Happy messy mom

Have you ever given a thought of taking better care of yourselves after being a mom? Soon after the delivery, the main focus of everyone is our child.That is obvious.  Right? Everyone may forget to ask how you are doing. ( i dont know about c-section). Newmother's usual schedule will be like Busyfeeding, diaper change,sleepless nights,back pains. Most of the time, we forget to take care about ourselves. Is that will make you a better mom? Definitely No,,,, The definition of SELF CARE is different for every moms. Some like a relaxing spa, some like sleeping,some like to talk with friends, & some other like just to sit alone for sometime. Honestly, i am in the last category, where i simply want to sit quiet for sometime. We, moms,always make self care as the last priority. But it could be doing more harm than good for you as well as baby. Benefits of Self care: • Physically strong • Emotionally strong • Happy mom equal to happy baby and   happy family Self...

Do you remember your baby's favourite toy & favourite book ? Toys and Books plays a major role in children for the optimal growth and learning.Children can explore the world by providing them variety of toys and books. When they are infant,they may not understand anything,but they will definitely sense them. Toys are just the beginning of the child’s learning process. Some love having things to touch, & some others put in their mouth. Her favourites are: • Soft toys : Provide comfort, but make sure , they are made from safe materials. As they grow up, they talk with them, cuddle them. (Especially for girls).  • Teethers with music : It really gives soothing for babies during teething stage. It definitely comes in various colours and shapes along with music to entertain the baby. • Elephant toys : Ease of holding and         bright coloured makes them attractive for   babies. When they grow up, they can  ...

There are lot of definitions for the term " Patience ". But i feel patience in motherhood is little different. Patience is all about waiting,right?Do you think, the same definition goes for patience in Motherhood? Definitely, No. Before being a MOM, there are some days, where i get angry & irritated if things dont work out easily or on time. Peace may not be there throughout the day. This was me, not having enough patience. But motherhood changed me a lot. There will be lot of moments with child, where the chance of loss of patience is more. Remaining calm is not an easy thing for every parents.Some may react, some may yell at children and it goes on.The peace is how we deal the situation, knowing their struggles too. Children also goes through various changes and development in their life.Some days, they will have tantrums, & some other days ,they will not be interested in foods.Like us, they will also have their own mood swings. By being frustrated, Just un...

DIAPER BAG - New moms best friend Hey new moms, have you heard of diaper bag before delivery? Before having a baby, i definitely not heard of this bag. I know for sure, i have to carry the items in the bag but definitely not this term "diaper bag" . Diaper bags are the one that is dedicated solely to the essentials of your child. They are life saver in stressful situations ,when your baby needs something right away. Why i choose diaper bag over normal bag? • Can keep things organized and have lot of specific pockets,so it is easy to find things inside. • Can Easily be wiped clean, if any mess • Outer packets are insulated for keeping bottles warm and convenient tissue pockets • Hands - free backpacks are very much comfortable. • Both mom & dad can carry🤣( thats the best part) Lets see what to put on a diaper bag of a newborn • Diapers • Baby wipes • Hand sanitizer • Change of clothes • One set of socks and mittens • Baby blanket & hat • Toys like t...

I still remember the days,when the term “teacher” means black board & chalk… May b ,my mom was a teacher,thats how teaching interest builds on me. During childhood days, i always thought that teaching is the only job for women.Because, most of them in my family are teachers.. i grew up watching those …and ended up with a thought like I also want to become a teacher like Mom… Somehow,my parents got me a blackboard and some chalks( i stole some from my moms bag also),,, Next is the practise session,,,i used to imagine some students sitting in my 3 row steps,,,and started teaching them(most of the time,it was maths or english),,,,i used to beat them with my stick,when they made mistakes..i corrected some papers with red ink pen… i thought, that is the way a teacher should teach the students…may be my school teacher does like that… Mind is something which captures every small things…sometime we may not know…when the time comes,everything will come out…. Teaching is the passion which is...

DAD - "A daughter's first love" Father's love is equally important for a child as like mother's. When i gave our baby in his hands, I saw the various forms of happiness in his face. He was afraid to hold the little one &just watching her face as a miracle. The fact is ,during initial days of delivery , there is not much a father can do, other than supporting me in everyways. When the family shrinks into three, that is just us,actually i understood his love and care for the baby. He did the best to keep me and baby happy. Eventhough, the job was tiring, he found some time to spent with the little one everyday. Play with her, read to her, cook for her, take a walk with her, click pictures with her are his little new favourites. Parenting styles of both mother & father are very much different. Mothers are usually being more nurturing in their relationship with children, fathers tended to be more involved in preparing children to deal with life. Both a...

" Postpartum Depression " a term which most of the new moms have heard or read somewhere,,,some may experience it,,,some may not,,and some others dont even know they are having... To be honest,I am in the third category. After delivery,there were many things that i was worried and anxious about as one normally is but postpartum depression was definitely not one of them. The main factors that contributed were: • Struggling to breastfeed • Husband could not be with me after the birth (working in overseas) • Insecurity As an Indian tradition, a mother along with newborn baby should leave to her husband's home after 90 days of giving birth.But for some personal reasons,i had to leave after 56 days with my little one. Then, actually,started showing the symptoms.i knew something was wrong inside me. I still remember the days when i cried simply without showing anyone, getting hurt if people around me say something regarding being a mom, shouting over the phone with my h...

And finally my thought process regarding the first blog had came to an end now. Lets begin,, MOTHERHOOD~ The very first thing pops up to my mind when i choose to write a blog. And next was the confusion on selecting the topic on motherhood. Where to start? How to start? What to start? If i had to choose a topic on motherhood,there are lot to write about. Let me start with the very 1st struggle which i went through: Breast feeding v/s Bottle feeding We know "Breast feeding is the best nutrition for the new born babies" 🤱 But there will be some other factors might lead you to consider formula feeding. And i am in the category of formula feeding, not because i am not interested but i didnt have sufficient milk to provide my baby. Tried many options as consulting doctor, eating greeny veggies, ragi ,pumping the breast milk etc.But unfortunately, nothing works out for me. Seriously, i felt starting guilt of myself for not giving enough breast milk for my baby. Because ...