Their "Us" Moment

Author : PURN!MA      Blog : Purnima Prabhu      Date : 4/19/2013 8:23:00 PM

'They were driving back from a get together at a friend's house. The pitter-patter of the raindrops on the windshield was like a rhythm to their year old toddler's continuous babbles.Suddenly he said something funny which made her laugh."I am happy that I can still make you laugh." he said, smiling at her earnestly."Mnh-hnn" She smiled back at him, reached for his hand and entwined her fingers in his.A moment of silence later she responded, "You can make me cry too.""I was thinking t(...)'

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Why I Don't Have A Pet

Author : PURN!MA      Blog : Purnima Prabhu      Date : 4/12/2013 8:42:00 PM

'I have already once written about my pet parrot in my blog that I deleted. I feel the need to write about it once again. One of my favourite author, Preeti Shenoy, often writes about her pet dog. Yesterday's post was one such (rather her pic with Lostris, her pet Dob), which made my mind track back to the time when I had my own pet.I do not remember the details very correctly, but I am going to narrate as I remember it. I was around 6 - 7 years of age when this parrot entered i(...)'

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Marriage is a Three-Legged Race

Author : PURN!MA      Blog : Purnima Prabhu      Date : 4/8/2013 7:48:00 PM

' Isn't it? Two individuals, countless dreams, varied thoughts, myriad opinions, different strategies, but one goal. Tied at the feet, two individuals have to cross the finish line without tripping over. Sounds like an easy one, but many are stumped over it. Communication, co-ordination, communication is necessary. Likewise one cannot discount understanding, trust and the will to make it happen.Tomorrow we are completing three years of married life. (Hence, the title) Our journe(...)'

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Comparisons

Author : PURN!MA      Blog : Purnima Prabhu      Date : 3/28/2013 4:59:00 PM

'It starts with innocent childhood milestones. Does your kid sit up? Does s/he crawl? How many teeth does s/he have? Oh, mine is a fast learner. My baby has 16 teeth. Mine walks unsupported at 8 months, what does your kid do?Don't they sound familiar? That is because at some point each parent has compared their kid to another of the same age. Probably, they fear if or not their kids are developing the way they should. Are they slow? Are they lacking skills? Is this how it is supposed(...)'

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Rough Around the Edges

Author : PURN!MA      Blog : Purnima Prabhu      Date : 3/21/2013 7:55:00 PM

'When my husband made Aloo baingan (stir-fried eggplants with potatoes, if you must) for the first time a couple of weeks ago, I was all praises. I just couldn't stop raving about how wonderful it tasted and how lucky was I to have him in my life, every time I went in for a helping.Yesterday, upon request, he made it again. This time, I gulped my entire portion without a single word. Even a while after dinner, I did not say anything about how it turned out to be. Only when he openly (...)'

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The Sushi Bit

Author : PURN!MA      Blog : Purnima Prabhu      Date : 3/11/2013 7:13:00 PM

'Some crazy weeks are behind us. There are a lot of things immigrants like us won't tell. The one thing that keeps hanging on our heads like a sword is the visa thing. Especially when it is nearing its expiry date. All the action begins then. Application for extension, mental preparedness to leave the country in case of rejection, selling out all the gathered stuff, dealing with the leasing issues...Fortunately, as I write this, I realise that everything is sorted out. Well, at least(...)'

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I'm the "GGTTB"

Author : PURN!MA      Blog : Purnima Prabhu      Date : 2/26/2013 9:16:00 PM

'Now the tattoo is more than a year old. It is still gathering all kinds of reactions from people around us. Not many people at my husband's office knew about it since he mostly wears a full sleeved shirt. A few days back when he wasn't, the tattoo caught the eyes of his co workers. To say that they were flabbergasted, is saying the least.It seems they were all amused that he would go through all that pain to get his wife's name inked on him. One of them (a non-Indian) also(...)'

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28! Is it a big number?

Author : PURN!MA      Blog : Purnima Prabhu      Date : 2/13/2013 8:55:00 PM

'I don't think so. I celebrated my 28th energetic year yesterday and loved every minute of it. And no matter how old I am or will be, I will always love gifts from near and dear ones. I'll let the pictures do the talking 'cause I am busy loving them. :)On the birthday eve, I got chocolates from V and the family...which were first claimed byFirst thing on the birthday morning got flowers from the husband. I have told him it is ok if I do not get a gift from him, but flowers are a must(...)'

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The Untold Horrors of Breastfeeding

Author : PURN!MA      Blog : Purnima Prabhu      Date : 2/5/2013 10:46:00 PM

'Again let me remind you of some disclaimers1. Perverts - BUZZ OFF! 2. Breast feeding is a sensitive topic. Some might even consider discussions on the subject, shameless. For what it is worth, I have decided to put away the shame and hence the stigma revolving around this topic. 3. Again, the following is what I experienced. You may have a totally different tale to tell. If you are already a mother AND did not have to face whatever I had to, please do not try to sell me how wro(...)'

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Motherhood - The Beginning

Author : PURN!MA      Blog : Purnima Prabhu      Date : 1/28/2013 8:59:00 PM

'Previously written Pregnancy - Finding out, Pregnancy - Middle Ground, Pregnancy - The Last Leg and The Awaited ChildbirthIt took me few hours to come out of the heavily induced sleep. That day, I did not get to hold my baby at all. Anyway she was asleep for most of the day. That night I got the shock of my life. My girl decided to turn on her lung power. The screeching was only too loud for the small room. Her cry seemed to resonate throughout the hospital.(...)'

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The Awaited Childbirth

Author : PURN!MA      Blog : Purnima Prabhu      Date : 1/26/2013 10:09:00 PM

'Previously written Pregnancy - Finding out, Pregnancy - Middle Ground and Pregnancy - The Last LegThe 9th month took a toll on me. Not only did I have aches all over, I had an outbreak of pimples too. That seemed to convince everyone around me that I'd be having a baby boy. They say if you look beautiful and your skin is glowing then you have a baby girl. Well, not true!I was done with the pregnancy thing and all I wanted was the extra weight off me. Hence, more (...)'

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Pregnancy - The Last Leg

Author : PURN!MA      Blog : Purnima Prabhu      Date : 1/25/2013 9:49:00 PM

'Previously written Pregnancy - Finding out and Pregnancy - Middle GroundAfter what seemed like ages, the day finally dawned when I had my near and dear ones beside me. The baby shower was fun with nearly a hundred people attending. I know, too many people for a baby shower, but that's how it is with my FIL. The very next day we were supposed to come to Pune. As much as I felt bad leaving my in-laws place, I was excited to be at my hometown after a year and half. Who i(...)'

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Pregnancy - The Middle ground

Author : PURN!MA      Blog : Purnima Prabhu      Date : 1/24/2013 8:44:00 PM

'Previously written Pregnancy - Finding outAfter having gone through the mad hormonal days, I expected normal days where I wouldn't be so fragile - emotionally as well as physically. What I did not see coming was a huge blow by the jet lag. When I'd previously flown from India to US, I'd gotten used to the time change within 2-3 days. However, this time around, we used to be wide awake at night and sleep through the day. Kiran was supposed to resume his office here in 7 days, wh(...)'

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Pregnancy - The finding out

Author : PURN!MA      Blog : Purnima Prabhu      Date : 1/24/2013 1:31:00 AM

'Disclaimer:Like Namratha says, this is not for the faint hearted. Or even those who are not yet ready to be mothers - especially mentally.This post doesn't mean to scare anyone off pregnancy or child birth. I just hope this helps and provides directions to those who might feel a bit overwhelmed or lost in the whole process. In no way is this post, and the series of them following soon after, are meant to serve as prescription for your pregnancy related symptoms. I mig(...)'

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We, the non-sharers

Author : PURN!MA      Blog : Purnima Prabhu      Date : 1/22/2013 10:13:00 PM

'Disclaimer : A post meant for women, but you may read tooHow many of us like to share? I don't mean a meal, or clothes and shoes. I certainly do not mean FB sharing. How many of us share our stories? By stories I mean those ones which we may not necessarily be proud of. It may be a small incident, like being shouted at by a superior at the office, or it could be a life-shattering one, like being a victim of sexual harassment and all those remaining ones that lie in between. We (...)'

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My Circle of Mommy Friends

Author : PURN!MA      Blog : Purnima Prabhu      Date : 1/19/2013 12:31:00 AM

'Being a mommy to a kid is perhaps not as difficult as holding up your image as one to the world. There is so much pressure and breaking down is seriously not an option. Even though women have been there and done that, when it comes to being a third person and watching others take up the mothering duty, they get a lot judgmental... a lot more critical and always have something wrong to pick with the way you do something (to/with/for the kid).As this is the case, we, the newly blessed(...)'

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Taste Of Peru

Author : PURN!MA      Blog : Purnima Prabhu      Date : 1/17/2013 9:47:00 PM

'I am a big fan of shows where there are road trips, food and guys involved. Particularly that show where there is this Guy involved. If you do not know already, Diners, Drive-Ins' and Dives is a very popular show on the Food Network where Guy Fieri, takes a road trip all through the 50 states of America in search for some authentic, mouth watering, lip smacking food; much like our Highway On My Plate. Every time this show is aired, I am praying for Chicago to be (...)'

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First Post of the Year

Author : PURN!MA      Blog : Purnima Prabhu      Date : 1/7/2013 9:12:00 PM

'Happy New Year to all! May this year bring peace, love and warmth of family and friends to us!I have a good news right at the beginning of the year. My baby turned a year old! :D Isn't that fabulous? We had a nice little birthday party for her... complete with family and very close to heart friends. It was fun and heartening to have good people come and join us in this happy occasion. :) Although I have wished I could and would update my blog frequently, I have not done so. I a(...)'

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December!

Author : PURN!MA      Blog : Purnima Prabhu      Date : 12/4/2012 10:17:00 PM

'I have always loved the month of December. The merriment of Christmas mixed in with the chilly Pune air is, for me, a feel good factor. In years that went by, many happy moments (and thus, memories now) are associated with this month. Isn't it great to end a year with some happiness?One of my most happiest moments lie in December. I would perhaps rate this day on a higher rank than my wedding day. Wedding is just a celebration to stamp the decision that we make. Making a decisi(...)'

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Peeping Up From The Mundane

Author : PURN!MA      Blog : Purnima Prabhu      Date : 11/27/2012 11:12:00 PM

'"I was busy." seems like a valid reason to many questions regarding one's whereabouts, online or even in the real world. I, for one, have always believed that it is just an excuse for not doing something.Like now, in my current situation, where I have immersed neck deep in motherhood, I still think being busy is just a term/ an excuse to not do something. And for me, it's totally got to do with my laziness. I wished a 1000 times that I would blog, or read a book or do something craf(...)'

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