The Baby Project

Matt, Loriani and Valentina Eckerle spend some time on the beach. Both mom and dad are pitching in equally, six weeks after their baby was born. Courtesy of Loriani Eckerle hide caption

Loriani and Matt Eckerle are seen with their daughter, Valentina Sofia, on July 3. Valentina was delivered via an emergency C-section on June 24. Loriani almost died due to blood loss during the surgery. Courtesy of Loriani Eckerle hide caption

Loriani and Matt Eckerle are seen with their daughter Valentina Sofia on July 3. Valentina was delivered via an emergency C-section on June 24. Loriani almost died due to blood loss during the surgery. Courtesy of Loriani Eckerle hide caption

Loriani Eckerle and her husband, Matt, recently received a diagnosis of intrauterine growth restriction for their baby "Cupcake," in addition to the chromosomal disorder Mosaic Trisomy 16. Courtesty of Loriani Eckerle hide caption

Loriani and Matt Eckerle at their wedding in May 2010 Dan and Russell Photography /Courtesy of Loriani Eckerle hide caption