Only Child for parents? These are for you

As I am the only child to my parents; I know how it would be. Let me brief you some points about being the only child.

1.     Questions from outsiders:

I don’t know why they ask such stupid questions. As if all the single children are breaded in a zoo.

“Aren't you bored all day?” 

Of course not!! Why should we? We are in our house/room with parents, not in jail. I wonder whether the homes with multiple kids were ever bored.

“Ask your parents to give you a sibling”

This is the most stupid statement given by our neighbouring aunties gave us. For your information, siblings are not chocolates!!
That decision belongs to my parents.

“You must be enjoying your father's hereditary”

By the way, who’s hereditary that you were enjoying?

2.     No competitions all our parents love:

Yes!! I can proudly say that my parents love is not shared. You think I am selfish? Let it be.

Remember last time when you became jealous when your parents asked you to share your chocolates with your sibling.

3.     Broad mind towards cousins and friends:

We open our arms wide for all our cousins and friends. We don’t limit our brotherly/sisterly love to one or two persons. See how broadminded we are!!

4.     Becomes extrovert or introvert/more straight forward:

Being a single child, we talk extremely less or more, but not in between. And we talk straight. Less drama everywhere!!!!

5.     Cultivates proper hobby:

Don’t know whether a kid with siblings depends on a hobby or not. We depend on hobby completely and deeply.

6.     Slight remorse on Rakshabandhan:

On the day of Rakshabandhan, our social media would be filled with brother-sister pictures, and quotes about their love. Sometimes it makes us sad.

7.     We are creative!!!

We spend more time alone, our imagination will be strong. Fictional play, imaginative friends, alternate universe, we had done it!!

8.     Everything is new:

Did you experience using your brother’s or sister’s clothes, books, cycle? Hahaha... We will get brand new ones every time.

9.     No issues of privacy:

We don’t share our room with our siblings, so no issues of privacy. My life!! My rules!!

10. Parents become best friends:

As we are the only child, our parent's focus will be on us. We talk about anything and everything with them. They become our first advisors and best friends.

There may be many benefits to having siblings. But being an only child makes us more independent, self-sufficient and ever-loving child.

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Importance of Vitamin D for new mothers

For a new mother, vitamin D deficiency will be more impactful on her health. Vitamin D makes us absorb the calcium from our intake which is again important not only for breastfeeding mothers but also for mothers of toddlers. The needs of a child will reduce the levels of vitamin D in mothers. Why it is more important?

Why do mothers need Vitamin D

1. Reduces the risk of pain and fatigue in muscles:

Lack of this vitamin will lead to muscle weakness. It can cause tennis elbow or golfer’s elbow for new mothers. It can cause pain in joints and Ligament tears also.  Vitamin D helps with muscle strength.

2. Vitamin D deficiency can lead to depression:

One of the causes of postpartum depression is lack of Vitamin D. Keeping the mental factors aside; vitamin D deficiency causes depression and anxiety, especially for new mothers.

3. Helps in absorption of calcium:

Vitamin D helps to absorb calcium content to our body. Breastfeeding mothers need more calcium. At times, new moms are advised to take calcium supplements. For the absorption of calcium, vitamin D plays a crucial role.

4. It helps in reduction of insomnia:

Are you exhausting soon? Getting a good amount of vitamin D can get you enough sleep and retain your energy.

5. Keeps blood pressure in control:

Why bring your blood pressure out of comfort zone. Let it be there. Vitamin D acts as a gatekeeper for your BP and keeps it within the limits.

Where do you get Vitamin D?

• Sunlight: The best source and it is free!! At the time of sunrise and sunset, it is good to go under the sun.
• Foods: The vitamin D rich foods are tuna fish, salmon, beef liver, cheese, egg yolks, milk, orange juice, soy milk
• Vitamin D supplements: If you are high deficiency doctors would suggest vitamin D supplements in the form of liquid, tablet or injection.

Regular checkups of vitamin D deficiency will help to identify the problem earlier. Don’t neglect symptoms. Get an abundant amount of sunlight to enjoy a healthier life with your child.

Happy Motherhood!!

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