My Second Birth!!!

Your birth story

Jay Shri Krishna beta… 

I don’t know how and where to start. This is gonna be a long story by the time you arrive in this world. But you are your mumma-papa’s world. 

To start with, your mumma-papa had run from pillar to post for this sweet change in life and having you part of us. But then, as things were not working out, we had lost hopes and had given up. And then a miracle happened. Your mumma-papa had gone to your nani’s place for celebrating uttarayan and then mumma went to Madhapar (Bhuj) along with nana-nani for her hand treatment. And dadaji there asked your mumma if she wants to have you as a precious gift and mumma agreed. But then your papa was not around. I was sure your papa won’t agree to come to Madhapar from Pune when he was too busy with his work. But dadaji was sure that your papa would come without a second thought. And that’s what happened. Papa was ready to fly or board a train and reach there. Your papa travelled in sleeper class after a long time, with no khit-pit. And then dadaji treated us and blessed us with you as the most precious gift. Also your mumma’s doctor and well-wisher, Bhavishabhabhi treated your mumma for this precious gift of life. And you know what? We got you as a gift in just 3 months’ time per dadaji’s faith and all medication. 

How it all happened….? Your mumma-papa had been to Goa (24~28 May) to celebrate the 10th wedding anniversary and it was simply awesome @ The Zuri White Sands Resort. We had enjoyed thoroughly. Then, your dada-dadi had arrived at Mumbai on June 6th and your mumma had been there for shopping for your kaki, dadi, and self as it was your kaku’s wedding approaching. And then we all came back to Pune. It was June 18 when your mumma got a little restless thinking of something precious to follow… And then on June 19, I did my pregnancy test at home. And to our surprise, it turned to be positive. I cried a lot… out of joy. And then I shared it with your dadi… Your papa wasn’t home that time and then I called him up to reach home faster. Your papa also got a hint and he rushed home. I and your dadi cried together in front of God thanking Him for the blessing. Your mumma-papa were restless to check again next morning. And then we could not sleep properly the whole night. It was around 4 am in the morning that we tested again and it was positive. We could not stop thanking God. 

Your masi was also waiting for the news. She had told us just a month back that we gonna get this sweet surprise and it just happened. When we called them up, they too jumped out of joy. Your dadi called up your nani to break the news. And it was difficult for your nanu to take care of your nani that day. She just could not see anything beyond. And we had to wait until June 20th evening to get the sonography done. Finally, the doc said its time to celebrate and you are absolutely fine. And that made us laugh and cry, out of sheer joy and surprise, and a miracle by God.

Thank you beta for letting all your family being blessed with this happiness of tiny you entering our lives. Your mumma-papa loves you.

Now, the days and nights suddenly became longer, your mumma could not go to office and had to work from home. We started counting days and gradually things started moving. Then the doctor said, I cannot go and attend your kaku’s wedding. So mumma had to stay back home with your masi and everyone attended the wedding, missing your mumma a lot… Your mumma had arranged everything for the wedding but could not attend it. You know what, your kaku is your mumma’s kid, brother, and friend. So mumma got upset that day but then everyone consoled me that see the happiness God has gifted you. So your mumma got stronger and managed her mood somehow. 

There were so many tests, so many doctor’s visits and mumma-papa got tired a bit with it. But then you kept us moving. Almost through the first trimester, your dada-dadi were around to help your mumma-papa. Then your nani came over and we started sharing a lot. She shared her experiences and started taking care of me. And suddenly she fell sick. So then your nanu had to rush to Pune. Your mumma got the courage to handle the situation well, thinking of you… and your papa and nanu took great care of your nani. She recovered quickly thinking of you and your mumma… Your nana-nani started looking after your mumma so much that your papa didn’t had to worry much. And then when it was 16 August, your mumma broke the news with so many friends and family. Some already knew about it and then for others, it was a sweet surprise. Everyone was so so happy as your mumma-papa got this sweet surprise after 10 long years. 

Suddenly, now you have become our world and all talks revolve around you. We go for small walks and enjoy your company. Your mumma has started showing a baby bump. And your papa loves it… 

Initially, we were consulting a doc but as not too satisfied, we changed our doc. It was 14th September when your mumma and nani heard your heart beats. Your papa missed it for some work as we never thought we would get this sweet surprise. And then your papa waited until 30th September. The scan gave us sweet and beautiful surprises. We could see your hands and feet moving, you yawning, your tiny eyes and mouth, could hear your heartbeats, and all this just made our day. The doc gave us the CD too and after coming home, we could not stop watching it again and again, and again…

My baby, we all love you a lot… and waiting for your arrival. It’s just 20th week and still 20 more to go. But we know that you will keep us moving with lot of sweet surprises. Your papa has also started getting disturbed nights with your mumma waking him up to help her combat leg aches and also serve you and your mumma the food she wishes to have in the middle of the nights..

Baby, you know what? Your mumma wanted to go for a day’s outing and convinced your papa and nanu to take us to Lonavala. We went there and almost climbed upto the Bhushi dam… You were amidst the clouds but same inside your mumma’s tummy!!! Then we also did darshan of Pratishirdi Sai baba on our way back home. It was fun but the bumpy roads in between made ur mumma panic and I waited to hear your heartbeats again when I visited the doc. Only then could I rest in peace!!

Your mumma works mostly from home and simultaneously is preparing for baby shower. So we did some shopping, some preparations and some yet to go. Diwali was a blast with your maternal family all together with you… 

When you kick, it’s a wonderful feeling. And when you don’t, mumma panics.. Once I even rushed for sonography.. and the doc said that you are moving all around in the tummy!!! 

Your nani did a ceremony of chatho rehvano… Mumma has to go to nani’s place in the 6th month. But as mumma can’t travel frequently, we went to a relative’s place. And all blessed you and your mumma there!

Now, it’s a waiting time. For fun and frolic during baby shower…

You know what? Mumma-papa invited all the near and dear ones during the baby shower… Only close relatives and that became a grand function of approx. 40 people!!! We had a lot of fun and mumma was pampered a lot by everyone. Your nana-nani did all the preparations. Your mumma accompanied for some shopping of gifts and also designed the gift tag and the invite. I will show them to you when you grow up… Your mumma-papa looked fabulous that day. Your masi looked stunning. And the function went really well with lots of blessings from your dada-dadi, nana-nani, masi, masa to be, mamu, kaka-kaki, cousins, relatives, friends, and everyone invited. Your mumma cheered up with the blessings.

Then mumma had a cute baby shower from her scrabble friends.. Oh! Mumma didn’t mention it to you earlier! Mumma goes to the scrabble club every Tuesday to play scrabble. But since the day you are around in our lives, mumma has become lazy or not feeling too well to go and play. But beta, after you arrive, mumma is gonna continue playing it as a stress buster…!!! And your papa has promised to take care of you on those days…

Ok, so back to the baby shower!! All the friends are your nani’s age or even elder who gave your mumma a cute baby shower with a baby theme. So wonderfully decorated, well thought… We played some baby games and it was all fun.. Followed by delicious snacks and gifts… May be, the first day you wear the zabla might be one of those gifts.

On 1st Dec, mumma-papa went for a last dinner date in Pune at JW Marriot before your arrival. It was so lovely… may be the best time your mumma-papa spent together quietly before your arrival…

And then, mumma started packing for Baroda. Got depressed as it was for the first time mumma-papa were to stay separately for so many months… It felt like ages. But all for you my chubby baby..!! Papa consoled your mumma so much. And mumma, nana, and nani started for Baroda on 4th December. Mumma cried a lot as was not willing to leave your papa and the home. But then finally, had to be strong… The train journey was fine with some fears. But you supported mumma well and we managed to reach home safely. And then again a new doctor… Mumma settled down at Baroda in a week’s time, started working from home again and enjoyed time with family. It’s for the first time after 10 years that mumma is with the family for such a long time. All because of you…!! Thanks beta.. Your mama and masi pampered your mumma a lot… Mama made milk in the middle of the nights, helped mumma relax her feet… Took up all these things from your papa so that mumma can sleep well… Your masi always made sure that your mumma gets all the food cravings satisfied and spent maximum time with your mumma. Mumma then had to take walks mostly alone so went to the terrace for that and enjoyed birds chirping…

You then started talking to papa on phone every night… And you won’t sleep until you hear his voice. 

Your masi took mumma for an outing and they shopped for you – a Christmas tree and all the decorative items, and your first toy!!! as a gift from Santa on the eve of Christmas. Mumma decorated the Christmas tree and was very happy to gift you your toy!!

Mumma met all her old friends on 29th Dec. Had a gala time with all. And got pampered a lot… 

Then the wait started that papa will come to meet us on 30th Dec. And papa gave a sweet surprise by a day and landed home on 29th December instead of 30th. It was so wonderful to see your papa around.. And then, that night you behaved weirdly.. You felt that some stranger is coming near your mumma.. And you were on a roller coaster ride. You didn’t let mumma sleep and kicked a lot… Your papa got scared. But then next day, you were relaxed a bit and accepted that it’s not any stranger but your own papa!! Hehehe… We all also went to a 31st night party where the music was loud and you got scared I think, not ready to move an inch… But it was fun.. On 1st, papa and mumma went on a lunch date, and also during these 2 or 3 days, mumma-papa went shopping for you and mumma for the first time. It was so lovely!!! Papa went back on 1st Jan evening, leaving your mumma cry again… But then you gave your mumma a good support… So it all settled down soon. 

Papa talks to mumma and you daily… and you have started listening to halardas that mumma has downloaded. And you enjoy them thoroughly. 

Mumma’s all friends keep calling and that gives a lot of support and relaxation… 

Here, at Baroda, mumma can’t go out frequently as chilling weather and windy. But then its few more days to go. So mumma is taking a chill pill.. Doctor said you are fine and that’s what mumma-papa wants… Your nana-nani takes care of everything so well that it’s like getting pampered like a kid again. All because of you my darling baby!!!

You know what, when you kick… mumma feels delighted.. and if you don’t kick for some time, especially when mumma lies down, its scary… But then you understand your mumma so well… You help mumma come out of that panic… My understanding child!!!

Now, you are 34 weeks old and mumma-papa and everyone at home awaiting your arrival. Preparing for your arrival… OH PRECIOUS CHILD.. we all await your arrival!!!

There was the kite flying festival and your mumma was not well to enjoy it. But then all for u my baby!!! Mumma has learned sacrificing things so soon that she cannot believe it herself!! Hahaha..

Again, one day, mumma felt you are not moving and made your mama and nani rush along to the doctor. Even made masa run around and get your mumma tested. And doc said all is well. You know what, when mumma was waiting for the scan, you started kicking badly. See, you are so naughty and make us frighten… But mumma and all at home were relaxed when the scan reports came absolutely normal.

Again, your papa gave a surprise on 16 Jan and mumma was so delighted… Papa took your mumma out and we all enjoyed. We all went for lunch as a family with your nana-nani, mama-masi, and mumma-papa. Papa took mumma to shop and enjoyed a lot. There was one fiasco too that your papa wanted to eat at the famous Kismat dhaba and we all went there for dinner, to find that it was closed.  And then we all went to some new place for dinner!! This time, you were cool, enjoying your papa’s company. And not throwing tantrums… So now you have got used to your papa being around..!! Papa went back on 20th Jan and this time your mumma was strong. Didn’t cry at all!!!

Your masi and mama now takes your mumma out on weekends as your mama has learned driving the car. Again we went shopping in August and enjoyed a lot. We bought a lot of bedding related stuff. Also, your nana-nani did a lot of shopping for you.. See, all so excited for your arrival!!! 

Your masi brings all stuff for your mumma and ensures that the bag is packed for us to rush to the hospital. Your papa is also preparing to be around us and so working very hard, long hours, to complete all his work.

Now mumma has weekly check-ups and is in 38th week now. Have started maternity leaves from 4th Feb and is waiting for your arrival desperately. Your papa dreams of calls from the family to rush to Baroda. And mumma gets dreams of the kid playing…

Baby, your mumma is doing few things now and getting pampered herself before you arrive as after you are around, mumma is not gonna get a minute to relax!!! But it’s all worth it with you being around my baby!!!

Mumma will keep you posted on your birth and any other updates worth sharing!!

Ok… now when the doctor said that your mumma can enjoy a few days before you arrive and relax, get pampered… mumma planned a lot of things such as creating few things for you as memories like album, paint a photo frame, and also planned to chill and move around specially with your daddy when he is here from 8th Feb onwards. Well, mumma got to relax only a week before you arrived and that week passed like a click… your nani prepared yummy home-made pizza on 5th Feb and your mumma cherished it.. Then on 6th Feb, your mumma was down, feeling like having an upset stomach. Stayed at home and rested the whole day… Now on 6th Feb, during midnight, your mom was praying that you do not arrive on 9th Feb.. as your papa had set up a seminar in Baroda and he was to be busy the whole day.. and out of fear and curiosity, mumma started reading things online about labour.. what to expect and what all procedures are done.. what are the signs of labour and all that. 

And you know what, on 7th Feb, at 6 AM, your mumma got a call… that the labour might begin anytime.. and panicked… woke up the entire house.. and also called up your papa. Your masi and mama booked your papa’s flight. And your mumma prayed desperately that you arrive after your papa reaches the hospital. Now I don’t know whether I would like you to read further. But will still pen down my experience of your arrival…

Well, your papa was to arrive at 3:15 PM at the airport. Your nani and mamu took your mumma to the hospital… and the doctor said that yes, it’s the time to get admitted. Your mumma was praying that you come only after your papa arrives… the doctor started with the procedures and your masi, nani, and mota-nani (Nali masi) all started helping your mumma bear the labour pain. Nali masi constantly massaged your mumma and your mumma kept shouting in pain, requesting to do a c-section and not wait for the normal delivery. But all family members kept your mumma motivated. Your masi prepared tikha kadha for your mumma and your nani and Nalimasi constantly motivated your mumma. Then the nurse took your mumma to the labour room and no family member was allowed there. It was 1 pm and every two minutes your mumma was asking the nurse that how long to wait… With lots of effort and unbearable pain, your mumma could make it as the doctor scared your mumma that after all these efforts and pain, if I give up, she will do a c-section. However, you had to be brought to this world with the help of assisted labour. Doctor used the vaccum pump to pull your head out. And finally, at 2:34 PM, you were there in front of my eyes. I forgot all the trouble and pain the moment I saw you. You were crying and still were looking so cute. I could not even blink my eyes as that way I would miss your glance. The doctor then declared that it’s a baby boy. Our bundle of joy… The doctor cleaned you and placed you in the incubator as your body temperature was low. But you were looking just so cute… Love you my baby…

Your mumma had given up by that time and then the third stage was not so good. Doctor had to do a procedure to remove the placenta. I know it’s too much of information for you, but I wanted to write it for us… as a memory… All family members came to meet your mumma while I was proceeding to the OT. Your papa had still not arrived. But your mumma had no energy to think of anything. I didn’t even ask for him… After I was back from the anesthesia effect, I saw you and I saw your papa… and I felt complete. Actually it was my new birth as a mom, as a woman and our new birth as parents of a sweet little child that’s YOU.

I did miss the most precious moment when you were given gadththi (first honey given to you) and everyone in the family says that you sucked so loud and beautifully that that forgot to record that moment… Mumma can experience it only through words. But good part is that your papa was around when you were most active after your birth. So I will live this moment through the family members forever… 

So this is a narration of all 9 months… and your birth. 

AND…

Finally this is how mumma announced your birth to relatives and friends:

Tiny yawns and sleepy sighs

Nursery rhymes and lullabies

A brand new life has brought us joy

Oh, what fun to have a boy!