Tuesday, June 4, 2013

Happy 3rd Fetal Surgery Birthday Ruth!


3 Years ago, myself and Ruth underwent an experimental fetal surgery during pregnancy, to repair her spina bifida. 7 weeks later she was born again. We celebrate this day as her "fetal surgery birthday", because she is one of few people in this world that can claim they have been Born Twice. With contributions from some amazing families that we have come to love, we made this video to celebrate this life changing day.

Thursday, November 29, 2012

Walk n Roll for the SBANT 2012!

Thank you thank you thank you to everyone that donated, bought a shirt, or walked with us. Ruth was the TOP FUNDRAISER, with over $6,000! And Team Born Twice together raised over $9,000! It was a huge success, and we couldn't have done it without you.

Here is the feature in the latest print of the newsletter:




And a few more photos of the rockstar from that day:


*WALKING* the Walk n Roll. With style, lol.


Getting her award for Top Fundraiser


Enjoying the lake afterwards!

Photo Dump - September


Ruth's baptism - by her Grandfather!


Eye checkup - All clear for another year!


Sporting my sunglasses after having her eyes dilated


WALKING up the stairs at church - this floored me!


Homeschooling field trip for big sister


Playing with our new kitten


Checking on her kitty


Being a big girl during her renal ultrasound!


Running away from me at Scottish Rite


Loves her kitten!


When I turn my back for a second..


Clothes were wet (see previous photo), so we just enjoyed the great Sept weather!


On top!


Another big girl bed


Loves her baths

Photo Dump - August


Walking up the stairs in PT


Throwing the ball for our new puppy


Big girl bed!


Silly wig


A toddler and a tea cup collection


Playing in the splash pad


Walking on grass!


Silly girl


Swimming in the river


WALKING around Scottish Rite!


Getting herself all wet outside


mmmm... cupcake!


Meeting a fellow fetal surgery/spina bifida babe - that lives just a few miles from us!

Photo Dump - July


Chasing after her cousin!


4th of July Parade!


She loves her cousin!


At the aquarium


Waiting for her PT to arrive


Diva?


Swimming at the pool


HAPPY 2nd BIRTHDAY!!


Little Cowgirl


Riding the mini train - and loving it!


First time on a horse


Swimming in the lake


Cooking smore's


Fun at the Museum

Photo Dump - June

Um, well we are a little behind here. I have struggled a little bit to continue this blog. I know it helps a lot of people reading her story, but then again, I'm not sure she wants her entire medical history out there for the public ;)

I have decided not to go into too much medical details from now on, other than to tell you that she is doing GREAT, and is actually generally healthier than my other kids!

So, in my attempt to catch up, here is June 2012 in photos:


Swinging at PT


Playing at the Playground at Scottish Rite Hospital


Back porch water play


Climbing


Walking!


Occupational Therapy


MORE Walking!