How I made My 9 Months Wait, a Fun Time of Discoveries?

The confirmation of the beautiful extension to the family is a day to celebrate and we also did it in our own sweet way. By God’s grace, there were no complications in my case and I was fully prepared not to waste my pregnancy phase. The 1^st trimester did not leave me alone and gave me all the morning sickness it had to, so, for the rest of the months I was free from it and enjoyed it to my core. How I made my 9-months wait, a fun time of discoveries? 

These are some of the ways which helped me connect to my inner self, helped me DISCOVER my creativity and henceforth giving me a plenty of ME-ME time:

• I was working as a Part-time Freelance Corporate Trainer, my students mostly included–the Corporate Managers, Fresh Graduates & Marketing Executives.  Since I wanted to make each of my sessions lively – Role-plays was the technique to get the class on toes.

I had to bring in stories with lots conversations and for this I digged ample of things ranging from newspapers, to story books, novels, online stories and every little thing from where I could draw stories & conversational topics. My class actively participated and it turned to be fun. I discovered the “Play – Director” in me……My 1^st achievement!!!

• During my school life, Drawing/Painting periods were always looked forward not because I enjoyed doing them but for the fact that atleast for another 1 hour session, I shall be away from books. One day my hubby came with an invitation card to his colleague’s wife’s Painting exhibition which by default couldn’t be ignored & how can I forget my hubby forte….

When we finally reached the venue, I was completely bowled by the work displayed & was inspired to the brim, without any second thought, my next step, the very next day was to hunt for pallet, brush and water colours. I discovered the hidden “Painter” in me & I did well…..My 2^nd achievement!!!

•  My Corporate Trainer batches came to an end and I became a stay at home wifey. My hubby is a die-hard foodie, a great food critic and loves to enjoy new tastes. And girls, we all know that   “the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach”. I had ample of time to browse new recipes from the internet and give them a try.

All were a super-success so it motivated me all the more – I discovered a good “Cook” in me…… My 3^rd achievement!!!

•  It was in 9^th Standard that I had ditched my cycle and moved to Scooty, Even for short distances, preferred the wheels. But since walking is the best exercise while you are expecting, evenings got reserved. As soon as my hubby arrived we went for our daily rounds.

The garden was crowded with children and their parents; it was fun watching them play and parents keeping an eye with the list of safety instructions. We both loved our daily sight-seeing, the positivity in the atmosphere brought in smiles and laughs. I discovered the “Walker” in me….. My 4^th achievement.

• It was my 5^th month going on, when my friend gifted me the game of Scrabble for my Birthday. This reminded me of my childhood days and from that night onwards, this would-be Mommy-Daddy duo were hooked on to Scrabble.

Our Scrabble nights included fights & fun & heaps of brain drilling. I discovered the lost “Child” in me and of course, why shouldn’t I talk about the competitive “Player” in me….. My 5^th & 6^th achievements respectively.

• Apart from the discoveries within, I had always kept aside a fixed time for my personal prayers. The time which we spend with God can be in any form – chanting hymns or shlokas, reading spiritual books, going for religious classes or simply meditating.

For me, coming from a Roman Catholic family, I made it a point to say my Rosary and a special prayer for the baby and safe delivery daily. This connect with the supreme power above gives you the confidence to be at peace and away from all dangers.

• Here comes the most important thing – After baby’s arrival, I knew for the initial couple of months romance would definitely take a backseat so why not enjoy the time now…..????

We often went out for Candle light dinners and romantic movies. The little gestures of LOVE kept our moods alive. I wouldn’t mention this as a Discovery but a practice which we already had in our lives and we simply took it up to a next level.

This was how I had spent my 9 months of baby wait…. How about you? I would love to know how all the expecting moms & already moms – are making / made their happy, curious 9-months wait eventful as well as beautiful.

Till then….Happy Reading!!!!