Every mom-to-be shall enjoy her cappuccino. There is no life without this scent. It fondles your pregnant senses and gives meaning to life against each feeling of dizziness, call for returning the eaten substance earlier before, bad mood and other standard side effects. Also, it is very healthy for the development of the baby’s brain during the last trimester of the pregnancy. That’s it! 2in1! The dream of each mom-to-be. And my own. So, let’s talk about healthy eating. Few rules saved my good physics and guaranteed unabated smiles and serene mood: each promising morning begins with a mug of aromatic coffee fruits are a zest but only when handful…
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HEALTHY DIETARY REGIME DURING PREGNANCY – III TRIMESTER
Third Trimester Of Pregnancy How the baby develops: The kicking natural phenomenon is now consuming the majority of the calcium from you in order to develop a solid bones system. The skin is getting non-transparent and the hairs over its body start to fall down. The digestive system is proudly producing its meconium. The five senses of the little one are completely developed so be careful what you talk about – your belly has ears now…ears that hear pretty well, indeed. The brain is developing billions of neurons – dreams, blinking and self-regulation of the body temperature are evident. So cool, right?! This wonder is about to face the world.…
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HEALTHY DIETARY REGIME DURING PREGNANCY – II TRIMESTER
Second Trimester Of Pregnancy How the baby develops: The tickling feeling in the now roundish belly already has hairs over the body, lashes and eyebrows. The digestive system is now 100% completed and the little one can suck and swallow. Surprisingly, the taste receptors are already active so treat yourself and your baby with various food. All senses are in a process of being developed, and the heart is beating rhythmically – delight for your ears during the next prenatal check-up. The brain is now controlling this heartbeat and the first blinks with the eyes. My dietary regime: 09:00 am – Smoothie from greenery – lightly boiled kale (carries vitamins,…
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KIDS WITH GOOD MANNERS AT THE THEATRE – EXPECTATIONS VS REALITY
When I shared with you the other day about the wonderful experience of my daughter’s very first theatrical performance I promised to invite the incredible Nevena Basarova-Dicheva, a specialist in good manners, to explain how to turn this adventure into a beautiful experience with a dose of style and a pinch of good manners. Often as parents, we think we can know everything, yet it is useful and enjoyable when we get timely practical guidelines which can make our most precious moments truly memorable. What is the etiquette and the good manners guidelines when attending a theatre/cinema performance? Every parent is looking forward to a moment when their heir will…
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Smooth transition from home to nursery
Sending our children to nurseries is a great challenge for many parents including me. The attachment that we have towards our children and the mindset that it is only us who can provide the best for our little ones often makes it hard to realise this transition. I myself had to go through lots of deliberation and psychological acceptance of the idea. I also spent considerable time explaining my daughter how fun it would be to attend a nursery, how many new friends she will make and how many different games and activities she will be engaged in during the day. When my husband and I started visiting nurseries in…
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JOB INTERVIEWS AFTER MATERNITY – TIPS FROM THE HR EXPERT
The post-maternity interview is one of the things that most actively preoccupy our minds and take out all our fears from the wardrobe. In the interview with the leading HR specialist Milena Hadzhiivanova, we will look for the answers to some of the most common questions we have as young mothers wanting to return back to corporate life. One of the most important things during the post-maternity interview is to give confidence because you have already done a lot of effort to balance your personal and professional priorities. You do not need to apologize to anyone about your decision to stay at home and take care of your child. Explain…
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BACK TO WORK AFTER KIDS – TIPS AND HINTS
Returning to work after maternity is often a process that fills our minds and our soul with fears and challenges. Will we be able to establish a good balance between corporate and family life? Will we deal with work responsibilities after such a long pause? Are there many things we have to catch up with? Will our employer accept understandingly that besides professionals we are also mothers and as such we will have to be absent from work at times in the care of our children? In the following lines I will suggest some good practices and guidelines on how to prepare for this next life stage so that you…
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8 SPORTS TO EXERCISE DURING PREGNANCY
Sports, apart from being healthy, is quite enjoyable. I have been in love with it since the time I was 14 years old. For the past two decades it has been not only part of my daily routine but also my greatest stress relief and source of happiness. When I became pregnant I wanted to continue exercising during the very end. For this purpose I spoke with my OB practitioner and after several standard exams (blood and wee) and some scans (ultrasounds) I got the desired affirmative answer. I aimed to adapt my activities subject to the trimester I was in, in order to feel comfortable while working out. The…
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MY DAUGHTER’S ATTEMPTS TO FEED HERSELF
Since recently my daughter has started eating by herself. This triggered a real explosion of different emotions in me. Pride. Endless joy on the newly acquired 30 minutes of spare time during each feeding. Admiration from the precise motor culture of the miniature fingers. Thrill from the collision with reality after which follow 45 minutes of cleaning the carpet, the feeding chair, the table, the curtains, the nearby sofa, the clothing of the golden-hair cutie, her hair and me myself. The colorful variety on the otherwise beige carpet distinctly reminds of the Indian holiday of lights and colors Diwali after each feeding. On the floor gravitate unpretentiously discarded olives, potatoes,…
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21 LESSONS I LEARNT FROM MY DAUGHTER
My daughter is my greatest teacher. Here are 21 lessons that I learnt from her. #1 The most qualitative time is spent in games, walks in the park, shared smiles and strong cuddles. #2 The most adorable word in the world in “mommy”. #3 Patience is a virtue established on the cost of lots of nerves, wild emotions and frustration. #4 Insomnia is cured with the face of the most adored little one, wrapping hands around your neck and smother your face with kisses. #5 Scratches on your new smart phone, lost diamond earring, stained fancy clothing are nothing less than dear memories and reason to smile. #6 Stamping her…
