“Great, you had a normal delivery! You will not have to face all the problems I faced because of C-Section…” A friend who had come to visit me post my delivery said to me. But it was only with time that I realized what the truth was… Read on
Parenting
After My Baby Had a Stomach Infection I Realized What I Was Doing Wrong
I can never forget that time. My baby was just 6 months old. She had been a bit cranky for almost two days, but I could not see anything wrong. I couldn’t understand exactly what was happening to her. All I wanted to was to just calm her and make her feel better as fast…
Believe Me, These Absurd Breastfeeding Suggestions Came To Me From Real People
Astha was in the mall with her friend when her baby in the pram started crying. “Oh! Come on baby, let me feed you.” Astha took the baby in her lap and was looking for a comfortable place to be seated. “Do you have a bottle with you?” her friend asked. Astha shook her head…
Things Many Moms Say To Kids Without Realizing How Damaging They Are
Someone once said to me – “How you speak to your children becomes their inner voice.” With time, I have found that it’s totally true! While talking to in-laws, relatives, friends and our boss we always keep our tone polite; we choose words sensibly. But when it comes to our own kids, do we choose…
Keeping My Baby Dry At Night Seemed Impossible. Here’s What Finally Worked
“Baby is sleeping – talk, walk, and knock softly. If you wake him I will kill you!” I saw this quote on a poster in a baby shop. And I really couldn’t agree more! I think one of the most important yet most difficult tasks of parenting is to put baby to bed AND keep…
6 Times You Shouldn’t Give Your Baby an Oil Massage, Never Mind Tradition
The moment that I held my baby in my arms for the first time, after a long, long wait of nine months, I promised myself: I would never take chances with her health and care. Most women turn to their own mothers and grandmothers for guidance about the baby’s daily routine – feeding time, feeding…
Funny Things My Husband Now Asks Me Over The Phone After We Became Parents
I heard it being said many times – “Life changes once you become a parent.” But, you only grasp a concept fully when you experience it yourself. I was prepared for, expecting even, the change that was to come… and come it did. From going to the washroom, to cooking, to planning a trip to…
I Was Told That a Stay-At-Home-Mom Is a ‘Wrong’ Example For Her Daughter
During a discussion with a few friends, one of my friends said to another “You opted to be stay-at-home mom, you know this could be a wrong example for your daughters”. This statement left a strong impact on my mind and a question in my eyes. Quite a few of us gave up our career…
All Hell Broke Loose at Home When My Family and I Disagreed Over These Baby-Care Decisions
“Oh! My baby is crying. Let me feed you.” Meera said.”No, Let me oust evil eye.” Meera’s mother-in-law replied. “No, Mom, she is hungry.” Meera persisted. Her MIL glared at her. There would be a major scene later that day. In our Indian family system, we always believe in taking joint decisions. We always believe…
If You’re Planning a Second Child Because of These Reasons, I’d Request you to Reconsider
Planning a baby doesn’t just mean giving birth. It means planning finances, planning for space in the house and family, getting prepared for changes in lifestyle, discussing their education, wondering about sibling understanding, checking the mother’s health and age – it’s tough work! Each and very factor affecting the new life must be considered. You…
