Dear Ammar,

Today was a big day.

You officially crossed 7 days on this planet.

A few days ago, your weight had dropped to 2.8 kg. Today, you made your way back to 3 kg. You grew fast over the last two days, almost 90 grams. Mum worked incredibly hard to make sure you were well fed and smashed your early goals.

Today was also the last day a midwife from the Royal Women’s Hospital visited our home in Melbourne.

When the midwife weighed you today and saw your numbers going up, Mum and the midwife did a little happy dance together. It felt like such a big victory for our tiny little family.

Dad spent most of the day outside.

The first part was at the Digital Health Festival 2026 for Dad’s startup, OnSet Health.

The second part was with curious folks from the Curiosity Center.

But I really missed you today.

Mum had company around all day, and I loved getting photo updates from her. Every new photo felt like my world briefly stopped.

You won’t be 3 kg and 7 days old again.

You are in such a liminal stage of life. These tiny moments already feel ephemeral.

Today was not without its worries though, bubba.

Your tummy made the loudest little rumbles and grumbles all day long, and Mum kept staring at you wondering if you were okay. You slept only in short little bursts, and during your shower you cried so hard your tiny tongue turned blue for a moment. It frightened Mum so much. Your big cries make her emotional in ways she cannot even explain yet.

I felt bad being away today, but I want to work hard because the work matters. One day, you’ll grow up and head off into the world to do great things of your own.

But I hope your definition of greatness always keeps a high bar close to home too.

Because today reminded me that sometimes the most important things in the world weigh just 3 kilograms.

Right now, you are asleep on Mum’s chest while we write this, finally calm after such a big day. Your tiny body curled into ours makes us realize how much of our hearts now live outside of us.

Motherhood and fatherhood are already teaching us that love can feel beautiful, heavy, emotional, and overwhelming all at once.

We already know we will spend the rest of our lives trying to protect you from every discomfort, celebrate every little victory with you, and love you in all the ways parents possibly can.

Love, Mum(7*) and Dad (3*)

*: Favorite numbers