Haathi mera Saathi

My First protrait

This was taken when I was just about 36 hours old.

I am protected !!

Today when I woke up in the morning, mummy told me that she would take me to the hospital today to get my BCG vaccine. Papa was as usual half asleep. I don't know what he heard but I guess all he heard was BCG and then he was straight up - BCG - oh no, Sudeshna you should have told me earlier as I would have prepared for it last night. Saying this he went to the clothes room and came out with his suit. Ma said out, did you not get her nappy? and then she started to laugh out loud. When ma said BCG, what papa thought was that he had got an interview with Boston Consulting Group!! - men na, there are incorrigible.

The appointment was for 3 in the afternoon. When going to office papa told mama that he would be back by 2.30 and take us. Guess what happened, he rang up at 2 and said "Sudeshna, I am stuck up in this call, will you take your dad with you to the hospital". Ma just gave a shrug - like she half expected it anyway. So it was ma and grand-pa who took me to the hospital. I was sound asleep and didn't feel much but there was a spec in Ma's eyes. Ma - don't worry I am ok. Love you lots.

A wee poem

My didi, Aadya, has written this poem about me. Its so amazing that I thought I would let all read it. She is so sweet, isn't she!! Thank you didi.

OISHEE OISHEE OISHEE,
PRETTY SWEET OISHEE NICE DARLING OISHEE,
LOVEABLE DARLING OISHEE,
NICE PRETTY SUNFLOWER OISHEE,
LIGHTING THE SKY WITH SUN,
MIXING WATER WITH LIGHT AND MAKING THE MOST GRACEFUL RAINBOW,
OISHEE OISHEE OISHEE
A NICE GIFT FROM GOD TO THE EARTH,
NO GIRL IS LIGHTER THAN HER,
OISHEE IS BORN TO BE A PRINCESS,
NO-ONE GREATER THAN HER.

By Aadya

Blood is thicker than water (or beer) !!

Papa came home from office just after six today.... so we are going to have a lovely Friday evening. Mummy was asking when was the last time papa came home on a Friday evening at 6 and did not hit the pub.... Pops you are the bestest!! In fact, papa has got me a suit which says "Daddy's No 1 girl" - that I am :-)

100 hours

I have got so many things to tell you... where do I start.

First things first - finally I came 'home' this afternoon. No wonder its called - 'home home sweet home'. mummy came and laid me on the bed and it smelled so good ... love you lots mum. but I was very sleepy ... so I slept off the evening and stored up energy for the night and papa and momma had their first taste of my nocturnal adventures.

Secondly, I had my first photo with papa taken.

And lastly, my car has arrived. Its lovely. Thanks ma - its wonderful.





and yes before I sign off.... I am excited I am more than 100 hours old now. yeah thats a nice milestone...

A damp squib

Yes it turned out to be a dampner yesterday. The doctor aunts here obviously didn't want me to go home yesterday - instead they put me into a glassbox with a bright light from top. Mummy told me that this would help to bring down some chemical levels. But if mummy thinks its good its gotta be. But I was feeling lonely inside I wanted to be in momma's lap so I cried and cried - my voice has become hoarse.

Papa told me that my car would be arriving tomorrow. thats nice.

Day 2

Papa tells me that I have been a spoilt brat today. But what can I do - I wanted to be close to papa and mamma but they wanted me to be on the cot. but they were sweet, all I had to do is a few whimpers and I was back in their laps...

and tomorrow is the big day. Ma told me that we would go home tomorrow. I can't wait to see the new place. papa - hope you have got my little nest ready.

The first step

0014 18-May-09

I don't know when this counter started but it all ended this morning at 0014 hrs when I said "Hello World". It was a long day for mummy and papa but they seemed elated at the end of it.

Mummy is doing great and tells me that she can't wait to take me home. Now that's a new place to go...
I managed to keep mummy awake for the most part of last night. When papa heard of it he said "nothing doing!! Oishee you are supposed to sleep at night!!". My one set of grannies will be coming to see me in the afternoon - looking forward to meeting them.

Here are some snaps which papa took just after.... click here

Do you wanna be my friend? Just click on "google friend connect" at the top right hand side of the page. You will come to know how I am doing and all the mischiefs that I will be upto (Don't tell papa).

Thank you for all your blessings - I need every bit of them.