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!
Oh yay growing boys!!!!
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