Fri 23 Mar 2007
Voila! Lemonade.
Posted by Jane under Updates
[16] Comments
We had a pretty rough morning. Ramona spit up a huge amount and in the process spit up her nose tube. This means we have to put it back in, which is scary and un-fun. I was pretty upset by the whole thing.
But then it occurred to me, “No nose tube, it’s a tailor-made photo op!”. So after Simon went down for his nap we dressed her up, took off her canula for a minute and took her picture.
This is a cute one. She’s smiling at Papa. We had to color correct it a bit as she looked pretty purple. Some of you may recognize this dress. It’s the one I took to the hospital for her to wear when the doctors called and told us she might not make it through the surgery. It was the first and only piece of clothing I bought for her while pregnant and I’ve been bound and determined for her to wear it. So I’m grateful that we’ve met yet another, albeit small, goal we had for her.
New NG tube? Lemons. Cute picture of Ramona? Lemonade.
Jane.
Jane,
You inspire me with your ability to take a difficult situation and turn it into something positive. Ramona is gorgeous. Love that dress!!!
She’s beautiful. I’m jealous…where did you get that dress? I guess up in VT all we have is flannel for little girls. It’s neat to know the special meaning behind the dress, too.
beautiful girl! the first time izzy pulled her ng tube out (she yanked it out and smiled at me, ugh!) We did the same thing! photo opp with no wires or tubes! what a beautiful picture you got of her too! every day a new goal and new opportunity’s! you are an inspirational woman and are doing a wonderful job with you children!
A truly beautiful baby! What a precious smile!
Love,
Nicole
What a beautiful little girl. Praying all went well putting the nose tube back in. Love you!
Val
Dear Jane and Andy
I guess I was hoping that I would never see her in that dress given its connotation, but now that she’s in it she looks absolutely adorable! Thank you for sharing her with all of us. So sorry for your traumatic morning-she must have really had an upset. I hope things have settled down at your peaceful home. Sending all our love and hugs-Mom and Ron
Jane and Andy
Mona Mae is “beautiful”!
Aunt Ro
Lemons and lemonade indeed! What a remarkable family you are.
She is so beautiful, Jane. Love the dress!
Hey Jane,
She’s super, duper CUTE! She looks as pleased with herself as well! Let me know when you’re ready for the first pair of shoes! I’m thinking about you and your family! Tine
I’m stunned by her beauty and smile. She is absolutely shining. Such a delight.
woah, it took me a really long time to process the lemonade thing, i read this like three hours ago and i just got it. Bit of a blonde moment! This is such a great picture of her, its my background now.
Ramona is beautiful and I really love that dress, gorgeous! I’m so glad she’s getting to wear it. Look at that little smirk she’s got. So cute.
Now the new background on our computer.
Hi Jane,
It’s been a long time since I’ve seen your beautiful face.
I miss you. I’ve learned so much about you through this site. You are so brave. Such a journey you have been given. Your children are beautiful like their parents. Love and prayers.
Lynne Watka
Bead Heaven
As I read this post, my 2 year old son Alexander is sitting on my lap looking at Ramona’s picture with me. He just leaned into the screen and kissed Ramona’s picture. I guess he thinks she looks pretty in her party dress too.
Kisses
Judy & Alex