Little Rubes is 8 months old and as active as ever! As of the last 2 weeks, she has been bursting with energy! For a while after surgery people were asking if she had a lot more energy…and I’d answer not really. But now I can answer with a resounding YES! She is like a different baby! She is full of energy and curiosity. I just love it! That picture above is the only one I could catch before she discovered the letters. :)
Some exciting things this month: she’s rolling over more and more. She isn’t sitting and is a little behind verbally as well, but that is expected after open heart surgery between her chest and sternum being cut open, along with the breathing tube. I’m not concerned so much but it is nice to know what is normal after surgery and what is not.
She went to church with us all again for the first time in three months! She enjoyed it thoroughly and was quite overly-stimulated during it all. My kids were so so happy she came with us.
She gained 13 oz. in a week! But then slowed down again. It’s also common for heart babies to remain small for the first few years and will eventually catch up! So last week she was 13 lbs. 13 oz.
We just love this fuzzy-headed baby! So much. We are so blessed everything went so well!
And here’s the monthly re-cap!
look at that adorable baby girl grow. I am so happy to hear of the good news :)
I was missing an update on Ruby’s health. I’m so glad you’re all enjoying the new Ruby. God Bless your beautiful family!
How wonderful it is to see Ruby doing so well!! The difference between her 7 month and 8 month picture is truly amazing. Your entire family must be so excited! God bless you all! Cathy
She looks so happy and healthy! YAY!!!
She is so adorable. I am very relieved for all of you.
~Michelle
Thanks for the update! She is adorable! So happy and relieved for you!
She looks so healthy and happy! It looks like she gained quite a bit!! So glad she’s doing well and loved the pics with her attacking the letters. so cute!
You can really tell how much she’s grown in the last month. Way to go, Ruby! :)
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I’m so happy for your family! Ruby is such a sweetie.
I have been wondering how you all are. Gosh, she has grown so much in the last month! I am so pleased to hear how well she is doing.
I must admit, I was a little worried about your family between posts. It’s SO great to see she’s doing so well! Very happy for you and your beautiful family!
I was missing an update on Ruby’s health. I’m so glad you’re all enjoying the new Ruby. God Bless your beautiful family!Top Ten Web Hosting Reviews
She is just so cute! Glad to hear she is doing so well!
Yay! Glad she is doing so well! She’s so cute and seems to always be happy. On a side note…my daughter was 13 lbs 15 oz at her one year appointment and didn’t have heart issues. So I definitely wouldn’t worry about her size. My daughter is still much smaller than all of the other kids her age, but holds her own.
I get so emotional looking at this precious gift from God. I am so happy she is doing well.