I was fifteen and a high school student when my mom caught me reading a novel at bedtime. Unaware of the book I was reading, she immediately called my dad and pointed towards the thick novel I was busy savoring. Dad stood nearby and, while I was still immersed in my reverie, he almost snatched the book from my hands. I suddenly realized what had happened and looked at him. … [Read more...]
My Tale Of Infertility Treatment (and What I Learnt From It)
Our life was like a fairy tale until we decided to extend our family and fearing some medical complications, we consulted a doctor. We took an appointment with a renowned gynecologist of the city who suggested a series of tests for both of us. All reports came out fine except my thyroid. I had high levels of thyroid and according to the doctor it was impossible to conceive … [Read more...]
Some Sincere Marriage Advice
8 years ago I had not imagined that a simple geek looking man would change my world. I hadn't imagined that even after spending years with him he would still make my heart skip a beat. 8 years ago I wasn't sure that marriage would be my happiest place. So much has changed in the last 8 years yet it all feels the same. From a single flighty girl, I am … [Read more...]
How I Overcame my Struggles with Low Milk Supply (And You Can Too)
As he screamed in my arms, my tears mixed with his. I was just a few days into new motherhood, and I was already failing. People told me that nursing would be hard, but nothing had prepared me for this: I didn’t make enough milk to nourish my new baby, and no amount of visits to the lactation nurse seemed to help. So I started on a mission to boost my milk supply on my own. And … [Read more...]
The Challenge Of ‘Too’ Parenting
‘Let us get ready for the khoi bag!’ announced the host of the Barbie themed birthday party. (Khoi bag is a newly adopted birthday party game in India, in which one person stands on an elevated platform (like a chair) and empties the bag of goodies in a random order). All the kids, roughly in the same age group, rushed to the spot where the khoi bag was to be unloaded. … [Read more...]
