I’ve been MIA from the internet lately, as Nick and I welcomed our little girl to the world a few days ago! She came in at 6lb 9oz and 19 inches long, and her name is Nora Wang Nelson. But we’re going to call her “Nori” for as long as she allows us to ; )
Everyone tells me this sweet newborn phase flies by too quickly. As brand new parents we’re trying to take in every cuddly, beautiful, poop-filled, sleep-deprived moment, but it still doesn’t quite feel real that she’s here and she’s all ours. With each day we’re discovering new things about her, as she grows both physically and in her little personality. She’s part Chinese, Filipino, and mixed European – and we can’t wait for her to learn more about her heritage as she grows up.
I got several questions about Nori’s birth story and can’t wait to share that in a bit along with hospital bag tips (now that I can actually speak to some things I found useful)! And no matter how you give birth, the postpartum period is no joke physically, mentally and emotionally, so I might share my experience with that too if there’s any interest.
From the bottom of our hearts, thank you all so much for your kind messages and comments and for being with us on our journey to her. We’re so excited to see where she takes us next.
Congratulations Jean and Nick! I’ve followed your journey and I’m so happy for the two of you! May your little blessing bring you both lots of happiness, even through those sleepless nights. 🙂
Oh my gracious!! I cannot get over how precious this sweet girl is! My heart is filled with joy at this long awaited moment for you and Nick. Thanks again for continuing to share this journey with us!
Oh my goodness congratulations to you both!!!!! She looks just like Nick in that 1st pic!! Very best wishes to you and your families. Also, you look radiant!
Congratulations!!! She is beautiful!
God Bless her!
Congratulations, Jean and Nick! She is one beautiful baby!
Jae
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Congrats, Nick & Jean! She’s gorgeous. I’ve been reading you since the early days of the blog – love seeing good things happen for good people. Enjoy this time. xx
Congratulations! Nori is a wonderful name. You’re going to have so much fun with her!
Congratulations !
Welcome to the world, baby Nori! Congratulations on your beautiful and healthy baby girl. What a blessing ~ enjoy every minute of this very special time.
Jean – Congratulations to you both!! I am so happy for you and have been following your journey and sending love (though not commenting) during this whole time. Welcome to the world little Nori! 🙂 She is a darling!
Congrats to you both! Enjoy and all the best!
Wow! Congrats on your journey to being parents and your baby Nori is super cute too!
Congrats on your baby girl! I’m 23 weeks along with a baby girl as well and would appreciate any tips on hospital bag & post partum .
Congratulations to your family, Jean! Nora is such a cutie.
xo,
katrina
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Congrats! She looks strong and healthy.
Please post about the postpartum time. I had no clue and think it’s good to get the word out.
She is gorgeous! Congratulations!
xx
Mademoiselle Coconath
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This post already made my heart full – Thank you for sharing, and I’m excited to those stories you plan to share! Nori is absolutely beautiful and previous – Congratulations to Nori, you and your husband, the cutest family of three!
Congratulations to you and your family! Nori is beautiful, just like her mother! Excited to see what’s in store for your growing family!
Congratulations!! Beautiful girl, beautiful name! ♥️
Yes, please do share your birth and postpartum emotional/physical experience. i am in a similar boat (IVF baby, petite mom, 17 weeks pregnant) and would love to learn from your experience. congrats! nora is gorgeous!
True beauty! Congratulations to you both.
Congratulations To both of you. The baby is so adorable 😘😘
Congratulations! Nora is beautiful! Best wishes and good luck on the upcoming, sleep-deprived, wonderful months ahead!
Congratulations and thank you for sharing this journey with us 💕
Congratulations Jean and Nick! Nori is beautiful. Much love to you all and wishes for a lifetime of happiness.
She is GORGEOUS! Congratulations.
briana | youngsophisticate.com
I had a feeling when we hadn’t see a new post for a few days! 🙂 Congratulations to you both, she is absolutely gorgeous!! I am obsessed with that adorable top knot hat! I hope you have a wonderful time enjoying your new delivery, and I wish all the blessings on you and Nick during this magical (and exhausting) time! 🙂
Congratulations! I was so excited when I saw the pics on your IG accounts. You look beautiful, and Nora is already so photogenic. Shes a doll! I can see alot of Nick in her features. Love the name too, its actually one of my faves. I hope everything goes smoothly for you guys. Enjoy this time and try to get some rest. Sending you so much love!!
She’s so adorable, and will only get cuter with time! At 6 weeks, she’ll start giving you heart melting gummy smiles and then you’ll be in real trouble 😉 Hang in there Jean! The first few days out of the hospital are the hormonal pits.
Congratulations! She is beautiful!!
I would LOVE to see more maternity & baby product recommendations. What you loved/what didn’t work well for you… etc.
Wow, she is SO SO beautiful! My little girl, born in July, is also a Nora. Her cousins are calling her baby Nori :).
Oh my she is beautiful! Those newborn days really do go fast! My oldest name is Nora so I really do love the name 😉
🎉🎉🎉🎉congratulations!!🎉🎉🎉🎉 from another Bostonian mom who overcame infertility: extra love for all the extra love you put into bringing her here.
I’d enjoy hearing about your birth story & recovery (if you feel up to sharing it). If you feel like taking a break: understand that, too! I’m subscribed to you so I’ll be here when you return ❤️❤️
I’ve wrote a series for new moms (including how to make the Hermès Evelyne GM work as a diaper bag), and maybe during a late-night nursing session you’ll have time to scroll (that’s what I did!)
http://mamamd.gianninamd.com/2018/07/what-i-wasnt-told-about-motherhood.html
Congrats Jean and Nick!! She’s sooo cute! Thank you for sharing such personal moments with all of us.
Congratulations, Jean! This will be a new adventure for the whole family. Words can’t express how happy I felt for you and Nick – I’ve been following through (and invested on) your journey and also Nick’s entertaining Instagram posts. Your posts and Nick’s have been very endearing, informative and simply refreshing. Thank you for sharing your stories and I look forward to see the family in your future posts! Take care, Jean.
Jean, I’m a longtime reader who rarely comments…but I wanted to say congratulations! My heart is bursting for you, and the happy tears are flowing. You and Nick are going to be absolutely incredible parents! Enjoy your precious little Nori and these baby days and try not to stress…as a mom of a 16 year old, I can tell you that as hard (and joyful!) as they are, they go by all too quickly. Love and hugs from Michigan. 🙂
Welcome to the world, baby Nori! Thanks for sharing your journey and can’t wait to read more on your thoughts and reflections on motherhood.
She is absolutely beautiful! Congratulations to you both. I hope you’re feeling well. Yes, please share anything and everything you are comfortable with, regarding postpartum. I am 31 weeks and have no idea what to pack or what to expect afterwards. I’m sure there are others that feel the same 🙂
Congrats again!
Kayla
Congratulations! This is so beautiful!
Congrats Jean. Being a mom is a wonderful chapter in life.
Aww, yay, congratulations, Jean!! I have been looking forward to this post since you shared your journey with IVF with us!! Baby Nori is gorgeous and you look beautiful as you always do!! Enjoy every moment with her; hold her tight and soak in all the baby snuggles!! Little girls are the most precious gift in the world, you will love every minute!! I really enjoyed all the stories and tips you shared about your pregnancy and can’t wait to hear about your life as a mommy!! ❤
Just smiling for you all.
Welcome to the world, Miss Nori! You chose two good ones in your parents. 🙂
Jean and Nick, thank you for sharing everything as you do! Enjoy the first several weeks of “sleepy” baby before she fully wakes up into herself!! Sleep whenever needed. The world will still be here when you wake.
Congratulations!!!
Congratulations Jean & Nick! Nori is so beautiful 🙂 Enjoy every moment with your little sweet pea. It truly flies by. Remember to take time for you too Mama. Ask for help from family and friends. You need to rest and recover and be strong for your little girl too 🙂 Sending all the good wishes your way
Congratulations!!! She is absolutely beautiful and so expressive already!! You and Nick have just entered into a wonderful time in your lives. Soak in every minute of it!! God bless you all.
Congratulations! So happy for you both =)
Congratulations, she is absolutely beautiful!! I would love to hear all about your hospital bag and post partum experience, I’m 17 weeks along and have no clue what to expect 🙂 thank you for being so open and inspiring on your journey, it gave me so much hope along mine!
Congratulations! I am so happy you both were able to welcome this healthy baby girl into your lives. Hug her 1,000 times a day (or more)!
Please share everything!!! I am due October 15th so anything you found useful or not needed would be so helpful 🙂 Congratulations!!!!!!!!
Many Congratulations to you Jean! and Nick!….beautiful name for a beautiful baby…