After months of anticipation, hours of pain and a roller coaster of emotion we finally get to meet our little baby girl. Nothing can quite prepare you for the flood of emotions you feel when you hear that first cry and gasp for air with the beginning of a new life. We decided on the name Savannah Jaesha Gunawardena. Her middle name was chosen according to her Sri Lankan Horoscope which gave her the sound “Jay” and so we chose the name Jaesha.

The first thing the nurse said was, “oh my gosh, you look like a little hedgehog!” because of the full head of hair that she had. Both Tash and the baby are doing well and we’re all settling in and getting to know each other… All I can say is with parenthood, you don’t get to dip your toe in to test the water and gently ease yourself in… you get thrown in the deep end without your little floaties. Ever moment is indeed precious, and with the lack of sleep, midnight feeds and diaper changes, trying to console the baby when they’re crying, that one little smile or giggle really makes it all worth it. Welcome to the world my little girl.