Congratulations and Celebrations! You are blessed with a baby girl again. An angel has decided to knock your door once more.
Knock, knock!
Hellooo Mamma! I’m finally here, out of your tummy, my sweet little world. Now, I’m ready to explore your beautiful world, which I’ve imagined about quite often. But, wait. This world of yours seems so different. Why so many pairs of anxious eyes on me? Am I not cute and adorable like other babies? Or don’t I belong to this place? Am I an alien? Am I not that worthy? Or am I born with some deformities? Why everyone seems to be so upset? I’m not able to understand Maa. I feel more cosy inside you. Here, there is no warmth, no love, no care and affection Maa. There is something wrong here. I’m scared. Please, don’t leave me alone. Don’t abandon me Maa.
Have you ever experienced or witnessed such a situation? Isn’t it common till date? This is prevalent not only in rural areas but in urban places also, not only among the uneducated mass, but among the educated ones also. It’s quite shameful.
Few facts to be known to everyone :
1. All are equal, whether it’s a boy or a girl. It’s just the Genetics, a game of chromosomes.
2. No one is born with a silver spoon in their mouth, it’s one’s actions that matters, not the gender.
3. Boys and girls both can support the family equally if given a chance.
If you are not able to make others understand these facts, just ignore them. But don’t ignore the new-born angel. Promise yourself that you won’t be a part of this rat race, where everyone demands for a boy child. Stand up and change this conditioning. Celebrate girl child with the same fervour because she deserves the same attention and unconditional love. Throw a party. Decorate the home. Fill it with gifts. Get back that beautiful curve on your face because it’s a baby girl again!
I am blessed to have a baby girl, though I don’t differentiate between the genders. I have raised my nephews and nieces and always found the girls as the warmest ones. # nieces and one daughter, all are my angels.
That’s awesome being surrounded by a lot of angels. Love to all:)
Yes should not discriminate whether boy or girl
Thanks for the acknowledgement Bikramjit:)
A nice read. It is sad but true that we still need to talk about boy and girl child equality in today’s times
Yes Nayantara, it is pathetic to see the discrimination still prevailing in our society. We need to take some stringent steps to put an end to it.
My first born was a girl but I still got sympathetic looks from many supposed well wishers.
I can totally relate to you dear as my first born is also a girl. Just remember it’s we, who can make a change now.
Absolutely, in fact, whenever my hubby and I talked about having another child, we always felt we wanted another daughter. My hubby says, “If someone can promise us it would be a girl, then let’s have another child.” 🙂
Your husband’s opinion quite resonates with me!
Hope to catch up with you some time
Sure thing, Rashmi.
I have two girls and they are angels. Good post
May God bless the angels. Hope they reach to greater heights.
Thank you :). Well the angels are now teenagers! so…… new challenges! LOL
Ohh! That’s a new phase of challenges indeed.
The statistics also indicate that our son preference is far from over. We need to keep speaking about this for hopefully things to change.
Let’s not rest till we change the statistics.
I agree, it doesn’t matter if it’s girl or boy, every baby should be welcome with love.
Thank you for sharing your views. Yes, everyone is unique and every kid deserves the same love and respect.