August 25, 2010

Motherhood


It's been almost a month since I last updated my blog. And life has changed so much since then :)!

I'm thrilled and blessed to share with all of you that my daughter Ruhi was born on 1st August, 2010. I was in labor for 26 hours, half of it which was extremely painful and the other half very eventful. The reward at the end of it was priceless :)!

Life's been sooper busy but very memorable since the day she was born. I feel extremely blessed to have my family with  me during this time - mom, dad, sister, bro-in-law and few close friends that have taken care of hubby, me and our daughter so well.

We spent the first 3 days in the hospital....she had slight jaundice and the doctor wanted to watch her before sending us home. I read and learnt so much from the nurses, lactation consultants and mom during that time. After coming home, we have slowly started to settle into a routine with her.

She is pure joy and delight - watching her sleep, feed, play, smile, cry, giving her a bath - we are all smitten by all her activity and movements :)!

She loves to lay on my chest and go to sleep - and holding her while she does that is the most amazing feeling in this world!

Most of my friends have come home and met her....it feels great to share her with all of them!

I am also extremely thankful for my friends Kruti, Hinesh/Shrdha, Bhavna, Sunita and others who have graciously loaned me a crib, swing, rocker, bouncer, baby carrier, etc. I only had to buy a car seat and stroller for her so far....and few daily necessities....rest all was taken care of by friends.

I'm a mommy now - still can't believe it :). Pregnancy was so much fun but motherhood is even better :)!

And the fun has only begun :)