It’s like waking up to miracle every morning: Navina Bole on her pregnancy

MUMBAI: From getting hitched to delivering babies and announcing the news of pregnancies, television actors usually have no qualms about being open about their personal lives and their big day. 

Actress Navina Bole of Miley Jab Hum Tum and Ishqbaaaz fame is expecting her first baby. TellyChakkar got in touch with the gorgeous actress to know more about her pregnancy journey.

Here is an excerpt from a thoughtful conversation with her. 

How did you react to your pregnancy? 

I was not really expecting and thus I was quite surprised. Knowing that you are going to be a mother and creating your own flesh and blood and bringing a new living being into this world is such a beautiful feeling and it just made me feel very happy. It was actually a series of emotions; I was feeling nervous, excited, anxious, tensed but more than anything I was super happy and super content that finally something that makes a woman complete is about to happen. 

Tell us about the moment when you had broken the news to your husband and family. 

There were a few symptoms so my husband suggested I take a home pregnancy test. I was too scared and nervous to see the results, my husband saw it first and he was extremely happy. He went mad and crazy. We told about it to our mothers and later on to other family members and they are all very happy and can’t wait for the little bundle of joy.  

How does it feel to carry a baby inside your body? 

It is fabulous. I keep on talking to the little one as I’ve read somewhere that the child can listen to you in the third trimester. I am trying to see good things, read good books and eat healthy. I try to be happy most of the time and not be stressed. It feels great that a life is growing inside me; it’s like waking up to a miracle every single morning. I can’t thank Sai Babaji enough. I remember going to Mt. Marry church and offering of a child candle there and within a week I came to know about my pregnancy. It all just worked out so beautifully, and around the time I got pregnant, we had Ganpati Bappa at our place. There were so many beautiful co-incidences. Every day I am very grateful and I believe I will be a very protective mother. 

When is your due date? 

I am due at the end of May or beginning of June. It is going to be a summer baby and I’m totally looking forward to it    

Do you want a baby boy or a girl? 

I want a baby girl. I have always had a dream of having a little doll and decorate her and put her in all those fancy frocks and ribbons. My mother-in-law, my mum and my husband too want a baby girl but my inner gut feeling says it’s a boy. I will be equally happy if it’s a boy. I just want the baby to be healthy and fit. I would just want to give him/her the best of life.

A tip for would be mothers...        

Embrace it. You will get bigger and fatter, you will get back pain but just realise that it’s a best and priceless experience. Enjoy it. Don’t be stressed, upset or tensed. Just let things go. Be happy, be content. Be more responsible towards your health, be aware that you have a life inside you and act accordingly. Just be happy and enjoy the best experience that life has to offer.