Today was her 4-month check up and surprisingly enough Riya is looking like a full term baby. There’s a misconception that babies stay behind physically, along with socially, but what I’ve learned about my little one is that she loves to feed. She never turned down a bottle, even when I know she’s full. It’s…
Riya’s Story: Pprom, NICU life and the Roller Coaster
At 3:25am we welcomed a beautiful baby girl into the world 2 months early. She arrived small enough to fit in both of our hands but came out kicking and screaming and I’m so blessed that we can continue to celebrate her strides and milestones every day. I remember that Sunday morning. I woke up to…
Happy 1 Month Gestation? 3 Months and Patience
I love watching her sleep, like a crazy stalker mom that I am. It’s finally summer time in Southern California so I got to snap some good pics in natural sunlight. She also loves sleeping in mommy and daddy’s bed. I can’t wait to snap some photos of her smiling and engaging. The aging difference…
Why I’m Not Breastfeeding
When the panel of doctors informed me that my baby is allergic to my breast milk, my heart dropped to the floor. For the past 7 months of my pregnancy breastfeeding became my religion, I just wanted her to have the best. At first, I had no clue about breast milk; how it arrives nor…
How to Survive the First Week with Your Newborn
Taking home Xariya was extremely nerve wrecking. For the 48 days we’ve been in the hospital, I’ve grown reliant on monitors and the help from the nurses. Once she turned 6 weeks old I drove her home feeling both excited and nervous about how I will do taking care of such a small baby who’s…