Dia Mirza and her husband Vaibhav Rekhi announced the arrival of their baby boy on social media yesterday. Their son, Avyaan Azaad Rekhi, was born prematurely on May 14 and is currently being cared for in a neonatal intensive care unit (ICU), they said.

Dia shared a moving post about the birth of their son, along with a picture that has his hand wrapped around her finger. “Our heartbeat, our son Avyaan Azaad Rekhi was born on May 14th. Having arrived early, our little miracle has since then been cared for by tireless nurses and doctors in the Neonatal ICU. A sudden appendectomy during my pregnancy and a subsequent and very severe bacterial infection could have led to sepsis and proven to be life threatening (sic),” the actress wrote.

Talking about the birth of the baby, Dia said, “Thankfully, the timely care and intervention by our doctor ensured the safe birth of our baby via an emergency C-section. As we watch this tiny being, this Zen master in awe and wonder, we learn from him, in all humility, the true meaning of trusting the universe and of parenthood. And to not be afraid, and so we humbly take the lead from his resilience and courage.”

The baby will soon be taken home. “We do not have enough words to thank all those who continue to help us live this story of hope and faith and create a safe, healing, nurturing space for Avyaan and I. He will be home soon and his elder sister Samaira and grand parents are waiting to hold him in their arms (sic),” Dia said.

The actress further added, “To our well-wishers and fans, I just want to say — your concern has always meant a lot to me and if it was possible to share this news before, we would have... (sic).”

Dia, who tied the knot with Vaibhav on February 15, had announced her pregnancy on social media on April 1.