COFFEE TALKS and a lot more!

  The 40-day journey began with meticulous planning, a culmination of wishes gathered from conversations with loved ones, and personal reflections noted down before the delivery, Google searches. Once home, after a much-needed rest, I, with the assistance of my dear ones, transformed my room into a haven tailored to my desires. The bed adorned with soft pillows – one supporting my back, another for feeding, and a precautionary one to prevent any baby mishaps. My table hosted a calendar from Ramakrishna Mission, offering daily uplifting thoughts, a space for medicines, baby essentials, my chanting beads, and colorful stones to tally my chants. Soft toys added a touch of joy, and a cozy rug marked my sleeping spot, while the cupboard stored treats like laddus and dry fruits. 💖🏡✨ Falling in love with the routine: waking up to savor Appa's special golden latte! Embracing the morning chores, from cleaning, sweeping, hand mopping my room to opening the windows. Organizing the baby'

As my belly grew with the promise of new life, the love encircling me reflected the growing joy (boy? I was not aware then!!) within.     Each day became a celebration, the people around me radiating happiness that echoed the heartbeat of the little one inside.  In this journey, my cravings turned into a delightful adventure. From the sweetness of dry fruits burfi to the wholesome essence of protein laddu, my dear ones showered me with an array of treats. Mysore pak melted on my tongue, genasele brought a touch of nostalgia, and banana chips crunched with affection. The box filled with homemade chaklis became a symbol of caring gestures.  Every time they set the dabba before me, the smiles we exchanged weren't mere smiles; they were the most heartwarming feelings! I relive them again—same place, the angle at which we sat, the identical scent in the breeze that caressed, followed by shared laughter!  The abundance extended beyond indulgent treats. Freshly picked veggies and fruits g