Okay, its world war three, and as usual, I’m in the thick of things. This time, it is a stray comment that Nisarga will not go to school. This has sparked a minor wave of arguments. Many have shaken their heads wryly thinking that its yet another of my strange ideas. Those who know me… Read More »
Its the 31st of December. I look back at this year and wonder at how much has changed. Last year, this time, I was not even actively thinking of a baby. A working professional, parties galore, life was good. Now, I have a young son. I am a stay at home mom. Making new discoveries… Read More »
Just got an email from Google with my New Year gift. It was a link to a page with an animation of the earth spinning, and this message: This gift is for someone very special: Everyone Because charities are experiencing their toughest year in decades, we have committed $20 million to helping those who help… Read More »
I am a huge supporter of breastfeeding for many reasons, but the chief ones are: Its the best choice of nutrition for my baby Immunity or at least resistance from a lot of stuff – don’t really know from experience – Nisarga is my son – we have no use for doctors other than regular… Read More »
The hand flops limp in an abandoned sprawl As the mother shifts the baby to its bed A brief moment of wakefulness and it seeks around And touches the soft fabric of mom’s shirt Clutching that precious bit of mom Reassured, falls limp again As only one with a full stomach and dry bottom can… Read More »
I was working at something on the computer, when Nisarga’s piercing wail scared me to bits. I jumped from my chair and rushed to him in record time. Imagine what this guy’s problem was? He had woken up quietly and was playing on his own, I guess. These days, he grabs the rods on the… Read More »
The first week passes in a daze of information overload and sleep deprivation. Everything is new, emotional….. Too much is happening. The body has gone through a tough time, a whole new person is attached to me like superglue for the foreseeable future, too many people coming over to meet, well meaning advice being shoved… Read More »
It is quite easily accepted these days to immediately attend to a crying infant. However, some don’t and it has nothing to do with the infant and everything to do with what the crying does to us…. Here are some incidents from our family. Let me begin with saying that sheer over-exposure has made me… Read More »
No, really! Nisarga has a rash on his face. He had it earlier, and I told the massage woman to stop using oil on his head and face. It cleared. Once it cleared, everyone ganged up together to insist that he will not thrive unless his head is oiled regularly, particularly the fontanelle. That’s plain… Read More »
I used to think of myself as a pretty self aware person. And sure, to a great extent, I am. But then, the self is like an onion the more layers you peel off, the tastier the core remains. Nisarg is throwing me into a new learning curve as a person. It is impossible to… Read More »