We Finally Have a Doctor!

His name is Dr Alex Ooi and is in Singapore. (I doubt I'd have my baby here in Indonesia, I swear a chicken would be running down the hall as I was in labour!!!) We went to Singapore on Thursday night to arrange our Visa's for Indonesia and I booked an appointment with him for the Friday. First we went to Mount Elizabeth Hospital and went for a Maternity Ward Tour to see the facilities and staff then headed for an ultrasound with Dr Ooi. He has got enough letters after his name to make anyone impressed and I thouroughly scrutinised all of his Degrees displayed in the waiting room.

He is pretty on the ball and Alan and I were both happy with him to have him now be our OB and deliver the baby. Unfortunately still a little too early to tell the sex but will find out in 6 weeks when we go back for our next appointment. Was good to see the Ultrasound go well and the baby was very active. Hard to actually not wish that it was waving at Mum and Dad saying, "Check out this cricket batting arms hey?!?!" and not just playing with the umbilical cord like it was. The journey continues...Love To All!

Just Survived My First Earthquake

About 20 past 3 this afternoon I was sitting at the computer thinking, "boy I am thirsty". A couple of minutes later I started to sway and rock in my chair and I thought "Now I REALLY have to go and get some water! I am starting to get faint". Then I looked over at the curtains which were swinging and the bedroom door which was rocking back and forth slightly and thought "Oh Bugger". Wasn't a big one, but now, no longer and Earthquake Virgin. Not sure about this at all!!!

http://www.smh.com.au/news/world/quake-prompts-tsunami-warning/2006/07/17/1152988467877.html

http://www.abc.net.au/news/newsitems/200607/s1688817.htm

Love To All

Our First Indonesian Wedding ...

Today The Coal Man and I went to our first Indonesian Wedding. It was Risa's wedding to Andy. Risa works at Alan's office and with the exception for Tony who was in Sydney this weekend, we all went from G.I. It was a very traditional wedding and the outfits that Risa and Andy wore, not to mention the bridal party and other attendants were amazing. Very honoured to been invited to such a wonderful occasion. Love To All!

IT'S A BOY!!!

Found out today that little Baby Copeland is a boy! Alan are I are happy as we both really wanted a boy first. When the doctor told me, both arms were shot into the air and a loud "Woo Hoo!" was shouted. All this while the doc was still playing with my belly! SUPER EXCITED!!!!

I asked the Dr if the baby had a strong right arm to open NSW Cricket with, but I don't think he thought it was as important question as I did. Go Figure?!?!? New due date though of around the 12th of December now.

Saw a Dr here in Jakarta, still not completely convinced it is a good move to have him here. We'll see. Love To All.

Yay! English Speakers! I Can Hold a Conversation Finally!

Yesterday I went to ANZA (Australia and New Zealand Association). ANZA is an organisation that is involved with Welfare and Education for the local Indonesians by doing fundraising, volunteering etc. On each Friday they hold a Morning Tea where you go and meet other people, get involved in the social activities and enjoy (sic) a good coffee. I finally got there after all my fatigue, getting used to Jakarta and Food Poisoning. It was heaven! When I spoke, people understood! When I asked questions, people could answer! Jackpot! I met a few really nice ladies who all like me are unable to work and need something to fill in their time. Enter ANZA. It is a nice environment actually, a lot of the women there are older than me, at least late 30's+. I was sitting there at first thinking, boy, I've got to be the baby here, then realised, hmmm, 30 myself in January! How did that happen? By the way, for those of you requesting, here is a photo of me in my 14th week! Love the pj pants? Love To All!