Arrival of Arjun 2
Normally Dhanashree never craves for an icecream when arjun is around. She is extremely particular about it. But that day was different. It was early october or so and we were at a mall close by. Arjun was at his crankiest best. He had had all the possible toy rides and running around. We were waiting near mcdonalds icecream parlour for Arjuns ride to get over.
Suddenly Dhanashree was at the counter buying an icecream. Looked odd for her to do that. I knew these are not normal circumstances. I asked her just through gestures on why she got herself an icecream?. She said she just couldnt resist.
I knew right then that she is pregnant.
I dint say anything.
Meanwhile Arjun saw her eat the icecream while he was still riding the car. He immediately wanted it as well… but his mother was too fast for him.
He started throwing tantrums…crying or rather howling.
We were the focus of the entire mall suddenly…primarily being percieved as ruthless heartless parents not giving icecream to a howling kid. Arjun, aged just about 3 then, decided to escalate the case to the security gaurd..only to get a small bite from the cone.
It took a long wait before we really got to know the part2 of our parenthood.
It was the month of May 13, sweltering heat of Mumbai and humidity in the air had made life a little uncomfortable.
We had decided to get the delivery done at Fortis hospital this time.
We got admitted on the 12th with preplanned arrangement of delivery on the 13th. Dhanashree showed exceptional composure this time around as if she exactly knew what coming her way. Without any stress…atleast without any visible stress.
All through her pregnancy she enjoyed her time..took all care like she always takes and was extremely positive.
At 8am on 13th, the auspicious day of Akshay tritiya, we were all ready. Post a lot of wait finally the call to go to the operation theater came at 9. I, my mother and Dhanashrees mother went along with her to the OT.
Once she went in we all went back to the room to wait impatiently.
I went back to the OT and waited outside. Dont remember how many times I kept asking the gaurd if the operation is through. He too like a skilled surgeon kept telling me exact time such as 20 mins more or 15 mins more.
Finally at about 1030 I saw a tiny baby strecher come out of the room. It had a beautiful baby, with eyes wide open looking intently out of the blanket. I tried to take pictures and record but I was so excited that pics came blurred and the recording was shaky.
The nurse dint say anything, she just opened the blanket to reveal that its Arjun Jr whom God almighty had blessed us with.
It took me some time to realise that I am now father of 2 boys… maan wonder what thats going to be like.
I remembered the first time I had seen Arjun. Just the same feeling. Awesome.
I softwords I told the newbie….”welcome to Kulkarni boys hostel sweetie” 🙂
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