After an intense period of constant care and exhaustion, I chose to slow down and take care of myself again. Through movement and a sports community, I found my strength and energy returning. The new year feels like a fresh beginning, with space for my family, a new job, and the launch of my own webshop. With renewed confidence, I am ready to move forward and keep growing.

Four months ago, our world stood still and then slowly began to move again. This is the story of how one terrifying night changed everything, and how our little girl Imani fought her way back with more strength than I ever thought possible.

What started as a simple wound around Imani’s gastrostomy tube turned into one of the most terrifying chapters of our journey. In this post, I open up about unexpected hospital admissions, a central line that led to dangerous blood clots, and the terrifying moment we thought we might lose her. It’s a story of fear, frustration, and fragile hope — and how the smallest medical decisions can change everything.

Imani’s desire to eat again felt like a breakthrough, but her esophageal stent opened the door to a new set of challenges. In this post, I share our journey through reflux, repeated infections, feeding fear, and the emotional toll of watching our daughter struggle with every bite. This is a story about small victories, late diagnoses, and the quiet bravery it takes to keep trying — even when everything hurts.

After 140 NICU days, we brought Imani home, a fragile, determined little fighter. From hospital returns to surgeries and feeding struggles, her first year taught us what true strength and unconditional love mean.

Some moments in life change you forever — not all at once, but breath by breath, tear by tear. What we lived through in those early months with our daughter was more than medical procedures and hospital days. It was a season of deep surrender, of learning to hope without guarantees, and of holding onto love when fear filled the room.

In this post, I want to share a part of our journey during Imani’s recovery after her surgery. It was a time filled with hope and fear, with waiting and praying, and watching our baby fight over and over again.

When the Rhythem Broke There are moments in the NICU when you start to breathe again. When the alarms are quiet, the numbers look steady, and your baby’s tiny body seems to be finding its strength.

A tender glimpse into our first weeks in the NICU, where fear met hope, and love showed up in quiet moments beside Imani’s incubator. A story for every parent walking this fragile path, reminding them they are not alone.

A gentle story of welcoming Imani into our lives, finding hope in unexpected places, and discovering how love can grow even in the hardest moments.