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We have always dreamed of starting a family together, but after many months of trying to conceive without success, we decided to seek help. We were both really excited when we made our first appointment at the Nevada Center for Reproductive Medicine (NCRM). After a series of tests and consultations, we began our fertility treatment journey. Despite the emotional rollercoaster that often comes with fertility treatments, we were amazed and thrilled when, on our very first try, we found out that we were pregnant!

Today, as we look forward to holding our precious little one in our arms, we are filled with gratitude to the Nevada Center for Reproductive Medicine. We will forever be grateful for the incredible work they do and the impact they had on our journey to becoming parents.

We are due to welcome our beautiful baby girl into the world on November 23, 2024.

Baby Zoya is named after Laceys Great Grandmother Zoja, and her middle name, Pari, is her Grandmother Viives maiden name. The name Zoja is of Slavic origin, commonly found in countries like Poland, Estonia, Slovenia, and Croatia. It is a variant of the name Zoya, which has Greek roots and means life. Although the spelling and pronunciation may vary across different cultures, the name consistently signifies life and vitality. It is often associated with liveliness, energy, and a strong spirit.

UPDATE : JULY 25, 2024

During a work trip to Cleveland, Ohio for an eGaming Summit at Arrow International, things took an unexpected turn. Early Thursday morning on July 25th, around 6 AM, my amniotic sac ruptured, followed by bleeding. I was rushed by ambulance to MetroHealth Medical Center. The wait felt endless, but they finally checked for the baby's heartbeat. Thankfully, our baby girl's heartbeat was strong.

Im 23 weeks along, and both the baby and placenta are still attached. She continues to produce amniotic fluid on her own, indicating that she's growing and her kidneys are functioning perfectly. She's not moving towards the delivery canal, so everything is as it should be. The amniotic fluid helps protect against infections, and they've supplemented with antibiotics. She's just in there growing like nothing happened.

The baby and I have both been stable for three days now, and they've moved us to a lower-risk room. They monitor her heart once a day, and we want her to keep growing for as long as possible, aiming for 34 weeks, but its entirely up to her. If contractions start, the goal is to have a natural delivery; however, if there are any decreases in her heart rate, well opt for a c-section. After she arrives, she will head straight to the NICU for care until she has the strength to be discharged from the hospital. It’s a day-by-day process.

We've heard lots of inspiring stories and try to focus on those positives. MetroHealth is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the country, in the top 98th percentile nationwide, so we believe it’s Gods plan that Zoya needed to be here for some reason. Were trying to trust that everything is as it needs to be. Were optimistically taking it day by day, with every day being a victory.

We cannot express how deeply loved we feel. We've never been so scared, yet simultaneously surrounded by such tremendous love and support. Your thousands of prayers, hugs, and kisses mean the world to us and our little girl.

UPDATE : AUGUST 01, 2024

Zoya Pari Robinson

August 1st

6:43 PM PST

1lb 8oz

11.42 inches long

23 weeks 5 days

Meet our perfect little girl, our sweet baby girl is stronger than ever! She came into the world late Thursday night, immediately crying and breathing on her own. She’s so active and continues to move and wiggle, even responding to our touch by holding on to our fingertips.

Although strong and perfect we still have a long road ahead of us. She will remain in the MetroHealth NICU in Cleveland, OH for care until she is near full term or has the strength to be discharged from the hospital. Every day being a blessing and victory!

T&Z

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