Unshakable Faith

Unlike most kids, Appu has been keen on having a sibling even before she was three years old. This was partly due to my mother's constant reminders about the fun that she would have and at the tempting prospect of having an inhouse playmate. However, she started getting impatient when the baby didnt arrive soon. Thats when she decided to take things into her own little hands. To be honest, there was a time when I was not too keen on going for a second child.Though B was intially against this he too had kind of given in to my wish after a point. That explains the 51/2 year age gap between the two.

Around this time, Asianet was airing a serial about Lord Ayyappan and Appu used to watch it every evening religiously. She became a staunch devotee and used to ask " Manikantan Thirumanassu" to fulfill all her wishes. Her greatest wish was for a baby in the house. It was decided that she and B would be going to Sabarimala on her trip to India. She was 41/2 then and was very thrilled to go to the temple and see Manikantan.

After she returned, I asked her what all she prayed for and she said that she had asked for a baby brother. For me it was a forgotten matter. After conceiving, I broke the news to her in the third month or so. What I saw on her face is the right example of unadulterated faith. She knew her wish would come true because she had asked Manikantan for a brother. There was a little shock for me as well - she had asked for a brother and sister as well!!! She is confident that the sister too will follow soon....

P.S: Appu is still a staunch devotee of Lord Ayyappan and was very glad to know that Aarush baby's malayalam star is same as that of Lord Ayyappan - Uthram.

6,5,4...3.....2..

So...finally the wait will be over tomorrow with the little boy coming. Doctor has decided it is better not to wait any more after an internal examination. There is absolutely no dilation yet. We have to get admitted at 12.00 am. The surgery has been scheduled for after 9.30 tomorrow. Cant wait to see the tiny one any more, but appu seems to be most impatient. Infact she woke up today wailing with excitement about baby coming tomorrow.

Still waiting....

Well here I am still with the big bulge! Hopefully, tomorrow's will be the last appointment and they might admit me for surgery on Sunday. All at home are ready to welcome the lil boy especially the big sis who has now started counting the hours.

A small worry...

The ob consultation did not go too well yesterday. BP has surprisingly shot up to 150 /90. I feel as fit as a fiddle though. Doc informed that they will not try and induce me due to the previous c-section. Oh oh ...what is she getting at? She suggested I wait for 3 more days and take a medication. A scan will be done on the 15th followed by a consultation. And then they will decide when to go in for the surgery...!

Since there is not much time to waste now, rushed to Baby Shop to get baby's gifts for the big sis. Since quantity always attracts her more...got a lot of things packed individually and made a mini hamper. The gifts consists of the a book of bedtime tales and an art and craft book, a do it yourself decoration kit for a lovely wind chime, a makeup set (I am not too sure of this as I have always been disapproving of her makeup craze), a lovely chain set and a pack of crayons. Feel she might enjoy opening the gifts a lot!

Anyway, now that the baby might coem much sooner than planned, I am taken a bit off guard. Have to pack the hospital bag today, baby's items are ready though. how I hate surprises...!

Shopping for Baby!

This Friday we finally went shopping for the essentials to welcome the lil boy....trust me, that is when I first felt the gravity of the whole thing. Baby is finally arriving....I am going to be a lil boy's mom for the first time, appu a big sis, a new person at home......!!

We kept the shopping low profile this time unlike during Appu's time. Just a few blankets, vests, disposable nappies etc. Surprise, surprise...mom has already bought some gold for the lil one from the savings she could scrape together. That was really sweet of her. She has bought a chain and a small waist band.

Now on the look out for the perfect gift the baby can give big sis....my my......thats a huge task! Hope I find the most suitable thing to make her feel like "the most special person"!

I had the ob consultation today. Doc Shama has just returned from her leave and there was a huge crowd waiting for her. I was on waiting list and after waiting from 9.30, I was finally able to meet her at 11.30.



Baby is doing well. But he has again turned around again and is now head up. Doc has asked me to start walking once he turns around again. Otherwise everything seems OK. Another month more to go...the 9th month commences tomorrow. I will be having weekly visits from now on.



I have been having a few small desires that I intend to complete before due date....



1) Watch a movie - this was accomplished today. We went to watch the Mohanlal movie Bhramaram. It may be long before I go to the cinema next. Movie was so so. Appu enjoyed it as this was the first time she got to sit on a seat by herself throughout the movie.



2) Have a nice vegetarian thali or buffet. Planning to got to Dwaraka next week.



3) Curl up on a cosy couch and read a nice book. The hunt for the perfect book is on.

4) Eat a typical kerala fare, as simple as possible...red rice, koorka, coconut chammanthi and egg omelette wrapped in banana leaf...yuuuuummmmmm!!!!!

Wait for lil brother

Its 34 weeks into pregnancy no. 2. By grace of god, mama's health is fine, if the usual back aches, tiredness etc. can be ignored. Hopefully, will be able to continue working upto D-day.



The countdown has begun and appu is keeping track of the no. of days. The wait has become unbearable for her now that the sumer holidays has commenced and she has a lot of time to while away. She will soon be busy as the summer classes will commence soon. The lil madam will be honing her cinematic dancing skills along with drawing and painting. She will be trying her hand at keyboard too. The karate classes (which she learns to hates more each day) is in full swing....she seems to be stuck with the yellow belt for long though....! She has become a lil Phelps at swimming gladly! We are hoping getting involved in all this bustle would ease the wait for lil bro.



The concept of being a big sis soon is bringing about mixed emotions in Appu. A snippet of conversation today. Biju was busy the morning getting the paintings hung on the walls of the new apartment. A lot of noisy drilling upset the lil girl.

Appu : Will the baby think that I am making all this noise?
Me : Why dont u tell him yourself that its not u?
Appu (Keeping her mouth near my tummy) : Baby, its not me. Its acha! I am a good girl today.