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Pediatricians in Doha..
Every family needs a good pediatrician! One that they can trust, and count on. One that both the parents and the wee ones are comfortable with. And initially, I was under the impression that there was only one or two recommended doctors. But I am glad I was wrong! Here are some of the more popular pediatricians in Qatar! Dr Ghada Nasrat Clinic: Fetomaternal Clinic, Markhiya Contact: 44756369 Charges: QR 300/consultation “We love Dr. Ghada. When we were looking for a ped, she was among the most recommended docs. And one trip to her and we knew why. She is gentle, and warm, and really interacts with the baby. She…
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Product Review – Aerosleep AeroMoov Air Layer – From JustKidding
Hot weather is part and parcel of living in GCC. And I have found that the most problem area when we have a baby is keeping him cool in the car seat. While we bought our car before he was born, we ensured that there were ACs at the back. And even then, it just seems like every time we take him out of the car seat, his back is drenched in sweat! And there just seemed o way out. I kept hunting for something that will help, and the answer was found at the newly opened JustKidding store, at the Gate Mall in West Bay. It is also available…
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Fathers Don’t Babysit, they parent!
You know what pisses me off? When people suggest that a woman becomes a mother from the moment the fetus is inside her, but a father becomes a father only after the birth of the child! It absolutely infuriates me! I don’t usually comment on current affairs in my blog, but this one issue is one I cannot keep quiet on. Maneka Gandhi, Indian Union Cabinet Minister for Women & Child Development has said that paternity leave is not required, because men will only use it as a holiday! It makes me immensely angry. Because I have always believed and vehemently advocated for equality in parenting. Both father and mother…
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Bub’s Diary – Six Months!
It’s been six months.. Of holding momma and dada close.. Being covered by kisses and cuddles.. A time of love, laugher and blessings.. It’s been six months.. Of being taken care of by my faves.. Mommy gives milky and dada changes me.. What an amazing team we make! It’s been six months.. Of living in this wonderful world.. Looking around, observing and exploring.. Bright lights, and rainbow colors.. It’s been six months.. Of growing up little by little.. Started, giggling and now cooing.. Rolling over, and someday soon, crawling.. It’s been six months.. Meeting many friends and relatives.. Plane journeys, drives, train and buses too.. Excitement in abundance everyday.. It’s been…
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Bub’s Diary – Trips and Travels..
Dear Diary, Even before I turned five month old, I had been to four countries: Qatar, where I was born, Bahrain, my mommy’s home, and UK to visit aunts and uncles! And yes I saw the Abu Dhabi airport too! Pretty cool eh! I think I love this whole travelling business, because I go with half a suitcase full of my stuff, and come back with atleast one more full suitcase of toys, clothes and whatnot BAHRAIN And everywhere I go, there are all these people who come to see me, and play with me! It really is a lot of fun. When I went to Bahrain, all of momma’s…
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Travelling with an Infant..
My almost six-month old is a seasoned traveller; he’s been on more flights so far than many adults across the world. And well, it hasn’t been as bad as I expected it to be, Alhamdulillah. Here was my experience travelling with an infant. Our first trip was when he was just barely 2months old, off to my home – the beautiful Kingdom of Bahrain – where I was born, and grew up in, and where my parents still live – via British Airways, and I was travelling alone –without the husband. There was a massive confusion at the airport, and we had to wait for ages to get it sorted,…
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Handling the Unsolicited Advices..
“Why are you giving the baby only breastmilk and no formula?” “Why is the baby sleeping so much?” “Why is the baby pooping so much?” “Why is the baby not wearing enough layers, maybe he’s cold? Add layers.” “Why is the baby wearing so many layers, he’s probably hot! Remove layers This is just the tip of the iceberg. What is it about brand new parents that makes people all around give constant and non-stop advice? Is there something written on our faces that says,” oh, go right ahead? I don’t know what I would do if I don’t hear a million unsolicited advices a day?” Luckily, both my family…
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Cold and Flu!
It really is heartbreaking when bubba gets a phlegmy nose, and cough and not being able to help him much. Babies fall ill very easily because their immune systems are as yet immature, and still in the developing stages. But infant cold and flu is really upsetting! It definitely is! In the last six months, we have one severe experience and at least one more okay experience with this. When we took him to the pediatrician when it was a bad case, she told us that for babies that young, they would prefer not giving any medications, and to let it run its course – only nasal drops. We were…
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The Mental Miracle called Motherhood!
Last night was a good night; in fact it was a great night! And by great, I mean we only had to wake up about 4 times for feeds, and that was that. No crying, no fussiness, and back to sleep. And yes, that is what I call a good night these days. Because it is all part of being a mother, the lack of sleep, the odd hours, and all of the madness that goes along with it. Motherhood is not all roses and unicorns, and as much as the mainstream media tries to push that image, we need to understand that its just a façade. The truth is…
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Bub’s Diary – First Days
Dear Diary, Today was a tough day. I could not sleep very well last night, and my momma and dada could not sleep well either. And in the morning, after my milky, I dirtied the sheets so momma and dada were late to office as well. I feel bad but what can I do? To tell them when I want to poopie, or am hungry and want, but I can’t. I do try though – in the only way I know – by crying. And momma and dada are awesome because they try and help me in every way. But sometimes they can’t understand what I want, and I don’t…
