Surgical Consult

We saw a surgeon today regarding Penny's very large umbilical hernia. I mean, that this is HUGE. They've decided that they want to go on and do the surgery, since it will most likely not go away in the next couple years and there are several different pieces of intestine in there and they don't want it to get all twisted and tangled up, which would cause pain and other complications. So, we have surgery scheduled for August 26th, the day after she turns 3 months.

I certainly do not like the idea of my baby having surgery, but I know it's for the best and I trust in God that all will be well. I will be able to be right by her side the entire time she is in the hospital, so I don't have to worry about leaving her there alone; they said she will be there 3 days and 2 nights. Before we go, we also have to see a cardiologist because the pediatrician heard a small heart murmur at our last visit. She wasn't worried about it, and neither was I, but we will still see the specialist just to be sure. Looks like our next couple weeks will be very busy.

Anyhow, she's doing really well and growing more and more every single day. We are approaching the 9 pound mark and I can feel the heft! She is such a sweet baby - she makes being a mommy really easy on me. I love waking up to her smiling face and hearing her coos when she's trying to stave off going to sleep. She loves to give us these looks like "What in the world are you talking about?" and she has even put her hand over my mouth as if to say "That's enough talking for now, Mommy." And she loves to jump and bounce, and her favorite song right now is "One Little Penny Jumping on the Bed" to the tune of "10 Little Monkeys." Her favorite sleepytime song is "You are my Sunshine" and sometimes "The Rainbow Connection." I have had to reach back into my childhood and pull out all the songs I've accumulated - and she really seems to like hearing me sing (even if no one else does). She is very vocal and I swear it sounds like she is straight up talking sometimes! I sometimes get the feeling that she doesn't like getting all dressed up, because every time I have her looking extra cute ('cause you know I always have her looking fly!) she throws a fit and just wants to cry and even will pull off her headbands sometimes. She has such personality! Every single day I think I fall more and more in love with her.

Here are a few more pics from today!

She is really growing into her swing!

These pearls were a birthday/push present, and will belong to her one day!

This is Penny's favorite toy/rattle, Piglet! He can always bring a smile to her face.