Just re-connected with Nagashree on FB, years after schooling 2gthr in the 90s – she laughs the same, talks the same, IS the same – except she’s now married & just over 4mths preggers, WOOHOO!!! Loving every moment of it, here’s what she shares about her preps for the coming baby. ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Nagashree advises: I find this book, “Pea in a Pod” to be a better read than “What to expect when you are expecting”, in the sense, its easier [...]

Went white ‘n pale as she delivered her baby boy, Jordan, on the other side of the world – still can’t digest sumtimes, that my twin is now a mom!! But she’s out-done herself & has done GREAT so far; Here are her real-life experiences & tips.     Pictured: Pearl’s son (& my Godson), Jordan. DOB 4-Oct-09, 1:32pm. Wt. 3.220 kgs. ____________________________________________________________________ Pearl’s pregnancy tips: 1. Drink plenty of water during the daytime, but reduce the intake of water or [...]

Gotta write a book abt us – partners in crime since kindergarten, lost touch in the 90s thx to the Gulf war, googled our way back 2gthr in ’03 & spent the last 2 Xmas-NYs with her – my BEST friend, for life! Funny, clumpsy, bubbly, TALL, supermom of Ayesha, who shares my b’day (well-planned ) & Jayden, born in Feb’10. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Shilpa on pregnancy weight-gain: 1. Post pregnancies weight gain For both my pregnancies, I gained over 60lbs. I [...]

I’ve known FeeFyeFoeFum for about a year & she’s gotta be the most extrovert, chatty, funny & helpful person on earth – I’m smiling as I type this! She’s shared SO MUCH with us about her experience with her 1st baby (son,Micah) that it over-justifies my ‘helpful’ adjective for her; Our common frenz here will agree! Thank u, Fiona, for being so extraordinary!     Pictured: Fiona’s son, Micah – DOB 13-Jan-10, Wt. 7lbs-3oz. Ht. 19″ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Fiona’s Fundas:  (Part [...]

We worked together for a year in ’06-’07 & she’s my BEST friend in Dubai even today! I rem it was 15-Aug, India’s independence day & we were all dressed for work in traditional wear. I dropped Kaz for her ObGyn appointment later & my “Good Luck” as she left the car, were followed by “CONGRATS.. Wooohooo!!!” soon after – How we cried in joy at the good news!     Pictures: Kazmeen’s son, Rehaan. DOB 4-Apr-08, 3:20pm, Wt. 3.8kgs. [...]

Everything from yoga to pilates to strength/cardio-training to healthy eating habits – ALL  to lose the baby-weight FAST(er) _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Post-delivery baby-belly getting you down??? Here’s your one-stop resource for everything to help you bust that belly SOON(er) – Yoga, Exercises, Diet, et al.. Let’s start by understanding the Post-baby belly flap: What Causes It? – The skin stretches with your expanding belly but may not shrink back to its pre-pregnancy state – Excessive weight gain – Twin-or-more pregnancy – Previous [...]

Naming a baby is probably the most hardest choice-making decision one ever makes – you need the name to sound good, suit the times, be stylish, unique, most of all – MEAN SUMTHN, and maybe even, give respect to an ancestor! Here are some resources to help you make the right decision! __________________________________________________________________________________________ Naming your baby will be so much MORE fun after you read this… The most common names for 2009 were: Jacob (Boy) & Isabella (Girl). Both these [...]

My bestest friend since kinderagrten, Shilpa just gave birth to her second child after daughter Ayesha. Gotta say he is as cute & loving as his parents, and willbe looked after well by his big sis. ____________________________________________________________________   BABY OF THE MONTH: JAYDEN G. S.  Jayden was born on 23rd Feb 2010 to Shilpa Urva & Boby Seelan in Montreal, Canada, and is the little brother of 6-yr old Ayesha.I rem he was due about a week before that and [...]

Keya went to college with my twin back in 96-99 and I met her a couple of times – WOAH!! What a blast of energy she exudes wherever she goes! I bet she carries her vibrant, fun & lively personality into her motherhood as well.. Lil’ princess, Amani, u’re blessed with a BRIGHT & lovely mommie! ____________________________________________________________________ Keya shares with us, the joy & love of her life, babygirl AMANI: Amani was born on 22-Dec-08 to Keya & Shamu Thambi [...]

Fiona is well known, by now, for her many interesting tips in the ‘Share the Joy’ section. Now, her son follows in her steps to become one of the most famous babies on this site .. Everybody, meet Micah, or as Fiona fondly calls him, her ‘Pappooda’! ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Fiona tells us about the Pride & Joy of her life, the apple of her eye, her son – MICAH: Micah was born on 13-Jan-10 to Fiona & Peter D’souza in California,USA, [...]