Finally, its here...!!

Hello Friends and my dear baby,

I know I am late in announcing this to my blog but there were certain other things in my priority list that had to be completed. So, finally, its here, my baby is at my home. It all happened on 19th Dec '11 at 9:25 PM when finally the wait was over and I got a first glimpse of my baby. After all the wait for almost nine months and much of anticipation, I had finally got hold of my baby, my Nonu, my little champ. I was so much excited when I heard the doctor say that its a "boy". It was a wish fulfilled, not for me but for my wife who was so eager to have a baby boy. Now, is time to say thank you to the almighty and I have pledged to go this year to thank the god for granting us our wish. There were so many things that had happened on the eventful day of 19th Dec. Earlier, on 17th Dec, when my wife had her usual visit, she was asked to have a ultrasound scan as she felt that the water level is not up to the mark. We immediately went to the hospital and had the ultrasound conducted and after receiving the reports, it was confirmed that the water level is decreased. On looking at the reports, our doctor advised us to get admitted to the hospital on Monday as we cant wait until the due date. So, we followed her advise and got admitted to the hospital on Monday morning at 8:00 AM as our bags were packed already. Throughout the day, she was being given artificial pain and the baby's heartbeat was being monitored very closely. But, still, my wife wasn't able to bear with the pain as she had expressed her far to me a couple of times before even. So, we decided to give her painless therapy so that she would not be able to feel pain while delivering the baby. However, at 8:45 AM, when the doctor came for a final visit, the baby's heartbeat suddenly started to show variations. It was at that moment when the doctor decided to have a C-sec instead of the normal delivery. I was for once very much afraid as at that moment I just wanted my wife to be fine. I had tears rolled up in my eyes as I was very much afraid at that time. Then, I consoled myself and wished her a good luck during the operation but still I couldn't control my emotions and I broke down when they took her to the OT. I was thankful to my family to have come down immediately when they heard that my wife is being taken to the OT for a C-sec. I was just waiting anxiously and each moment felt like an hour for me and I was moving up and down to just hear something from the OT. Then, finally, at 9:25 PM, the wait was over and my hero was born. At a first glimpse, his eyes reminded me of my wife and he looked exactly similar of her. I thanked the almighty, and then my wife to have given such as wonderful Christmas and new-year gift.

Countdown begins...16 days to go

Hello Nonu,

Now, you are just 16 days away from the day when I will be holding you on my palms. What a great feeling it will be then! Isn't it? Me and your mother are really getting rejuvenated and excited when we think of that day. Now, its the time that we have been waiting for so long, almost nine months, to hold you on our palms. Soon, the day will arrive and you will be here with us and who knows you might even come on 25th i.e. the Christmas day. Your mother is really getting nervous and jittery when she thinks about the day of her delivery but I am trying to calm her down that everything will be fine because you haven't given us trouble so far and you wont do it then either. Isnt it, baby. I really feel excited when I feel you on your mother's belly and I do not know how will I feel when you will be in my palms. I dont really know whether you will be a boy or a girl but whatever will it be, I just want you and your mother to be absolutely fine. Though, your mother mother clearly wants that you should be a "boy" and I understand her feelings and I just wish that her wishes are granted because I want to see her happy. I can clearly see the look of her face when she will be holding a baby boy and I know that she will be very happy.

Here is a glimpse of how you look like, http://www.babycenter.in/pregnancy/fetaldevelopment/38weeks/?scid=in_en_mbtw_pregnancy_preg38

The Countdown begins: 7 weeks to go!

Hello Nonu,

How are you my dear child?

Hope you are doing fine in your mother's womb. Isn't it?

The countdown has already begin and you're are just 7 weeks to come outside your mother's womb as your mom is already 33 weeks pregnant!

I know you have started to look a little uncomfortable now as you are growing more now. Last night and today morning, I could also sense some activity from you inside your mother's womb. But don't you worry my child, its just a matter of days when you will be out in this world. In few weeks from now, you will also see how this world looks like. You know what! The preparations have started in full swing to welcome you in our house. Your grandma is already on its verge to complete a sweater for you to protect you from the immense cold. She and your mom have also bought a mattress for you in which you will be sleeping. And this is not it, everyone in our family is ready to share each and every thing for you whether it is clothes, nappies, blankets, and so on. Your Jharna mausi has already shared his son's clothes for you and your khillo mausi, (yes khillo, I think I shared this name with you, right?) is also planning to buy some stuff for you. Each one in the family is getting ready to welcome you into the family, and doing one's own bit for you. This just shows, baby, how much everyone will love you. I am just keeping my fingers crossed that you will bring smiles in everyone's faces, especially your mom who wants you to be a boy. I am waiting for the day to come soon now to see your smiling face holding on to you in her palms, and caressing you. Slowly, you are now getting ready for delivery by turning upside-down - your head should be pointing down now.

Here are some of the facts about you:
http://www.babycenter.in/pregnancy/fetaldevelopment/33weeks/


Dr Aunty will be paying careful attention to your position in the coming weeks, and its only in matter of few weeks now when you will be in my palms.

That is it for now, my dear little Nonu!

Your's loving
DAD

Your mother is 29 weeks pregnant

Hi Nonu,

How are your my child? I know I'm writing after a long time since the last time I had written to you but I don't know why I have become so lazy. This is maybe due to the festive season or don't know what is the reason. Nevertheless, you know what...you're mother is now "29 weeks pregnant". I can see the glow in her face now and how desperate she is now to bring you out in this world. Last weekend was quite hectic as your nanu and nani had come here along wth your khillo mausi.. :)..Yes, khillo, thats her pet name but her  real name is Pragati. Didn't I introduce you to her. Oh, its my mistake then. In fact, I didnt introduce you to any member of the family. You will come to know of them once you will come out in this world. Anyways, so where were we? Yes, last weekend, it was mother's godhbarai ceremony where all of our relatives were present in our home from your mama-dadu/dadi to jharna mausi/rohit mausa, both the tauji/taiji's, and so on, and they filled your mother's lap with gifts and fruits to bless her with the abundant joys of motherhood while welcoming you into our family. It was great fun but at the same time the electricity also played a spoil sport so weren't able to enjoy much. 

Going forward on how are you looking now, your head is getting bigger, and the brain is developing billions of neurons at an amazing rate. Thats great news! And, I want you to grow much intelligent than me. Also, your nutritional needs are growing, too. You know your mother's diet is now improving a lot but she'll need plenty of protein, vitamin C, folic acid and iron to meet your body's demands. Your bones in particular are soaking up lots of calcium right now, so she has to drink lots of milk in order make you stronger.

This is how you look like in the 29th week:

http://www.babycenter.in/pregnancy/fetaldevelopment/29weeks/

Well, what can I say, I am just waiting for the day to come when I will hold you on my palms. I am so very excited to even think of that day. Your mother wants that you should be a boy and I just hope that its true. Not, because that I don't like girls but I want her to be happy. Its for her happiness. But, at the same time, its also for your grandpa who I believe will come back with your birth as he promised me when he died.

Thats it for this week. Will write next week with some more updates. 

Hi Nonu, I know that I am late this week as I should have written about you few days before only but just couldn't find enough time to write. So, your mother is now 25 weeks pregnant. As I was reading the email alert, you have become far more responsive to the touch now. I can feel your kicks from inside your mother's belly. I know you must be feeling a little uncomfortable as you are growing old and at times you may want to come out as soon as possible. I am too desperate enough to hold you in my arms. before I move on, here are some basic fact about you: 

• Your  eyelids will open around now too
• and your heart is beating so strongly now that Dr Aunt can hear with just a stethoscope. 

As you are growing, your mother is also starting to feel some aches and pains as her body adjusts to accommodate you. Even her center of gravity changes along with her body shape. So, that is the reason why, we made an appointment with the Psychotherapist aunt and she have recommended few exercises to your mother. Its already been two days since she has been doing those exercises and is feeling a lot better. I know that you might feel a little uncomfortable while she's doing those exercises but dont worry baby..shes doing all for you, just to ensure that you come out easily without any hassles. 

Hey, do you know, last weekend, your tauji brought few clothes for you that were earlier worn by your cousin sister, Aditi. So, all the preparations have begun, my dear, and slowly you will out in this world, to see how this world looks like. I m sure you will be excited to know about this world as much excited as we are. 

Thats it for this week. Will meet you in the next week.

Hi Nonu, your mother and my wife is now 24 weeks pregnant. Thats great news, isnt it? Now, you're just few months away when I will hold you on my palms. So, how are you feeling my baby. I know your mother is also feeling the same and she must be feeling more excited than me as shes been holding you for so long now. Now, I realize how difficult it is for a mother to hold a baby inside her. I also realize now how difficult it must have been for your grandmother and my mother to cope up with this stress. Anyways, on a happy note, you will be here with us in our family in few months from now. You know what, I again received an email alert from www.babycenter.in, and it provided few interesting things about you. Let me quote those to you. According to babycenter.in, you are still on the skinny side with no body fat, but your brain is growing rapidly and starting to fill the space in your mother's uterus. By now, your mother is starting to take a definite "pregnant" shape and the linea nigra, a dark line of pigmentation, may appear down the centre of her abdomen. And more interestingly, your taste buds are also forming and, believe it or not, it is your sweet tooth. So, when your mother asked me to get a chocolate last Saturday, it was you who had demanded for that. I wonder how many chocolates you will be eating once you are out in this world. Now, some interesting facts about you:

You are now weighing more than 1.3 pounds/600 grams, and from crown to heel you could measure 11.8 inches / 30 centimeters.

Isn't it exciting, Nonu! I know you are also dying to come outside, and see how this world looks like. We are also eagerly waiting for your arrival and its just mater of few months now.  Till then, good bye for now...and will talk to you next week  with some more exciting facts about you, my baby..muuah..

My wife is 23 weeks pregnant

Great news! My wife is 23 weeks pregnant now. As days pass by, I am overwhelmed and excited, and at the same time nervous too. My wife especially is getting nightmares about what will happen on that day. Many of my friends believe it's natural though that she is feeling this way. In the days to come, she will feel more pain but the gift that will be brought to us will remove all the pain. I have started counting on my fingers and am waiting eagerly for the day to come when I will be holding the little one on my palms. I can't even imagine how the day will be like. My wife feel so excited whenever the baby kicks her from inside, and then immediately puts my hand over her belly to feel the movements of the baby. It feels so fascinating and exciting to feel the movements of the baby. Recently, I received an weekly alert from babycenter.in and it said that the baby is now able to hear the music and make us feel sway, since his hearing and sense of movement are now well developed. Oops, sorry...i don't know whether its a "his" or "her" well, I don't really mind about the either one but its wife who wants a "his". 

And, with each week that passes, the baby becomes more and more mature and better able to cope with the outside world. I also felt great when I looked at the development facts of the baby in the www.babycenter.in; though, not accurate. It showed me that the baby might be weighing a little over one pound or 500 grams and measuring about 11.4 inches or 29 centimeters from crown to heel. These statistics are enough to make me feel excited about the birth of our baby. Our friends have started giving suggestions on what may be the prospective name. Meanwhile, we have already kept a name for our baby and keep calling him/her with that name. Its called "Nonu", and from now onwards, I will be calling out Nonu only throughout this blog. Nonu's hearing is well established and can very well make out a distorted version of our voice, and the beating of my wife's heart and her stomach rumblings. 

23 weeks are now slowly going to be over, Nonu, and you are progressing towards the day when you will be born. I am dying for the day when I will hold you, my little sweetheart. That moment I know will going to be a special for us, and for our entire family. Nonu, you will be loved by all of us, not only we two but your uncles and aunts, your grandma, and your cousin sisters. 

That's it for this week, and will speak to you next week with another wonderful  moments.