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12th July 2015, had to peek
date down there on bottom of screen, anyway the most important thing is that i
experienced the most wonderful moment of my life. My small baby Eklavya filled
me with joy and wonder when he folded his hands to say “jai” when I asked him
to do so, now he even knows how to wave goodbye and how to clap his tiny hands.
Despite of all ups and lows I think I am happy today to be a mother and I feel
that he has completed me as a woman today. Though my expectations would never
come to an end but I wish and pray that I never become hurdle in his life.
It was early November of 2013 when I came to
know that I have conceived and soon I will become a mother. There was a mixed
feeling of nervousness and joy. Was scared because had heard that becoming a
mother is the most difficult and painful task. But was happy to be with a
wonderful, loving and caring companion with whom I felt safe and pampered.
Those eight nine months we took every precaution so that the baby and mom duo
remain healthy and safe. Despite of all the measures I got ill and suffered
from an eye disease, optic neuritis in right eye. Those days were scary as I
was not sure whether I will be able to get my vision or not. PGIMER Chandigarh,
yes the doctors there, they entered into my life as angels and I got well
before I gave birth to Eklavya.
For the Last two months of pregnancy I was
with my parents. All through this time I missed that everything my husband did
to pamper me. This was the time when gaining weight was welcomed and happily
accepted, gained about 15 kilos and I looked more like an elephant now. Was not
sure of anything as how things would happen during baby birth but was surely
excited for it. It was summer time and the days were hot and humid, so one day
I jumped into the stream near my house. Swam all through the ninth month, water
helped me to feel weightless, made my muscles workout and kept me cool and
calm.
6th August 2015, we went to
hospital for normal routine checkup, the day was still a week time away. But
while coming back from hospital finally the pains started the very same day. We
went back to hospital in the evening and I had to bear the Labour pains whole
night. My mom was a big support to me all this time. Wanted Eklavya’s papa to
be with me but I knew that he would not be able to see me in so much pain. At
that time you realise the reality of life, we all are so fortunate that we
don’t have to bear this much pain all the time. It’s just that we have to cross
some hurdles all through life but if we have a companion who is ready to share
all the trouble, the journey of life becomes beautiful.
On 7th August , it was eight
in the morning and I think Eklavya was ready to come in this world , as I was
in the highest frequency and amplitude of pains. At 8:25 he came out of my
womb. I just could have a little glance of a tiny creature in nurse’s hand. Now
I just waited for the nurses to tell me about the health of the baby and of
course I wanted to know whether ‘Katha’ has come or ‘Eklavya’ has come. Yes we
had decided names already.
Holding the little one in my hands and
feeding him was world for me. Instantly forgot all the pain I suffered last
night. He was so small, tine little hands, tiny feet, small fingers little pink
nose cute red cheeks and lot of hair on his head. Now I eagerly waited for
Eklavya’s dad to come and see him and love both of us. Everybody was so happy.
There was cheer all around. It took several days to realise it that I
became a mom and a little baby in my lap is my baby.
Watching him grow every day is a feeling of
great joy and cheer. Days when he initially started smiling, then giggling made
me click his pictures every now and then. I got amazed to see him suck his
thumb, the way he smiled to while feeding, the way he extends his hand up to my
mouth and wants his hand to be kissed by me everything made me happy as never.
The days when he started to turn around. He even rolled down from bed once but
landed on floor just like a kitten safely. Then he started crawling and I
followed him and I still follow him as he has not started to walk. He is almost
12 months now.
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