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Maliny Mohan

Maliny Mohan

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I have been away from work for almost a year now. I did miss it in the beginning while I was pregnant, but never for once felt the desire to rush back to work after M was born, mostly because I was occupied with taking take care of him. The first two months are still a blurr in my mind. Frequent night feeds, sleepless nights with M screaming at the top of his lungs for reasons he alone knew and so on. What accompanied me during this period was an uninvited guest, which threatened to destroy my peaceful existence, if you put it literally. Something horrible happened to me, which knocked me out long and hard, without me even realising the harm that was being done to me. We are talking about 'Anger' here, the good old short temperdness! People around me used to blame it on pregnancy hormones, but slowly it started to stick, rather than fading as the hormones receded and that was indeed a scary situation. . While I am still basking in it's glory (pun intended), I can say I am almost on the way to do some serious damage control. This book - 'Ikigai' had been on my TBR pile for long, having read good reviews about the same. I picked it up today following a major set back mentally in the past few days and deliberately wanting to do something about it. Halfway through the book and I find it resonating with my life in more ways than one. No, I don't desire to live for a 100 years, but I definitely yearn to live whatever life I have happily and in peace. The book outlines several methods for that, many of which have been mentioned before in various articles and books. Still, the writing is crisp and engaging, which makes this an enlightening read. The authors have focused on research and that is something I admire and trust. Oh, and that's Li'l M sleeping in the background😍 And no, his nose is not covered 🙄 . . #ikigai #bookstagram #booknerd #bookish #bookshelf #bookclub #bookworm #bookphotography #bookaholic #bookcommunity #bookaddict #bookstagrammer #kindlepaperwhite #amazonkindle #bookofthemonth #booksofinstagram #bookblogger #booknerdigans #bookobsessed #readersofinstagram #readers #writersofinstagram #blogger #writerscommunity #readerlife #momblogger
Some days are hard, while others pass like a breeze. Motherhood is not a chore, rather a bliss if you find ways to make it interesting. I seriously suffer in the 'finding-me-time' department and it has been ages since I have caught up with my favourite shows. I itch to sit down, put my feet up and binge on atleast one of them, but fail to do so. The priorities have changed and there is no looking back now. And I am more than fine with it. The Internet is here to stay, and the contents immortal. I can always go back to them when I find time in the future. But I am not ready to sacrifice the time spent with Li'l M for anything else. I can't afford to lose his hearty laugh, the naughty smile he gives me when I lay him down on my lap for a feed and the happiness and sense of achievement that shows up on his face when he crosses one milestone after the other. Am I being too emotional? It's supposed to be so, I have been told. . . #mommydiaries #momstagram #momblogger #mommyhood #momsofinstagram #momswhowrite #mommylife #babystagram #momlife #momtruth #momstruggles #motherhoodunplugged #motherhood #raisingkids #indianmoms #indianmomblogger #instafamily #babylove #photooftheday #instaselfies
Look at him go eeew 😁 Li'l M had his choroonu ceremony last week, which was indeed a small affair with few guests. The function was at the temple, but we couldn't click any picture of the same as camera wasn't allowed inside. To make up for that we did click this one, where he is given a taste of Kerala Sadya at my home. No, no, I didn't give him morsels of rice, but just a sliver to mark the occasion. Also, he isn't 6 months yet, and is being exclusively breast fed. Though pressure arose from many quarters to start solids for him as the function is over, I didn't budge. Let us go according to the recommendations, shall we? . . Also, it is quite common in this area to start the baby on regular food after 5 months, which is not recommended. These practices have been followed for decades and it takes a lot of energy and dedication to sail against the flow. You do this at the risk of being branded foolish and that is something I am fine with for the sake of my baby's health. . What about you? Are you someone who follows the age old practices/ acts according to your gut or someone who watches the protocol and act accordingly when it comes to your family ? Enlighten, will you? . . #mommydiaries #mommyhood #motherhoodunplugged #momsofinstagram #kidsofinstagram #raisinghealthykids #babyboy #mothersofinstagram #familytime #choroonu #5monthsold #mybaby #littlebaby #mommyblogger #momswhowrite #mommylife #momblogger #kidsactivities
Since Li'l M was born, we have been shuttling between my home and my husband's. We were a little apprehensive about the whole thing at first because they say babies shouldn't be exposed to multiple care givers in the early part of their life. Li'l M was a tad bit irritated at first, but now, he is a pro in dealing with people. Some other study says it is good to engage your baby with people, and not to restrict their relationship to the primary care givers (All thanks to Google), so that they turn out to be better in socialising with others when they grow up. Any which way, the situation couldn't be controlled and I feel relieved and grateful that we were able to stay positive through out. . . Here Li'l M is seen being wriggly as usual 😊 Also @superbottoms on his bum 😍 . . Tell me, did you let your baby mingle with a lot of people in the first 6 months of their lives? How has it turned out? . . #babyboy #babiesofinstagram #instababy #clothdiaperingmama #clothdiapers #superbottoms #mommyhood #motherhoodunplugged #mommyhood #mommyblogger #mommylife #mommydiaries #babyboy #momsofinstagram #indianmoms #photooftheday #igmom #igbaby #babyface #5monthsold #cutenessoverload #mine #instafamily #lifeline #superbumday #superbottoms #productreview
Li'l M loves his morning routine which begins with the much needed oil massage and warm bath. He happily coos through the same, except when his face is being cleansed, which he is rather scared of. Earlier he used to cry when we did that, but now he gives out a mere sound of disagreement and tries to cope with it. My boy ❤️ . We use coconut oil for the massage, though I have heard almond oil to be really good too. Yet to get my hands on it. He loves his post bath massage too when amma rubs lotion on him. Talcum powder used to be the norm in my family or for that matter any Indian family before. Now, we avoid using it simply because it doesn't serve any purpose, although people believe it absorbs sweat and keep the skin supple along the creases, something which neither my pediatrician nor I vouch for. My hospital suggested Sebamed baby products and we have been religiously using them for some time now. The lotion was gifted by his uncle @logoraman and we are thankful to him for making his bath routine perfect 😊 . . . . . #babybathtime #babyswag #babyface #cutenessoverload #mommydiaries #myboy #momandson #newmomlife @sebamedindia
Li'l M had his vaccination today. He powered through the same like a champion, barring a short scream at the prick. Journey to the hospital meant he had little sleep during the morning and to make up for that he slept through the afternoon. But wake up did he smiling and content, much to the relief of my parents who feared he would be sullen and unwell because of the vaccination. . Vaccinating my baby is not something I need to think about because I am a doctor and know not just the benefits of it, but also the adverse effects of deciding against it. Unfortunately, there are many who give second thoughts to the same. To those I tell you, please don't hesitate and spoil the future of your child. If you are deciding against vaccination scared that it might harm your child, you are doing a grave mistake which you might regret later in your life. So, please, vaccinate your child. If you are still in doubt, read about it. Sadly, internet provides contradictory data, so better avoid it. Read from reliable sources (WHO) or better yet, talk to your doctor. Be wise! . . This is a throwback picture when Li'l M was 2 months old ☺️ . Have you vaccinated your child? Any interesting stories to share on that? . . #vaccination #vaccinateyourkids #healthylifestyle #healthiswealth #healthcare #healthandwellness #healthfirst #healthyliving #healthylife #mineforever #mybaby #babystagram #babiesofinstagram #kidsofinstagram #momlife #momlifeisthebestlife #mommyhood #raisingmanev #raisingkids #babyboy #babylove #babyswag
It so happens that all my recent posts have been linked to my baby somehow or the other. Being at home taking care of an infant does that to you. I have never been a multi tasker and need my entire focus on the one activity at hand. I log out of all my social media accounts when I have an exam, I stop writing blogs when I am knee deep in hospital duties and refrain from making phone calls to my friends when met with a crisis. Of late, taking care of Li'l M have been engulfing most of my time and the rest goes in interacting with my family. I read so little now, but hey, don't get me wrong, I don't regret it at all. I see my priorities slowly shifting. This definitely is a turning point and yes, a favourable one in all regards and although overwhelmed, exhausted and lost in so many aspects, I can't wait to see what's next in store ☺️ . Tell me, how has your life changed after being a parent? . . . @casiokw . . . #momstagram #mommylife #motherhoodunplugged #motherhood #mom #mommydiaries #family #familyportraits #photoeveryday #fmspad #igfamily #igpodium_portraits #ig_great_pics #writersofig #ig_shotz #ig_captures #mamma #ig_exquisite #tuesdayvibes #throwbacktuesday #throwbackpic #mommyblogger #mommyhood #raisingmanev #postpartumjourney
Li'l M loves clinging onto his grandma and watch the world go by as she carries him around 😊 . . #raisingmanev #myboy #boyhood #childhoodunplugged #raisingkids #infant #babysmile #babylife #momhood #motherlife #momlifeisthebestlife #momlifebelike #smilingbaby #cutest #dear #mineforever #happiness #blessing #fms #fmspad #photoaday #portraitphotography #igbaby #2monthold #instacapture #clicked
Motherhood is not easy. The days are good as a whole, perhaps the best. But there would be moments scattered through out the day when nothing goes according to the plan, when you feel at a loss, when you doubt your ability to be a good mother. New challenges present to you each day and you learn how to tackle similar ones in the process of dealing them. But the trick is never to see them as tests of your motherhood. You are never born a mother, rather you turn a mother through the process of tending to your baby. They say, when a child is born, a mother is born. But I beg to differ. A mother is never born in an instant, but created somewhere along the way. What do you think? . . . #mother #baby #babyface #babyboy #mylife #babyhood #momstagram #momgoals #newbornbaby #photooftheday #familymoments #sleepingbaby #babyphotography #calm #serene #peace #happiness #happytime #babycute #superbaby #ourlife #gift #blessing #gratitude #igbaby #igdaily #ig_great_pics #ig_captures
Look out, world! Here comes the next Olympic champion under training (Read Javelin) 😁 . Li'l M frequently strikes this pose, much to my amusement. No wonder my phone is filled with similar pictures, albeit him in various attires. Also, he has become a serious camera addict these days. I have no clue how, but somehow or the other, he ends up staring at the camera and not the person weilding it, whenever we try to capture an interesting moment of his. Kids these days 😎 . . . #instadaily #instaphoto #photographylovers #babyphotography #cutenessoverload #myboy #motherhoodunplugged #momandson #familymoments #familypictures #myfamily #mine #lovehim #littleboy #babyface #cutebabies #babyhug #onesies #poser #instababyboy #igbaby #babyhood #smiles
Hello, Instagram 🌼 . . . #lilmanev #raisingmanev #babyboy💙 #mylove #newlife #mybunny #instaclick #igbaby #2monthold #smileface #cute #cutesy #babyface #smilingbaby #gratitude #ilove #mylifeline #babystagram #babyswag #portraitphotography #mommylife #motherhoodunplugged #igers #igmom #photooftheday #pictureperfect #picoftheday
Li'l M loves looking at bright lights, and showing him one is a sure shot way to pacify him. He loves being carried around over the shoulder and responds by cooing loudly when he is spoken to or sung to. He recognises his caregivers and gifts them a smile everytime they talk to him or smile at him. He hates wet diapers and being static for long. He hates extreme cold more than extreme heat. He would be one of those few babies who could sleep soundly for long even when there is no power (Thank God for that 😇) . . That's enough of Manevism for the day 😊 Share your kid's peculiarities, won't you? . . . #babyboy #babystyle #babyface #babyonboard #newmom #momstagram #mommylife #mommylove #mommygoals #mommyblog #mommymode #mommytime #fatherandson #fatherslove #familytime #familygoal #together #allsmiles #grateful #gratitude #instababy #instamommy
When your husband takes perfect pictures of your baby ♥️♥️ . . . . #instabeauty #babyboy #cradle #beautysleep #sleepingbeauty #instamom #instaparents #photooftheday #instaclick #portrait #mobilephotography #mylove #allmine #loveydovey #mylife #familymoments #babyswag #babystagram #mommyhood #raisingmanev #postpartumjourney #2monthold #sleeptime #giftfromgod #newlife #mybunny
It is difficult to be a woman in our country where unofficial rules are hurled at us from every possi ke direction. It has become the responsibility of us women to fight against such discriminations. It has become the responsibility of us women to fight for our right to equality. As going by the norm here, it is never the responsibility of the society to not impose their supposedly wise opinions and statements concerning women and their lives. . For the aforementioned reason, there would atleast be a handful of women who wish for a baby boy, so that their offspring wouldn't have to go through what they have silently suffered. I too would declare that I wanted a baby boy, but in a naive way that people express their liking and not in any way discriminatory way. Infact, I never wished for any particular baby when I was pregnant. . Now, being blessed with a baby boy, all I could think of is how not to even unknowingly raise him as a chauvinist. Kids look upon their parents for anything and everything and I believe the right step in that direction should originate from the relationship between the father and the mother. It is not enough that men respect women, but women must reciprocate too, if and when they deserve it. Sadly, feminism is a concept that is highly misinterpreted these days. . I have a hunch that it would be harder raising a boy, especially in this world where he is treated with visions of women forced to sacrifice for the sake of men and their happiness. No, this is not the case everywhere and definitely not the case with my family and I hope it is not so in your family too. Life has taken a sharp turn and I can't wait to unfold the new mysteries and challenges it throws upon me. . Do you have a baby boy too? Do you raise him specially moulded for this world like I have decided to? Do share. I would love to hear your stories. . #motherhood #motherhoodunplugged #momandson #babyboy #motherandson #realmotherhood #momgoals #mommyhood #momsofinstagram #momtobe #happymoment #momsofinstagram #mommytobe #mommyblogger #familygoals #familyfirst #familymoments #familytimes #momstyle #momsofig #selfie #pregnancyglow
One thing I never had any clue about before pregnancy was that I would be subjected to a multitude of suggestions, opinions and superstitions. The most prominent one being related to breast feeding. . Now, what people don't understand or rather don't care to understand is that babies cry for anything and everything. And sometimes, the only activity that would appease them would be breast feeding, which is like their solution for everything bad in this world. And that doesn't just mean that they are happy about being fed, but that they are given an opportunity be close to the one person they have known all their life. . Women out there, especially unrelated ones, are notoriously keen to pass comments (The baby is hungry, the supply is low etc) whenever they pay a visit. I was subjected to the same too in the immediate post partum period and I was truly in distress for I had three prayers regarding my child birth, one of which was to be able to breast feed my baby exclusively till 6 months. So also, I was shocked at first, because nobody warned me about the struggles related with breast feeding. I was unfortunately least prepared in that regard too, as I was concentrating more on having a peaceful delivery and worried less about the post partum period which was a problem of the future. . Breast feeding is not easy in the beginning. It comes with its share of mental and physical trauma. The most depressing among those being low supply in the beginning days. To add to that, such irrelevant comments from people who have no clue about what they are talking worsen the already fraught mind of a new mother, who is sleep deprived and exhausted. . Perseverence reaps benefits and I have been able to stay rooted to my decision so far and intend to do so in the coming months too. Supply on demand, even if it meant feeding every 30 mts, has been true in my case and I feel proud that I didn't give into the false beliefs hurled around. . Any stories to share from your experience? . . . #momgoals #mommylife #mommydiaries #newmom #momproblems #lactation #breastfeedingproblems #breastfeeding #instamom #newbaby #postpartumlife
We had a small celebration at our house when the li'l one was still a sapling inside. My sister- in- law had bigger plans for a proper baby shower, but then she got married around that time and was flown abroad. So we decided to simply throw in a cake to mark the occasion of the completion of my 7 months with a happily growing belly. With dear ones around, I was happy as a lark, as could be made out from the picture ☺️ . . . . . #babyshower #bellybump #mothertobe #momtobe #photooftheday #ootd #littlethings #littlejoys #familymoments #familyphotoshoot #familygoals #myfamily #lifeisgood #lifegoals #lifelines #picoftheday #portrait #familyfunday
You can almost never go wrong with a Murakami; especially when you are in dearth of time and energy. . #newmomlife #momswhoread #momlifestyle #motherandson #motherhustler #newmom #mommystyle #readersofinstagram #readingtime📖 #readingaddict #books #bookworm #bookphotography #booknerdigans #bookporn #kindlepaperwhite #kindlebooks #kindleunlimited #murakami #goodreads #goodness #mylifenow #sputniksweetheart #ilike #notimetowaste
Let me confess that I might bore you with more of such pictures in the days to come ☺️ Truth be said, you don't every day get a chance to watch and admire your body conforming to the shape of another human being growing inside you. . I remember wondering how women carry their body around with ease, let alone perform their daily chores and go to work during the pregnancy period some time back. As I went through the same, I had few other struggles to add to the list in addition to the aforementioned, the most distressing one being sleep related. But you don't see women complaining about these hardships any time later, and it's not because they don't matter; it's simply because they don't care. Perhaps we are wired to be so. Perhaps we are born to be super humans ourselves, which in every way we are. . What say fellow mothers? . . . #mothership #motherandson #momstagram #momstyle #momtobe #writersofinstagram #writerscommunity #writersofig #mommylove #mommybloggers #mommydiaries #babybump #ootdfashion #anouk #babymoon #beachbum #beachside #beachvacation #beachlovers #beachbound #kerala #godsowncountry #whitesandbeach #couplegoals

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