Jackson's first eye exam

Marilyn:

Today Jackson received his first eye exam to check for retinopathy of prematurity (ROP). The blood vessels that supply the retina are one of the last structures of the eye to mature; they are barely completed growing when a full-term baby is born. A premature infant's retina is not yet completely developed. The blood vessels in the immature part of the retina may develop abnormally in some premature infants. The test results indicated that Jackson does have ROP, but it is not severe enough to require treatment, he will be closely monitored for changes and receive another eye exam in one week and more to follow. ROP can lead to nearsightedness, lazy eye, or wandering eyes, and most severe case blindness.

I feel like Jackson will be fine, that his abnormal blood vessels will heal themselves. He only had a level one for ROP. This could change, but he is in the Lord's hands and I will except what may come.

Jackson weighed 3 lbs 8 ounces today.

I arrived in Boise on Monday and I left for Twin Falls Tuesday afternoon. I was going to stay longer on Tuesday to hold Jackson one more time, but he was worn out from the eye exam and the nurse thought he needed a break. I didn't watch the exam, many nurses warned me that this would not be a good thing for a mom to watch. He's my little sweetie and I look forward to seeing him again on Wednesday evening.