At 4.30 PM :
It was her monthly checkup to the gynecologist. Ankita looked herself to the mirror with so much pride and joy. The little baby bump had her world in it :) Yes, she was on her 36th week of this beautiful journey Pregnancy!
A new baby is the beginning of all things - a wonder, a hope and a dream of all possibilities. She and her husband Kunal were super excited and was all set to start this new phase/role in their life. They will soon become the new parents in the town :) They booked a cab and reached the hospital on time. The hospital had it's usual crowd and Ankita was waiting outside the doctor's room patiently.
At 5.00 PM :
It was a Ankita's turn. She and Kunal stepped inside the gynecologist room. The checkup lasted for more than 45 minutes which was unusual for Ankita. She was informed that she need to take few more tests to check on the baby's current situation. It felt something fishy over Ankita's and Kunal's mind.
At 7.00 PM :
Ankita was in ICU now. She had severe complications with respect to the labor and the gynecologist started briefing about the complications to Kunal who was cracking his knuckles in stress. Tension prevailed around. Kunal took a sip of water and sat outside the ICU. He started to think about his lovable wife and their tiny world inside her tummy. Kunal started recollecting about Ankita and memorable memories flashed by,,
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ANKITA is someone who is very special to Kunal. She was an orphan. She was found in a tiny village who was then bought into the hands of an Orphanage. She grew up there with rest of them. During her initial days of her childhood, there had been a lot of negative talk and spread about her unknown parents. In spite of having many obstacles, she tried hard to purse her passion for studies. She tried to give her best on every step that came across. She strived to taste success slowly from all these odds and failures. She turned the gloomy days into sunny ones. She spread kindness and positivity in and around her. Growing up as an orphan was not an easy thing for her as she earned few people's hatred, however life gave her all faith, will power and confidence to make her Footprints!
As days passed, Ankita started working for a reputed organization. She started to gain people's trust, faith & credit at the organization. She fell in love with Kunal who apparently happened to be her colleague at the team. They both loved each other to the core and believed on each other. Kunal became her soul partner. They both shared a great chemistry and good vibes. The love between them doubled as years passed. The stood as a great example as how a perfect couple could be :) Having faced so many ups and down, nothing stopped Ankita from becoming a beautiful women, an entrepreneur, a lovable wife and now a Mother.
She is just an epitome of confidence. Every challenge has its way and the WAY is on the way !
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At 8.30 PM :
Kunal' s mobile rang with a call, making him awake from his thoughts.. It has been close to 2 and half hours since Ankita stepped into ICU. She had several complications on her body and this baby was literally a blessing to the couple which was nearly after 10 years of their marriage. Kunal was waiting with hope and patience to hear the current update on Ankita and the little one.
At 9.00 PM :
The doctors advised that it's time to inject labor pain and get the baby out. They baby was in full growth now and the it is safe to get the baby right now. They couldn't wait for few more weeks to happen it normally due to the current health issues of Ankita.
At 9.30 PM :
The gynecologist was examining Ankita's contractions every 3 to 5 minutes. Her cervix was not getting dilated even after injecting labor pain. To add on, the umbilical cord was also surrounded over the baby's neck and there is a shortness of breath for the baby. The baby started pooping inside the uterus which became more complicated. The doctor conveyed that they would go in for C-section as Ankita had lot of complications all over. The labor room was filled with high level anxiety and stress. Kunal was chanting prayers and hoping that destiny would bring their kid to them.
At 11.30 PM :
Some signs of good things! Ankita's cervix started to dilate and uterus wall started to become thinner which can make way for the baby now. Kunal was called inside the labor room. Though the doctors were doing their best and was confident, they could feel a sense of pressure to bring both the baby and the mother safe. Ankita felt shortness of breath as she started pushing. She continued her Pranayama (an exercise in Yoga) . Doctors instructed her to push the baby out. Nurses kept monitoring Ankita's health and baby's. She tried her level best to push the baby. Kunal held her hands, but the pain went on vain as she stopped pushing the child. "Oh god" - said one of the doctors with intense sadness. The baby was in mid way neither stepping for a C- section nor a natural birth making things even more worse. Sometimes, Destiny had its own decision !
At 11.45 PM :
The doctors finally decided to go for a water birth. Everything was in place and ready to go.
At 12.15 AM
Miracles do happens at times. Ankita was now able to push the baby out with ease, her cervix was 3 cm dilated allowing a passage for the baby. Every minute she had her determination, her baby kept listening as she spoke. The doctors had their hope and prayers kept going. Babies react to their mother's words and thinks it's time to come out and see the the world.
At 12.32 AM :
Finally, there She was :) A little angel, A precious peanut and a little bundle of Joy for this beautiful lovely couple. Their happiness was just priceless and can't be expressed in words. Her happy tears ran over her cheeks as she kissed her baby. The practitioner held 2 clamps on the chord. Using sterile scissors, Kunal cut the umbilical chord between the clamps. It was an absolutely a Miracle welcome - said one of the doctors :) The doctors had a huge sign of relief. Words were not enough to express their thank you and dedication to the doctors to get both Mother and the baby safe. Kunal conveyed his thank you to the Doctors & Nurses who stood behind them all along. Ankita and the baby were shifted to the ward as their health need to be monitored for couple of days still. Ankita nursed her first milk to the little angel. "She is our world" - said Kunal as he touched her little fingers and held Ankita with a smile :)
A baby fills a place in your heart that you never knew was empty ! An immeasurable God's Gift!
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"Every pain has a new beginning !" - was the title that Anjali penned for her story. She wrapped up her story with sheer happiness, joy and satisfaction. It's been 25 years since Anjali had stepped into this beautiful world. Yes Ankita was her mom. Her Mom is her world ! Anjali celebrates Her !
She sees her mom in these ways,
- She is an Angel who stepped in our lives to make it meaningful
- She is so feminine, so complete and so divine
- She is my wonder-women being the strongest warrior
- She rejoices and reboots herself after every hurdle
- She is my miracle who gave me all the strength and courage
- She believed she could and she did it
- She is born to nurture herself and us all along
- She taught me all learnings after every downfall/failure
- She is powerful with confidence & will power within
- She is a blessing, our life, my role and my inspiration
- She stood up for herself and for what I am today
- She is my WOMEN
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From rags to riches, we have seen women empowering in all the aspects of life. There are many Ankita's in this universe who deserve all the joy and good health, it is just not about their sacrifices but more than that!
You are born to be role model and you deserve all the happiness in the world. You are an inspiration to yourself. There is no limit that women can accomplish. Hats off to all the feathers that women wear on her Hat.
A big shout to all the women out there. WOMEN shine and excel in all fields with so much dignity, passion and belief. She is just not loving and graceful, but independent, talented, inspiring, powerful, creative and just amazing! No matter Even if it takes a while, She handles every responsibility with a smile.
We as Women, can make happiness to bloom forever in spite of all odds. Life can spring from us as a new season! We complete the world.
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Nothing can dim the light that shines from within. Mother, Sister, Daughter, Friend or Wife, No matter what their role is. They add meaning to our existence. They bring love to our life.
Let's us try to respect and love her for what she is. Teach your kids the same!
She has her own charm in every way ! WOMEN has always been a source of inspiration both for your family and society. Behind every successful women is a tribe of successful women who have stood for her!
Nothing makes a women more beautiful than the belief that she is beautiful. Every women stands out to Brave, Brilliant and Beautiful in her own way.
Happy Women's Day 2021 :) Wear a smile always. Leave a little Sparkle where ever you go !
It is just not today to celebrate her, but forever and always!
P.S : Loved writing this fiction after quite some time. I owe a great respect to all the WOMEN in my life from whom I have gained numerous things till date. There are 'n' number of difficulties which women faces both from family/society & physically/emotionally which cant be dealt or solved in a day. I will expressing my thoughts about it shortly in another post. This post is all about positivity !
Respect All. Spread Joy. Spread Happiness!
Disclaimer : The above story is just my imagination & thoughts of creative writing. Anything related to this in real life is purely coincidental.
