Hoping to meet you soon, my dear child- to celebrate all these traditional festivities together as a family!
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Happy Lohri!!
Today is Lohri, which is celebrated every year on 13th of January. In our culture it is usually pretty auspicious and important to celebrate all the first events! So – my little angel- though it’s not your first technical Lohri (which will be next year- when we’ll meet, celebrate and greet and wish you in person) – but I still consider this as your first Lohri- as you’ll be the part of the celebration (indirectly). By then you’ll be almost one year of age!! Wow! Can’t believe my thoughts can take me that far!
Hoping to meet you soon, my dear child- to celebrate all these traditional festivities together as a family!
Hoping to meet you soon, my dear child- to celebrate all these traditional festivities together as a family!
36 weeks- and the countdown begins now!
Woohoo!!! The title says it all!! Gosh, I cannot believe, I am in the 36 week mark and just few days more to go and the little blessing will be in our arms - yawning, touching, cuddling, smiling and gently moving his/her eyes to catch every glimpse around in this beautiful little world of ours. Suddenly- this undesired pressure has started mounting on me, and I feel like he/she can arrive any moment now. So with every ache and pain I ask myself- is this it? Its funny cause when that happens I feel like – Oh my gosh I am so unprepared! The symptoms have escalated like anything – from cramps, sleeplessness, pains, emotional, sensitivity, appetite decrease to even getting mild fever. But hopefully all is going well. Today at 36 week appointment- I am hoping to get more information and heads up about our baby’s arrival- hence I am pretty curious yet nervous.
Some days I feel I am depressed- feel If I will even be a good mom to my baby! If I will ever live up to expectations of being a nice, caring and loving mom? I just want to give him And sometime I am so excited- that I just want to love and talk to my baby in the womb, sing him/her songs and lullaby’s. Just want to give him/her the best in the world! Guess thats every parent's desire!
Alright then- hopefully i will get to write more before the grand arrival. I shall keep you all posted!
Some days I feel I am depressed- feel If I will even be a good mom to my baby! If I will ever live up to expectations of being a nice, caring and loving mom? I just want to give him And sometime I am so excited- that I just want to love and talk to my baby in the womb, sing him/her songs and lullaby’s. Just want to give him/her the best in the world! Guess thats every parent's desire!
Alright then- hopefully i will get to write more before the grand arrival. I shall keep you all posted!
Thursday, January 1, 2009
Welcoming 2009!
Happy New Year!!!
Yay! We have finally entered this new era of year 2009 and we are so excited to welcome you to our world soon! Wishing you a very Happy New Year!!
I am too emotional to express my desire to hold you in my arms and wish you the best of this season. Offering you all my love and blessings to begin with in this year with hope, happiness, warmth and special memories!!! Love you a lot my child!
Yay! We have finally entered this new era of year 2009 and we are so excited to welcome you to our world soon! Wishing you a very Happy New Year!!
I am too emotional to express my desire to hold you in my arms and wish you the best of this season. Offering you all my love and blessings to begin with in this year with hope, happiness, warmth and special memories!!! Love you a lot my child!
Saturday, December 13, 2008
Sympathy Symptoms?????
Now what the heck are sympathy symptoms! Well pregnancy definitely has expanded my horizon of understanding various pains, but this area called 'Sympathy Pains' was untouched until now. Not sure if many people know about this, but atleast my coworkers were the first ones to share it with me. And now I can practically associate it with!
To make it clear in lay man terms, sympathy pains are usually similar symptoms to pregnancy a partner usually experiences around the same course. Example, if I am having nausea- there is a possibility Amit might be feeling sick! I couldn't believe it at first, but slowly and gradually I have started to realize this is true! I can't prove this theory since Amit doesn't reflect his condition upfront, but I recently noticed him feeling the same way I did. He said it before I did! And I wondered, if at all Sympathy pains are to be believed. I definitely have!!
To make it clear in lay man terms, sympathy pains are usually similar symptoms to pregnancy a partner usually experiences around the same course. Example, if I am having nausea- there is a possibility Amit might be feeling sick! I couldn't believe it at first, but slowly and gradually I have started to realize this is true! I can't prove this theory since Amit doesn't reflect his condition upfront, but I recently noticed him feeling the same way I did. He said it before I did! And I wondered, if at all Sympathy pains are to be believed. I definitely have!!
Friday, December 12, 2008
Hiding!!
Yeah, I've been hiding in my snugly little corner- away from blogging and the social world. Couple of reasons-
- Work is keeping me occupied 12 hrs at the least. By the time I reach home, I am tired, exhausted, drained, in pain at times, and many other things that follow.
- Doctors appointments. Well starting December 2008, my appointments have moved from monthly to biweekly.
- Days are drawing close. That I would say is the # 1 reason for my hiding in my closet...shying away from blog. The feeling of finally having our little gem finally kicked in as soon as this month started! I couldn't believe at first that just 2 months are left for the grand arrival, and I guess I would wanted to stay in denial all this while. I feel so unprepared now! Oh gosh!! I have been reading the newsletter and the same-month-mommy's are so ready, I feel I am the only one lagging behind. I haven't done much preparations yet. No nursery, no crib, no travel system, no diapers!!!!! Can't believe myself that I have not done any of that. All I have shopped for my cuddly fellow is bunch of clothes that would be needed in the hospital!!
So, I am under a constant pressure, to look for stuff, research for it and as it is in here it's very hard to quickly decide for the stuff you need!! One have to browse through couple of stores, compare, check, and finally make your decision on a particular item. Hopefully by the end of this year- we'll buy most of the items listed in my checklist, complete Lamaze classes, pre-register in the hospital and hopefully be finally ready.
This week is going to be super busy and I'll talk about the happenings around a little later. Got to get ready for work! Will catch up later!!! Ciao!
- Work is keeping me occupied 12 hrs at the least. By the time I reach home, I am tired, exhausted, drained, in pain at times, and many other things that follow.
- Doctors appointments. Well starting December 2008, my appointments have moved from monthly to biweekly.
- Days are drawing close. That I would say is the # 1 reason for my hiding in my closet...shying away from blog. The feeling of finally having our little gem finally kicked in as soon as this month started! I couldn't believe at first that just 2 months are left for the grand arrival, and I guess I would wanted to stay in denial all this while. I feel so unprepared now! Oh gosh!! I have been reading the newsletter and the same-month-mommy's are so ready, I feel I am the only one lagging behind. I haven't done much preparations yet. No nursery, no crib, no travel system, no diapers!!!!! Can't believe myself that I have not done any of that. All I have shopped for my cuddly fellow is bunch of clothes that would be needed in the hospital!!
So, I am under a constant pressure, to look for stuff, research for it and as it is in here it's very hard to quickly decide for the stuff you need!! One have to browse through couple of stores, compare, check, and finally make your decision on a particular item. Hopefully by the end of this year- we'll buy most of the items listed in my checklist, complete Lamaze classes, pre-register in the hospital and hopefully be finally ready.
This week is going to be super busy and I'll talk about the happenings around a little later. Got to get ready for work! Will catch up later!!! Ciao!
Monday, December 8, 2008
Dadi Dada are here!! Wohoo!!
Dadu and Dadi aka our baby's grandparents have arrived! They reached Orlando on Friday evening from California. This time around it's their baby care trip. As initially they visited CA to take care of their grand daughter, Raashi, who is 5 month old. And then now they have come to visit us, to welcome their grand child.
Who knew they'll be seeing two new grand children in a single trip!!
Who knew they'll be seeing two new grand children in a single trip!!
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
baby pictures- 3D/ 4 D
Finally- we get to see our baby!!! Yay!!
I am amazed as how the technology has advanced in these past years, that we can actually look at our child, find out his/her expressions, features and what not!! Though your baby needs to be co-operative to take these memorable photographs. We went thrice to the technician, as our baby is you can call it as a shy baby. He/she would cover his/her face with their legs and toes or at times with hands or go behind placenta.
But there was no giving up by Mommy and Daddy either. We are as stubborn as our lil one to take a peak as to how does our lil gem looks like. The third time, we could capture some nice profile of our baby and here is how it came out:
If you notice carefully, the baby is pointing the index finger towards us.
Is that a smile? I can't tell!!
I am amazed as how the technology has advanced in these past years, that we can actually look at our child, find out his/her expressions, features and what not!! Though your baby needs to be co-operative to take these memorable photographs. We went thrice to the technician, as our baby is you can call it as a shy baby. He/she would cover his/her face with their legs and toes or at times with hands or go behind placenta.
But there was no giving up by Mommy and Daddy either. We are as stubborn as our lil one to take a peak as to how does our lil gem looks like. The third time, we could capture some nice profile of our baby and here is how it came out:
If you notice carefully, the baby is pointing the index finger towards us.
Is that a smile? I can't tell!!
Sunday, November 23, 2008
29 weeks and counting....
I don't feel too great this week! Feels like I am a mess! Stomach's all bloated, cramping has increased, cannot bend down to wear shoe/socks, getting dreams of baby birth, elevated pains...and what not. Geez, am I the only one who feels like this? Sometimes, it feels like I have become of a complaint box, whining about the new symptoms that keep cropping up every now and then.
At times, I feel had I a wish, I would have frozen the time to second trimester as it was the best! No worries, so easy and smooth rolling! But to bring the lil one in this beautiful world, I guess I would have to go through all this.
Well, I will write later- when I am in a better mood, and health wise feeling much better too!
At times, I feel had I a wish, I would have frozen the time to second trimester as it was the best! No worries, so easy and smooth rolling! But to bring the lil one in this beautiful world, I guess I would have to go through all this.
Well, I will write later- when I am in a better mood, and health wise feeling much better too!
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Festivities!
It's holiday time, and the coming weeks are super busy because of the approaching festivities! Last week we attended the Dushera festival organized at our local temple. And this week it's Diwali!
It's our baby's first Diwali! Technically, he/she won't get to celebrate it until next year with us - when we can hold our mini's fingers and kiss the cuddly cheeks to wish him/her happiness and prosperity for Diwali. However I still consider this time as precious as our munchkin is a part of all the festivities inside my womb- he/she can hear and feel all the celebration and I am sure must be feeling as excited as both of us!
Happy Diwali our lil darling! We love you and waiting to celebrate all the 2009 festivals together :).
Saturday, October 25, 2008
My beauty sleep!
Gone are the days, when I used to get 8 hrs sound sleep at a stretch! Now-even when I get 4 hrs at a stretch, I feel glad! Everyone talks about how hard it might be to get a good night's sleep in the months that follow the birth of their child, but who would have guessed that catching some ZZZs during pregnancy would prove to be so difficult?
Good sleep is a blessing in the first trimester. I used to feel sleepy whole day long, and hit the couch as soon as I used to get home from work. I used to look out for a place to catch up with a quick nap at my workplace (around lunch time of course) and if I didn't find any other area- my desk became my comfy sleeping zone. I am so glad, my work colleagues were so supportive and tolerated my ZZZs around that time.
Sleeping got difficult as soon as I entered the second trimester and I have heard that third trimester is going to be worse. Sometimes I wake up at odd hours and if I have nothing constructive to do, I'll call up Mom! It works out well as well cause of the time difference (they are in Australia and If I call them at 0400 hrs, its usually their evening time). Reasons for sleep deprivation? Well they are countless! Some days its the uncomfortable postures, leg/stomach cramps, hunger, nightmares, frequent urge to pee, shortness of breath, backache and what not! Doctors recommended me to sleep only on left side and that being said, itself brings a lot of discomfort. As it is very hard to stay in one position whole night long!
Imagine a pillow castle... that's how I try to create with the help of 5-6 pillows. I surround myself with lots and lots of pillows including a huge body pillow to make myself comfortable...but then it doesn't always works. Poor Amit suffers cause of all this. He wakes up as soon as I turn or scream. But he is taking it in a good spirit as he feels that this is all a natural way of preparing ourselves for the life after your birth, little one.
Alright now... sleep topic brings **yawn** and looks like our little monster is also busy sleeping! I'll see if I can catch up with a quick nap while I can.
Good sleep is a blessing in the first trimester. I used to feel sleepy whole day long, and hit the couch as soon as I used to get home from work. I used to look out for a place to catch up with a quick nap at my workplace (around lunch time of course) and if I didn't find any other area- my desk became my comfy sleeping zone. I am so glad, my work colleagues were so supportive and tolerated my ZZZs around that time.
Sleeping got difficult as soon as I entered the second trimester and I have heard that third trimester is going to be worse. Sometimes I wake up at odd hours and if I have nothing constructive to do, I'll call up Mom! It works out well as well cause of the time difference (they are in Australia and If I call them at 0400 hrs, its usually their evening time). Reasons for sleep deprivation? Well they are countless! Some days its the uncomfortable postures, leg/stomach cramps, hunger, nightmares, frequent urge to pee, shortness of breath, backache and what not! Doctors recommended me to sleep only on left side and that being said, itself brings a lot of discomfort. As it is very hard to stay in one position whole night long!
Imagine a pillow castle... that's how I try to create with the help of 5-6 pillows. I surround myself with lots and lots of pillows including a huge body pillow to make myself comfortable...but then it doesn't always works. Poor Amit suffers cause of all this. He wakes up as soon as I turn or scream. But he is taking it in a good spirit as he feels that this is all a natural way of preparing ourselves for the life after your birth, little one.
Alright now... sleep topic brings **yawn** and looks like our little monster is also busy sleeping! I'll see if I can catch up with a quick nap while I can.
Week 25! Woohoo!
I cannot believe when I wrote the title of the blog myself! Week 25!! Oh My Gosh! The time is flying like a flying saucer. It still feels like yesterday that we came to know the news. Now I am getting all anxious and nervous as the days are drawing closer. The usual fears of first time pregnancy has started seeping in. Well, I guess it's all so natural and I am trying to keep a positive outlook to the entire deal though. But sometimes, the entire process and the stories that you hear from other friends, does make you feel anxious. I question at times, "Oh really! Can this happen too?" and makes me go wow! what courageous women are out there who deliver babies!!
I guess I am going to be a part of the herd pretty soon! But till then I think I shall continue to feel nervous and anxious from time to time. One thing that eases out the nervousness is the baby kicks! Oh yeah... the baby is kicking around the walls - left, right center! Sometimes I feel the baby so hard that I am on the verge of screaming out "ouch" or "ooh"! But trust me it is a great feeling overall. This is what I call is the bright side of pregnancy or light at the end of the tunnel as you can call it. As the baby feeling keeps me motivated and makes me feel stronger day by day. Talking about kicks, I have started to see a pattern of the baby moving as well. Strange enough, as soon as I eat something he/she would start jumping or playing. The baby is more active towards the evening especially when it is my turn to sleep. It's funny - how you want to focus on sleeping but the kicks are so distracting! Now- I am used to it all though. Now if I stay still or lie down for few minutes quietly and observe, I can see my tummy jiggling - that's all baby inside doing salsa dance I guess!!
I guess I am going to be a part of the herd pretty soon! But till then I think I shall continue to feel nervous and anxious from time to time. One thing that eases out the nervousness is the baby kicks! Oh yeah... the baby is kicking around the walls - left, right center! Sometimes I feel the baby so hard that I am on the verge of screaming out "ouch" or "ooh"! But trust me it is a great feeling overall. This is what I call is the bright side of pregnancy or light at the end of the tunnel as you can call it. As the baby feeling keeps me motivated and makes me feel stronger day by day. Talking about kicks, I have started to see a pattern of the baby moving as well. Strange enough, as soon as I eat something he/she would start jumping or playing. The baby is more active towards the evening especially when it is my turn to sleep. It's funny - how you want to focus on sleeping but the kicks are so distracting! Now- I am used to it all though. Now if I stay still or lie down for few minutes quietly and observe, I can see my tummy jiggling - that's all baby inside doing salsa dance I guess!!
Thursday, October 23, 2008
election time?
Well we all know there is a big hype about elections this year. This is the very first time I heard the presidential debates, which are quite interesting! With elections approaching near, everyone is talking about either Obama or McCain. These are the two most popular names on everyone's lips. At my work place, they have even given our baby name "Obama Gandhi". When I ask, what if it is a girl? They say then tweak it a bit and call it "Abama Gandhi".
My colleagues have also created a huge list on our white board with list of all such funny names. If I get an opportunity, I will post the picture that I took it from my cellphone here pretty soon!
My colleagues have also created a huge list on our white board with list of all such funny names. If I get an opportunity, I will post the picture that I took it from my cellphone here pretty soon!
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Papa takes us for a vacation! Yay!
I've been wanting to take a break for so long, and I've been telling Amit that once the baby comes we won't be able to travel anymore. Though Amit had his apprehensions of taking me out to travel, he still planned out a vacation for us! Well apprehensions were - where would I eat? what would I eat if I felt hungry in the middle of night. It is not going to be as comfortable as being at home at this time. Since we are vegetarians it becomes an issue to eat outside and look for places around at times, especially in small towns. And what if I need some sort of medical attention? Besides all these inhibitions, he I trusted in me (I was positive that I can carry on with the travel) and planned a lovely vacation to New Hampshire. It is the beginning of fall season and we wanted to explore the foliage and admire the fall colors since long. Thinking we would keep the exploration to the least, take it easy and that's how he planned the entire vacation.
Now that we are back from the vacation, I can say that it was all worth it! We got to see some picturesque natural God made beauty. Also, we got to see a new city- Boston. Thanks to the baby for being such a nice support. He/she didn't trouble us at all and the overall traveling was fun and nice break! And thank you daddy for planning such a wonderful vacation!!
Now that we are back from the vacation, I can say that it was all worth it! We got to see some picturesque natural God made beauty. Also, we got to see a new city- Boston. Thanks to the baby for being such a nice support. He/she didn't trouble us at all and the overall traveling was fun and nice break! And thank you daddy for planning such a wonderful vacation!!
Monday, September 29, 2008
Saturday, September 20, 2008
20 weeks and counting...
Hooray! We're halfway there! Yep, this is one of the major milestones in the duration of pregnancy...and I am so glad we made it smoothly till here. There were some hurdles and different routes we had to take in the middle, to make the ride smooth...but I don't have any regrets for that. That just gave me a different experience and makes me relish this moment all the more. I just can't believe though that how the time is flying and it won't be far when baby will be in our arms...
We are hoping the remaining journey is as bright, colorful, splendid as it has been till now. Experience? Well it has been tremendously beautiful and special...atleast for me! I love this feeling, and the amount of attention I am getting these days. Yeah, you heard it right..'attention'. Ever since my belly has started showing...I guess it's been around 2-3 weeks now that it has become apparent for people to recognize that we're expecting.. everyone around me tries to be very careful and cautious. It's funny to see so much care around yourself. Even strangers around you would act as they are in someway attached with the baby and would care for you.
By strangers, I would mean- at work, while I ride the bus, I come across so many unknown faces and people. Couple days back I came across this gentleman on the bus who was so concerned, that as soon as I stepped out of the bus he approached me and asked me if I knew that the guy I was sitting next to me in the bus was unhygienic and I shouldn't have sat next to him since I am expecting. Makes me wonder if the same would have happened if I was in India? May be more?
So I am now being seen as most vulnerable person on earth, however on the flip side I am enjoying being pampered and getting cared for by everyone. I am telling myself...baby.. enjoy while you can. This all attention will go to our baby once he/she arrives. But trust me I am going feel good about that too!
We are hoping the remaining journey is as bright, colorful, splendid as it has been till now. Experience? Well it has been tremendously beautiful and special...atleast for me! I love this feeling, and the amount of attention I am getting these days. Yeah, you heard it right..'attention'. Ever since my belly has started showing...I guess it's been around 2-3 weeks now that it has become apparent for people to recognize that we're expecting.. everyone around me tries to be very careful and cautious. It's funny to see so much care around yourself. Even strangers around you would act as they are in someway attached with the baby and would care for you.
By strangers, I would mean- at work, while I ride the bus, I come across so many unknown faces and people. Couple days back I came across this gentleman on the bus who was so concerned, that as soon as I stepped out of the bus he approached me and asked me if I knew that the guy I was sitting next to me in the bus was unhygienic and I shouldn't have sat next to him since I am expecting. Makes me wonder if the same would have happened if I was in India? May be more?
So I am now being seen as most vulnerable person on earth, however on the flip side I am enjoying being pampered and getting cared for by everyone. I am telling myself...baby.. enjoy while you can. This all attention will go to our baby once he/she arrives. But trust me I am going feel good about that too!
What are these flowers for?
Perplexed as to what all these flowers mean and why are different one's posted every now and then? Well, there is a reason behind posting different,colorful flower pictures. Amit presents both me and the baby with these flowers and as long as they are blooming, they stay in the house. As soon as they dry out, it gets replaced with new ones, hence new pictures :). Cute na!
Well, this is a very sweet and nice gesture from him and both baby and me really appreciate it!
Cannot thank him enough, can we baby?
Well, this is a very sweet and nice gesture from him and both baby and me really appreciate it!
Cannot thank him enough, can we baby?
Friday, September 19, 2008
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Shopping Spree
Being pregnant, thats one thing that one has to do quite frequent, yeah that is 'Shopping'! Not for baby clothes... but for yourself. If you are first time preggo, bingo- you hit the jackpot... and there you go, shopping trips every 2-3 weeks. The clothes keep getting shorter and you don't fit into it after 3/4 weeks max! Wow! What a growth! I know many women would love to do it, but sincerely.. when you are heavy, get breathless, get tired, and have a backache - it doesn't come back as a fun trip. It is more like a compulsion. Though I have to admit I simply "Love" shopping. But with my current condition, it gets a bit tedious as I just want to be home in my PJ's :).....aah even writing about PJ's give me a sense of comfort, talk about wearing them!
I think the most comfort wear is the PJs for the expecting mothers and I would like to give a round of applaud to whosoever invented these comfortable wear.
Talking about Maternity wear, it gets odd to find the right fit. I used to be XS (ah, gone are the days baby) before entering into pregnant shoes and now... please don't ask!!! I look for anything from Small to Medium in general and in Maternity wear itself thankfully I am still Small or Xtra Small.
Well, moving out of the maternity wear discussion, this weekend I went shopping at Kohls' and bought a lot of clothes. And I absolutely loved them. This entire week, I am wearing all those new clothing and feel so new!! Isn't that the fun part of being pregnant. I bet it is!!
I think the most comfort wear is the PJs for the expecting mothers and I would like to give a round of applaud to whosoever invented these comfortable wear.
Talking about Maternity wear, it gets odd to find the right fit. I used to be XS (ah, gone are the days baby) before entering into pregnant shoes and now... please don't ask!!! I look for anything from Small to Medium in general and in Maternity wear itself thankfully I am still Small or Xtra Small.
Well, moving out of the maternity wear discussion, this weekend I went shopping at Kohls' and bought a lot of clothes. And I absolutely loved them. This entire week, I am wearing all those new clothing and feel so new!! Isn't that the fun part of being pregnant. I bet it is!!
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