“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…
Things Dads Get Applauded For That Moms Do Quietly Every Single Day.
“Dad lets play cricket,” said little Ashish on Sunday evening. “Let’s Go!” agreed Vinay, my husband. As I watched this exchange with my mother in law, she praised her son saying, “What an awesome dad my son is! See how he plays and helps you in parenting. I am not surprised that I do the…
Story – Dilwali Diwali!
Story – Dilwali Diwali “Excuse me, where is the Halloween costume section,” I asked one of the sales people at Walmart store. This store was the nearest one in my vicinity and the best part was that it has everything and they keep stuff as per the coming occasions. Halloween still has 15 days to…
Story – Amma – Best Teacher Ever !!
Story – Amma – Best Teacher Ever !! “Mom, Mom, where are you ” Pakhi rushed into my room. I was working on my system and was very busy as it was month end closing. She jumped on my workstation and sat in a hurry. I pointed towards the chair” Pakhi please don’t sit…
Here’s Why Childbirth Needn’t Be as Scary As People Are Telling You
Elders in the family usually insist on hiding the news of your pregnancy till it is visible. I think there is a very obvious reason for this. Whoever encounters the news shows you a scary picture! No one has ever said that baby birth is a piece of cake. Think about the famous dialogue from…
Story : Civil War End of Humanity. Still Few bonds are Unbreakable !!
Story : Civil War End of Humanity. Still Few bonds are Unbreakable. “And the King and Queen with their Prince and Princes happily lived ever after”. Mom kept her hand on my head kissed my forehead and then Alia’s. “Ok, Good Night Sleep now, tomorrow is a big day “. I held mom’s hand “Mom,…
Story : Raksha Bandhan (Real Bond of Love)!!
Raksha Bandhan (Real Bond of Love)!! “Oh! It’s 5 pm”. Tick tock, tick tock I saw watch again and then refreshed the inbox on my system. Finally the approval for leave arrived in the mail. I jumped out of my cabin sharp at 5.50pm towards the elevator before other staff members start gathering and sharing…
Story : Azadi ka Samosa!! Independence day
14th August a day before Independence day. My flight landed 10 minutes before and I was still at the security check. Was waiting for a few formalities to be done and I can go to my home. There was intense security I saw the news on social media there were a blast a few days…
Story : Mamta !! (Maternal Love)
Mamta maternal love I was up at 7, Shubhra came to me, “Didi, Coffee for you.” She was holding a tray with 4 cups. She said “You be ready, we have to start Haldi then Mehndi in the evening. A lot of work I have to do follow-ups with a decorator, caterer. I really need…
