‘I am looking forward to learn, unlearn and relearn new things’

WThe emotions you feel when you hold your baby for the first time can never be described in words. I feel so much more responsible, ek alag shakti aagayi hai mujh mein. A child helps you learn, unlearn and relearn many things. I’m looking forward to my journey,” she says adding how excited Suhag is and what all he has been doing. “Vivek toh isi intezar mein the ki kab aayega bachha. He’s in on cloud nine and always around the baby. It seems nothing else exists in the world, not even me,” she jokes before revealing that she secretly wished for a daughter and even bought dresses. “Waise beta ho ya beti bus woh swast rahe yehi dua thi. Par mujhe laga beti hogi… More than anything else I want my son to become a good human being first. Baki usko jo profession chunna hai chuney,” says Phogat adding that they have already decided on the name and would be announcing it soon. While Phogat will be on a break for a month, she will eventually start working on her fitness. As far as the dangers of Covid-19 are concerned for new mothers, Phogat says, “You need to follow protocols and be alert. I’ve travelled during this time and every time I stepped out, I wore a mask, carried sanitiser, maintained distance and followed all the protocols. If you take precautions, everything works out fine.” restler and politician Babita Phogat sounds happy and emotional talking about her newborn. The Commonwealth Games gold medallist welcomed her son on January 11 with husband, wrestler Vivek Suhag. “Motherhood is the best feeling in the world… it feels like I’ve been waiting for this blessing for so long. Shreya Mukherjee

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