I get so nervous when I have to get my blood drawn…to the point I have passed out before.????Anyone else? ????????‍♀️ And there have been so many heart-breaking times I have literally had to hold Ruby down over the years while she is screaming bloody murder so they could get what they needed to to be sure she was ok.

BUT NOT TODAY. The last two times she has been excited as she walks in the doors (ok maybe I bribed her with the promise of Maudie’s TEX-MEX and ice cream after- but still) …so when we got back to the room today and it took A LOT of coaxing, a mama’s familiar, squishy lap, a big sister’s hand to hold, a room full of encouraging nurses and her proclaiming “I’m scared!” more times than I can count…my heart started to hurt a little again for her. But this girl always amazes me with her bravery. After talking with her about it (for like 20 minutes ????) she finally stuck her arm out and let them do what they needed to do. I think it is so cool now that we can talk her through things and she can communicate her concerns. I loved so much today seeing her think through things and make the decision for herself to do it…and then to see the pride on her face when she was done ❤️

And don’t you worry, I’m a mama of my word…she got much deserved fave dinner and Daiquiri Ice topped with M&M’s after. (And mama got some much deserved wine????) I just love this girl so ding dang much, y’all.❤️
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