May 13, 2021

 - We will be home soon, today! All of us! Cannot be more relieved. 

- In the middle of a pandemic and all the chaos that could have come our way, this was fairly smooth. Thankful :)

- My family.. overjoyed.. such wonderful messages and wishes.. and the support- didi, VJ, Papa mom and V. 

May 12, 2021

 - I can sit upright! Phew... thank you for small mercies..

- Which also meant I held her for the first time.. Cannot explain the feelings.

- Lovely eyes.... my god! I cannot get over it!

May 11, 2021

 - I saw her and its a her... my puppy. She is so tiny and so real. She cried her lungs out! Gosh... I cannot believe she is here.

- My mom and husband.. waiting to see me... patiently.. overjoyed and relieved. Well, I am too.

- She was placed next to me, her body touching my face... so soft.. so cute. I am absorbed with feelings and emotions I never felt before :) 

May 10, 2021

 - Final day and I can see a hint of excitement and a lot of nervousness on everyone's faces.

- Final prep is now done. Feeling good.

- Sleeping well tonight. Time to meet my puppy :)

May 9, 2021

 - Such a relaxing Sunday with least amount of activities and agenda. 

- I ate my favorite food, Chinese. The Indian and the much superior version of it, from my fav restaurant.

- My V. constantly checking on me. I think he worries for me. I don't want that. But he knows me too well. 

May 8, 2021

 - I have 2 days to go before things change for good. I have decided to focus on myself and keeping calm these 2 days and working on my mental peace.

- Final tests are done... everything seems to be going smoothly.

- As much as I hate hospitals and needles and blood tests etc.. this has to be done and I have to go through this. To ensure my family is sane and less worried, keeping calm!

May 7, 2021

 - Final working day today and my final handover session... phew!

- Goodbyes and good wishes from everywhere... pouring in!

- I had the best and the most relaxed nap in months after my handover. Feeling more settled.

May 6, 2021

 - The excitement and anticipation I see in everyone's eyes is incredible... counting days, waiting patiently.. for May 11th.

- There's this secret chat/mores code type thing that has developed between puppy and mom.. it is so cute... they will be good friends.. i can feel it already!

- the outside world is so troubled and full of despair... but this lil thing has helped me survive the greatest tragedy our generation has witnessed in about a 100 years.

May 5, 2021

 - Exactly 1 week to go and it will be here. I'll finally be able to hold it.

- The good wishes that have come in from everywhere... so thankful :) 

- kicks and knocks have become more prominent... puppy <3

May 4, 2021

  - Aparajita has finally started climbing the ropes :D

- I am so thankful for my parents being here. 

- Amaltas tree with beautiful yellow flowers. Can see from my window. So lovely.

May 3, 2021

 - Final week today, absolutely relieved and much needed handover sessions finally scheduled. I still despise the last minute work, but i am relieved.

- I am counting everyday and minute till May 11th :) 

- Thanks for being there V :)  This has been tough and it was very tough in the beginning, but we made it mostly peacefully.

May 2, 2021

 -  relaxed and a quiet Sunday with little to do. 

- This is my final week at work before a long leave. Looking forward to it.

- My puppy and its antics! Such a sweetheart... almost feels like its swimming in there...haha

May 1, 2021

- Super duper relieved about my birth plan.. now it feels settled and solid. 

- I love the phrase- everything is normal and well... esp when my pup is involved. This is the last time we see you in a scan... yay!

- drive back home with my V. Talking and chatting about our future... :) Cherishing every bit of it.

April 30, 2021

 - Breezy Sunday morning for a change as it has gotten very very hot in India. 

- Lock down is usually boring and mundane... but thanks to some slow living practices that I have recently tried to adopt, which by the way is a huge change for me, 

- Evening routine of chit chat, massage time and imaginary details of my puppy.. I love this time with my mum.

April 29, 2021

 - Weekend has begun with some nice home cooked meals and plenty of rest and pampering... forever grateful.

- Morning glory plant has the most stunning colored flowers... thriving happily.

- There were concerns over indoor palms which seem to have taken care of itself. Thankfully.