Only Papa time for Kyra for 48 hrs

Well this Wednesday morning I was supposed to join back office after a small break and catch up on all the thousands of emails. But the fate had something else in mind for me for the next 2 days.

Well early morning Deepa started having stomach cramps n got worse by 5am. Any home medicine would not work. She was not able to feed Kyra. Then at 8 am took decision to admit her as I alone was not able to take care of Deepa n Kyra. Also my mom was on vacation n daily help was on leave for that week.

I had Deepa's sister be with her in the hospital. But the biggest task was to manage Kyra without any help. Now it is easy to play with her for an hr or make her sleep but then to take care for next 2 days..phew..I was already sweating.

For initial hours I had my friend Shiva help me so that I could settle down. I had observed Deepa in her daily activities. .so then started my tasks. Firstly boiled her water, sterlized bottles, checked stock of baby food.. diapers..

Then started the routine of feeding, playing, sleeping,  playing, diaper change... then I realized we had been from a small trip n kyra did not have a decent bath. Then applied some oil and gave a warm bath to her. Earlier I thought Kyra would not adjust but then she must be thinking I don't care until I get my food and sleep.

The sleeping period at night was challenge . She was a bit cranky..30 min gone and she has not yet slept. Then she started the crying. .n howling..and it was almost 1 hour now.. I was irritated ..angry.. but then realized I had to do it.. I cuddled her again in my arms and sang her fav song and vola..she was asleep. .. I had kept few bottles of milk ready in the night but she slept like a baby.

The next day was also uneventful and I was in the groove.  Deepa was discharged in the afternoon but then had to take care of them as Deepa was still weak and had fever.

After 2 days the help returned and Deepa's health has improved but it gave me some really great time Kyra . Loved taking care of her. Still have to work on my patience levels. For now I can be a baby sitter in case IT industry takes a hit :)