The beginning.

I was the least likely to be counted as maternal. Always the fun aunt and never the mom, that was going to be my biopic. That is, till I had you. That afternoon in a crowded labour room where I held you for the first time changed me. Forever. It flipped a switch I could never envision I had. It made me responsible. It made me realise what it is like to wear your heart outside your chest cavity. It made me realise the importance of the word you vs me. It made my resolve stronger, my heart warmer and my life well, made me realise that anxiety was going to forever be a part of me.

This is for you. This is a chronicle of my stories for you, with you. My fears and my apprehensions. Most incredibly, this is about the joy you have brought to my life. When you read this, I’d like you to know how much I love you and if someday I am not around, know that I am hugging you close. Always. And you will always have me in your heart.

For my extended global family

“Parenthood is life altering, mind numbing and an insane, wild ride. Enjoy it!

While this blog dedicated to Advika, my daughter, this might resonate with each one of you. In everyday living, we often forget how to stop and breathe. Tell these little/big/medium humans how much they mean to us. Things we made mistakes with. And well being a little more human and a little less superhero-like.

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This is my dedication to all moms/dads/care-givers

There is no one way to hack this parenting app. It is a marathon designed to test us at our best and worst. We can only, about hope to help each other. So whether you are a natural parent, by adoption or simply fostering. I salute you and respect you for showing up for this job each and every day. Relentless, with a smile and sometimes even a wet pillowcase.

Love and Happiness! Always.