BANGKOK, THAILAND
17 MAY 11
We were worried that she would never come. But of course, she arrived [May 10, 2011, 17:40]. And in the most fast and furious of manners. It was an intense labour experience (6 hours from start to finish, complete with a Hollywood-style water break all over the floor in our apartment!)
And now that she is here, it kind of feels like she's always belonged. Welcome to the world - to our family - Aya Kalyan [Full of Color, the Highest Quality].
She's exactly one week old today. The time has flown by already and we're sinking into what it means to be parents. (Yikes! It's crazy to even call ourselves that - and we're only just beginning to unpack what that means).
One week on, here are a few life changes we've noticed already...
-Sleep is now a prized commodity. Every parent we know warned us about this. But let's be honest, we didn't really believe them. You never really understand until you're up in the middle of the night (for hours) burping a baby for what feels like forever.
-Laundry. Lots of it. We do a load every day of diapers and are so glad that we invested in a washing machine in our house in PP before coming to Bangkok. We are going to use it very well.
-Life has shrunk down to a continual cycle of feeding, gas management (lots and lots of burping), and changing diapers. We're both glad there's two of us to share the load.
-Going across the street is a major, huge event. It needs to be timed - right now we're only really comfortable going out with her when she's asleep. And it takes that much more preparation - baby survival kit, carrying device, etc. In Bangkok, with throngs of people everywhere, it's a bit stressful, so we've mostly stayed indoors and taken turns to go out and get the essentials.
-It's the little things. Like her facial expressions. And the constant changes we see in her every day. The coos. The hiccups. We have found ourselves laughing every day at the things she does.
-amie
Deep thoughts on day 2
Content
A big stretch (day 4)
Five minutes after birth
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Heather
11 May 11
(00:06)
news travels fast in this family!!! :) :) :)
Mary
11 May 11
(02:02)
Congrats!!! :) :) :)
KendraBrian
11 May 11
(22:16)
congrats on your little one!!!!
Heather
12 May 11
(00:48)
Congratulations Amie and Steve! Girls are the best!! Can't wait to see pictures! Oh, and I love her name!
Virginia
12 May 11
(01:48)
Congratulations Amie and Steve! So excited for you and your new little girl :)
Twila
12 May 11
(02:05)
Congratulations! Praying all goes well with adjustments!!
Cindy
12 May 11
(03:12)
Hello new mommy! Congrats on the newly arrived family member!! You are going to be such a wonderful mom! God has been faithful and blessed us ever since we daydreamed about our futures laying in that squeeky bunk bed, eh? Much love roomie and enjoy this new adventure!! xoxoxo
Robbin
12 May 11
(06:29)
Congrats!!!! cant wait to see pics. Soo happy for you guys!!!
Stacey
12 May 11
(06:55)
Congrats!
Crystal
12 May 11
(06:56)
Congratulations Amie and Steve!!! What a beautiful little girl! Love the name!
Deb
12 May 11
(08:13)
Congrats Steve and Amie! Aya is a gorgeous girl - and pretty blessed to have you 2 as parents!
Janelle
12 May 11
(10:26)
Congratulations Dancing Amy and Steve!!!
Robin
12 May 11
(10:34)
Congrats to you both! Welcome to the most rewarding and hardest but best job in the world!
Becca
12 May 11
(10:36)
Congratulations! Being a mom is an amazing thing :) You will make a great one!
Stephanie
12 May 11
(10:46)
Yay! Congrats, Amie!!!!!!!
Stina
12 May 11
(10:47)
Congratulations Ames! Aya is absolutely gorgeous! I can't stop looking at her pictures! Can't wait to meet her this summer!! Blessings on you, Steve, and your new little bundle. Enjoy every minute...it goes by SO fast!
Megan
12 May 11
(10:52)
Yay!!! Baby Gosselin. so cute. can't wait to hold her in my soft arm :). come on guys, please come back to Cambodia ASAP, OK? she opened a very big month, i think she was so hungry, Amie. please feed her well, OK :) ?
Thyda
12 May 11
(11:06)
She's beautiful. May God Shine his face upon her and give her a peaceful spirit. May God shield her with protecting loving arms and may she learn to love him and always turn to him for help.Blessings on all of you. So glad your mom and dad could be there to share this time with you.
Linea
12 May 11
(11:13)
congrats!! So happy for you!
Sheri
12 May 11
(11:34)
Woohoo! Congrats you guys!!
Tammy
12 May 11
(11:42)
Congratulations to you and Steve. I am so happy for you. May the child be blessed of the Lord always.
Gilberto
12 May 11
(11:58)
Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Mark
12 May 11
(12:05)
Congratulations! So awesome!
Geoffrey
12 May 11
(12:19)
Congratulations Amie and Steve!
Alicia
12 May 11
(12:28)
yay Amy! she arrived! congratulations
Laura
12 May 11
(12:30)
congrats! :)
Katie
12 May 11
(12:38)
Congratulations Amy!
Jenn
12 May 11
(12:44)
CONGRATS! I hope all went well with the birthing process-the outcome looks great!
Stasha
12 May 11
(12:55)
=)
Jodi
12 May 11
(14:26)
Exciting!!!!
Tharanga
12 May 11
(14:44)
Woohoo!! Congrats to the two of you!! ;)
Cheryl
12 May 11
(16:39)
Congrats!!
Matthew
12 May 11
(17:22)
YES!!
Steve
12 May 11
(17:44)
yay
Rachelle
12 May 11
(18:17)
congratulations , Steve and Amie.
Barbara
12 May 11
(19:11)
Yay! Blessings to you and your babe!
Darren
12 May 11
(19:11)
Congratulations Amie!! She's beautiful!
Jocelyn
12 May 11
(19:35)
LOVE this! :) Many congratulations to you and Steve and Aya!
Leanne
12 May 11
(20:04)
It will be one of life's greatest blessings. congratulations!
Joye
12 May 11
(20:11)
ames...that picture is just tooooo cute! can't wait to have you all even closer!! see ya tomorrow!
Chantelle
12 May 11
(20:20)
Congratulations!! She looks beautiful in your arms! Enjoy!
Abby
12 May 11
(20:55)
Congratulations, Amie! She is precious!
Meghan
12 May 11
(21:01)
Congratulations Amie and Steve!
Martin
12 May 11
(21:21)
Great news! How exciting.
Tania
12 May 11
(21:29)
Congratulations! Enjoy her!
Keith
12 May 11
(21:38)
Blessings!! Such a beautiful family!!
Lisa
12 May 11
(22:17)
a beautiful baby-I am so happy for you and yours!
Stasha
12 May 11
(22:59)
amazing
Daniel
12 May 11
(23:17)
Awesome! Congrats and blessings!
Virpi
12 May 11
(23:41)
congrats! I hope all is well with your family!
Melissa
13 May 11
(01:45)
congrats, good work!
Danielle
13 May 11
(03:46)
Congratulations Steve. She is beautiful. Look what you made. :). I can't wait to see you three in the summer.
Cody
13 May 11
(04:39)
Congratulations Amie. I'm so excited for you and Steve. New adventure. Can't wait to hear all about it.
Cody
13 May 11
(04:40)
Congratualtions, she's precious
Stephanie
13 May 11
(05:08)
Congratulations, Amie on the birth of your little girl! God bless!!
Vanessa
13 May 11
(08:20)
Woo hoo! What a beautiful family! :)
Aimee
13 May 11
(09:07)
Baby! Baby! Baby! Yeah!
Stacey
13 May 11
(10:49)
Congrats Amie! She is beautiful!
Shawna
13 May 11
(11:54)
I'm tearing up just looking at her. She's perfect! I love your new little family.
Christie
13 May 11
(12:15)
I can't wait to skype! What a beautiful little baby. I love her already.
Christie
13 May 11
(12:19)
Congratulations Steve.
Graeme
13 May 11
(21:26)
Congratulations Amie!
Graeme
13 May 11
(21:27)
Congrats Steve, I heard the great news :)
Michael
14 May 11
(01:56)
She's arrived - Yeah!!! So happy for you, she is divine. Love the name. Love and hugs, Chanel
Chanel
14 May 11
(10:59)
Congratulations! So happy for you and looking forward to seeing you soon and meeting your cute girl :-)
Rebecca
14 May 11
(21:31)
Wow!!! Congratulations!!!! Love the frisbie pic just before!!:))
Kelly
14 May 11
(22:15)
Congrats on your beautiful girl! Love the name....we have similar taste. lol
Terri
15 May 11
(21:20)
Hey, just thought I'd say hey! =) hope you guys are doing well, can't wait to see you all soon!
Jodi
15 May 11
(21:42)
WOW!!! Welcome, baby Aya! Yeah, yeah, yeah!!!
Tabitha
16 May 11
(10:08)
YAIiiiI!!! Woohoo!! Welcome baby Gosselin! (-: So stoked for you guys. What a precious little bundle of beautifullness. Cant wait to hear her birth story! How did it go? So proud of ya Amie and Steve. What a precious lil gift.
Joanna
16 May 11
(17:48)
Oh man, she's cute! Like a clone of you Amie!
Heather
17 May 11
(18:20)
SUPER BABY!
Heather
17 May 11
(18:24)
Aw.. she already knew a Cambodian boxing, the world you must watch out!!!
Chenda
17 May 11
(18:38)
congratulations, my dear - hope it was a near-painless experience :) is tht possible?
Remie
17 May 11
(18:59)
go steve!
Daphne
17 May 11
(19:10)
haha! "am i really here?!"
Daphne
17 May 11
(19:10)
HA! her head is just floating in a cloud. amie - she looks so much like you!! minus the head floating in clouds bit : )
Daphne
17 May 11
(19:11)
what a beauty. i'm so excited to meet her!!
Daphne
17 May 11
(19:12)
ready for some adventures
Daphne
17 May 11
(19:13)
She's perfectly adorable, Amie! Welcome Aya!
Leanne
17 May 11
(19:21)
She's a little philosopher already! ;)
Leanne
17 May 11
(19:22)
I love the laughter!
Leanne
17 May 11
(19:23)
Oh Amie she is beautiful!!
Becca
17 May 11
(19:35)
Hey guys! Aya is gorgeous!!! Looks like you are having a great time during your first few days of parenthood!! Enjoy!
Christine
17 May 11
(19:41)
So gorgeous!!
Aimee
17 May 11
(20:24)
AWWW wow what a beauty!
Clio
17 May 11
(20:24)
soooo cute!! take your time and enjoy the moments!
Mary
17 May 11
(20:33)
many blessings for your new little baby! how wonderful you stayed overseas to have her, congratulations :)
Christina
17 May 11
(21:20)
Love this!
Karen
17 May 11
(21:26)
45g heavier than Liam when he was born! :)
Pia
17 May 11
(22:28)
ahh, Congras Amie!
Maryam
17 May 11
(22:37)
Congrats on the new addition Amie! Parenthood is incredible!
Jonathan
17 May 11
(23:06)
Welcome Aya, and congrats Amie and Steve! What a beautiful baby girl! I look forward to reading about all your new adventures as parents. :)
Katie Bidulock
17 May 11
(23:33)
Awwwww! What a wonderful family. I'm so happy for you two. Your beautiful baby will bring you so much joy!
Ginny
17 May 11
(23:34)
Congratulations Amy - so happy for you. I wish that I could see you and meet your family!
Andrea
17 May 11
(23:56)
Seriously...so cute! ;)
Cheryl
18 May 11
(00:23)
Oh My! Does she ever have your eyes!
Terri
18 May 11
(02:11)
So cute - she looks like a startled little hamster!!! I love it!
Danella
18 May 11
(02:30)
Don't their hands seem so big to the rest of them? I can see her already causing trouble with Steve.
Cody
18 May 11
(03:55)
Hot Steve, just hot
Cody
18 May 11
(03:56)
So precious!
Cindy
18 May 11
(04:12)
What a doll!
Cindy
18 May 11
(04:13)
looks like Daddy didn't gain any prego pounds!!
Cindy
18 May 11
(04:15)
She is beautiful. Congrats
Jamie
18 May 11
(04:30)
So adorable.
Maria
18 May 11
(05:01)
Aw.
Maria
18 May 11
(05:01)
How precious
Maria
18 May 11
(05:01)
I would sit around with my friends and we would brag how we got through the days and nights of crying, burping, even puking. This is only for a short time and then, the funny stuff happens. Baby recognizes mom and dad, says dada first, usually. ENJOY.
Barbara
18 May 11
(05:23)
so so beautiful
Rachelle
18 May 11
(05:35)
Congratulations!!
Kristin
18 May 11
(06:38)
congrats steve! i'm so proud of you :)
Melonie
18 May 11
(07:33)
Ahhh, motherhood! What a joy! I have a little plaque in Tyson's room that says, "Babies are nature's way of showing people what the world looks like at 2:00 am." Ain't that the truth!
Tiana
18 May 11
(07:35)
a whole blog just for aya? yay!! : )
Daphne
18 May 11
(07:36)
Pretty little girl Steve
Patrick
18 May 11
(08:22)
We miss you so much! Thanks for the great reminders of Week 1!
Grandma Campbell
18 May 11
(09:10)
Loving it Amie. Health and happiness to all of you. You will be incredible parents.
Nichole
18 May 11
(09:19)
Beautiful little Aya : )
Charlotte
18 May 11
(09:43)
She's so beautiful! Hope you're all doing well, praying the whole process goes smoothly for you guys! x
Charlotte
18 May 11
(09:45)
I can't get over how much Aya looks like you, Amie!
Kirsten
18 May 11
(10:12)
I agree...what are those little footprint things for anyway? And momma Joye, if you ever read this, how come I don't have any?
Danica
18 May 11
(11:32)
Congrats Steve.. So beautiful !
Sogol
18 May 11
(12:00)
Picture #1 is definitely my fav! She's a thinker this one! Congrats :). I must say, you are both to be commended for posting and updating all of us at this exhausting time!
Danica
18 May 11
(12:14)
Congrats!!! Life is about to become more amazing than you can imagine!! Love you!!
Heidi
19 May 11
(02:52)
congratulations I really like the name
Tony
19 May 11
(07:37)
Oh it's so funny! She looks like she's going to cry in her cloud!
Grace
19 May 11
(14:05)
ahhh! I CANNOT WAIT TO MEET HER! (& I'm writing all in caps because I am just THAT excited about it!)
amanda
21 May 11
(12:57)
She is gorgeous, Amie and Steve! Can't wait to meet little Amie :) What a gift from the Lord!!
Jennifer
22 May 11
(03:24)
this is adorable :) congrats steve, you're gonna be an amazing dad!
Rebekah
24 May 11
(07:32)
Welcome home today! My thoughts about you last night: a reason to smile, talk, like and enjoy going to the gym again- seeing Amie there!! :)
Aimee
25 May 11
(11:30)
See you soon Amie + Aya! :D
Patricia
25 May 11
(18:48)
Safe journey with your babe.
Linea
25 May 11
(18:51)
Congrats to u both. Enjoy being home
Eric
26 May 11
(11:09)
Congrats! She's beautiful!!
Shelby
28 May 11
(12:41)
Hi Aya :) You guys are so cute. When are you visiting this summer? I might be in AB mid August.
Caren
28 May 11
(20:03)
to infinity, and beyond!?
Chantelle
09 Jun 11
(06:24)
Congrats Amie! She is beautiful and so are you!
Virpi
26 Jun 11
(11:32)
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