Austin [and his macaroni 'n' cheese mouth] holding his little brother

Austin has been a little scared to touch and hold his delicate little brother but finally got the courage to cuddle with him!

6/11/10

Retinopathy of Prematurity is an eye disease that affects premature babies and the growth in the eyes. Cason has ROP and has had to be closely followed by a pediatric ophthalmologist since we've been back in CO. We have had to travel up to Grand Junction once a week to get his eyes checked and make sure that ROP isn't getting worse. We just went up there yesterday [6/10/10] and the doctor said that it is improving and doesn't foresee him needing any surgery to correct the issue. We were very excited to hear that it is improving and we will start going once every other week.

We are meeting a neurosurgeon in Albuquerque next week to check on the status of Cason's head. So far we have not had any issues and are praying that the first surgery he had takes care of his hydrocephalus.

On Cason's last visit to the pediatrician [6/8/10] he gained 10oz in 7 days and is now 7lbs 3oz! On a side note, Cason's brother Austin went for a well visit this week and is in the 97% for height and the 94% for weight. Cason has a lot of growing to do in order to catch up with is big brother!

We're Home!

Cason got discharged from the hospital on Friday 5/28/2010! We flew home from San Diego on Sunday 5/30/10 and WE ARE GLAD TO BE BACK!!!!!! We are settling in nicely but our journey is far from over. We are still going to be spending quite a bit of time at neurologists, ophthalmologists, pediatricians and so on and so on!!!! It is very nice to have our little family reunited. We appreciate everyone's love and support while Cason and I were in San Diego! I will post some new pictures soon!

P.S. On Saturday 5/22/10 many of our friends and family in the Durango area had a benefit poker tournament for Cason. It was very successful and I just wanted to thank everyone for all of their participation, hard work and support! We love you guys!