Visiting Caleb ... what a joy when all the family unites ... Fun times ...
Saturday, 22 June 2013
Friday, 21 June 2013
To my girl children ( Daughters and my sons wives)
I thought of writing this for the sake of all my girlies who would one day go through the same process of pregnancy and motherhood. A lot of things that i was not told of and i suffered, i thought to myself after 25 yrs or so, there are high chances that i will forget my experiences. Hence its best to jot them down, as my journey goes on .. aint' i so thoughtful .. thank u thank u ...
To begin with ..
When i got pregnant, my first three months were kinda bad with all the head aches, and nausea that i had. The only cure to it was prayer, trust me. I pleaded with the Lord to take away the grief somehow, and He did, by distracting me with my office work, and music, and talking to friends. Anytime u stay alone, you have all the emotions come down over you. Benjchan mom used to be around that time in US, and i would almost want to eat her up during those days for no real reason really. But i was so grateful on the other hand for taking care of me with food she used to make for us.
Rest of the months were a joy ride. As the baby grows big, there are chances of getting a back ache, the best solution to it, is bed rest. Take good rest and it will vanish.
Any time you get a muscle cramp on the leg, immediately just pull your feet up and it will go away.
Eat whatever you love to, but not in excess, try not to get fat during these days, your baby needs only very little. I loved anything that was sweet, and u never could resist it, not even now, but i made sure i only ate them for taste sake so that it doesn't hurt the baby. Eat nuts like almonds, few each day, drink milk for the baby bones to grow and for your joints to be strong. Eat good vegetables, and stay healthy. Try to avoid junk food as much as possible, so that you don't grow fat, and more importantly its not good for your baby, he needs the best food to go in to grow well.
By sixth month, start applying the butter stretch mark cream lavishly, and by the time your baby pops, you would have minimal stretch marks.
By seventh month mid, (very important step to be done), you need to pull out your nipples whenever you go to bath for 5 minutes, because by the time the baby comes out, your breast needs to be ready for breast feeding. No one told me this, and i suffered for the first 2 months so badly with Caleb. My nipples cracked and it hurt each time it was feeding time. No medicine or ointment worked, but only time healed it. So, remember to do this what so ever.
To begin with ..
When i got pregnant, my first three months were kinda bad with all the head aches, and nausea that i had. The only cure to it was prayer, trust me. I pleaded with the Lord to take away the grief somehow, and He did, by distracting me with my office work, and music, and talking to friends. Anytime u stay alone, you have all the emotions come down over you. Benjchan mom used to be around that time in US, and i would almost want to eat her up during those days for no real reason really. But i was so grateful on the other hand for taking care of me with food she used to make for us.
Rest of the months were a joy ride. As the baby grows big, there are chances of getting a back ache, the best solution to it, is bed rest. Take good rest and it will vanish.
Any time you get a muscle cramp on the leg, immediately just pull your feet up and it will go away.
Eat whatever you love to, but not in excess, try not to get fat during these days, your baby needs only very little. I loved anything that was sweet, and u never could resist it, not even now, but i made sure i only ate them for taste sake so that it doesn't hurt the baby. Eat nuts like almonds, few each day, drink milk for the baby bones to grow and for your joints to be strong. Eat good vegetables, and stay healthy. Try to avoid junk food as much as possible, so that you don't grow fat, and more importantly its not good for your baby, he needs the best food to go in to grow well.
By sixth month, start applying the butter stretch mark cream lavishly, and by the time your baby pops, you would have minimal stretch marks.
By seventh month mid, (very important step to be done), you need to pull out your nipples whenever you go to bath for 5 minutes, because by the time the baby comes out, your breast needs to be ready for breast feeding. No one told me this, and i suffered for the first 2 months so badly with Caleb. My nipples cracked and it hurt each time it was feeding time. No medicine or ointment worked, but only time healed it. So, remember to do this what so ever.
I already miss you ...
Mamas are very emotional, i get it now, i never used to get it with my mother though. As i hold you in my arms feeding you, seeing you smile after your tummy so full, and then to see you cuddle on me to get some warmth, Oh what a feeling. I know after years and years, you would grow big, and might no more can cuddle with ma and pa ... sigh ... I miss you already ... I cherish every single moment with you now, your soft skin, your toothless smile, your coos coos and ga-s ga-s
God bless you my lil one, you are a blessing, and i declare that you are God's faithful, and would grow to be one close to God's heart. Today i realize the father heart of God, and how much he loves His children .. Love your Lord with all your heart even more than your ma and pa. We are right behind you supporting you and loving you.
God bless you my lil one, you are a blessing, and i declare that you are God's faithful, and would grow to be one close to God's heart. Today i realize the father heart of God, and how much he loves His children .. Love your Lord with all your heart even more than your ma and pa. We are right behind you supporting you and loving you.
Wednesday, 6 March 2013
We named you Caleb, mama's choice ;)
Today it's been 33 weeks safe n sound in my tummy. Thank you for kicking, n punching , dancing , somersaulting , I truly truly enjoy every bit of it. If there is a time I feel you are not, I immediately call papa to the rescue, he does a little kuchikoo, n kisses, there again you'll knock knock at papa. 5-6 weeks n you'll be out, n amma can't wait to hold you in my arms.
Long before you were born I wanted to name you Caleb, and there was no confusion, although EVERYBODY else wanted to name you Joshua, Samuel, Jonathan, and what not. :) Amma along with papas full support stuck on to Caleb, Caleb in the bible is God's faithful, and we declare and proclaim that you would God's faithful one. We had no confusion about it, and thats what we desire for you, that you would stand up to your name. We love you with all of our heart and so does appacha in heaven even more. Papa and amma waiting eagerly for you every moment .
Love amma
Long before you were born I wanted to name you Caleb, and there was no confusion, although EVERYBODY else wanted to name you Joshua, Samuel, Jonathan, and what not. :) Amma along with papas full support stuck on to Caleb, Caleb in the bible is God's faithful, and we declare and proclaim that you would God's faithful one. We had no confusion about it, and thats what we desire for you, that you would stand up to your name. We love you with all of our heart and so does appacha in heaven even more. Papa and amma waiting eagerly for you every moment .
Love amma
This is a picture we took in new york when we went to visit bejuapapi n prisimama ..
Sam?? Shammm???
That's exactly how Nathan achachan called you when you came home for the first time, he would ask us and pointing at Sam, "Shaamm???". Oh the loveliest tone ever. Innocent like a dove, Nathan would poke his eyes or insert his fingers way inside Sam's ear, telling us cheviii, kanneyy. And your Akama would be like, eyoooo, Sony moneyyy, enthu ithu money .... Kuthunna??? Hahahaha . Anyways so you Sam was born on Jan 22 nd and my birthday is on Jan 23 rd, your roshni aunt's birthday is on Jan 21, which makes me happy that you were not born on Jan 21 else I would have been so jealous (Evil me ). ;) njan pavamaaa.
This is how you were born, I n ur mama went for a check up on jan 21 st for the final scan, appam Ninte ammeyku wanted to know the position you were in her tummy, so that she can prepare to get you ready to come, doctor kept asking her, really do u want me to, and ur amma insisted , saying yes please doctor , please, angane, doctor oru pidi and one njekku, ur amma saw stars. After 6 or so hours, dhandu kidakkunu, LABOUR PAIN!!!!!!! RUN!!! And tada in couple of hours u were out, enna pinne 22 nd scan ayurnell we would have shared the same birthday ... Lol .. Ninte ammeydey karyam ... Cutie pie aa ..
I'm uploading a photo of yours day 1.
With love, for you all
Aunt simi
This is how you were born, I n ur mama went for a check up on jan 21 st for the final scan, appam Ninte ammeyku wanted to know the position you were in her tummy, so that she can prepare to get you ready to come, doctor kept asking her, really do u want me to, and ur amma insisted , saying yes please doctor , please, angane, doctor oru pidi and one njekku, ur amma saw stars. After 6 or so hours, dhandu kidakkunu, LABOUR PAIN!!!!!!! RUN!!! And tada in couple of hours u were out, enna pinne 22 nd scan ayurnell we would have shared the same birthday ... Lol .. Ninte ammeydey karyam ... Cutie pie aa ..
I'm uploading a photo of yours day 1.
With love, for you all
Aunt simi
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