Welcome Raka!
On April 14th 2006 at 11:53 AM Pacific Time, our daughter Raka Miriam Jenik was born. She was 2.680 kg (5 lb 14.5 oz) in weigth and 51cm (20 in) in length.
“Raka” in Sanskrit/Bengali means “the personification of the full moon”, while “Miriam” in Hebrew means “rebellion”.
Here she is:

April 23rd, 2006 at 5:13 am
Congratulations on the birth of your daughter - she is beautiful! Many wishes for a happy, healthy and loving relationship for your family!
April 23rd, 2006 at 7:57 am
SHE IS BEAUTIFUL CONGRATULATIONS!
April 24th, 2006 at 3:36 am
Congratulations, she is beautiful! It is encouraging to know that other women can continue with their own business when expecting a baby. I too am expecting on 1st July, and am inspired by your ability to juggle your work and a new baby. Well done!!
April 25th, 2006 at 7:32 am
Dear Sri,
Congratulations to you all. Such a great name: rebellious full moon! Happy birthday, Raka.
Jane
April 25th, 2006 at 8:03 am
Srirupa - thank you for sharing the good news and congratulations on the new addition to your family. I appreciate the resources you share with many of us, and wish you all the best in balancing your own work/life needs. Be well. Charles.
April 25th, 2006 at 11:51 am
My first reaction when I saw her - I said outloud - Aaahhh. So that’s my comment - it meant - she is so sweet!!
April 25th, 2006 at 4:33 pm
Dear Sri,
Congratulations!! Your daughter is very beautiful, I wish you all an abundance of health and happiness always.
April 25th, 2006 at 6:27 pm
She looks so sweet, peaceful and beautiful. I hope all the rest of you are doing as well. From what you have shared over the years, I think both siblings will get the attention they need to thrive.
May 4th, 2006 at 6:36 am
Raka is lovely — warm congratulations!
May 4th, 2006 at 7:32 am
Congrats! Thank you for sharing her with us…what a beautiful name for a beautiful baby!
Thank you for everything you do for us!