Dishti/Drushti Teese Paddatulu - AP Style..

One very major belief of moms is the nara-dishti, buri nazar, etc.. I guess it is kind of an integral part of our growing up years and continues to the time, we have our parents around.. yes, my mom thinks I might be affected even now, forget my daughter ;).. so..

Pasipillalaki disthi telikagaa tagultundi antaaru...

***Nara ghosha/Disthi yantramu ledante disti bomma... deenni tagilistaaru gummamlo.
***Pasipillalaki pedda nalla kaatuka bottu nuduti meeda, bugga meeda, kanatala meeda pedataaru.
***Dishti teestunnattugaa moodu saarlu chuttu tippi arikaallalo kaatuka bottu.

Oorlo aite inti chaakali untaaru kaabatti, chaakali cheyyi chalava ani nammutaamu memu, kaabatti dishti tanatote teeyinche daanini, peru Rukminamma.. aka.. rukku maamma (for the kid).. Guruvaaram, Aadivaaram saayantram (Thursday and Sunday evenings) teesedi tanu ekkuvagaa..kidni toorpu vaipu koochopetti/nunchopetti (east facing).

***Roju vaari dishti
 kallu uppu (rock salt) chetilo teesukuni, irugu dishti, porugu dishti, oorlo vaalla dishti, kanna talli dishti, ani anni perlu cheppi... pillatoti "thu-thu-thu" ani moodu saarlu ooyinchi... nootilono, totti neellalono aa uppuni veseseyyadam.. if not possible, throwing that in a bowl of water and pouring it in the sink.

***Annam sarigga tinakapote annam muddala dishti
 Nindukunda lo modata vandina annam muddalu 3 (I used to cook rice in the cooker, so take 3 morsels and keep them aside), nindu kunda neellu (idi kudirite okay, ledante just tap tippesi neellu patti avi vaadatame), 3 rakaala poolu, pasupu, kumkuma, boggu masi (to color rice black), and some hair (preferably mom's).. annam moodu muddalu pisiki pasupu, kumkuma, boggu kalipi pettukuni, oka chembulo neellu posukuni, pasupu, kumkuma, poolu, juttu vesi.. pillani oka chota toorpu vaipu koorchopetti, tana meedagaa 3 saarlu tippestaaru... annam muddalu kooda dishti laaga tippi, neella chembulo padesi... venakki tirigi choodakundaa, velli naalugu roadla koodalilo or oka moola padestaaru... (since I was against throwing anything on the road, akkada vere vaalla biddalu kooda tirugutaaru anedi logic :), I used to throw the dishti stuff in the murugu kaalava near my house... if not possible, we can throw it in the trash and throw in the compactor later, but do not keep it in the house).

We can also replace annam muddalu with nimmakaaya chekkalu, rub pasupu, kumkum, boggu on them and do the needful.. Rukminamma used to alter them both, oka saari nimmakaaya, okasaari annam muddalu.

***Noone Gudda/Vatthi Dishti
Vere oorlu alaa velli vacchinappudu, edaina function kellocchinappudu or kid baaga cranky aipoyinappudu ee dishti teesedi tanu... nuvvula noone, kobbari noone, manchi noone, aamudam ivanni kalipi oka ginnelo posi, tellani cloth niluvugaa chinna peelika laaga chimpi... like a long thin ribbon aa noonelo oka ganta mundu naanabettedi, 2.. taravata pillani toorpu tippu koorchopetti candle toti aa guddani kaalchi, pilla chuttu tippi, oka chota ravvalu raalanicchedi (light that cloth and hold it so that it drips and falls along with oil and fire)... atlamullu, atlakaada ki velaadesi pattukunedi cheyyi kaalakundaa.. and then doing it with the second thread... chukkalu chukkalu raalite dishti ani.. poga maatram vaste ghosha ani cheppedi :).

@@Sree@@

 ***Erra Neella Dishti
Take water, pasupu, rin soap (detergent liquid, powder), hair strands, nail, lemon
Adding water to all this makes it red... toorpu vaipu pillani nilabetti 3 times clock wise and 3 times anti-clock wise tippi lastlo oka drop pilla forehead meeda petti, aa neellani paaraboyyandi, paarabosaaka venakki tirigi choododdu.

@@Revathi@@


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1)kalla uppu+endu mirapakaya kalipi left hand lo pettukuni 3times teesi moodu sarlu spit chesi bayata padeseyali.
2)Guddu dishti - Raw egg teesukuni alaney 3times tippi 4 paths undey road madhyalo padeyali antaru ala possible kanappu dustbin lo padeyochu
3) Cheppu dishti oka prastutam vaadutunna cheppu teesukuni kuda disti teesi mancham kinda pedtharu.
4) Manta Dishti - oka old cloth teesukuni daniki manta petti 3times disti teesi oka tambulam lo water posi ee disti teesina cloth petti oka pedda bowl daani meeda borlistharu.
5) vibhudhi Dishti - vibuthi face ki bottula petti coins tho disti thippi aa coins ni chaakali vallaku ichestharu
@@Vidya E.@@

***Pasupu Neella Dishti
oka half bowl water lo pasupu vesi koncham mariginchali...aa neelanu teppesi oka plate lo alane aa water tho saha bowl ni borlinchi petteyali...kasepatiki water antha bowl kindaki vellipothundi.
Cheepuru Dishti
Vaakili oodche cheepiri tippesi padukunetappudu pilla tala vaipu mancham kinda padeyyadam, just like cheppu.

Juttu Dishti
Even mana hair tho kuda teesthaaru, 3 saarlu tippadam... mana hair loose chesey like free hair la chesi 3 times thipestharu nights nidra lo lechi edisthey ila cheyachu tharuvatha hair mamuluga jada vesukovatamey.
Aavaalu Dishti

yendu mirapakayalu and salt and aavalu kalipi disti teesi nenu toilet lo vesi flush chesthanu endhukantey disti intlo vunda kudadhu ani antaru.
Egg Dishti
Egg kuda sundays teesthanu and sink lo vesi dispinser on chesesthanu

Sunnam Dishti
Sunnam kanuka vuntey sunnma and pasupu kalipi yerra neelu la chesi oka glass lo water kalipi disti teesi bayata or chetlalo veyandi..

***Dishti teeyatam aiyyaaka pillala kaallu and chethulu kudirithey kadagandi or thudavandi and meeru kuda me face legs and hands kuda kadukkondi.

@@Samyuktha/Bhargavi/Soumya@@

Nela Debba Tagilinappudu, Kinda Padipoyinappudu
Pillalu eppudaina padithe kuda disthi teestaru..like vallu padithe aa place lo nilchopetti oka mug lo water teesukuni, tippesi, paraboyyali..
@@Sushma@@

Kanna talli dishti gadapa daatadu ani maa amma eppudu cheptoo untundi.. maa ammamma kooda ade cheppedi, biddani alaa kanti nindaa choosukoku, murisipoku ani... okkosaari adi nijamenemo anipistoo untundi naaku... choosukotam, murisipotam maanaledu kaani, paiki anadam maanesaanu :).

 edo naradishti, ghosha, nijamgaa untundaa, nuvvu kooda nammutaava ante... I dont really know, marenduku chestaavu, enduku nammutaavu ante... indulo inkokariki nashtam ledu.. so tappenti ani maatram cheptaanu..

For those who wanted it explained in English, sorry I am too tied up to translate the entire thing but there is another link where you can find a few more options...

HERE... FOR ASK AMMA IN ENGLISH

Flying with Kid in British Airways..

I have already posted a few experiences from mothers who had been there and done that but my personal experience goes here :).

We had traveled in BA flight and those guys have provided us with some crayons, a carry bag, a coloring/activity book for the kid, she being the toddler, I guess they have age-wise kiddy stuff, so it helps a lot, because it is something new, the kid had never used before, it was a gift to her, so she made it a point to use it and she had a cute little backpack to carry them all...

I did not personally carry any food, water or milk as she was 3-1/2 when she traveled and ate pretty much what we did, a bit less spicy.  make sure to order Indian vegetarian meals or kid meals in such case.  Got some fruity chews for the time of take offs and landing with the altitude drops and rises, told her to make sure she chews or gulps during that time and thankfully the kid did so.

walking around, playing with other kids, the rest room use, sleeping, eating, watching tv, playing with crayons pretty much made up for the in-air time and a big relief.

Carry a stroller which comes in very handy during the transit, waiting period and also to carry the hand bags, jackets, sweaters, carry-ons whatever if the kid just feels like walking or just carrying the kid around if she is sleepy than carry her physically.

Flash cards/activity books/empty book/pen/pencil/crayons
easy to carry flash cards and activity books keep them engaged.. or anything that keeps them engaged in general.

A couple of change of dressing options, just in case of delays in transit or things like that.

Fruits/nuts/snack bars if allowed during the transit if you feel the kid might be cranky due to hunger in between flights and depending on the season and climate on arrival at the place of destination, some cold or warm clothing, like when coming from India in November, it was reasonably okay there but back in US, it was cold, so some warm blanket/hoodie jacket, socks and shoes.  Thick shoes are the best option to keep them warm and also run around, slippers with them slipping easily, I personally find are messy :(.

The kid had been wonderful like she always is (touch wood), so did not feel the strain of the journey as much.. thanks a lot buddies who shared a lot more info earlier, it helped!

In US

After a lot of thinking over and planning, we are back to US for a while and we continue to take our first steps.. I see a lot of friends, uses appreciating the work and actually making use of this blog and thanks for all those precious mails that you keep sending me once in a while.  I just cherish them and feel rewarded for putting them up here, my experiences, that is... feel free to share more and contribute.

Indoor Play Ideas for Kids - 2

Pillalni manam chese panulloo entha involve chesthee antha happy feel avuthaaru ani anipisthundhi naaku coz i saw this with both my kids P and A,

Roti / chapathi dough chesthuntee extra pindi kalipi isthee play doh laagaa aadukuntaaru... and play doh aithee dry ayyi chinna chinna pieces laagaa raalipoothundhi adhee goduma pindi aithee vallaki mana pani loo involve chesaamu ani anna feeling and clean up easy :)

doodle board is one mess free playing device... pen thoo akkada ikkada raasthaaru ani bhayam vesthundhi but doodle board aithee clean up emi undadhu and hours of fun.... shapes draw cheyyi, animals draw cheyyi ilaa edhooti cheppi draw cheyyinchachhu...

magnetic letters.... kitchen loo fridge ki pettestheee manam vanta chesukunetappudu they can play with those... 2 sets teesukuntee we can teach them small spellings...

tub time.... warm water fill chesi(to avoid catching up cold) tub loo chinna glasses or bowls istheee (with instructions that they should not spill water out) entha aadathaaroo water thooo... tub time toys unte inka cheppakkarledhu bayataki rammanna raaru :)

youtube looo bollani videos untaayi.... naaku calls avi emanna unappudu I start a video and ask him to see... oka video play avunthuntee pakkana related videos list vasthundhi kadhaaa andhuloo i ask him to click on the next one once this is done... i have been doing this since he is 2 and 1/2 years old... laptop manchigaa handle chesthee next time laptop activity time untundhi else undadhu ani cheppi 2 - 3 times cheppamu so he handles it well.... online kids educational  /games sites untaayi... limited time with adult monitoring aadinchachhu appudappudu...  For m yson ki aithee recent gaa oka month back his dad installed windows 8 with a child login account / id... so if he is using the laptop he has to login with his id and open IE and all.... we thought him step by step instructions... so now he knows how to start the lappy, login and browse.... youtube avi thanee pettukuntaadu... weekly naaku mail vasthundhi about his online activity...

Paper work, drawing/sketching/painting/writing  Generally we stock up lot of papers at home... office loo one side printed and left at printer type papers anamaata... so that we are not wasting fresh ones... Pravar likes to draw and color like anything (Sree can tell about this :P) so we ask him to use those... crayons, color pencils are for only paper ani clear gaa cheppamu...

inka kids ki emi istamooo daanini batti we can buy stuff for them... kitchen set, animals set, tools set, blocks ilaaa.... even puzzles loo bollu varieties dorukuthaayi... board puzzles, peg puzzles, jigsaw puzzles... even dollar shop loo koodaa dorukuntaayi... they are nice way to develop creativity in kids....

smart phone applications unte we can install apps for them and let them play... i nstall mostly educational cum entertaining apps so that he will learn something playing... chaduvu stressful gaa undadhu ilaa chesthee ani naa feeling... but any electronic device has to be given on time basis... just for 10 - 15 mins a day antheee...

story books looneee early readers, first books alaa untaayi ekkuva bommalu takkuva text thoo... these will help them get intrested in reading... india loo cross word is one awesome place for books... US loo cheppakkarledhu there are many stores... library loo koodaa bollu books dorukuthaayi kadhaaa....

going for walks together is refreshing for them as well as us... manam emi chesthunna vallaki details cheppi chesthee they will understand the process and they know the value of the work we are doing... like vanta chesetappudu veggies cut chesthunaamu, taalimpu vesthunaamu alaa annee chepthee they will feel happy that we are involving them in the process... :).

Courtesy:  Poornima

Indoor Play Ideas for Kids - 1

My both kids r 7 yrs apart ... so it'S a complete different thing to keep them busy together........but till now I never had any problem in this issue.

Right from beginning, I always take time to play with them, but I encourage them to keep themselves busy on their own and with each other too.

Our activities depend on weather and schedule of the day...

Reading stories
Watching books ( this we always do together )
Building blocks ( Lego, Wooden blocks ..they enjoy more when I too do with them)
Painting
Drawing
Games 
Sports at home ( jumping from sofa, judo, running - catching, lifting, Kissie attack , pillow fight 
Crafts
Household work ( I keep it strictly playful )
Organising their rooms ( part of time with mumma, we work and talk together )
Watching a movie together 
Library 
Walks
Cycling 
Baking or cooking 
Puzzles
Doing small experiments 
I let them give me ideas in my works 
Watching albums together and mentioning incidents related to it
Talking abt their and our childhood ( thsi we do very often )
making preparations for festivals

I don't play with my kids to ' entertain them ' or to ''keep them busy''....I enjoy playing with them.......... It'S like taking break form my own work......... so there is no specific time.. My kids enjoy doing ' anything' with me ... so till now it was never a 'issue to tackle' for me.

In the process of leading a social life of a grown up individual, we forget the child in us................every one of us has a child within.

Just wake up the child in u... and u will enjoy it... 

But I know it's not so easy as said, my husband too feels bored to play with kids..............he normally exchanges ....he happily does household chores and lets me play with kids...

But I will say try it... it'S all about changing ur own thinking. 

Courtesy:  Sunitha

Some facts about motherhood to new mommy to be....

Gals,

sharing my experiences...just so that first time mommies will be prepared with what to expect :)....

1. As soon as the baby is born, .the whole focus will be on the baby..so 9 months of pampering from your family members will vanish ....and sometimes this becomes the cause of post partum depression...actually there is nothing that you can do about it..but just prepare yourself for this... :)

2. Lack of sleep ....just forget getting sleep for straight 4-6hrs for atleast next 6 months.....you will have to sleep in installments ...just get used to it...until if you are lucky enough to have a baby who loves sleeping

3. your house will be in mess...dont worry too much about it...this is part and parcel of motherhood...you will have to learn to overlook few things for atleast first few months and once you are active enough to bring back your home into shape

4. Like your house..your body will also go through lot of change...again you should be prepared for this....give yourself atleast 6 months to think about exercising or healthy dieting....till then just focus on your baby..

5. Breast Feeding - most of us opt for breast feeding and this is the best thing that we can give for our child...in the past TIAns have given very good tips to increase breast milk ...try to follow them...other than all that...remember for BFing...you need to have lot of patience....just as BFing is new for you, for your child too its new thing to latch ...it takest atleast 4-6 weeks for baby to learn proper latching and once baby learns latching, your milk flow will grow too....dont be overwhelmed in the beginning itself...it takes time..give your best for atleast first 2 months ...even after 2 months you feel your milk is not enough then switch to formula...and REMEMBER THERE IS NOTHING TO BE DEPRESSED IF YOU ARE NOT ABLE TO BF YOUR BABY ...remember you have done your best....and never be ashamed that you are not able BF your baby....like no two human beings are same..this too is natural tendency for which you cant do anything...

6. dont buy too much of NB(new born) size clothes and diapers... they outgrow that size really fast...and there are times when we end up using some clothes just once or not even once (I had that problem where loads and loads of NB, 1-3 months were just given away before she wore them, Sreya was a summer baby and clothes I got from US did not go on well with her, so my personal advice is NB clothes should be born according to season in the place where one lives and based on kid's needs -- sree) ....same goes with NB size diapers....so buy limited stuff in each size...they really outgrow very fast

7. Absentmindedness.... for new mothers ...bcos at a time 10 things go around in our brain due to which we easily loose focus and keep forgetting things...also lack of sleep adds up to our already heated brains....so again try to organize stuff by writing up things...for example what to keep in diaper bag whenever you go out..make a list of that and ask your hubby to check ...you can divide your work...

8. for first 1-2 months its better you hubby sleeps separately in another room..this i am telling with experience....bcos one of you need good sleep so that he can help you during the day...if both parents lack sleep then both will be irritable...if you have your parents for help...do the same with them...let your mother sleep in another room so that she can give enough time for your baby during day time and you can get some sleep during day....

9. if your hubby doesnt know cooking..this is the time he should start learning how to cook :) ....teach him cooking some easy meals while you are preggie...thats going to be really helpful for you....

10. never compare your baby with another baby of same age...specially milestones....every kid learns in his or her own pace...have patience...

11. keep camera/handycam handy to capture your baby's moments....nowadays with mobiles it has bcome lot more easy to capture pics...enni tensions unna never forget to take pics......these moments will never come back again...

Courtesy:  Swathi T.

Shopping/Getting Ready For Newborn

For Baby

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Car seat (try to buy the carseat which has weight limit upto 20lb...later you can buy the new one once the baby outgrows)

Stroller (either full travel system or just car seat with snap and go stroller to which you can attach car seat)

Bassinet/crib (bassinet is useful only upto baby is 15lbs...crib is for longer use)

Swing (very very helpful  to make the baby sleep)

Bouncer (very helpful)

Boppy Pillow (cheapest deal in walmart...helpful during first 3 months if you plan to breastfeed)

Diaper Pail 

Bath tub for baby (if your mom or you can do it on the lap then no need i guess)

Neck headrest (useful during first 2-3 months)

aveeno shampoo and baby wash - unscented (most recommended) or whatever brand of your choice.

almond oil / olive oil for baby massage

Baby wipes - wet wipes, unscented

Newborn Diapers one set (buy a smaller packet like 100ct. as some babies outgrow the size very fast)

Baby grooming set ( i bought nail clippers and hair brush thats all..not the whole kit)

Baby thick blanket

Baby receiving blankets (2-3)

Baby hooded towel (3 is enough)

Diaper rash cream - decitin

Onesies (8-10)

Full size body suits ( 8-10 if winter baby)

Caps (5-6)

Mittens (5-6 pairs)

Socks (5-6 pairs)

Rubber pad for diaper change ( i got it from india)

Small wash clothes like kerchiefs 5-6 (useful for while kids burp to clean their mouth)

small boots for baby (2-3 pairs)

Baby bottles (if breastfeeding ..just for emergency you can buy 1-2 )

Bottle warmer & drying rack (better buy from walmart so that if u r not using bottles you can return it)

Johnsons Baby Powder (first i didnt use it fearing allergies..but later when i started using it my baby loved it..she used to feel fresh and touchwood she didnt had any issue with it)

Hand Sanitizers 

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For Moms

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Feeding Bras

Nipple cream - lanolin

Breast pads - disposable

Diaper bag 

Feeding maxi/nighties

Adding to above list :-

http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2396768 (very useful for cleaning tongue and gums).

Initially the baby's mouth would be sooooo small but after a month of so, getting this cleanser into the mouth would be easy.

Courtesy:  Swathi