A FEW weeks ago, I was asked if I was comfortable with doing a baby reveal because in some cultures, couples choose not to share pics of their baby instantly.
My husband and I personally have no issue with sending pics of munchkin to family and friends after she’s born, but I doubt we’d be the ‘serial-poster parents’ – the ones who post pictures and videos of their children on social media all day, every day. Whew! That would be another job on its own for us, and ain’t nobody got time for that when there’s a new human in the house!
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I think the question came from knowing that there are certain cultures and faiths which believe that the evil eye can be harmful.
In the Indian community, for one, I personally know of people who hold off on circulating pictures of their newborns on social media because culture dictates that the evil eye will somehow ruin your happiness if you share too much.
I don’t pay too much attention to such beliefs. It’s too time-consuming.
In other news, my colleagues held a surprise baby shower for me at work last week – low-key, no faffing and just the way I like it.
I felt so loved and special, and munchkin received some beautiful clothing, blankets and toys, which I am so grateful for. I can’t wait to see how she looks in them!
Another change that I noticed, and I hope you are all paying attention – because you will never hear me say this again post-partum – is that I don’t have much of an appetite.
Shock, horror, disbelief. That is so unlike me. I do eat but small meals, and afterwards, I feel like I’m stuffed to capacity. An hour passes, and I’m peckish. I wonder where that food went to, so I find myself reaching for a snack.
Baby-girl also has hiccups every day, which is a good indication that her diaphragm and neurological system are working fine.
We watch in awe as my belly moves to a steady rhythm. We also try to guess what body parts are where, but most of all, we wonder who she will look like and whose personality she will inherit.
I guess we’ll find out in a few weeks!
