Unsafe World

In the past 2 or 3 years, I have made myself more aware of the world we live in. When I was in school or college, I never took time or really tired to know the horrors going on in this world. Though I was aware of things like child labor or trafficking existed, I felt I am protected and nothing so can happen to me. 

But today when I read articles related to child labor or trafficking, there is a little fear sprouting in me. I am bringing a innocent little one to this unsafe world. I have the responsibility of guarding this small one till she/he can understand the world and guard him/her.

This world is also a very beautiful place with many wonderful people, breath taking scenery and a great experience. I want my little one to have a great satisfying life. But there is a fear of the bad things in the world. I can just wish and pray  for a safer world and be responsible to protect my little one physically and emotionally.

  

Flaunting the Pregnant belly

There are couple of moms-to-be in my office. While most of them hide their pregnancy belly behind the Shawls or Dupattas, there are few including me who flaunt it. I wouldn't lie that I am not showing off. But the other important reason why I flaunt is to let people know that I am pregnant and hence get those little perks like people holding the door, not expecting to run to the lift once it opens, giving me a seat, moving from the path and giving more space for me to walk etc. There is one more reason why I flaunt, there are few jerks in my office who feel they own the place and hence run around dashing people and stand on the way allowing no one else to pass through. Flaunting helps me inform them go slow or please let me pass. Hmmm.. Anyway I think its individuals opinion to show off the pregnant belly. But at least in public places its good to show off to make people aware and hence realize that they need to be careful around you.

Childbirth Class

Its been few days since my last blog. I had been busy with work. grrh!!!!.. Yesterday I had my monthly visit Doctor. My bundle of joy is having a great time in my tummy I guess, the doctor tried a lot to find the perfect location of the heart but he/she kept moving.. :)

Anyway, I am planning to take a ante-natal class. I have found a good place but yet to enroll. Meanwhile, I have found a good free online birth class material. I have read only the chapter 1. It seems good. Just sharing I case you are looking for one.
http://pregnancy.about.com/od/childbirtheduc/a/cbeclass.htm

As far the ante-natal Class is concern, I will be taking it July, probably and will soon post regarding the same.

Customs/Superstitious rituals during pregnancy

I happened to read a thread in babycenter.in, in which a mom-to-be have asked "How to have a clean hair during pregnancy?, since its their custom not to wash hair during pregnancy". Only one thought crossed my mind reading this, ridiculous. How can anyone stay without washing the hair for 9 months? I get headache of just 2-3 days. I am not against customs and rituals, but these are heights. I usually try to understand why these rituals are done than blinding believing them. I can think of only one possible logic. In olden days, people washed/bathed in the river. Since the river beds might have had slippery surface and there are chances of slipping etc., this custom might have originated  

I seriously believe as new age moms or mom-to be, we should not follow some stupid customs that make no sense in the modern day world. We should really put our foot down and stand against such practices and teach our children to be broad minded. 

Please reply about the pregnancy customs and rituals that you feel are ridiculous.

Started reading "What to expect when you're expecting"

After weeks of planning to buy "What to Expect: when you're Expecting", the so-called pregnancy bible, I finally placed an order in flipkarts.com on Saturday and got it delivered on Monday. Firstly, I would like to recommend flipkarts.com. I got a great deal about Rs.50 less than many book stores and it was delivered to my address in 1 working day [though it was mentioned that it will be shipped in 2-3 working days]. 

From the time we have been planning the pregnancy, I have read a lot of articles online. How to get pregnant? What to eat? What should be avoided? etc etc.Though I remember most of them, the reading was very dispersed. I would start reading about healthy eating habits and then clicking few links, the surfing would take off in all different directions. After kicking off with the book, I feel the reading is more streamlined. Most of the contents in book is already available online in various different formats, but I feel the book is good. The way the book is written is very encouraging. For instance, I found this sentence, "Eating healthy is the first gift that you can give your baby". How true! Probably, I should write it on my desk or take a print out and stick it around. I will surely remember these motivational words every time I get bored of eating all healthy and avoiding junk food. What better gift to my baby than good health!. 

Anyway, I am reading a little every day and probably get all the necessary information. I would recommend reading the book from the time you are planning your pregnancy. 

Something happening in my tummy

According to the weekly fetal development, the baby has started kicking. But for a first time mom, it will take some time to differentiate. For the past few days, I am sensing strange activities in my tummy, sometimes its like something is playing in there, other times there is a sharp pain for a couple of seconds and then its all normal. I am really confused whats happening inside. When I googled, I found that kicking would be like popcorn bursting or like butterflies in the stomach. Ya, true, sometimes it senses same. But when I asked my mom, there will be a little pain, once I get used to it, it will not be a pain anymore. Hmmm.. it is also happening. And above all, my tummy is also filled with gas most of the time. I am really confused. Is it gastritides or is the rattling activity baby's kick or the pain the baby's kick? How was your baby's kick? Was is it clear or as confusing as mine? 

ps. I am not able to describe the feeling properly in words. 

Becoming Selfish and Shameless

Being the first to eat, not sharing my food, eating even when there are people around, etc. Its imperative that I have lost some basic discipline and manners. But I don't feel bad about it. My first priority is my baby and taking care of my health. What am I supposed to do when no one in my house is hungry but my stomach is growling? I am hungry all the time, I am just waiting for the clock to show 12.45 and I start pinging people. I have also developed gastritis, and I am burping every now and then. Thankfully, people around me are supportive and ignore it. 

I think its necessary or okay to be selfish and little shameless during pregnancy. Whats your thought on that?