My Laptop Crashed, so all my post which I had saved as drafts also vanished with other files.
Now the 5 Yr old Laptop (then most advanced) with a fresh OS looks like a 90 Yr old lady wearing a Jean. He he like Bahar se Usain Bolt aur ander se MF Hussain 
Anyways Doctor had a doubt that the baby may have a Syndrome – we went through the High Anxiety, Absolute Helplessness, Second Opinions and then the decision to face it come whatsoever. Since it is not that I will not go into details.
July 16
Last time I had posted links, here I have added the Videos. Please note – If possible download the Video as they are very very huge files, 1 Hr Videos.
While the First Part deals with Breathing Techniques, the Second Part is more interesting with Asans, Acupressure & Diet and the Third Part – haven’t seen yet 
Yoga for Pregnant Woman Part 1
Yoga for Pregnant Woman Part 2
16 Rituals During & After Pregnancy Part 3
Happy Yoga
July 15
If Iam planning to fly to London for the operation, there were only two airlines that had direct flight from Bangalore to London, Kingfisher and British Airways
Just came to know that Kingfisher have cancelled their Bangalore London Direct Flights 
It was the more economic version out of the two and I have always appreciated the food it provides – Fresh n Yummy, but more than that I always feel comfortable to fly with an Indian Airline
If I still want KF, I will have to take a flight from Mumbai now.
July 14
Vanitha is getting pretty worried about her weight gain – this is something that varies from person to person, pregnancy to pregnancy, still this is the progressive chart of her Weight Gain and BP during her Consultation so far
Will update as and when we meet the Doc
| SL | Date | Weight | BP |
| 1 | 01 Dec 2008 | 50.0 | 110/70 |
| 2 | 20 Dec 2008 | 50.7 | 110/70 |
| 3 | 27 Feb 2009 | 52.7 | 110/70 |
| 4 | 16 Mar 2009 | 54.0 | 110/70 |
| 5 | 29 May 2009 | 57.3 | 100/70 |
| 6 | 01 Jun 2009 | 59.2 | 110/70 |
| 7 | 17 Jun 2009 | 59.8 | 110/70 |
| 8 | 01 July 2009 | 61.6 | 110/70 |
| 9 | 13 July 2009 | 62.7 | 110/70 |
Pretty consistent on the BP front – some credit should go to me too
July 13
Had appointment at 5:30PM, we were at the Maternity Floor at 5:20, this was a routine checkup.
The Nurse as usual called out Vanitha’s name and escorted for to check the weight and BP.
Doc : How are you feeling now?
Vanitha : Fine – some pain in back and cramps
Doc : This is part and parcel of Pregnancy, nothing to worry if the pains are not very severe
Vanitha : ok
Doc : From now on you will have to come every week
Vanitha : ok
Doc : How is the baby movement?
Vanitha : ya there are fine
Doc : Count atleast 10 movements a day
Vanitha : ok
Doc : If you cannot keep a track of it all day, after you have breakfast / lunch or dinner check for 2-3 movements within 2 Hrs
Vanitha : ok, Should I walk more during the last few weeks?
Doc : Walking helps, but don’t stress yourself
Vanitha : ok
Doc : looking at me – what is the status of Cleft & Palate – have you visited Surgeons?
Me : I’ve been trying to search Orthodontist who does NAM in Bangalore, I found only one
Doc : I will find out and let you know if any one else is there
Me : I have not decided on any Plastic Surgeon coz Iam looking at a team – a Cleft Lip & Palate Team
Doc : There is one Orthodontist – I think Girish Rao not sure but will find out and let you know, just call me tom morning
Me : Thanks Doc
Doc : We will get a scan done anytime within a week, get it done with Dr. Pradeep ( I guess since he knows about our child’s Cleft & Palate )
Vanitha : Ok
Doc : The weight gain is fine – again a smile on her face
Vanitha : Iam putting on too much weight
Doc : It is fine and it is normal
Before living, Doc again told me to call her tom on her mobile while she will find out about the Cleft Team and NAM. It was nice to know that she is equally concern about our child and is going out of her routine to get us all the help we need.
We went to the radiology department and took an appointment for 17th. Our Consultation was included in the TLC Package so we did not pay anything
11th July
I changed my batch to Sat & Sunday coz I could not make it Fridays & Saturdays, and then again changed it to two hours on Sundays.
After a long time and after the First Class, All set for the second one, the Teacher looked at my fingers and remarked “ you have not cut your nails?”
It was so embarrassing, just embarrassing, wish I could Vanish from there, as if being the most senior in the class was not enough – this was just like they say “sone pe suhaga”, just couple of days back Vanitha is been eating my head to cut my nails, even that morning she told me to cut the nails
He told he could not teach me the next step as the the nails would disturb the other strings. One class gone waste
I have fallen in love with this song Lukka Chuppi from Range De Basanti, Vanitha used to hmm this every now and then, but All of a sudden this songs sounds very soothing to me.
I promised Vanitha that in the first week of November we will play the duet, I will play the Guitar and she will sing that song and we will give one performance to our friends.
I made this promise in the morning and at Noon the Guitar Teachers says you need 3 Yrs to be called a Guitarist and 1 year to play the leads and only in second year you can master the chords – but with You Tube nothing is possible
For those who want to listen the song – a small extract
Had to remind Aparna couple of times so that I get the PPT from her, this is the same Presentation which left me more confused after the session than before ( 15th Ante Natal Class )
Note : All Information has been collected from various Sources and compiled for the benefit of the reader, please check with the Individual Professionals and Doctors for the updated and patient specific info.
This was not how the session went on – but I have put this in a form of conversation for better understanding
What is Immunization?
It is the process by which an individual’s immune system becomes fortified against an agent (known as the immunogen)
Why Immunization?
Immunization is a way of protecting your child against serious disease. Once children have been immunized their bodies can fight those diseases if they come into contact with them
Benefits of Immunization?
What happens If we don’t Immunize?
If a child is not immunized they will be at risk from catching the disease and will rely on other people immunizing their children to avoid becoming infected.
What are the Recommended Vaccinations and Schedule?
Different Countries have different Schedule & Recommendation, I think your Pediatrician will be the best person to guide you on this, however these are some Schedules:-
India National Immunization Schedule as per WHO
Indian Academy of Pediatrics – PDF Download
Immunization Schedule UK – PDF Download
Immunization Schedule US – PDF Download
Please Consult your Pediatrician for the Schedule recommended for your child
But does my child need all the recommended Vaccinations?
Yes. Often a course of immunization takes more than one injection. Some of the later injections are boosters for the earlier ones. Booster ensure that immunity lasts for a long time. It is important to receive all the doses or protection against disease is less likely to be achieved.
What about the Side Effects?
Yes there may be some side effects, but some parents focus on the side effects of the immunizations more than on the diseases the child is protected from.
ookk, Should I not worry about the Side Effects?
It is important to understand that the risk of serious complications in connection with vaccination is very low, compared to the risk from the diseases should a child contract them.
How should I comfort my Baby during Vaccination?
Be Prepared
Be Calm
Don’t panic, your baby can pick up feelings from your expression and body language
Be Supportive
Talk smoothly and touch your baby during shots, Make eye contact and Smile
Be Attentive
I have not discussed the Type and make of Vaccines, that part is too technical for me, please consult your pediatrician for further information
9th July
The 16th Ante-Natal Class – was postponed from 21 June to 28 June,
Next Few Ante Natal Classes ( Not including in my list since it is repeated / we have finished their session once )
Sparsh Hospital – Hospital for Plastic & Maxillo Facial Surgery
I was aware of this hospital – Sparsh – a part in the Narayana Hrudayalaya Campus. This is a hospital specializing Orthopedics, Plastic & Maxillo Facial Surgery and in their website they speak about NAM
I had discusses and exchanged few mails with Dr. Mamta Patil – The Head of Maxillo Facial Surgery. Few of them referred me to this Team, a relatively new team but with Expert like Dr. Mamta Patil and Plastic Surgeon Dr. Ashok Raj Kaul.
Had taken appointment at 12 Noon, since it is closer to my site, so planned the appointment accordingly. Just when I had to leave I had couple of Flat Owners visiting me. I tried to explain that I had an appointment, but still they insisted that they wanted to discuss few issues.
It was really getting late for the Appointment, I excused myself , I rushed to the Hospital. Did not realize that it was not as close as I thought By the time I reached the Hospital it was 11:50. Then as always – did not find a place to park, couple of rounds in the parking lot still no parking space. I requested a food stall to allow me to park in front for some time.
Rushed to the hospital and realized that Sparsh is at a slightly different location. I ran – I actually ran to Sparsh just to make up the 12 Noon Appointment. I got this appointment after a long time.
Reached the Reception, and surprise surprise the appointment is not recorded I ran all the way from the place I parked till the Hospital in the Campus – panting for breath, fighting with clients with a stupid looking cover and my appointment is not recorded
I requested them that I have trying to meet the Dr. for quite some time – I pleaded & promised will not take much time, just need to discuss few min with them.
After the conversation over phone, the Dr. called me to the basement – She was in her operation attire, green hospital gown, slip-ons and mask. I told her that I wanted to discuss about Nam and the Cleft Team. She recognised me – as the one who is doing all the spamming about Cleft
Initially she spoke that Cleft Lip & Palate is not as bad as people think ( I was saying within I have heard this from all the Doc and I dont need this counseling ) with some rough sketches – She explained me how the Cleft is formed.
She said that the Cleft Team here does not do NAM, however she also made it clear that in many cases NAM is not required at all ( Sour Grapes?? ) Dr. Also spoke about the Cleft Team headed by Dr. Krishnamurthy and when I told them that Iam not comfortable with that Hospital – she was quick to respond saying that the same team also operated in Sparsh.
I again brought NAM in the conversation, she said that there is no one in Bangalore or India with the experience in NAM, I spoke to her about Dr. Akshay Shetty – she again replied that non of the Doc have experience using NAM ( with a smile ).
I enquired about the Plastic Surgeons Dr. Krishnamurthy and Dr. Ashok Raj. She said that both were here seniors and she has learnt and trained from them. So she was very diplomatic and said that both of them are very good. She even gave her personal email id to keep the communication channel open.
No Nam, it was a long walk back to my car
July 7
This was part of the discussion I had with Dr.Krishnaswamy & Dr. Anand when I visited Chennai. He said The Team at New York Medical Centre was among the Best I can find ( his personal opinion ), the team in which Dr. Grayson is also a part.
He said that if you could afford to get the Surgery done abroad then the best man to do the job would be Dr. Cutting and his team in New York.
He also said that he has heard the names of other Plastic Surgeons who are excellent in Clefts but personally have not seen their work or interacted with them. Also suggested few more Cleft Teams in Bangalore and one in Chennai.
I told them that I’ve trying to reach Dr. Cutting from past few months and was unable to make any contact with them
