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Nursing Strike and Baby Negotiations

Written on 30 Dec, 2007 at 3:21 in Asia, Breastfeeding, Life as a mom, Moms @ work, North America, Pregnancy, Working | viewed 131 times | 0 Comments

So around four and a half months or maybe just four,  the babe decided to go on a nursing strike. When I rushed back from work, ready to nurse him, he would greet me with the biggest smile but any... (Continue reading)

How I became an accidental lactivist

Written on 28 Dec, 2007 at 4:07 in Adapting Traditions, Breastfeeding, Good Resources, Living in a new culture, Pregnancy | viewed 184 times | 5 Comments

Well, actually, I breastfed my son for 18 months. And the reasons for me were not the ‘My son will be healthiest this way’ or ‘formula is a curse second to none’. I had been mostly formula fed and thought... (Continue reading)

Consultants, consultants even a lactation consultant

Written on 26 Dec, 2007 at 15:33 in Breastfeeding, Pregnancy | viewed 114 times | 2 Comments

So back in your home country, have you ever heard of a lactation consultant? I had not. When I heard the term, it seemed to me to be an overkill. One more American way of complicating life and earning money.... (Continue reading)

A quick face mask

Written on 25 Dec, 2007 at 17:15 in Asia, North America, SAHMs Club, Staying fit | viewed 89 times | 2 Comments

Hey, I tried this last week and it had great results. Take some almond paste (I had some leftover from making Almond Chicken). Mix in a little bit milk. Apply to your face and keep it for five to ten... (Continue reading)

Some hilarious Santa and kids pics on CNN

Written on 25 Dec, 2007 at 3:18 in Just for fun | viewed 77 times | 0 Comments

http://www.cnn.com/2007/US/12/24/santas.irpt/index.html... (Continue reading)

New year resolutions, whats yours?

Written on 23 Dec, 2007 at 16:07 in Just for fun, Uncategorized | viewed 62 times | 2 Comments

Well, I have not finalized my list yet, but here is what mine looks like : 1. Lose 25 lbs ( I do this every year, the resolution, I mean) 2. Visit three foreign countries or exotic locations ( I... (Continue reading)

Could you end your meeting, I need to pump?

Written on 16 Dec, 2007 at 4:08 in Asia, Culture Shock, Moms @ work, North America, Uncategorized | viewed 101 times | 2 Comments

I worked in a small company. And when I went back to work, I was confronted with giving up breastfeeding or using the great American and maybe European invention of a breast pump. I chose the later, because I thought... (Continue reading)

Teaching your toddler in the lonely ‘burbs

Written on 16 Dec, 2007 at 3:43 in Extra curricular activities, Kids stories, SAHMs Club, Uncategorized | viewed 146 times | 4 Comments

So I have been on this mission lately to start doing educational yet fun things with my son at home. I admit I would never have thought of doing this in India. Life is too full of action there, and... (Continue reading)

Walruses and other stories

Written on 8 Dec, 2007 at 21:55 in Uncategorized | viewed 73 times | 0 Comments

Anyone out there an expert on Walruses? The babe has developed a sudden fascination for Walruses spurred by a book he read on a Walrus rescuing a baby polar bear from a trap. So now, very often during the day, he... (Continue reading)

The babe and time out

Written on 6 Dec, 2007 at 2:39 in Just for fun, Uncategorized | viewed 63 times | 1 Comment

OK, so to me time out is an American invention. I have read wonderful things about it in books. We did not have time outs in our house in Calcutta growing up. But I do remember being made to stand... (Continue reading)

Easy Salmon Bake

Written on 6 Dec, 2007 at 2:29 in Recipes | viewed 72 times | 1 Comment

I like simple recipes that can get done in a snap on weekdays. Here’s a salmon I tried which turned our pretty good. And it was so simple and low fat. You will need: Salmon (1 piece, skin on or... (Continue reading)

Planning an India trip with a two year old

Written on 3 Dec, 2007 at 18:50 in Living in a new culture, Travel, Uncategorized | viewed 236 times | 4 Comments

Ok, so the babe and I will be going to India. He is two now, so we pay full fare! This will be our first time going together. Here is my list of what I am taking (since the babe... (Continue reading)

Opting in

Written on 3 Dec, 2007 at 6:11 in Moms @ work, Uncategorized, Working | viewed 70 times | 0 Comments

Have you heard of the phenomenon of opting out? I think it became popular in the books ’Opting out – Why women really quit careers and head home’ by Pamela Stone and ‘On ramps and Off ramps’. Recently I have decided to... (Continue reading)

The babe and Santa

Written on 3 Dec, 2007 at 5:25 in Just for fun, Uncategorized | viewed 65 times | 3 Comments

Last weekend, we thought we would check out the post Thanksgiving holiday rush. The fact that we wanted to do that still reminds me that I am a visitor here, looking at life events as a tourist of sorts. The... (Continue reading)

Christmas in America

Written on 3 Dec, 2007 at 5:19 in Events and Festivals, Uncategorized | viewed 103 times | 3 Comments

So what do you do about Christmas in America? The babe wants a tree. And the hubby, the babe and I all want lights. Even in India, I always had a tree. In Calcutta, in New Market they would have... (Continue reading)

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