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Thursday, September 18, 2014

30ish & Mommy

The moment I open my FB page it goes "boom" with baby pictures, baby shower updates, baby-moon check-in’s, how to loose baby weight video shares. Being a mother is a 24x7, 365-day, full-time, no pay, no hike, no bonus kind of a job. 

Women today want to balance their career and family with an ace up their sleeve, its tough but they manage. I caught up with a few close friends who are dealing with mommywood on a daily basis. Their responses are very candid and endearing, hope you like them.

#Life Hack :There's no way to be a perfect mother but millions to be a good one
Name:  Ami Trivedi
Son:  Ayansh 
Profession: Television actor
Passion: Acting and dancing
  • Your first reaction when you got to know you are expecting – I experienced shock, happiness, and panic in one capsule. It took me time to accept that it was time to move to the next stage in life, but I am glad I did.
  • Your last day at work, before delivery –Television being a visual medium does not allow you the luxury of working till the very end. In fact when I got to know about my pregnancy, I was about to start work on a brilliant new project but had to give up as my commitment as a mother is most important.
  • What’s your support system at home when you go to work – My Mom
  • Do you feel guilty for not being able to spend as much time with him? – If you are a working mom, guilt is inevitable. I deal with it by trying to work on a schedule that allows me to stay home when he is awake and spend quality time. 
  • Your favorite activity with Ayansh – We dance together, he knows most of the latest bollywood songs..Its the best stress buster and a terrific workout too :)
  • What does he call you – Mimmya Ami, I don’t know what it means but it sounds very cute
  • How do you keep yourself sane /cheat code for new moms: I just take each day as it comes, no planning. Enjoy the moment.
  • Being 30ish is – It doesn’t even occur to me that I am 30ish, there are so many people in their 40’s and 50’s who are achieving much more. I don’t want to be content, I don’t want to limit my aspirations.. 30ish to me means that there’s lots more to explore and enjoy in life
  • What is success to you now – For me the definition of success is to be a great mom and a good performer. Don’t want to give up on either one, it’s tough but if I manage to do that then I will consider myself successful.
  • What do you do in your me time – I have NO time.. but still I am loving it. For actors a lot of socialising takes place on the sets, so when you are home and enter the second shift of being a mom you are not stressed, its balanced.
  • The life hack you follow – Take it slow and have patience
  • Ayansh to you is – Ayu is my identity, I can’t imagine life without him.. 
  • One Super power you would want as a mommy – I want a day with 48 hours, its insane managing time with a baby and a job.
Name : Sneha Poddar
Son : Kanha-Kiaan
Profession: Finance and Transaction planning specialist
Passion: Following fashion trends
  • Your first reaction when you got to know you are expecting – Very Very Happy, 
  • Your last day at work, before delivery – I was working till the 8th Month
  • What’s your support system at home when you go to work – My Mother in-law i
  • Do you feel guilty for not being able to spend as much time with him? – I feel very guilty to leave him alone but eventually I have to. I try not thinking about it, it’s a phase will pass.
  • Your favorite activity with Kanha – I love being playful with him, his reactions are adorable
  • What does he call you – He just looks at me like a rabbit
  • How do you keep yourself sane /cheat code for new moms- I miss my freedom, I miss my me time…but I dont hesitate to ask for help from family. Sometimes you have to let go.
  • Being 30ish is – Being 30ish gives me the freedom to take my own decisions and be responsible for them. Even if I make mistakes I still have time to rectify .Emotionally I am in a happy space. 
  • What is success for you now- My definition of success has changed to be happy, if you are happy within then you are mentally and physically strong to deal with everything.
  • What do you do in your me time – Hit the gym, follow my passion, stay updated with latest fashion trends
  • The life hack you follow -Tough times don’t last forever but tough people do
  • Kanha to you is – Is ME.. I can’t see beyond him, he is a part of my existence (and she has a happy tear)
  • One Super power you would want as a mommy – I need a clone of myself
Name: Farha
Profession: Works with CVS in Florida
Son : Zayan 
Passion : Food and watching horror films, love Halloween
  • Your first reaction when you got to know you are expecting your baby–There goes my gym figure, phew!
  • Your last day at work, before delivery – Worked till 4 days before I delivered
  • What’s your support system at home when you go to work – My parents and baby sitter
  • Do you feel guilty for not being able to spend as much time with him? – Not all, I have a life too and want to be able to be a happy mom, for that it’s important I have a healthy space for my mind.
  • Your fitness tip post pregnancy- could be eating...or lifestyle change – Hit the Gym, have a good trainer, no rice, no chocolates.
  • Your favorite activity with Zayan – I love going to the park with him, jumping all over the place and chasing him instead of sitting with my cell in a corner.
  • What does he call you– Momma,actually most of the times he just looks at me and starts screaming, lol
  • How do you keep yourself sane /cheat code for new moms- I go to the gym, meet friends, basically have a life without him as well. Its important to not loose your identity. There will be lot of people giving you advice, but do what feels right.
  • Being 30ish is ---- Being 30ish is the new 20, you can have a career, family, baby peace, fun all in one go.. I love being 30ish, no regrets.
  • Any tip for new moms – Take each day as it comes, not all days are good but it’s all balanced in the end. Enjoy being with your child, these years will never come back.
  • One Super power you would want as a mommy – To have nonstop energy and entertain my son 24/7


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