Beautifully written! The list is great and while expectations should be low, having that list as a reminder is so imp. I can admit that I’ve lost myself in parenthood and just recently read something about not trying to compare to the old you but wholly embracing the new you and then bringing over parts of the old bit by bit because the new role is surely one that consumes you- in a great way. Fortunately parenting is taught by the child itself so it’s all about the flow like you said. Google can be helpful if it’s 3 am and you’re staring at each other and have no clue about the issue at hand ;) and pregnancy although is all about the mom, I think it’s harder for the men in the sense that they don’t go through as much of the physical and emotional change so it’s hard to bond and completely “feel” prepared but rest assured Harsh you are going to make a fantastic dad. I hope your baby gets your sensitive and caring nature and deep personality :) sending u lots and lots of love good wishes and praying for a smooth delivery
Hi Ria - Ten days into parenthood I can relate to your comment much better than when you posted. :) I plan to take a print out and post this list where we can see it everyday. You are so right - "parenting is taught by the child itself".
Thank you for the warm wishes and your vote of confidence. It's going to be an exciting journey with a wonderful partner. Thankfully it has started smoothly and with a positive mindset.
I look forward to exchanging notes on parenting with you in the coming years!
Just want to tell you I read all your articles, this one was especially touching. The clarity and awareness you have around parenthood is just amazing and inspiring ( I often wonder what kind of mother would I be) sending you and gaya lots of love and angel blessings.
Thank you, Khushboo; you are too kind. Your connection with your inner self and the journey within is quite inspiring too. We all learn from each other.
I hope Gaya and I can implement a fraction of what we have planned. :)
What a beautiful read. Good luck to both of you for this extremely exhausting yet rewarding journey. After reading this and seeing the amount of thought you’re putting into parenting way before the arrival of Baby Bafna, I can confidently say you’re both going to be amazing parents ❤️
I’ve been a parent for 16 months and I’m stealing all your family values for Aria. Of course, the Man United point already holds true. It’s in their genes
Sushant, knowing you the list must already be part of your atomic habits somehow and printed out somewhere. It's true about Man United being in their genes. We better have a winning team when our kids are old enough to start watching football and forming opinions and judgements. Thankfully the Glazers and Woodward will likely be long gone by then.
Beautifully written! The list is great and while expectations should be low, having that list as a reminder is so imp. I can admit that I’ve lost myself in parenthood and just recently read something about not trying to compare to the old you but wholly embracing the new you and then bringing over parts of the old bit by bit because the new role is surely one that consumes you- in a great way. Fortunately parenting is taught by the child itself so it’s all about the flow like you said. Google can be helpful if it’s 3 am and you’re staring at each other and have no clue about the issue at hand ;) and pregnancy although is all about the mom, I think it’s harder for the men in the sense that they don’t go through as much of the physical and emotional change so it’s hard to bond and completely “feel” prepared but rest assured Harsh you are going to make a fantastic dad. I hope your baby gets your sensitive and caring nature and deep personality :) sending u lots and lots of love good wishes and praying for a smooth delivery
Hi Ria - Ten days into parenthood I can relate to your comment much better than when you posted. :) I plan to take a print out and post this list where we can see it everyday. You are so right - "parenting is taught by the child itself".
Thank you for the warm wishes and your vote of confidence. It's going to be an exciting journey with a wonderful partner. Thankfully it has started smoothly and with a positive mindset.
I look forward to exchanging notes on parenting with you in the coming years!
Beautifully written Harsh.Loved reading it.Good luck to both of you!
Thank you, ma'am!
Just want to tell you I read all your articles, this one was especially touching. The clarity and awareness you have around parenthood is just amazing and inspiring ( I often wonder what kind of mother would I be) sending you and gaya lots of love and angel blessings.
Thank you, Khushboo; you are too kind. Your connection with your inner self and the journey within is quite inspiring too. We all learn from each other.
I hope Gaya and I can implement a fraction of what we have planned. :)
What a beautiful read. Good luck to both of you for this extremely exhausting yet rewarding journey. After reading this and seeing the amount of thought you’re putting into parenting way before the arrival of Baby Bafna, I can confidently say you’re both going to be amazing parents ❤️
Pooja, you know half our ideas are from your experiences and adventures with Aria. Thank you for your constant encouragement!
I’ve been a parent for 16 months and I’m stealing all your family values for Aria. Of course, the Man United point already holds true. It’s in their genes
Sushant, knowing you the list must already be part of your atomic habits somehow and printed out somewhere. It's true about Man United being in their genes. We better have a winning team when our kids are old enough to start watching football and forming opinions and judgements. Thankfully the Glazers and Woodward will likely be long gone by then.
This is beautiful :) .... Lots of love to both of you + 1
Thank you, Akshata! Hugs from the three of us to you.