Welcome to the World Vaioleti

As I'm sure most of you know, we at the Ongolea household have had a world wind of events happen over the past few weeks. After 3 weeks of hospital bed rest for me, Vaioleti entered the world on August 29th at 1 lb. 14 oz. She was 26 weeks gestation and 14 in. long. She is now spending her days trying to grow bigger and gain strength so that she can come home.

We are learning the ins and outs of the NICU and have found great support and confidence in the staff. I feel like I'm on an emotional roller coaster that fluctuates when Vai has a good or bad day. We are aiming on having her home by Thanksgiving, although that may change depending on how she progresses.

She is a beautiful baby with most of her features from her Dad. I keep trying to find something that I can claim as resembling me. Maybe it will be her personality or stubbornness that will come out later in life. Here is our first family photo. She is curled up on my chest for some quality kangaroo time.



This is Vai while under the lamp.