Baby news is usually happy news. Pitter patter of little feet. New relations.
I wish I knew why the lady who was depressed at the thought of her beta and bahu's kuchi kuchi rakma is putting her bahu on a huge pedestal. Because from what I have learnt in all these years, even the nastiest of family members look forward to their bahu coming and giving them the "good news". This is how complicated Ishwari is. She cannot let go of her son. She keeps wanting to be part of his life. But also looks forward to her grandchildren's bachpan and is cooking a feast for her bahu's family at the mere thought of a "good news". That's an odd one. I tell you why... because this is a woman who is driven by very clear goals and milestones in life. Atleast I have seen people like her. Beta's graduation, beta's first salary, beta's wedding, beta's beta are huge occasions and they will bend backwards to accommodate every relative's whims and fancies. Once the 'high' is over, they are back to their own demanding-insecure self. Back to nursing their own wounds and patting their backs when their sons come and lie down in their lap...
Thankfully for many couples who face infertility, science has made some good progress. There are so many options available. However, fertility treatment is an emotionally and physically draining process. And even after 10+ years of treatment sometimes you don't get success
As has been the sentiment on the forum, I hope this issue is handled with kid gloves.
God rakh soye bachpan sa
**** Tuesday***********************
I thought I will continue on this post because to me, today was again all about the promises a new life brings with it. We all look forward to that tiny-miny bachpan playing in our god.
Ishwari and Bijoy are over-reacting as much as the rest of the family. However, aside from the intensity of their reaction, I get the reason for their happiness. I am itching to know if Sonakshi has indeed missed her period or not. I know, I know... You can be pregnant and not miss your period. And similarly, you can miss your period and not be pregnant. However for most couples, the woman missing her period is the first sign and I think everyone has by now assumed that Sonakshi has indeed missed her period. I would think mamiji, Ishwari, neha and Asha atleast have thought of this. Mamiji, you nosey parker, why don't you go and ask Bangalan once? You might seed this thought atleast
Ishwari for once today acknowledged she can't even dream of becoming a saas anymore... let alone a good one. She might as well just become a daadi. Of course, Dev's world revolves around her. Ofcourse he dropped his panch-varshiya yojna to keep her happy. Of course he impregnated his wife for his mother's sake. I won't lie a lot of couples do get cajoled into starting a family by their families in a similar fashion. It's a pretty normal/regular thing to happen (none of them jump the gun like Dixits and Boses). However, shukriya Dev - atleast today you politely scratched the surface of your mother's insecurities. I love you for your mild manners.
I don't even want to talk much about Sonakshi's state of euphoria. Today she got an A+ in her Dixit-in-lawism report card and a Gold medal(from the Head mistress, no less) in the form of Baadam Halwa in front of her parents. (No one even served poor Dev any Dinner). Why won't she be on cloud 9 and thank the baby her and her husband procreated with so much love?
All said and done today was about two things for my team - Team Devakshi:
JEEVANSATHI - When Mr Dixit was putting together Dr Bose's matrimony profile, he said exactly what his mother said to him today - Sonakshi needs a COMPANION not a SUPPORT SYSTEM. Dev, for team devakshi, for my team, will you be her companion and not just her support? Will you share your disappointments with her and nurse your wounds together with her? Because Dev, this isn't about Ishwari and Sonakshi. Its about you and sonakshi AND your families.
IDOL WORSHIP - Shaheer and dear script writers - where are you? Can I thank you- In the first half, you had a gorgeous depiction of Atheism. Aethists across the Indian soap viewer world must be cheering Dev for his conversation with the Idol there. However, regarding your tryst with God in the second half Dev... We need to talk about that... Dev, you once told your girlfriend that if someone wants to achieve something they need to work hard not pray. Dev, had you done the hard work of speaking the truth about your & sonakshi's reproductive health atleast after you got married, today, you won't be so helpless for your wife's and mother's happiness. You would instead have done the hard work of either treating the condition or adopting a child to complete your family' (What does that mean anyway?). Faith is a very strong thing. However, your faith in God might only get more shattered soon.
Dev, my team is about to take a beating again. And like the Fusion article said, you are the only one who can help us kick this one off. Will you stand up for Devakshi and be honest with your wife and families?
Dev, I don't know why you didn't nip out and bring an over-the-counter pregnancy test to check it first thing tomorrow morning. I don't know what Sonakshi's reports will say. I don't know if she is carrying your baby or not. I don't know if she can carry your baby to full term or not. I don't know if your wife's pregnancy is a risky one or not. I don't know if you will hire the best obstetrician in town to take care of your wife. I don't know any of this. What I do know is that your lies have gone too far. Atleast you did the sensible thing of suggesting a test tomorrow. Go give your khargosh a tight hug and say a little prayer. Tonight everyone of your family member has gone to bed with the pitter patter of little feet ringing in their ears. Tomorrow is another day.
Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah
Tum Se Tum Tak
Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2
