Hi all
Never thought that I will get huge positive response on my first blog….. Happy to see that Gaurav Chachu and Shubhy Bua became my blog’s follower !!!!! …..Gunjan bua’s comments with gransparents blessing made me happy. My bade mamaji (Dr. Piyush Upadhaya ) gave me “Nice” response…… My majhle Nanaji ( Mr. S.K. Upadhyay )& Naniji ( Dr. Pratibha Upadhyay ) appreciated my writing…..couple of my Dad’s friends/ colleague also applauded me… It actually feels proud to be acknowledged by these Intellectuals……
In my previous blog, I told you about my first day of my life. In this blog, I will share some of experience after that.
Second day in the hospital was attributed by the most essential learning experience. On that day only I learnt to take resources which will keep my metabolism going. Mom was very supportive in teaching me the vital lesson. Meanwhile calls were coming constantly on my dad’s cell to congratulate my parents like Baby dadiji, Varsha Dadiji, Gaurav chacha, Sumit uncle, Radhika Aunty and list goes on……….
As they say necessity is the mother of invention and when this necessity turns to be “hunger” , I only have one process of producing high decibel sound ( off course crying !!!! don’t worry I will learn other verbal /non verbal mode of communications very soon ) to attract attention from others.
For the next 2-3 days familiarization session started. I was brought from nursery at every 2 hrs and then sent back. My dad also overcame the fear to carry me and hence deserve “fear factor” award from Akshay Uncle.. (After all darr ke aage hi to jeet hai !!!!!!) . I used to open my eyes very slowly when dad used to take me from the nursery. This was my first real interaction with my dad. I love dad’s lap. I feel so comfortable that after seeing him, I again go back to sleep. Sleeping is my favorite pastime. Not only me but others also like my “sleeping” phase. One intra venal attachment was fixed on my right hand so that doctors can take blood samples. That was painful but could not do anything. All of my friends in the nursery also had it. I also got an infection which subsequently got cured with my liquid diet.
On the 3rd day my grandparents arrived from Delhi. They were in the seventh heaven. Dadaji sat on the chair and dadiji placed me on his lap. Grandpa was all in tears and tears made way on his glasses. Dadiji gave me my first “golden” gift along with so many new clothes. These clothes were actually bought by my Gudiya dadi who happens to be Gold medalist in Psychology ( surely she knows child psychology and her choice is perfect ) . Dadiji also predicted that I resemble mom as far as my face is concern. Even 2-3 more people ratified her prediction. At that point, dad felt jealous as nobody was saying that I resemble him ..hahhahahahah :) .
On Friday 18th sept 09 , I was discharged from the nursery. On the same night I stayed with my parents and naniji for the first time. Mom and dad (duly supported by naniji) used all type of permutation and combination to make me comfortable. But how can I show that I am comfortable so easily. After all god has given me the assignment to test their patience….so I am on my assignment!!
On Saturday (19th Sept 09) Mom was discharged from hospital. We all came to my maternal home (Nani haal !!!!!) at Panna Lal Road. Mamiji was ready with aarti at the enterance. This was actually a symbolic “welcome to parenting battlefield “for my parents. At home, Mamaji & mamiji sacrificed their big decorated room for a very special VVIP …off course that’s me……My first acquaintance was mamiji as she knew how to handle me right from waking me up and to help me to take burp. As she understands my behavior pattern well, I am forced to believe ( which is not actually!!!) that her topic of Phd would be “Child’s behavior and pattern”. Mamaji was bit afraid of me initially and never dared to carry me. Sometimes I really consider myself a fragile package with an unwritten message “ handle with care”.
On the same evening , Gunajn bua arrived from Lucknow with Divya mausi. She has actually argued many theories and counter theories to get permission to visit me ( I love my bua and I really look forward to continue bua’s leagacy, with every aspect, in the Mishra family) .
Sixth day was eventful. That was the day of “ testing water “ for the first time in my life. Badi nani ( Mrs. Shankuntla Upadhyay ) gave me my first bath. I cried in surprise ( you know I can express all my emotions through my crying only !!!). Though the water was lukewarm , I felt strange. Gunjan Buaji made fresh “kajal” and applied on my eyes to make my naina “kajrare”. The day was a fest for the people around me. I was happy to receive presents from Gunjan bua & badi nani and others.
Finally the day ended with much fan fare.
Signing off for now…
C u soon….. bye n take care
Yours truly
Arya Mishra
