Breastfeeding: Pumping 101

If you are physically with the baby, the best is to feed directly, as it will also keep up your supply. I have a really good nursing cover, and I use that to feed my baby whenever and wherever discreetly. However, when that isn’t an option, for example, if you are going back to work, and… Continue reading Breastfeeding: Pumping 101

Breastfeeding – Supply. Supply. Supply.

One thing that constantly plays on a new mom’s mind is whether she will have enough supply of breast milk. Getting enough milk supply is always a concern for those of us who are breastfeeding. Once the baby has gained birthweight, the primary indication if baby is getting enough milk is the pee count. Babies… Continue reading Breastfeeding – Supply. Supply. Supply.

Haha! Breastfeeding

I can so relate to this!! 😀                    

The Half Month Mark – Cherishing The Little Victories

So..a few days ago, my bubs turned half a month. It has been two weeks since I gave birth to this super tiny human being…a human being who eats, breathes, sleeps, poops and has two slaves on full time duty, and to say it has been exhilarating would be an understatement… From the moment bubs… Continue reading The Half Month Mark – Cherishing The Little Victories

The Half Month Mark – Feeling Guilty

For some odd reason, guilt becomes a standard emotion. As a new mom, every decision comes riddled in doubt. From ‘am I dressing him right?’ to ‘is he getting enough food?’, ‘should I let him sleep next to me?’ ‘Is he sleeping too much?’ ‘Eating too much?’ ‘Pooping too much?’, ‘am I doing anything right’?… Continue reading The Half Month Mark – Feeling Guilty

Getting the Indian Passport in Qatar

I am Indian, and so is my husband and that means my son is Indian too. Now that we had the birth certificate, the next big step was to apply for his passport. We downloaded the forms from the Indian Embassy Doha website – http://indianembassyqatar.gov.in/pages/downloadforms.php Application Form for Indian passport – http://indianembassyqatar.gov.in/Embassy%20Forms%20Pdf/EAP%20-%201%20Form.pdf The Data Sheet… Continue reading Getting the Indian Passport in Qatar

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