Ami's photos from week 2

I know I am a week late with these photos.

Ami's week 2

Three weeks after Ami's arrival and things are going OK. The biggest issue currently is Ami's feeding. I know, in the last post I mentioned it was going great. Well, that took a turn for the worse and Ami started losing weight. I was having some issues so we tried to give some formula, but she doesn't like that one bit. She spits it up every time and its just a mess. I'm doing better now have gone back to the nursing routine we had before. Just hoping Ami is satisfied and started gaining weight or at least doesn't lose anymore.

Diya's jealousy has not gotten any better. She acts up everytime she sees one of us(especially Premal) holding Ami. She even says 'no baby' when she gets angry. We knew this was gonna happen. I guess we just have to deal with it and hope over time it will get better.

Ami doesn't have a set sleeping schedule yet. Yesterday she surprised us and slept for amost 6 hours straight. It sounds nice, but she missed a feeding which stresses me out.

Last week was the first week where Ami and I were alone and we didn't have any help. It went really well compared to when Diya and I used to be alone. Besides taking care of Ami I was actually able to shower, make dinner, and even take a nap before Premal and Diya got home.

Best part of the week was doing a load of laundry that contained my maternity clothes. It felt so nice knowing that I will never be wearing them ever, ever again!!!

photos and more

Hi Everyone. Things at the Shah house hold are busy these days. Ami is over 1 week old already. She is doing good. She sleeps a lot during the day, but from midnight to about 3am she likes to stay awake. Hopefully that will change soon. She feeds great...actually its a little too well. It seems like she is constantly hungry and ready for food at anytime. (Just like her big sister.)

Ami had lost 4 oz when we left the hospital. It is very normal for babies to lose weight after they are born. On Wednesday she had her first visit to the doctors. She had gained 1.5 oz by then. So it looks like she will be back to her birth weight in no time. What a difference Ami's first appointment was from Diya's first appointment. With Diya we had a million questions for the doc and we were full of stress. This time around we barely had any questions and are much more relaxed.

We have a lot of people helping out. Thanks to everyone.

Here are some photos below. We had the '6th day' ceremony. Those photos are below too.

May 2009, Ami Arrives!

Ami 's Shaathi

She's here!!

Baby has arrived!

Date: May 8th

Time: 5:30 pm

Weight: 8lb 15oz

Diya getting to know her sister

It was a Friday I will remember forever. I woke up at 6 am feeling contractions, but at that time I wasn't really sure what was going on. By 2pm we were at the hospital and by 5:30pm we were parents to 2 kids. Everything happened so fast this time around.

We are most likely going to name her Ami Shah. We expected a heavier baby then Diya, but didn't think she would be almost 9lbs!! It was a normal delivery too. We are all doing fine and will be going home tomorrow.

back home safe and sound

After almost a 2 hr delay Premal and Diya arrived safe and sound back to the US. My biggest gift was when Diya called me 'mummy' and reassured me that she didn't forget me. I know lot of people didn't know that Diya was going with Premal to India. I didn't mention it anywhere because it was a surprise for my in-laws. It was well worth it too. They were so surprised and made the whole idea totally worth it.

Diya loved India. I knew she would. She loved no seatbelts in the car, open air, balconies, no high chair, constant food, the weather, the kids next door and being totally spoiled. She or Premal didn't get sick at all. I was very concerned about that.

She hasn't been gone long, but I feel like she looks different and acts little different too. I think she may have lost a few pounds due to heat mostly. She seems as active as ever. She has gotten pretty good at drinking out of a cup. She's learned a lot of new words including some in Tamil that mummy taught her. I can tell she is missing everyone from there. When she sees photos of daddy or mummy she waves and says 'hi dada or hi dadi'. Its really cute.

The wedding seems to have gone over well. I can't believe its over and I missed it. I can't believe Neha is now a married woman. I see the photos and really feel sad that I couldn't go and be part of this important occasion. But, I'm glad at least Premal and Diya got to go.

Below are general photos of the India trip and the professional photos of the reception. The reception was given from the Shah family. Enjoy!

April 2009 India Trip

Neha Reception