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!

One more...Just for fun!!!

While up in Oceanside, Austin, my mom and I were on the pier and ran into a giant pelican, he was obviously very used to being a tourist attraction. Austin, however was very impressed!!!

Flowers from Jeff

When my mom, Calvin and Austin came to visit me a few weeks ago my step dad Jeff arranged for us to stay up in Oceanside at one of the timeshares. When I got there I had these beautiful flowers there for him. There are very beautiful. Thanks Jeff!

Latest Pictures

After surgery pictures

Better Late than Never

I'm sorry that this post is way overdue. Things have picked up significantly for us in the past couple weeks. Cason is now about 5lbs and is growing by the day. He drinks 42mls of milk every 3 hours or 8 times a day (24 hours). Last week he started to breast feed and has done so well that he is allowed to take all of his feeds by either breast or bottle. He needs to be drinking all his milk by either breast or bottle in order to go home. He is slowly working up to that and has made tremendous progress.

Cason has also fully recovered from his surgery and his head circumference was stable for two weeks. However, just this weekend it began to increase slightly in size again due to the hydrosephelus. They may need to tap the reservoir [they put in his head during his recent surgical procedure] to get out the excess fluid. The procedure to get out the fluid is not invasive. He had a head ultrasound today [5/11/10] and we will know that what the neurologists decide to do tomorrow [5/12/10].

Cason has also been weaned off of his oxygen [nasal cannula] this past weekend. He is breathing all on his own and is doing very well.

Other than that Cason has just been getting cuter and more active by the day. He has also continued to find his voice and exercise his lungs quite frequently.