Things not to say to your wife when she is in a 20-hour labour:
"Oh, man, this hospital doesn't have wi-fi!"
"I have been standing for an hour! My feet are killing me."
Things a nurse shouldn't say to you just because you are desi:
"You have a beautiful baby. Namaste!" Namaste?!!!
Things then you should (probably) do in front of said nurse (but will end up doing in private):
Say the Azaan in the baby's right ear. Ikamah in the left. Watch baby smile.
The time when your baby looks like you:
The time when your relatives see the baby to when her relatives see the baby.
Things you miss as a new parent:
Free time.
Going to the movies.
Free time.
Coming home from work to a fresh home-cooked meal.
A clean house.
Free time.
Ability to go out at will without worrying about feeding time and nappies.
Did I mention free time?
Why it's all (and much, much, more) so worth it:
When his first word is "Abbu" (father)! Well, my wife thinks differently but this is my blog ...
Every day I thank Allah for His marvellous gift and blessing (amongst others).
And remember! Your Lord caused to be declared (publicly): “If you are grateful, I will add more (favors) unto you; But if you show ingratitude, truly My punishment is terrible indeed.” (Quran 14:7)
We created Man from a drop of mingled sperm, in order to try him: So We gave him (the gifts), of Hearing and Sight. We showed him the Way: whether he be grateful or ungrateful (rests on his will). (Quran 76:2-3)
And He gives you all that you ask for. But if you count the favours of Allah, never will you be able to number them. Verily, man is generally most unjust and ungrateful. (Quran 14:34)
Please keep our new bundle of joy and our family in your prayers, everyone.
"Oh, man, this hospital doesn't have wi-fi!"
"I have been standing for an hour! My feet are killing me."
Things a nurse shouldn't say to you just because you are desi:
"You have a beautiful baby. Namaste!" Namaste?!!!
Things then you should (probably) do in front of said nurse (but will end up doing in private):
Say the Azaan in the baby's right ear. Ikamah in the left. Watch baby smile.
The time when your baby looks like you:
The time when your relatives see the baby to when her relatives see the baby.
Things you miss as a new parent:
Free time.
Going to the movies.
Free time.
Coming home from work to a fresh home-cooked meal.
A clean house.
Free time.
Ability to go out at will without worrying about feeding time and nappies.
Did I mention free time?
Why it's all (and much, much, more) so worth it:
When his first word is "Abbu" (father)! Well, my wife thinks differently but this is my blog ...
Every day I thank Allah for His marvellous gift and blessing (amongst others).
And remember! Your Lord caused to be declared (publicly): “If you are grateful, I will add more (favors) unto you; But if you show ingratitude, truly My punishment is terrible indeed.” (Quran 14:7)
We created Man from a drop of mingled sperm, in order to try him: So We gave him (the gifts), of Hearing and Sight. We showed him the Way: whether he be grateful or ungrateful (rests on his will). (Quran 76:2-3)
And He gives you all that you ask for. But if you count the favours of Allah, never will you be able to number them. Verily, man is generally most unjust and ungrateful. (Quran 14:34)
Please keep our new bundle of joy and our family in your prayers, everyone.
