Published: Ria or Tamanna? Raj or Srinivasa?

With strong Indian ties, I clearly want an Indian name for my baby boy. A name is not only an important thing in his new life, but also it represents my thoughts and feelings. It is a fun process, and at times frustrating...

Read on at http://www.aartisantosh.blogspot.com/2008/09/ria-or-tamanna-raj-or-srinivasa.html

Let me know what you think.

Published: Bargain Hunters - Be aware

Hello,

......I am amazed at the great bargains I can find here. A monitor for $60, Evenflo Exersaucer is for $40, and, a stroller for $30. Wow! That's quite a saving. Now before I get too excited let me recall Health Canada's guide to be careful about buying (and selling) used baby gear.

To read the complete article published in www.yash.ca visit http://www.aartisantosh.blogspot.com/2008/09/bargain-hunters-be-aware.html

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Super cool Compucessory Power Duster

It's called the Compucessory Power Duster. It's a 10 oz. can of compressed gas that lets you safely blast dust away from sensitive electronic components.

The reason why accelerated air is good for cleaning these components is that you never have to physically touch them to get the bulk of the dust off. PC parts such as processors and memory can be very sensitive to static electricity, so the less you have to handle them, the better. One can of Power Duster can go a long way if you know how to use it properly. The best way is to use the spray in short bursts.

Warning: This product contains difluoroethane, which can cause permanent brain damage if abusively inhaled. It can get real cold while blasting away the dust.

Have fun spraying, but remember you are using it to dislodge dust particles, not sweeping the floor.

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Published: What to expect in a hospital bag

At 36 weeks of pregnancy, I want to scream, "I can't take this anymore. Get him out. Let's pop the cork" I begin packing my hospital bag before my head gets mixed up again. Below is a compiled list of things that I think is essential for the big trip that I will be undertaking shortly.

To read the complete article published in www.yash.ca visit http://www.aartisantosh.blogspot.com/2008/08/what-to-expect-in-hospital-bag.html

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Published: The birth of a mom

Hi everyone,

My latest article published in http://www.yash.ca/ is about my experiences of going into labour, finding heavenly relief in an epidural and finally delivering my baby.
http://www.aartisantosh.blogspot.com/2008/07/birth-of-mom.html

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PUBLISHED - It’s true. We are going to be parents soon!

Hi everyone,

It is my first ever ultrasound. We are going to find out if we are indeed going to be parents. Within a span of half an hour I go through emotions ranging from doubt, excitement, fear, anxiety and disbelief finally culminating into unbelievable joy that brings tears to my eyes…..

To read the complete article visit http://www.yash.ca/

My articles get published 1st and 15th of every month. Click on the website above to read all.
To read my previously published articles visit my blog http://www.aartisantosh.blogspot.com/2008/07/its-true-we-are-going-to-be-parents.html

We have reached a milestone

Our little one’s first birthday is truly a milestone. Pranav is turning 1 on July 27th 2008, Sunday. It seems hard to believe that almost a whole year has passed since the day we welcomed our little Pranav in this lovely world. Time has wings!
It’s been a fantastic roller coaster year of diaper changing, sleepless nights, trials and error with feeding, shopping baby stuff, saving money for his education, tormenting about his nutrition, and all the other tribulations attached to nurturing a baby.
I am looking forward to celebrate his birthday with our near and dear ones. I know that this is the beginning of many more celebrations to come.

Hindi serials for thought!

Numbly, I left work at 5pm. I opened my purse, and reached for my GTA weekly pass, flashing it in front of the TTC collector to enter the subway. Exhausted, I come out only to enter the bus now. It is almost 6pm. I perk up at the sight of my house. Entering in, I hoist my purse on a chair, and rush in to tackle the kitchen. Food is uppermost on my mind right now. Ah! Yummy potato curry and rotis are getting done.
Sitting on my plush leather sofa, I reach out for that forbidden black magical box that will open a pandora of thoughts for me.
"Oh my god!!! Could you please switch that TV off? How can you tolerate those saas-bahu serials??!!!" Sounds familiar? If yours is a typical Indian household then this is an oft repeated dialogues heard from children to their parents/ grand parents.
I have to admit that I lovvvveeeee to watch those serials. Their creativity is amazing. Their imagination is boundless. I am hooked! Everytime I watch those serials I feel I am soaking in the rain with an ice cream in hand, the taste lingering with happiness. My thoughts unwhirl seeing the debris of loved relationships and understanding why people behave the way they do. The style statements made by each character, and the way they represent the world is worth thinking about. This is a perfect time to reflect on life and my values and goals and putting first things first. It gives me food for thought for my blog entries!!
My current favourite is Hamari betiyoon ka vivaah running on Zee Tv. It is about a mother's anxiety about finding the dream sons' in law for her four daughters. She is keen to see her daughters getting married into affluent families. And I am curious as to why is the mother after the 2nd daughter while the 1st one is unmarried, and very much eligible.

To share your thoughts or suggestions, please post them below!

Published: A mother's letter to her to-be-born baby

Hello all,

I am eager to share this news with you. My article is published in a Toronto based website: http://www.yash.ca/. And, few might recollect that this was one of the blog posts - Baby talks.

To read, visit http://www.aartisantosh.blogspot.com/2008/07/mothers-letter-to-her-to-be-born-baby.html

Feel free to suggest or comment.

About pranav

Pranav is almost 11 months old. He is an absolute delight to hold and play. When I come back from work, he jumps seeing me, and tries to follow me everywhere. His grandma has taught him to shake hands and do high-five. It makes me laugh to hear his attempts to talk. An active and restless boy, Pranav needs food every 2 hours.
My husband and I believe, to let his potential grow we need to be patient, nurture and encourage him always.