Ruby Hope McKee Starling

First off I'd like to mention that we haven't gotten our H1N1 vaccines yet.  I keep calling her pediatrician's office everyday and asking them if they have it yet.  She is high risk and I could call the State Health Department, but I don't want to bring her to a public clinic to get it. We don't go out much so I'm not too worried.  I will feel better once we all are vaccinated.  I know it's kinda controversial, but we've decided the benefits outweigh the risks. 

We had a good day yesterday.  We got to meet our new Occupational Therapist.  I have to admit I am loving the home based therapies.  The convienience factor is huge, but also Ruby is in her element.  The feeding session went really well yesterday.   It's interesting to talk to an OT who does feeding issues.  She seemed to focus more on stimulation than our Speech Therapist.  Our ST seemed to focus  more on tongue placement and the workings of her mouth.  We'll see how the new therapist goes.  We can always switch back to going to Dell every week. 

The OT did say that Ruby was extremely bright.  I find it funny that people tell us that.  A couple of her doctors at CHOP would tell us how smart she is.  My first thought when someone says this is "She's 6 months old."  How can they tell?  To me she's just Ruby.  After everything we've been through I don't need her to be smart.  We just want her to be healthy and happy.  It is nice to hear that we might have a budding genius or something.  Then again don't all parents think they have the smartest child in the world?

Now the best news of the week.  Ruby ate ALL of her sweet potatoes and avocado for dinner last night!  It was half an ice cube of sweet potatoes and half an ice cube of avocado.  She LOVES the homemade baby food.  She's been consistently eating more of the stuff I make at home.  I personally think it tastes better.  Here's the proof that she ate it ALL!

Here's Ruby letting me know how much she LOVES her dinner.

Here's Ruby letting me know she's "All Done".  I asked her if she wanted more while doing the sign for more.

One last picture.  This is what happens when you turn on the ceiling fan.  I wonder what she'll do when she realizes we can control speed and direction of the fans.