Our little one had become the centre of our universe from the day he arrived. He was without a doubt the most important part of our lives. I didn’t want to leave any stone unturned in caring for him. At the same time, I didn’t want him to be the reason for any sacrifices. Nurturing my son was to me an added responsibility but not a reason to give up on my dreams and ambitions. Such sacrifices could lead to bitterness and I wanted none of that. So while myContinue Reading
It looked like a mini-wedding in our house that day. The entire place was decked up with beautiful flowers. The lovely fragrance floating in the air filled up every nook and corner of the house right from the main gate to the entrance and the interiors (except the nursery). Our parents from both sides of the family and the staff were waiting eagerly to give us the grandest welcome. It was such a beautiful surprise planned by my husband. Our darling “Dheva” had arrived in this world and into ourContinue Reading
Romantic walks on the beach, long lazy hours in the pool, cozy afternoon naps and indulgent massages – that’s what great holidays are made of. Especially when you’re more than halfway through your pregnancy. Traveling during pregnancy is not something to be afraid of. Instead, it’s highly recommended that you just take off from the hustle-bustle of the city life to get some peace and quiet. Any parent will vouch for the fact that this time before the arrival of the baby is precious too. It’s a perfect opportunity forContinue Reading
Becoming pregnant was such a huge gift, it had filled my world with so much happiness. Yet at the back of my mind some nagging questions began to emerge. My body was changing and a sense of anxiety was beginning to set in. Will I be able to get back to my fitness levels? Will I have the same kind of shape as before? Will my breasts sag? Will I get bad stretch marks? Will I be able to wear a bikini with the same confidence? Even though I wasContinue Reading
The fresh scent of newly purchased books from the new mini library had started filling up my room. The vibrant colours, the soft textures, and the dreamy stories all transported me to a completely new world. It almost felt like I was reliving my childhood in a new way. It was funny how I found myself enjoying reading through so many hardbound baby books at my age. I couldn’t wait till my baby arrived. The excitement was hard to contain. Plus the anxiousness about how busy it would get withContinue Reading
The fabric was quite an unusual vintage sky blue and beige combination. With seven different shades of silver threads, the embroidery was turning out to be quite exquisite. It had to be. It was one of my first big projects after opening up the studio – a high profile wedding. Add to that; the entire wedding decor was supposed to match the bride’s outfit. We were also designing the groom’s outfit to match her’s. There was no way we could let anything go wrong. Just then, I get a callContinue Reading
We happened to reach the kennel a little later than we had planned that day and it was quite dark already. The headlights from our car, as we drove in, shone brightly on the pups all cutely settled in a large yellow basket. We were there to choose a puppy to bring back home with us. Little did we know that the puppy would choose us instead. While most of the puppies were too tired or scared to come close to us, one playful little labrador came running over to us. SheContinue Reading
Most couples have at least that one daily routine together, that in spite of being ‘routine’ becomes a special part of each day. For us, it has always been working out together every morning irrespective of whether we were at home or traveling. At times we were motivating each other to push our limits or then being each other’s most vocal critics. It was hard to imagine a week without hitting the gym. When I found out we were pregnant; my workout ritual was the biggest question on my mind.Continue Reading
Nutrient-rich, and yes, mostly raw food made up for 50-60% of my pregnancy diet. I follow this diet plan even today, and it works wonders for my body. Cooking your food usually kills essential enzymes and nutrients in the food that can help fight chronic diseases. So whenever you can, have it raw! The Meal Replacing Smoothie Sometimes it’s nice to be able to drink up your meal rather than spend a whole lot of time chewing away. And why not, when it’s full of nutrients and also fills yourContinue Reading
From the time I started taking a deeper interest in what I ate, I found a fun way to eat healthily. I used the Power of visualisation. In my mind I saw the journey of food passing through my body – every morsel, going through my oesophagus and into my stomach. I would imagine all the goodness, and the nutrients from the food being absorbed into my body. All the fiber and water scrubbing my intestines clean, making them feel pink and fresh. After having visualised all that, eating somethingContinue Reading
