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Welcome to the world, Layla Sorella

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So many congratulations to Jessica Valenti and Andrew Golis for the birth of their first baby, Layla Sorella Valenti-Golis (how beautiful is that name?). Little Layla was born early, at 29 weeks, after Jessica was diagnosed with severe preeclampsia and HELLP syndrome. But Layla is reportedly a strong and feisty little thing — just like her mom — and is doing well. Both Jessica and Layla are still recovering, so send them your good wishes and positive thoughts.

Congrats again, Jess and Andrew. Layla is so lucky to have parents as wonderful as the two of you. Sending so much love to your family.

7 thoughts on Welcome to the world, Layla Sorella

  1. Congratulations, Jessica and Andrew! Good luck, we’re keeping good thoughts for your new family.

  2. That’s so exciting! Congrats to them!

    I know how stressful those complications are. My mother in law had severe preeclampsia and gave birth to her first child super early as well. My brother in law was less than two pounds at birth and they thought he was going to die, but he pulled through and now he’s the largest of his siblings, totally healthy and has a kid of his own.

  5. A huge congratulations to you, Jessica.. and I am sorry your introduction to motherhood has been such a stressful one. Not fair, especially for a new mother. I am very pleased to hear that Layla is going strong. My best wishes to you and Andrew.

  7. So glad to hear that Layla is doing well! 29 weeks is alarmingly early. And it’s wonderful to hear that Jessica is doing well too, preeclampsia and HELLP are pretty scary and tough on the body. My best wishes and warm thoughts go out to the whole family.

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