When Prekshita Kapase, a 33-year-old single working woman decided to adopt a baby, it was a decision that was supported by everyone.
When Prekshita Kapase, a 33-year-old single working woman decided to adopt a baby, it was a decision that was supported by everyone. Today, as she celebrates her first Mother’s Day with her one-year-old daughter Parineeta, she shares her experiences of motherhood with DNA.
Adoption was something that was always on my mind. But when I became financially independent, I gave it a more serious thought. Luckily, I didn’t have to do any convincing as everyone was open to the idea. I think times have changed and so has the concept of motherhood.
Around this time, I was also working with some NGOs associated with women and children and got in touch with Sofosh (Society of Friends of the Sassoon Hospitals).
From here on, it was a long but enjoyable journey towards bringing home my baby.
An incident that happened during my initial visits to Sofosh convinced me that there was some bond between me and Parineeta. A doctor was giving a group of to-be adoptive parents, know-how about handling a baby. To demonstrate it better, he brought this cute little baby girl from the Centre. The first time I saw her, I wished she was mine. And in about 10 days, I got a call from the adoption agency saying that they have a baby for me. When I went, I was surprised to see the same little girl! I truly believe that it was pre-destined.
The next few days went like a happy breeze with my mind being pre-occupied with bringing Parineeta home. But the joy was replaced by fear when I got her home the first day and she didn’t take too well to the changed environment. She kept crying and refused food. But that night, when she first took a sip of milk, I was the happiest ‘mother’ on earth!
Since then, Parineeta has given me a reason to look forward to a blissful evening when I return home from work. No matter how stressed I am, when I look at her four-toothed smile, it magically irons out my frown lines. Today, as I see my parents fuss over her comfort, I realise how quickly a child can adjust.
I do intend to marry in the future and I don’t see why it should be difficult to find a partner. But I would rather be with a man
whose thoughts match mine about how we would like to bring up Parineeta.
Parineeta has truly helped me realise that motherhood is not only about responsibilities, it’s just about having fun together and growing in the process—which is exactly what we do!
(As told to Anuradha Mane Wadhwani)
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