre-made pizza base one could easily find in a supermarket nowadays nor pre-mixed cake flour. I actually measured and prepared them from scratch. Hard to believe?? Of course some ended disastrously especially in the first try, but with a little bit of practice, I actually did well. And I had my whole family to loyally taste and finish each and every bits of what I made. The best thing about baking is, as long as one does not bake it to a charcoal like appearance (which will definitely make it bitter), the result is normally still edible. So, back to my plenty time to waste at home while awaiting my baby's due, I managed to make onion biscuits or cookies that I love, mostly because of the simplicity of making them. I don't even need to bake them in an oven. Just need a pan and cooking oil to fry the dough, and voila!!...couple of hours later, I have a full jar of freshly made onion cookies. Enjoy everyone... 
