Appointment with new cardiologist

Arielle had her first appointment with the new cardiologist on June 27th, and things are going very well. She's still not having any symptoms that would show she's getting blood pumped into her lungs, which of course is good news. There was possibly exciting news, that the hole in her heart is smaller than the last time. (The last doctor said the hole was between 3.5 and 4.5 mm, and now this doctor says it's between 2.5 and 3.5.) So either it is getting smaller, or just a difference of opinion between the two doctors. Hopefully it is getting smaller and she won't have to have the surgery by the time she's 2 or 3. Thanks for your prayers, everyone!

Moving, 1st birthday and an appointment with a new pediatrician

We moved to Atlanta at the end of February, so things have been busy. Here are a few of the kids. Jaelin with Arielle, and Mina standing outside the door ringing the doorbell. ;),

and another of the 3 sisters sitting on the steps.



(Can you tell they're related?)







Arielle turned one year old on April 25, and unfortunately, the video I took of us singing happy birthday didn't come out!

But I do have a couple of pics, including one with some of our family who live nearby that came to her party.










At her doctor's appointment, they said she is really small, (in spite of the fact that she can eat as much as the older kids at lunch and dinner! Why can't it work that way for me?) She weighs 16 lbs. and is 28 1/2" tall. She's just starting to outgrow her 9 month old clothing! And at around 13 months, she is just starting to walk, so seeing such a tiny person walking around is almost surprising, except that she's 13 months old! She is still waiting for an appointment with a new pediatric cardiologist, so there is still no new news as to how her heart is progressing. But she isn't showing any signs of any difficulties. Hopefully it will stay that way.

Here is a video of her playing with a musical toy. She goes nuts when she hears music! It's funny. Hope you enjoy the video.