Monday, March 16, 2009

Chubby

Every time I look at her chubby face, I cannot believe it is her! I am not used to seeing a "normal" baby face looking at me. I grew so accustomed to her skinny face and cheek bones that all this awesome chub catches me off guard. She is over the 20 pound mark and doing great. We give her the last of her steroid on Wednesday. I am a bit nervous about what will happen once she is drug free, but am excited at the same time. It is hard to believe she just had surgery 2 weeks ago today. I am in awe of her recovery. She has not had any pain meds, not even Tylenol, since before we left the hospital. She is sleeping through the night, in our bed, and come Thursday will not have to take a single pill or drop of medicine. I put her myriad of drugs away in the cupboard the other night and the kitchen counter looked bare without the big basket. I hope it will stay hidden away.





16 comments:

Kelci said...

She really looks like a totally different kid. If she keeps up at this rate, she'll weigh more than Matea soon!

Traci said...

She's adorable!

Anonymous said...

Oh My Goodness! Can hardly believe it's the same kid. She looks stunning!
love from grams

Janet McGee said...

She looks great! It is so nice to see a smile on her face! Love to you all - Aunt Janet

caramac said...

She looks GREAT, jenni! and so, so smiley!

Kellie said...

Oh my goodness! She looks great! Jason and I are sending her a little gift this week. :)

Anonymous said...

She looks amazing. It's like 2 different kids. We are thankful she is doing so well and praying that once the steroids are out of her system she will be able to continue eating well without any vomiting.

Diane Davis said...

she DOES look like a whole different kid... in a very good way! I bet if I look up the word RESILENCY, there will be a picture of Riley. She's amazing!!!!

Derek said...

Yeah-ah! Awesome... praise the Lord! Keep chubbin' up my little niecie!

Laura said...

she looks wonderful. it is so good to see her at home where she belongs.
hugs to you!

Chris and Karen said...

Wow, I am dancing about the room with the joy of seeing her chubby cheeks. God is soooo Good!
Love,
Aunt Karen

Michelle said...

How awesome! She looks so great, it's incredible to think that only 2 weeks ago she had brain surgery, that's amazing! Love those cheeks and sweet sweet smile!

Charlie said...

Wow, that's so cool.

Dana said...

We couldn't be more delighted and happy for you! Great Great Great. "Great is the Lord and greatly to be praised." GREAT Uncle D.

Ryan said...

She looks wonderful! We're so happy for you, Riley.

Brittany Martin said...

What a chubby, happy baby face! God is so good!!