For some women, getting pregnant can feel like war, and when it’s through the In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF) method, there are additional battles to fight. Pregnancy brings with itself joy, hope and also pain. The pain is either physical or/and emotional. Just like each body is different, every pregnancy also differs from woman to woman. And […]
“I loved all the gyaan given to me in pregnancy”, said no mother ever! Honestly, when I was pregnant, as much as I loved all the care and attention I was receiving from both my families, I completely detested the constant inflow of advice which was guided my way. Even though I knew even back […]
My pregnancy was planned, and I was mentally and physically prepared to be a mother. The double line on the home pregnancy test made us ecstatic! Luckily, I had one of the smoothest pregnancies, with only a few hiccups along the way, the worst being constipation during the first trimester. My preference was for a […]
As much as we like to believe that we can control everything that happens to us, the truth is that life can throw us a curve ball anytime. We can plan and try to micro-manage every minute of our lives but, what will happen the very next minute is something that none of us can […]
After I had my baby girl, I gained a lot of weight (obvious!) and perspective about myself and life in general. And it all happened, because I decided to hop on this crazy ride called motherhood. Before I got pregnant, I tried to be as open-minded as I could be. I wanted to embark on […]
Pregnancy is a magnificent time in a woman’s life, whether it’s a celeb or not. Baby bumps have always been in style especially when it comes to our favorite stars with their incredible maternity fashion. A woman who enjoys switching up her look should not have to sacrifice that just because she is pregnant and there […]
In today’s digital age, with hundreds of apps that can track your pregnancy and thousands of books to prepare for the life-changing decision, the more pertinent question is whether to read everything available to us or not. Pregnancy brings with itself a lot of changes in the body and the mind. And if you have […]
When you start planning for a baby, all you think about is creating a squeashy tiny human being. To be frank, you really don’t know whats going to hit you after those 9 months. Not trying to scare you. But many new parents know what’s going to happen by either seeing or listening from new […]
Have you ever wondered why some people are so creative? Are you often stuck in your kids’ project while other moms just create a castle out of nothing? Why is it that during the beginning of a new office project you are not able to suggest ideas for improvement? Remember the scene from the movie […]
As a millennial, out of those super tough life decisions to make, there goes another tricky one: Whether to make friends at work or not! It’s okay to not socialize as the job you applied for never asked you about your social butterfly skills.Before I ever stepped into the ‘office world’, I’ve had been forewarned […]
I am a listener. But I am also a blogger. The little amount of time & energy that I spend on Instagram is spent listening to fellow moms and women. Over the past 3 years, moms have shared their stories with me via Direct messages. This post is inspired by all the amazing conversations that […]
Before we scroll down and start reading the list of feminist books. We first need to admit that we have a problem. A big problem that will take years to get solved. I have not lived in any other part of the world other than India and I know it is a big problem here. […]
Keep refreshing your skills As a SAHM, you might not use most of your professional skills and as a result, you tend to forget them. To keep yourself updated all the time, keep brushing your skills and learn a few new ones to stay on the competitive edge with other professionals. Keep your Linkedin profile […]
1. Saying No Believe it or not, you have the right to say NO and you don’t need to be guilty or apologise for saying no to anybody. Be it your children, your family, your colleagues or even your boss. Like the opposite gender you have a choice to make and if you choose NO […]
How does one describe a super mom? In the month that celebrates mothers, I came across something that made me think about the “ordinary” moms in our lives and what makes them super. Two weeks ago, a simple and innocent post on a social media group made me ponder over the moms I consider SUPER […]
How working on a blog post for Mother’s Day brought me closer to my mother When I first started working on this blog two weeks back, my aim was to get mothers and daughters talk to each other. Oh yes we talk all the time, but not on the topics I had in mind. To […]
When I held my daughter for the first time in my arms, the glitter of her eyes was enough to affirm that the joy of motherhood can dim all the other joys of this world. With all the experiences of the past 2.5 years, I feel losing yourself in the motherhood is bound to happen […]
A few weeks back, I stumbled upon an Instagram account – @extrachromieveda. After going through various videos and pictures, I was really impressed with Veda’s hard work and dedication. I spoke to her mother, Kavita Bulani who gave me an insight into child adoption, Down’s syndrome and some tips on motherhood. Here is an excerpt […]
It is hard to find a toy for your child these days that doesn’t have technology at its center. And yet, there are only a handful that make sense to me. Read on to find out the tech toy that brought joy to our family recently. Being an avid reader, I started reading to my […]
This Mother’s Day, reach out and share your heart in the form of words. Nourish that crucial bond we all need in our lives to show that there’s always strength in unity! Every year, there’s a divide between those who believe in celebrating Mother’s Day and those who don’t. Every day is Mother’s Day” according […]
