Met my MEEmaa 😍

Here's my delivery story.. Every labour story is different and unique, so here's mine 😊

From the date I confirmed the happiest news I just wanted to deliver normally.. So I spent my time on reading and researching how to deliver baby normally .. 

I even consulted a physiotherapist for prenatal exercises for easing delivery.. After 8th month I regularly started doing those exercises such as kegels, squats, pelvic floor, cat & camel postures, etc.. Walked daily for about 45 minutes.. 🤗

But the fate was different..on October 14,2017 (that is the estimated due date) morning I felt a small pain on my lower back.. It lasts for few minutes.. After 3 hours again I felt that pain for few minutes.. I was quite brisky, was dancing in slow steps (my hobby even when am pregnant 😋) .. 

Earlier doctor said that if you didn't feel any contractions, go for scan, then we'll proceed further on your due date .. 

Then we went for scan and it was mentioned clearly that the amniotic fluid level is very poor and umbilical cord loosely surrounding baby's neck..😑 Again by evening 6.30 PM we rushed back to the hospital, then doctor said it's risky to wait for normal delivery and insisted for c-section..🤐

I didn't expect this at all 😏my mom literally started to weep.. Then I didn't wanna show my distress to her and I started to console her nothing to worry..

Then a nurse came and she started to prepare me for the c-section.. Took me to the operation theatre .. Heartbeat was very fast.. Panicked me a lot to see the OT environment...

and my lower back pain was gradually increasing.. An anesthesiologist came and asked me to bend for spinal injection.. She talked in a soft manner.. She just diverted my mind by asking my name, my career, my age, any previous surgeries, etc..

After that, a nurse strapped my hands on both sides.. (I was literally broken down in 😱 fear) and tied my eyes with a cloth 👀 .. I just asked them not to tie.. But they didn't 😫.. 

 But I can able to hear what they were talking.. As my lower body was numb due to spinal anaesthesia, I was awake and alert.. I could able to feel those stitches .. 😌

Think so, by 8.55 PM, the doctor said she was about to take my baby.. AND THE SWEET SOUND OF CRYING.. That's a BABY GIRL 👶 I asked them to show my baby to me, a midwife untied the cloth in my eyes .. Nurse brought my baby near to me, I gave my first kiss to her 😘.. My mind was thinking about my mom and my hubby how they'll be excited on seeing my little one .. 😍😍

Then nurses shifted me to my room.. My hubby talked in an excited manner.."our baby is so cute..she has a round face like her mom and has nose like her dad 😋" .. My dad wiped off the tears on my eyes 🤗, I  felt so happy and emotional at the same moment ..

Later body started showing what is called PAIN 😵 I couldn't sleep properly.. after two days nurses made me to walk (which was really  painful after two days of complete bed rest).. 

Huh.. Cesarean mothers are really brave.. It's not at all an easy task.. What makes it easy is that in 30 minutes baby can be delivered unlike a painful vaginal birth.. 😪 But postnatal pain?? 😵 Recovery after c-section was little bit tough for me..but 

All those pains are gone after seeing my MEEmaa @Meenurathna 😍😘😘😘😘 

The bond that lasts forever 😍

 ETERNAL LOVE 💖

Baby herbal hair and body wash powder

Welcome 😍

Here's a herbal hair and body wash powder that is made up of simple ingredients.. I used this powder since the birth of my baby girl.. I didn't use soap or shampoo in my baby's skin as it may cause dryness...

Ingredients :

Whole Green gram (Paasi payaru) - 1 kg
Bengal gram (Kadalai paruppu) - 1/2 kg
Rose petals - 250 gms

Method :

** Sun dry both the grams for about two days..

** Dry rose petals in sun shade till it becomes crisp..

** Mix all the ingredients.. Powder them in a mixer grinder or give it to a power mill..

** Store it in an airtight container..

Benefits:

^^ Green gram exfoliates and softens baby's skin..
^^ Bengal gram nourishes the skin and adds glow to it..
^^ Rose petals acts as a moisturizer..

I used this herbal hair and body wash powder regularly from my baby's birth.. This powder came for about four months.. Then I came up with another herbal body wash powder by adding turmeric and other herbs that I'll share later .. 

Meenu ma.. ANNAPRASANNAM

Her first rice feed 😍 another milestone of my sweetheart.. Introducing rice in her diet from today.. ☺️ Days are moving very fast.. I feel like she's born today.. But it's been 195th day today 🤗..

Face pack using COCONUT WATER

Coconut water has numerous health benefits.. Apart from drinking, it can be applied to face and can be used in hair pack too.. Let's go in for the face pack using this coconut water 😊

Ingredients:

Coconut water - 1 tsp
Cucumber juice - 1 tsp
Besan flour- 1 tsp
Honey - 1 tsp
Turmeric - 1/2 tsp

Method:

** Mix all the ingredients in to a fine paste..

** First splash some coconut water in your face.. Let it dry by itself ..

** Apply the pack on your face and neck.. Leave it for 15-20 mins ..

** Rinse your face in cold water..

Hope you'll feel the shine and softness in your face 😉

Simple Mehndi designs

I love mehndi art.. Here are some mehndi designs that's made by me 😉

Two ingredients face pack

Here is an excellent face pack for oily skin that requires only two ingredients.. 🙂

1. Multani mitti (Fuller's earth) - 1 tsp
2. Rose water - as required to make paste

** Mix multani mitti and rose water into a thick paste and apply it on your face for 15 mins..

** Rinse your face in cold water..

** Multani mitti is a great agent to clean, exfoliate and nourish your skin. It has active elements that effectively absorb oil, dirt, sweat and impurities, leaving the skin clean, soft and supple.

** Rose water acts as an excellent cleanser that removes excess oil and impurities from the skin.. 

Multani mitti and rose water face pack 

These quotes changed me a lot!

Life is not an easy game.. Life will never be perfect for anyone.. Whomever we see, whomever we talk, definitely will be going to through some problems..

Here are some motivational quotes that I picked up from my diary recently that changes my mood whenever I feel bad and empty ..

Here you go ..!!

☺️.. Definitely these words lifts up our minds.. Stay positive!! 🤗

How to sprout GREEN GRAM?

Sprouted green grams are very much good for health.. It's loaded with healthy compounds.. It's rich in zinc, rich in biotin, boosts immune system, rich in antioxidants, protein, fiber, Vitamin A and C..

How to sprout green gram at home?

It's a not at all a big task.. Follow these simple steps..

1. Wash a cup of green gram in lots of water..
2. In a separate bowl, soak them for at least six to eight hours..

3. After soaking, drain them in a colander . Take out green gram and wrap in a clean muslin cloth..

4. Store in it for about eight hours.. (leave it overnight)..

5. Now check for sprouts..

Now the sprouts are ready to consume 😊

Potato Juice Facial

Here's a special facial for this summer using potato juice 😉

Potato juice has numerous benefits for skin..following are its benefits on regular usage:

1. Skin lightening
2. Anti aging
3. Treats wrinkles
4. Removes blemishes and acne scars
5. Clears dark spots
6. Treats sun burnt skin
7. Clears dark circles around the eyes, etc..

Potato juice facial does magic to your face 😊 you can do this facial by using the simple ingredients at home 🏡..

Ingredients:
1. Potato - 1 (medium sized}
2. Raw milk - 1 tsp
3. Rice flour - 1 tsp
4. Aloevera gel- 2 tbsp
5. Multani mitti - 1 tsp
6. Honey - 1 tsp
7. Kasthuri turmeric - 1 tsp
8. Rose water - for toning

Method:

Start by peeling the skin and grating potato and extract its juice in a separate bowl ..

Step 1 - CLEANSING:

** In a bowl, add in a teaspoon of potato juice and raw milk.. Mix it well.. Dip in a cotton ball and apply it on your damp face..
Once it dries, wash your face in lukewarm water..

Step 2 - EXFOLIATING:

** In a bowl, add in a teaspoon of potato juice and a teaspoon of rice flour.. Gently apply it on your face (leaving around eyes  and lips).. Gently massage for 3 minutes.. Then wash it off in warm water..

Step 3 - STEAMING :

** bring a small pot of water and boil it.. Transfer it to a bowl.. Steam your face with towel over your head.. Do this for 5 minutes..

Step 4 - TONING:

** Tone your face using rose water..

Step 5 - MASSAGING :

** In a bowl, add in 2 tablespoon of Aloevera gel and 2 tsp of potato juice.. Mix it well.. Apply this mixture to your face and start massaging with gentle strokes in upward motion...
**  Start from neck, areas around your lips, cheeks, forehead, eyebrows and  nose ..
** Massage for 10 - 15 minutes slowly and gently in upward motion..
** Wash your face in normal water..

Step 6 - FACE PACK:

** In a bowl, add in a teaspoon of multanimitti, honey, kasthuri turmeric and potato juice.. Make it into a thick paste.. Then apply it on your neck and face (leaving around eyes and lips).. Leave it on your face for 15 - 20 mins .. Wash it off using cold water..

Step 7 - MOISTURISING:

** Finally use a good moisturiser and moisturise your face..

Feel your soft skin and say a big "hi" to summer 😉

Meenu ma's sixth month photo 📸

My sweetheart achieved her milestone.. 😄😘 Started to sit without any support 😀 Love you sweetheart 😍😘😘😘

Watermelon sharbat

Here's my very favorite sharbat.. Very easy to prepare.. It's watermelon 🍉 sharbat..

Ingredients :

Watermelon -a slice, finely chopped
Nannaari sharbat - 1 tbsp

Method :

1. Take a watermelon slice.. Deseed it and chop it finely..
2. Take a serving glass.. Add in sharbat essence and chopped watermelon slices..

Tadaaaa.. The recipe is ready  😍

Watermelon sharbat 😉