Nitara holding Neha’s finger, January 2023. Life went from fifth gear to second. You slow down, but start thinking further ahead. No book or video prepares you. You just jump in. We named her Nitara, meaning rooted. Growing up between the US and India, that really resonated with me. Neha is so rooted in our culture and traditions, it felt right for her too. Our first child, and a whole new way of life.

Nitara holding Neha’s finger, January 2023. Life slowed from fifth gear to second. You slow down, but start thinking further ahead. Her name means rooted. That felt right to me after growing up between the US and India. Neha is deeply rooted in our culture as well. Our first child, and a whole new way of life.