The Ruth Review #1: Phirst Phamily Photo!
Well it’s been a month since we updated our blog – how time flies when you are having fun!
And are we ever having fun with our Ruthie – she is an amazing child, bringing much joy to everyone she meets.
Ruthie had a complete check up with a paediatric cardiologist, including an ECG, heart ultra sound, and chest xray – the Dr gave her a clean bill of health – absolutely no problems with her heart (it is very common for babies with Down Syndrome to have heart problems, ie holes in their hearts) We are so thankful for this news!
Ruthie continues to gain weight and eats her fruits, cereal, veggies and meat (mostly pureed) with gusto! She drinks for her sippy cup more than her bottle these days. Ruth loves to clap her hands as we sing to her and stand on her little feet with our help. She is not quite sitting up by herself yet, but definitely getting better muscle strength in her back and neck.
One of Ruthie’s favourite things to do is video chat with her Grandma, Grandpa, Aunties and cousins on Skype – she recognizes her cousin Leilani (who is in Australia doing a DTS) and Grandma and Grandpa. We miss them so much!
A physiotherapist came to the house to assess Ruthie – she was quite impressed with our girl, and has given us helpful tips to help us with Ruth’s development. Ruth’s therapist was so thrilled to be working with a Down Syndrome child. They are finding that there are less and less Downs babies being born – sadly the pre natal testing that is available these days confirms that the baby is Downs and they are more often aborted. This truly breaks our hearts to even imagine!
Now for some more photo’s – you will see below our first family photo! Took some doing, but we got one we liked of the 3 of us, and lots we liked of Ruth on her own. (Thanks Matt!)
So enjoy some more pictures…
Our Phirst Phamily Photo!
If your happy and you know it clap your hands...
Peek-a-boo!
The "Converse" kids - Hannah, Ruthie and Leilani
Working hard with Daddy!
Nice tat Cuzin Manu!
Sound asleep with her Lovey
Chatting on Skype!
I love my food!
on February 7, 2010 on 8:57 pm
So beautiful Pete and Laurie. Blessings!
on February 8, 2010 on 2:24 pm
I loved your family photos….and seeing Ruthie was such a joy. Blessings & hugs always
on February 8, 2010 on 6:02 pm
Loved the update guys!! It will be a thrill to finally meet Ruthie!! I love your family picture & the one of her checking out Manu’s tattoo!!! LOL The others are great too!!!
Love you guys!
Saveas
on February 9, 2010 on 5:39 am
Hi Laurie and Pete,
We can’t say enough how happy we are for you. Such mutual love and blessings exchanged all day long…the way God intended life to be for all of us. Be continually blessed ~ Love, Dale and Carol
on February 9, 2010 on 6:06 am
Great pictures! You are a beautiful family! Ruthie’s smile warms my heart every time I see it! We really love you all!
on February 9, 2010 on 5:20 pm
Wow, what a beautiful little girl you have! The smiles are amazing!
God really know what He’s doing when He tells us to wait on Him.
You guys look soooo happy!!
Love you all,
Heidi
on February 12, 2010 on 10:17 pm
Thanks Heidi!
I just mailed a few things to you today – for you and Bethel.
Ruthie is a total Blessing – she brings joy to every person she meets – can’t wait for you to meet her!
Love ya!
on February 11, 2010 on 6:52 pm
Hi Laurie and Pete
Your pictures are beautiful! I am so happy that God has blessed the three of you with each other.
We are beginning Reece’s Rainbow Canada and are wondering if you would like to get involved? Please let me know!
blessings on your day,
Mary Ellen Keno
on February 18, 2010 on 7:28 pm
Loved catching up with all this news. Ruthie, I mean, she is so sweet to look at. I just want to eat her all up! You must be feeling so tip top up to the top with joy.
on February 18, 2010 on 8:30 pm
Love the newsletter and photos! What a darling family! God bless you guys!
on March 10, 2010 on 4:45 pm
Thanks Donna! Ruthie is such a Blessing in our lives – we don’t know what we ever did without her! How are you doing?
on April 23, 2010 on 9:50 pm
Tears. Thank you for adopting this child. Thank you for seeing her amazing beauty. I couldn’t stop smiling…Ruthie. I have a feeling she’s in for a great life.
Thanks for your sweet comment!
on May 1, 2010 on 5:49 am
What a honey!! What a lovely family. Congratulations Laurie & Peter
on May 2, 2010 on 9:10 pm
Thanks Barb!
How are you guys doing? Where are you living?
on May 2, 2010 on 11:50 pm
Oh, Laurie and Pete, She is just too cute! I love seeing all these picture and hear how it is going with your little family! What a delightful blessing from above is this little angel!
The Lord bless you three!
Libby
on February 27, 2011 on 5:37 pm
I love the photos!! You all look so happy. Ruthie is absolutely adorable!! The Lord bless you all! Charlie, Nancy & Wylie