Breastfeeding

Shifting Gears

So this is what a career change feels like. It’s eery. I’m happy. Ecstatic. But iffy. There’s this gorgeous fear in the depths of my

July 9, 2020 No Comments

Maternity & Paternity Leave Bill 2019- Pakistan

This is a win. For Women’s Rights. For Parents Rights. For Human Rights. For taking a step back and realising the human need to bond and recuperate after a life altering event. It is time to celebrate that Mothers in Pakistan are now able to breathe a little easier.

January 28, 2020 No Comments

Weaning. Toddler vs Baby

Weaning is what’s been on my mind for a little over six months and I Research. Like. A lot. Here’s an article I found particularly helpful and surprisingly eye opening on many counts.
I don’t have to quit being a gentle parent to wean.

July 2, 2019 No Comments

Brava!

I can’t say this enough how my child has changed me for the better. I don’t say motherhood has changed me because I honestly believe it is my child’s individual personality that is changing things about me more than the routine motherhood stuff. Or IS there a run of the mill motherhood gig at all? I think it’s a unicorn waiting to be sighted. Each one a unique one.

April 4, 2019 No Comments

What is best?

The age old banter turns ugly left, right and centre. Why? Why the need to prove someone else is wrong? As long as they aren’t jeopardising their child’s life (and no, formula doesn’t do that. Please. Stop. It does have repercussions on health. It doesn’t kill a child) steer clear. My take on what is best.

January 16, 2019 No Comments

The Audio (Books) Jump

The other day I picked up a book and my husband’s eyes widened in surprise. No more than 3 seconds later my baby raced over with the twinkliest eyes ever, throwing herself on the book in my lap. Tears blurring my vision, I put it back in the shelf.
Here’s a jump that I never ever thought I’d make. Some balm for my aching heart that crazily missed reading books around the clock pre-baby

January 5, 2019 1 Comment

Looking Forward

To keep on doing what works and leaving behind what doesn’t. For ourselves, for the child we raise and shape with every single move we make. 10 things I want to do in 2019. I always modify based on change in needs and wants but as long as I’m following my heart, the resolve to love thyself stands tallest.

December 30, 2018 2 Comments