I guess it’s high time for another slew of photographs. But first, a tiny update on the tiny Bug. Leah had her first outpatient visit with her cardiologist last Friday, and really, not much has changed. We’re still in a long-term “wait and see” holding pattern. The ASD is pretty small at this point, and even if it needed to be corrected, apparently there are less-invasive ways of repairing it. The VSD, however, needs to shrink for Leah to not need surgery; the doc said the size of the hole is right on the borderline of whether it would or would not need surgery, but the bottom line is it needs to shrink. If she does need heart surgery we are likely still looking several years down the line. So let’s wait and let’s see and let’s hope this thing shrinks!!!
In other news, Leah is coughing an awful lot lately and is pretty sneezy too. We are keeping fingers crossed that it’s just allergies and not a cold, but it’s been pretty bad today. Not really quite sure what to do if it keeps up – but we’ll call her doctor in the morning and find out.
We hope everybody had an awesome and safe New Year’s Eve celebration, and we wish you a happy and healthy 2014! Here’s looking forward to a year of growth and progress for our bitty Bug, who has come so far already but has such a long journey ahead. Thank you for being Leah’s cheerleaders. <3
“Silly Mommy, silly Mommy!”
“I love my Binkeez!”
Sweet face
Pony face
Melt-yer-freakin’-heart face
If babies could take selfies…
Hanging out with honorary grandma Cathy
Somebody isn’t waiting up ’til midnight!
Out cold like a polar bear!
“Mama, what’s a New Year?”
“Auntie Kim and family did what to celebrate this New Year’s Eve thing???”
“No Times Square for me, thanks! I’m happy with my tasty monkey!”
“This is my serious face.”
“Good morning, feets!”
“Look Mama! Two feets!”
Smooooooshy face
Meeting our buddy Ry Ry for the first time!
“What is it?”
A visit from cousin Jenna. These two are gonna be trouble! Right here in River City!
“Peekaboo, Mommy!”
“Teehee! I’m cute. Shhh, don’t tell anyone.”
“Mamaaaa…. put the camera away.”
“Like, omigawwwwd, gag me with a spewn.”
I love this little shirt from one of Mommy’s colleagues!
“WHEW! Neck support is hard work!”
Showing off our dinosaurs.
Cousin time!
Out cold on Maddy’s lap!
Chillin’ with Abby. In the background, Ms. Jenna says, “Are you done yet? Is it my turn yet?”
Reunited at last!
Somebody intercepted the baby between kid cousins! BabyThief!
See? Trouble.
Precious in purple
Besties
Seriously, I could stare at this face for hours.
I seriously am amazed at how well all of you handle all of this.. LOVE love LOVE the baby pics and the commentary to go along with it. Such a joy to get your blog posts!
I seriously am amazed at how well all of you handle all of this.. LOVE love LOVE the baby pics and the commentary to go along with it. Such a joy to get your blog posts! Can’t wait to read the next one and all the amazing things Leah is doing!
Thinking of you always!
Love the pics, as always. Hope the cough and sneezing go away!
Happy New Year to LeahBug and her Moms!!! Thank you for the update and the photos! I truly hope her cough is better today!! How can one baby just grow more and more adorable? Ask her when you get a chance, OK? Looking forward to the next post (soon)! And I agree with Erin — you two are amazing!