My child, his (her) needs

We are the parents. We are the grown ups. We are wise. But we are ignorant. A child’s needs, desires are constantly evolving. A favorite toy today can be forgotten tomorrow. Undoubtedly, we know our children best. But they know themselves better. Children should to be respected. They need to feel respected. Always assume you

5 Steps to Healing in a Difficult Conception or Pregnancy

This post is for those like me. Those having a challenging time through conception or pregnancy. This is not a rant on how difficult it is. This is a suggestion on how to make the journey bearable, even pleasant. The Conception Frustration We try and we try. We visit the doctor any number of times,

The Pregnancy Bonus – Part 5

I always knew I didn’t have any control on how my pregnancy progressed. I could only do my best to stay positive. I had told myself that every single day. The premature contractions, however, shook me to the core (yes, pun intended). I was terrified. The mantra didn’t work anymore. All the spiritual books I

The Pregnancy Bonus Part 4

A few days after bed rest ended, the episode started. Day 1, I felt unusually nervous. I made constant trips to the bathroom. I found I couldn’t even sit comfortably though there was nothing wrong. By the end of the day, I slept from exhaustion. Day 2 brought on what felt like menstrual cramps. It

The Pregnancy Bonus Part 3

My entire life I hadn’t stayed home apart from holidays and sick days. One month of staying home, no no, staying in bed baffled me. I had never had so much time – unplanned, unproductive, unwanted. They say the mental state of mom directly affects the baby in womb. So I needed to stay calm.