Here's What Miriam Quiambao Has Been Up To In Her First Month With Baby Elijah!
If there's one birth that's proved to be one of the most memorable so far this year, it's that of Miriam Quiambao's baby boy—a miracle that she had been praying for for years, and one that finally arrived on the evening of February 16.
At 43 years old, Miriam went through her first pregnancy and became a mommy of two, with her husband, Ardy Roberto, and first son Joshua, by her side from day one. Together, they're now an even happier family known for their devotion to their faith and forever being grateful for everything, no matter how big or small a blessing is.
It's been a month full of adventure and learning for the Quiambao-Roberto household since little Elijah said hello to the world. This is what they've been up to since!
Clean, clean, clean!
In the midst of worrying about where a newborn will sleep, who gets the night shift, what clothes he'll wear, and if his milk supply is covered, sometimes, something as basic (but crucial!) as making sure every nook, cranny, and surface of his new home will be spotless when he arrives must be considered as well. When it came to Miriam, it was her first priority; Elijah was born a month too early and had a compromised immune system; he needed to be protected as much as possible!
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Food for the heart and tummy, too
Miriam has openly shared her challenges with her late pregnancy in the past, one of which was her discovery of having food sensitivities and intolerances—the inflammation from which could have contributed to her struggles with infertility. However, now that she's had a baby and delivered him safely, she's more than free to indulge. The first thing on the menu? A generously topped slice of pizza!
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Family dynamics
It's a natural reaction for an older sibling to feel a little displaced with the arrival of a younger sibling—especially when it's a tiny human who's suddenly monopolizing mom and dad's attention. The situation can escalate if not handled with tenderness and understanding, and luckily for Miriam, those two qualities have always been two of the many that are at the core of who her family is. Joshua isn't at all upset with Elijah; the two have grown to become inseparable.
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Renewed appreciation
When a huge change like a new adddition to the family comes, people often take a step back to admire how far they've gone in life and appreciate who was by their side from when they first embarked on the journey. Ardy shared the spotlight with Miriam when she dedicated a heartfelt post to the sacrifices he needed to make to accommodate her changing needs as an expecting mom.
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Keeping the faith
She'll happily tell you about her re-invigorated relationship with God any day; Miriam has a pretty solid faith, and it's one she certainly credits for helping her get through her doubts, physical pains, and emotional roadblocks. Thanks to Elijah arriving at what she describes as the perfect time, her belief has been strengthened even more, and her faithfulness is something she hopes to pass on to Elijah as he continues to grow.
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Happy one month!
New moms can never wait for their kids' first birthdays to celebrate; a first month is just as deserving of a celebration to them! And that's exactly what happened last week when Miriam proudly showed off the progress her little one had made over the last few weeks, dedicating a whole post to him and the limitless love she promised to always give him.
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Photos from @miriamq888 @ardyroberto