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If Daddy had to play Mommy for a day #MondayMommyMoments 2017 week 3

By Dr.Amrita Basu(MBBS,MS) on October 2, 2018 15

This topic could be a laugh riot. But in our home this is actually the real deal, half the week .

When I am off to the hospital, my hubby is in charge of everything

When I mean everything, it’s literally everything.

From getting Rai back from school, to giving her a bath.Feeding her and playing with her.He even gets her homework done. On the days I have on call and OTs, daddy is a lifesaver.

I know it’s sounding too good to be true.But I would have to lie, if I say my hubby is not a great parent.

What can I say ,God is kind .

I have never had a nanny, since we shifted to this small town in West Bengal.

The hygiene level of the ayah’s was nightmare inducing. I would rather do the work than pay someone ,not have the work done and get irritated .

I managed because I married my best friend in college,who still helps me every inch of the way .That’s the best way to be friends for life.

SRK was right “pyar dosti hain”.

The only thing daddy doesn’t do is sing ,dance ,draw and craft like me.

He also has a problem napping with the baby in his lap. That’s my expertise.

Whenever Rai is in my lap or we cuddle ,we both fall asleep at the same time.Something to do with melatonin being a volatile hormone.

At my home, when Daddy is mommy for a day ,things run great.

Last week when we wrote about #Bangaloremolestation 13 people voiced concern.

The scary part is, we are still scared.

What exactly can we do, to make things better is anyone’s guess .

But not stopping the dialogue ,the protests is important. Every time we forget events like this ,we give the guilty another chance.

This week our winner is Ila Verma of varmaila.com

Congratulations Ila we deeply appreciated your post.You can read the winning post here.

Keeping in mind why we blog ,it’s important we don’t forget to have gifts and prizes to make it more fun.

Who doesn’t like gifts?

I do .

So in 2017 we have sponsors lined up and loads of gifts for all the
wonderful mom bloggers who link up with us weekly .

How to be a featured blogger and get a chance to win the supermom crown ?

We have a few rules you need to follow .

This is very important. We want all the mommies linking up to be helped .

RULES OF THE LINKY

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Comment on the 2 host posts and at least 2 of the others(more the merrier)

Comment on this post and tell us the post numbers on which you
commented(very important criteria for winning).

You can write a post on the prompt .Or link up your new post in the linky.

We share and visit each blogger who link up.

This is not just a blog hop.This is a journey.

That’s a total of at least 4 posts we want you to give some love .

Write the post and Link Up with Amrita or Deepa.

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Why Army should use Social media

By Dr.Amrita Basu(MBBS,MS) on October 2, 2018 6

Why the Army should use Social media? Army chief General Bipin Rawat said

It can help fight insurgency,proxy war and terrorism in the country.(Source)

Social media is a virtual world. But it has a serious effect on-the real world. Its important for everyone who wants-to make a difference, to have a positive social media presence. Positive I am stressing because the opposite kind is happening. Army is an important part of India. The Army men and their family are much respected and loved. But the nature of the job is tough. Social media usage by Army thus needs a good strategy.

It’s not always a Hindi film ending and things get tricky. What is important to remember is they train and the plans are made by people with decades of experience. That’s why you must share the news about the great work Indian Army, Navy, and Airforce does to keep India safe. They are real heroes and you need to help spread the right public perception.

3 Reasons, why the Army don’t do, tell-alls

It’s a national security issue, not a Hindi Movie. Even afterward they can’t reveal details for obvious reasons.
They are busy saving the country and keeping us safe.
There are better uses of tax payers money than spending on social promotion. But now its much needed.

Times have changed. Terrorist outfits do more social media backdoor campaigns, than you and I can even imagine. Their target is young gullible minds who are often misled. This is where Indian Army and defense forces can turn the tables.

How will Social media help army?

It can help fight:

Fake news
Misinformation and disinformation.
Negative propaganda.
Promote positive understanding of events.
No fake sense of goodwill towards country’s which do not have India’s best interest at heart.

I plan to do my part. How do you think the Indian Army can use social media effectively?

By Sgt. Michael J. MacLeod – http://www.army.mil/article/103129/Indian_soldiers__U_S__paratroopers_compare_patrolling_tactics/, Public Domain, Link

#Monday Mommy Moments 2017 week 2

By Dr.Amrita Basu(MBBS,MS) on October 1, 2018 13

#MondayMommyMoments was a sudden decision.But it was one of my 2016 blessings.

The prompt this week is heartbreaking.

I didn’t really want to write this.I studiously avoided all twitter discussions on this topic.
Focusing instead on praying for the girl.
That’s my way of coping with terrible events which defy understanding.

Which makes me feel powerless.
But then Deepa suggested we make this our #MondayMommyMoments voice for this week .

I knew what #MMM needed to do.

The viral video ,the social media outrage, the thoughtless comments all made me unbelievably upset.

I am a working mom.I am a doctor .Horror of horrors I have night duties.
The first winter I spent at the place of my posting I had to sit in the ward masters office for 2 hours at 2am at night ,for the hospital car to take me home .It was a chilly winter night .

I knew no one at the hospital and my hubby was alone at home with my 11 month old baby.

When the driver did turn up ,his body language didn’t inspire confidence.
Luckily I had company while being dropped off in the hospital car.But my relief was short-lived.
The driver said ,he will drop off the male doctor first ,leaving me at a loss of words .In total panic I wished my male colleague would speak up. He being as much a stranger as the driver ,I still expected a common courtesy.
After all it was 2am .And I was a female .
I was in for a shock.
Not a word from the unchivalrous ,thoughtless person.
The 10 minutes to my home after he was dropped off, was the scariest I have ever felt.
I came back home.
Couldn’t sleep .Terror struck that I may have to go again.
End result .My hubby got a reliable driver who takes me to and fro when I have night duties.

I run.So that I can run away from need be.

I lift weights .So that my punches have strength and lone assailants don’t have it easy.
I pray .
I pray that men remember they are born from a woman’s womb.
I pray that men remember they will cease to exist, if we don’t become moms .
I pray that little boys who sleep in their mother’s lap, remember to respect women.All women.
I pray that mom’s teach their little girls to be strong.
Strong physically and emotionally.
To support and help other women.Be strong for their own self.

To fight back.
Men who think women are weak are fools.
Men who don’t respect women will pay the price.
Men who try to degrade a woman’s body and soul should be given exemplary punishment.
Nothing gives you the right to harm another human.

Women stay strong .If we want the change .We have to be the change.

If things don’t change ,let us make the change.Let us make this world safer for our sisters and daughters.

I don’t know how we can do it.But the first step is to not let people forget.

Not let them pretend it’s just another stray incident ,because the girl was foolish.

Not let them judge us .

Not let those person dare to do this again.

No one should dare harm another human .

Writing this was tough.

This week #MondayMommyMoments is special we have several fun stuff lined up.
Good news #1

Upasana from lifethroughmybioscope.comis our featured blogger for the first week of January 2017.

Read all about her here.

MondayMommy moments winner for week 1 2017:Upasana of lifethroughmybioscope.com

Keeping in mind why we blog ,it’s important we don’t forget to have gifts and prizes to make it more fun.
Who doesn’t like gifts?
I do .
So in 2017 we have sponsors lined up and loads of gifts for all the wonderful mom bloggers who link up with us weekly .

How to be a featured blogger and get a chance to win the supermom crown ?

We have a few rules you need to follow .
This is very important. We want all the mommies linking up to be helped .So what do you need to do ?

RULES OF THE LINKY

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Comment on the 2 host posts and at least 2 of the others(more the merrier)

Comment on this post and tell us the post numbers on which you commented(very important criteria for winning).

You can write a post on the prompt .Or link up your new post in the linky.
We share and visit each blogger who link up.
This is not just a blog hop.This is a journey.

That’s a total of at least 4 posts we want you to give some love .

Did you know reading blogs makes your Alexa better?

We deeply believe in community spirit.Eagerly looking forward to visiting your blogs.

Follow on Twitter @Deepagandhi1 and @misra_amrita
Prompts will be announced every Sunday at 12.00 hrs IST.

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Happiness and Heart Health #WorldHeartDay

By Dr.Amrita Basu(MBBS,MS) on October 1, 2018 17

You are born with a Happy Heart. Keeping it happy needs work. It may appear too simplistic, equating happiness with heart health. But just like the shortest distance between two points is always the perpendicular, simple answers may be the best ones.

Leaving aside heart problems which some may have from birth, you are born with a healthy heart. Your heart works nonstop with no breaks. It doesn’t sleep or go on a vacation. It keeps pumping blood, oxygen, and nutrients to every part of you. From your toes to your brain, every little cell works because your heart is doing a great job. Most people know how to keep themselves healthy. They visit a doctor to confirm it. They then decide to continue with their old habits. This is why I am not writing this as a to do for you, but I am sharing my own daily habits for Heart health.

If you ask me how do I keep my heart happy, I can give you some clues.I will also tell you about my diet and exercise habits and the most important thing for a happy heart.

5 Things I do every day to keep my heart happy

I balcony garden.

I read. A lot.
I walk every day. At least 40 minutes and more
I write every day.
I spend time with people I love and who love me as a priority.

Positive emotions help us fight stress over long periods and have a big role in keeping your heart healthy. But occasional positivity rarely helps. What you need to develop are lifestyle habits which lower your stress and keep it low. Feeling good about helping others, enjoying your work and enjoying yourself are much needed for lifestyle aimed at improving heart health. When it comes to enjoying your work or hobby you need something to immerse yourself in. When you enjoy something so much that you don’t count hours doing it ,you know you have found the thing!

10 Things in my Diet

I drink plenty of water. At least four liters and up to six liters if it’s too hot.
I have no processed food. That means I avoid fast food restaurants when I eat out.
I mix locally available, millets to make our own multigrain atta.
I eat a lot of fresh fruits and veggies and strictly avoid tetra pack juices.
Since I am Bengali, daily fish in my diet is the main protein source.
I avoid cooking with oils and fats with high omega six content. I air fry like a champion.
I am serious about cheat days and festivals.
I taste everything and always control portion size.
I eat dinner latest by 8 pm. This habit practiced for the last several years has improved my overall digestive abilities.
I take daily supplements and probiotics according to my requirement.

5 Exercise Habits I do

I walk on my treadmill . This I am doing at least five times a week for last one and a half year. Before that, it was less frequent as my daughter was younger and didn’t like her mom walking no-where.Now she has accepted it.
I lift weights . Seriously for four days a week. I do alternate days only. Simple stuff at home. I got a good deal on Amazon for a set of weights and I love them.
I use resistance bands on days I don’t use weights.
I meditate and do yoga with my daughter every day. Simple things which help us become calmer and more focused.
I also kick and punch a medicine ball. This one is super fun and you should try it once.

What is the number one thing which makes me happy even when I am in the dumps?

Walking.

What is the number one thing I avoid to keep my heart singing?

Negative people. This is different from cautious sensible people. If you know both kinds you will understand what I am talking about. There’s a deep connection between happiness and optimism.

Let me know in the comments below, what you do to keep your heart healthy and happy.

How do you plan your new year budget ?#MondayMommyMoments

By Dr.Amrita Basu(MBBS,MS) on September 29, 2018 3

This week #MondayMommyMoments

is having a new year party .

Me and Deepa are overwhelmed by your love and support on a very busy month.

With Christmas and New year parties and shopping,it’s a wonder you had a chance to write and link up with us.But that’s the beauty of blogging.

You can practically do it standing in your kitchen, waiting for the milK to boil.

Throughout the month we had the opportunity of interacting with wonderful moms and bloggers ,who never forgot to write on the prompt.

This new year we plan to introduce fun challenges ,to help you grow your blog.

Workshops, webinars contests and much more .

It all started with blogging so it’s the best platform to spread the joy.Stay tuned for a surprise announcement soon.

The first two posts are host posts .

This week our featured winner is

Rich of allthatsmom.co.in

She is a java developer ,fashion lover ,excellent cook a loving mom and a blogger.

Richa Choudhury. (Image credits) Featured mompreneurs for #MondayMommyMoments

This blog hop is a chance to share your special moments with us.You never know who gets helped using your tips.
We have simple tips for this linky.

RULES OF THE LINKY

Just comment on this post and my co-hosts post and any two of the posts in the link up.

That’s a total of 4 posts we want you to give some love .

Did you know reading blogs makes your Alexa better?

We deeply believe in community spirit.Eagerly looking forward to visiting your blogs.

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What are you waiting for ?

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Life’s Like that when you Introspect (inspired by Reader’s Digest)

By Dr.Amrita Basu(MBBS,MS) on September 29, 2018 4

Will it be easy?

Not really.

Will you have fun? Always!

Will you swim ashore?

Every time.

This is what I want to tell my younger self, no more a child, not yet an adult.When the only way I knew to keep my mind from drowning, was to read life’s like that and laughter is the best medicine in Reader’s digest.

The secret to staying afloat is simple but difficult. You need to keep on swimming and praying. Sometimes with the tide and sometimes against, but don’t stop. Just as we are winding down with this month, I want to share a few motivational quotes to help, when things look tough!

15 Motivational Quotes To Help You Win

1) Sometimes life gives you lemons with no juice. Use the rind!

2)The only people who succeed are those who try and persist.

3)There’s only one way with negative thinking, that’s down.

4)The people who dream the same dream, are worth fighting for.

5)You will get a lot of choices, the ones you pick will change your life. But let it always be your choice.

6)Negative associations will always have a negative recall. Avoid.

7)Life is a bed of roses and the thorns keep things interesting. Just don’t let them rot.

8)If you can’t read a book, think twice before you write one.

9)The virtual world is just that. Virtual.

10) Grow something which makes a difference to someone. If that someone is you, that’s good too.

11) If people don’t download something which is free, it probably needs rethinking.

12) If the help at home is making roti(Indian bread) you can’t chew, before sacking her, check whether yours are better.

13) The only two thing that’s better than chocolate is writing and walking. Both make me feel wonderful without the guilt-laden calories.

14)It’s interesting to meet old friends. It just makes me convinced that no one really changes.

15)The most important thing in life is not money. But it’s a very close second.

Tell me which one is your favorite in the comments below.

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