My dear little daughter turned 6 weeks today! How do I feel at this moment, looking back? (Okay, I had planned to write this post on her 1-month birthday, but couldn't make the time, so 6 weeks it is! Hehehe - wait, this just adds to my description of the last 6 weeks - busy busy busy! :D )
Well, after very long nine months, she had finally arrived. After the feelings of elation and joy, slowly other feelings took over - fatigue from the almost 24 hours of labor and delivery, uncomfortable hospital stay, lack of sleep (she just wouldn't sleep in her crib, had to be held all the time), body aches, and so on. Not to mention the various panic attacks we had when she wouldn't sleep, or wouldn't eat, or would sneeze. Hehe, yep, new parents' syndrome it was.
After we brought her home, things started getting better, surely but very slowly. These 6 weeks were at the same time very long, and so very short. The sleeplessness and the physical pain were too much to handle; but seeing her develop different skills and habits so quickly, and learning to tune in to her different cues made the time pass so quickly!
Having my parents around during the past few weeks was a huge, huge relief! If they weren't here, there was no way I could have gathered the required physical and moral support. A big thanks to them, especially my mom! Also, I must mention Mayuresh's role. Right from cooking for me during pregnancy, to being right by my side during the delivery, he has been a terrific support. I am lucky, 'cause from what I hear, not many husbands are like that.
That reminds me about the previous 9.5 months of pregnancy. They seemed like an era, didn't they! I have written a lot about them in my previous posts, so won't start that again. What I would surely like to mention is my gratefulness towards three of my closest friends Namrata, Pradnya, and Ruchi - for lending a constant ear to my endless cribbing; and providing much encouragement. Thanks dearies!
Do I miss anything about pregnancy? Not really, except for the baby's movements and dances, and the exhilaration, amusement, and yes, the tickles that I felt during those! :D.
No, the pregnancy and child birth experience was certainly not enjoyable. But after seeing a precious little human being born out of me, it most definitely feels worth its while! :)
Well, after very long nine months, she had finally arrived. After the feelings of elation and joy, slowly other feelings took over - fatigue from the almost 24 hours of labor and delivery, uncomfortable hospital stay, lack of sleep (she just wouldn't sleep in her crib, had to be held all the time), body aches, and so on. Not to mention the various panic attacks we had when she wouldn't sleep, or wouldn't eat, or would sneeze. Hehe, yep, new parents' syndrome it was.
After we brought her home, things started getting better, surely but very slowly. These 6 weeks were at the same time very long, and so very short. The sleeplessness and the physical pain were too much to handle; but seeing her develop different skills and habits so quickly, and learning to tune in to her different cues made the time pass so quickly!
Having my parents around during the past few weeks was a huge, huge relief! If they weren't here, there was no way I could have gathered the required physical and moral support. A big thanks to them, especially my mom! Also, I must mention Mayuresh's role. Right from cooking for me during pregnancy, to being right by my side during the delivery, he has been a terrific support. I am lucky, 'cause from what I hear, not many husbands are like that.
That reminds me about the previous 9.5 months of pregnancy. They seemed like an era, didn't they! I have written a lot about them in my previous posts, so won't start that again. What I would surely like to mention is my gratefulness towards three of my closest friends Namrata, Pradnya, and Ruchi - for lending a constant ear to my endless cribbing; and providing much encouragement. Thanks dearies!
Do I miss anything about pregnancy? Not really, except for the baby's movements and dances, and the exhilaration, amusement, and yes, the tickles that I felt during those! :D.
No, the pregnancy and child birth experience was certainly not enjoyable. But after seeing a precious little human being born out of me, it most definitely feels worth its while! :)
