Vyom turned 6months

On July 31st, Vyom celebrated in half yearly B'day. We can't beleive that he is now 6months old. It has been a wonderful experience seeing him grow everyday and do new activities. His new development is to to try to get everything that attacts him.

On his 6montn B;day, we first wished him early morning (midnight as well) and then gave him a shower. We then took him for his 6 monthly doc appt. He is now 16.5 lbs and 26inches tall. Doctor K Bhatia suggested to start giving him solids. Then he got 4 shots, which he took quite bravely. Just cried for two minutes then was happy.

We came home and did Puja, Mommy made Panjiri and Charnamitra which we made Vyom taste after the pooja. We then cut the cake and enjoyed the rest of the day with him.

Vyom's massi also visited him for an interview at Palm. She enjoyed her short stay with Vyom. Massi, Masarji, Tanu didi and Satvik are moving to Bay area close to Vyom in a few month time frame. We also assembled Vyom's high chair gifted to him by Massi and gave him his first solids (Rice cereal) and water in silverware.

Dada Dadi also emailed Vyom and wished him on his 6month b'day. They went to temple as well for Vyom's well being..

More to come next month ...

Vyom turns 5 & 1/2 months

Vyom's 5th month has been quite interesting. He started to sit more comfortably and is reaching out for toys. He loves taking everything to his month. He has certianely become more active and responsive. He has started reaching out for Mom and Dad. It was 1 week back in day care that he reached out for Mommmy. This was one of the best moments for mommy. He gives a big smile when we go to either meet him or pick him up from day care.

He is still excercising his vocal cord very well. We feel his singing qualities would be excellent. We are planning to move closer to work and Vyom's daycare hence we put out home on market for sale ($639K). Since he has started sitting and exploring more things we got him more toys like Piano and other muscial instruments.

Today Vyom's Nana Nani also left from India from Vyom's Massi's place. His new pictures are posted on the same location...

More to come soon...

Vyom's Dad
Sachin

Vyom is 5 months old

Vyom turned 5 months. He starting liking his day care now. He sleeps and feeds well in day care. Vyom helped his parents search for the new place in Santa Clara area.

Vyom is becoming naughtier day by day. He wants to be awake till late and takes time to go to bed. Loves to play all sort of funny games with Mommy and Daddy. His dada dadi are missing him a lot and hence thay try to seem him every day on webcam.

Vyom has also started sitting for a few seconds on his own. He can turn both sides and come back to original position. His voice is becoming louder day by day. One unique thing is that he sings himself a lullaby before going to sleep. It is quite interesting and fun filled to see him go thru all these stages.

More to come later..

Regards,
Vyom's dad

Vyom started going to daycare

Vyom turned 4 and a half months today. His dada daddi had to leave urgently on Sunday June 10th due to medical conditions. Vyom had a wonderful time with them for the past few months. He is certainly missing them. He celebrated his Dad's B'day on June 10th and gave a beautiful rose in the morning.

Wednesday Jun 13th was his first day in KinderCare daycare (at the itersection of Lawerence and Arques). It was one of the best that we could find close to our work area. He will be going only 3 days a week (MWF) for a month or so and then probably for the full week. He reached @ 10:15am in the morning and during lunch his mommy went to visit him. Then we picked him up around 4:30pm in thee evening. It was not the best of his days as he cried much more than normal. But today on his second day he seems to be doing little better. It will take some time for him and us to adjust to this new routine. He is currently under the supervision of three teaches: Elvira, Celia and Leela. It is quite hard for us to leave him in daycare but we know that it will help him in overall development and growth.

These days we are putting Vyom in crib more often so that he gets used to it and does well in daycare. Vyom also got a new ExcerSaucer which he loves it and plays a lot.

More to come in when he turns 5 month.

Vyom is 4 months old

Vyom completed his 4 months today. Today in the morning he went with us for his 4th month checkup where he was given 4 shots. He cried for a few minutes and then became completely normal. Patrika stayed home with him so as to keep a check for fever etc.

He now lifts his head and legs both at the same time, probably trying to turn sideways.
Vyom enjoyed his first long drive to San Diego to meet Sangi Bua, Phufaji, Amrit Bhaiya , Arunav Bhaiya and Ambika didi. He was simply amazing during the whole journey to and fro, just got up when it was required otherwise kept sleeping/playing.

We'll post more of his pictures in the same location!!

Vyom's Dad and Mom

Vyom 3 and 1/2 months old

Vyom wished his Mom a very happy FIRST mother's day on May 13th, 2007. He gave Mommy a rose in the morning and then gold earings. He was able to hold the balloon and presented it to Mommy. I was able to capture all these moments and will be in his photo album. Overall we had a great time. I wished my Mom by presenting her a diamond watch.

Vyom now sleeps less compared to earlier days. He spends most of the time playing and making interesting sounds. He still enoys massage and bath time. We are quite confindent that he will start speaking very soon. We ordered his new orbitz baby Toddler seat on Mothers day and it should arrive in a few weeks. We took a rough measurement of his height and it looked like he is already about 26'' which is quite good for his age. In this month another new thing he learned is to make a wet razzling sound.

Also everyday in the evening Vyom enjoys a walk in my arms in our backyard, where we have strawberries, methi, hara dhaniya, tomatoes, bhindi, beans and beautiful rose plants.

Will keep posting more of his updates!!!

Regards,
-Arvind

Vyom 3 months old

Time flies by so fast, it just seems like yesterday when Vyom was born and now he is 3 months old. He has learned a lot of new things and it is all because of his inquisitive nature. He raises his head quite high during tummy time. He is quite scoial and loves to smile and interact with folks.

Vyom attended another Birthday party this month. This was the 3rd B'day paty which Vyom attended. Earlier ones were (Garvit/Gaurika & Esha's). It was Kalika's 3rd b'day in bombay Garden, Santa Clara, CA. He got a chance to meet Sagar/Nipa's daughter Aranya and Sanjay Kalpana's daughter Esha. He was awake most of the time in the party and enjoyed with everyone. It was April 28th and final between Australia vs Srilanka which Australians won in style.

Vyom also practices singing the whole day. Seems like he is working hard clearing his vocal cord.

Vyom 2 1/2 months old

On 15th April 2007, Vyom will be 2 1/2 months old. We applied for his US passport 2 weeks back as Vyom will be visiting India with us in November 2007 to attend Nandu Chacha's marriage.

These days he loves talking to all of us and is full of smiles all the time. He gets his massage in the morning and takes a bath in the evening before going to bed.

He has learned to sleep in his crib and bassinet. New development which we noticed quite recently is that he sleeps on his own after playing in the crib. We did his photo session today and Patrika will be putting the new photos on the web tomorrow (April 15th, 2007) in the same place.

Vyom is 2 months old

Today March 31st 2007, Vyom is now 2 month old. Time seems to be flying by. Today Vyom attended Esha's (Sanjay & Kalpana's daughter) 1st Birthday party. He had a wonderful time and really enjoyed loud music and interacted with many of our friends.

He then had his 2nd month photo session and the pictures are now uploaded on the web (same location). His vocabulary seems to be improving everyday and makes all kind of funny noises :-)

Vyom in his 7th week

Vyom is now in his 7th week. He stays with his Grandma and Grandpa from Noon to 6pm while we are gone for work. He sleeps, plays, talks with them during that time.

As soon as we are back, he is all set to go to Mom for his feeding and spends a good amount of time. In the evening after his massage & bath time by Mommy-Daddy he goes for a walk. During that time he sleeps which lasts for 4-5 hours before he again becomes hungry and wakes up Mommy :-)

He now turns his face toward a sound and seems to laugh on eye contact. His 6th week pictures are in the same location on the web.

http://picasaweb.google.com/VyomVidyarthi

Vyom's activities

It is getting interesting day by day. He has now started looking in our eyes and loves listening to us. He is sleeping quite well in the night and only gets up when he is hungry. His vocabulary seems to be growing as well and now makes very different sounds :-). He now feels bored when left alone, and is happy surrounded by folks.

We even put him on the crib in his room with soft relaxing music. He did enjoy for sometime and even took a short nap. We also fed him with bottle, which was handled very well by him.

Now with a few more days to go before Patrika starts work, it will be interesting to see how Vyom takes it not seeing Mommy for 6+ hours

Will post more of his activities as he grows!!

Vyom - 1+ month old

Vyom is now 22 1/4 inches and 10lbs and is growing fast. We can't believe that 1 month has already passed. He has been keeping all of us very busy with his activities. He is getting into a daily routine which is quite good for us as Patrika starts work in a week or 10 days!!!

Here are a few pictures of Vyom :

http://picasaweb.google.com/VyomVidyarthi

Regards,
-Arvind

Vyom's Birth Annoucement

He's a wiggly, giggly, bundle of joy
Our huggable, lovable new baby boy!
He's finally here, He finally came
It took us forever, To think of a name

Vyom Vidyarthi

Born on January 31st, 2007
Baby's Birth Time: 00:02am
Baby's Birth Weight: 7lb 6oz
Baby's Length: 19 inches

Both Mom and Baby are doing fine!!!

Proud Parents,
Patrika & Arvind Vidyarthi