Full circle.

The genesis of this blog is rooted in the singular loneliness of a new mother. The written word has always been my solace. Whenever I feel alone and detached from the hectic world around, I gravitate toward the written word. This was meant to be a sort of online journal, instigated by massive changes brought...

Weekend tittle tattle.

How are you folks? I'm in a bit of a chatty mood. Most days, when I'm at home I'm passed out cold somewhere. On the couch with the laptop dangling over the edge, or with my face squished into the pages of a poor book. In the guest bedroom, with half- folded laundry. On the...

What to pack in your hospital bag ? (Delivery at Hamad Women’s Hospital)

Morning folks. You might not be interested in this post if you are any of the following:- Man who has had children Woman who has had two or more kids Woman/ Man who is not hoping to have children anytime in the near future Such friends of mine can leave the page now and come back...

Ma’ Wednesday! Giving birth in Qatar….Part 3

To read Part 1 click http://jaznajalil.com/2014/07/09/ma-wednesday-giving-birth-in-qatar/ Part 2 - http://jaznajalil.com/2014/07/16/ma-wednesday-giving-birth-in-qatar-part-2/ Calm before the storm…. J is finally taken to her room at midnight. As they wheel her across the corridors, she cranes her neck to look at the miracle beside her. Nestled amongst generic hospital blankets, the lil one looks spectacular. Tiny eyes scrunched up,...