Ruby Jane turned 5 months old last week! She weighed 11 lb. 11 oz. And this week weighs just 2 oz. more. She’s kind of falling off the charts, sadly. Not even at the 2% on the charts now, but she is getting closer to her surgery date, sweating more, eating a little less, and just having a bit harder time these days.
But she’s still so very happy!!! And her oxygen levels are staying up which is the most important indicator that she is ok. 
She has tried rice cereal, green beans, and squash so far. Squash is the winner. I’m sure she’ll love sweet potatoes like all my children did—even better than the squash! 
Her sedated echocardiogram was supposed to be yesterday but she got sick with a pretty bad cold and ear infection last week. They rescheduled it for next Thursday, the 21st, and her surgery will be within a week or two. So things are going to get crazy fast! Oh wait…they already are!
Lots and LOTS of things have been going on in my family. Lots of good things and lots of stressful things. And some hard and some sad. So basically, life is happening ;). But life is good and full and wonderful and hard and stressful all at the same time. So we’ll choose to focus on the good.
Have a great weekend and thank you for stopping by!
Such a sweetheart! I think she’s the happiest baby I’ve ever seen!
Thanks Amy! She really is such a happy baby. :)
What a cutie pie! My babies have all loved veggies. Thought I would share this, it may help stabilize her weight. I had one child [2 at the time] go through chemo and weight was always a bit issue.
http://www.foodrenegade.com/why-ditch-infant-cereals/
Megan, that’s a great article, thanks for sharing. We only do the solids once a day and she eats very little. We haven’t done more because it didn’t make sense to replace feedings with something with less fat. Mostly it’s so if I’m ever away from her, my husband will be able to console her. That situation hasn’t happened yet but just in case!
She’s so precious. I’ve been reading your articles & wanted to share with you that my oldest son at 11 months old had surgery done tetraology of fallot. He turned 31in Oct. and doing well. Sending you lots of love and light and prayers.
She is super cute. My son loved squash too. And squash is awesome for fighting off colds. If we ever get sniffles around here, we eat squash and it really helps fight it off! :) My mother in laws reaction if we’re getting a cold, “Eat some squash!” :) I hope that with all the stressful and hard things in your family, you’re able to have comfort and strength through all of them and that things work out well! :)
What a darling! I’m a new reader to your blog but have been touched by your posts on your baby girl. The bow tie tutorial is pretty sweet too! :)
I am praying for Ruby and for your family. She is such a cutie!
I have seen all your posts and watched her grow. and kept you in my thoughts during her surgeries and care. but I’ve never commented. she is one darn cute kid! Love her smiles!
Ruby is such BRIGHT HAPPY PRETTY GO GETTER LITTLE ONE WITH A HEALTH ISSUE. Can you just pause and imagine what she is going to be doing with her issue corrected ??? The pix with the upraised fist just tells the universe I am going to do some great things. Love and prayers for your Ruby, you and your family.
Love her and love you. Praying for you all.
many prayers for you and your family. she is absolutly beautiful!
best wishes from a faithful reader.
I have been reading your blog for a while but never really commented. Your little Ruby is beautiful. Really truly beautiful. I wish you all the best in the coming weeks. My heart goes out to you and I will send positive vibes for her.
Candace
HUGS. over and over again. Ruby is such a beautiful light! Praying always for you guys.