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Pregnancy – Gaining Weight
All of us are born with an in-built sense of vanity. We want to look good, and each of us have an idea of how we can accentuate how we look in order to give our appearance the best shot. But when pregnancy starts, our priorities change and a lot of women let themselves go. And the truth is, it usually happened because of misinformation. I know in desi cultures, pregnant women are told, almost forced to eat, eat and eat. And no, not healthy food, but heavy fattening foods. Eating for two they call it. Food Intake Which btw, is completely not required. The growing fetus does not require…
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Doing a Maternity Photoshoot
NOV 2015 Every pregnant woman looks forward to having a special photoshoot to capture the beautiful time with a baby bump, and I too was excited to have mine. Here are some points you have to keep in mind while doing a maternity photoshoot. Photographer. Picking a photographer you know and trust is key. These are extremely special, and extremely personal and extremely intimate pictures, and you need to be comfortable with the photographer. And for this very reason, my choice was my lifelong friend, Habeed Hameed. My husband and I have known him for ages, and he was the one who covered our wedding and many occasions since. In…
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Pregnancy Toothache Woes!
This is something I really wish I knew more about. That being pregnant can affect your teeth. I was really shocked at the number of hits I got when I was Googling this, after I was in a miserable condition because of the toothache. And this post is about my pregnancy toothache woes! Because of constant vomiting and hormones, your teeth can be a real pain. Trust me, I know. I woke up one night in such horrid pain that I was screaming and wailing while tossing around in my bed. I was scared that the neighbours would come. My face felt like it had been punched! My eyes, cheeks,…
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Childbirth Education – A Must
As women, we grow up hearing a lot about pregnancy and childbirth. And when we get pregnant, we can easily drown under an avalanche of well-meaning advices. A lot of which may be true, but a lot can also just be old wives tales. And caring for yourself, and for a newborn is an evolutionary world. There are constant researches and new developments that your own moms and aunties and other friends with babies may not be aware of. And this is one of the main reasons one should attend a childbirth education class at least once during the first pregnancy. You might already know a lot, but there is…
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The Madness of Hormones and Mood Swings..
DEC 2015.. The husband of every pregnant woman will tell you at least one story of the madness of hormones and mood swings.. Some of them, like my story, quite silly but HEY! it isn’t like we have any control over the hormones and madness that ensues. So, this happened one Friday in December..Every Friday, we go for a typical Kerala meal. Last week, the hubby told me to call the restaurant and order and I forgot. So by the time he arrived there, they had ran out. So being the caring man he is, he called to check what I wanted and I didn’t answer my phone. Worried that…
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Our Pregnancy Announcement..
For special moments, and for special people in my life, I sometimes get inspired to express myself with poetry, and what could be bigger or more special than being pregnant? Here is how I announced my pregnancy on Facebook. CIRCLE OF LIFE By Yours Truly They say you live only once… But fail to mention… There are a million lives… Within one lifetime… From the moment we come crying… And fighting into the world… To the day of goodbye… Pages keep turning… A toddler, a child, a teen and adult… From being fully dependent… To seeking freedom and independence… As we grow up each day… The magic of love blossoms……
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Shopping Time..
In some cultures, and according to some beliefs, many couples choose to wait till the baby is born to do the shopping. A lot of people advised me against shopping as well, but personally, I believe that we should always hope for the best. And the fact there was a lot of things to buy and a lot of shops to go to makes shopping for a new arrival an exciting but herculean task. It is very important that you make a list of things you want to buy, and also do a little bit of research in each item. Nowadays, there are so many different kinds of everything, at…
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The baby kicks!
It is one of the most precious feelings indeed. There is something so wonderful about feeling a lil one move within you.That first baby kick. But sometimes, especially in the initial stages, it can be stressful. Because we don’t know what to expect and because for different women, it can start at different times. I remember I was really upset for a while during the early weeks of my fifth month, because I was unable to feel the kicks. Everyone around me was asking me about how wonderful it is, and telling me how the little one should be kicking a lot by now. Luckily for me, I had regular…
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Telling People About the Pregnancy..
Announcing your pregnancy to the world is always an exciting moment, and a lot of thought does go into it. When, where and how are key questions. I personally would say let it be your and your husband’s cherished secret for the first few weeks of finding out. Once your excitement has set in, let the nearest relatives know, by that I mean both sets of grandparents, and immediate siblings. Best of course is face to face but that isn’t always feasible, so a phone call is the most popular option these days. If you have the picture of your first scan, that is a great way to share the…
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Choosing the Right Gyne in Doha..
I have been living in Doha for the past two years, and will be raising my child here for the foreseeable future, Insha Allah, so a lot of my writing and posts will be localized for Doha, as it is based on my experiences. But hopefully, the thought process behind it stays the same no matter where you are. Choosing a healthcare provider is one of the most important decisions that a pregnant couple will have to make. It isn’t just one or two appointments but a journey of nine months, and one of the most important journeys of life. Trust is a key factor, you should be able to…
