Yesterday and today were dr appointment days for Riley. Yesterday, was a 6 month follow up from the eye exam he had in the NICU the week of his discharge. That means he has been home for 6 months now! Yay. He was at risk for potential eye issues because he was born a little bit early and because of all his time spent on oxygen. They saw no issues related to any of that though. They did say he IS nearsighted, but that could clear up. He will go back next year to have that reevaluated. If it hasn't cleared up by then, we'll decide what to do about it at that time, as its not something that will cause him delays at this time.
Today, he went to the pediatrician for his 9 month old appointment. We are a little behind with that one due to being on vacation the week he would have gone, but thats ok. First off, his weight was..........
So overall very positive reports from both doctors. Some slight problems noticed, but I was ecstatic after both appointments with how well he is doing. Potential eye glasses needed and muscle exercises are nothing compared with where we have been before.
I am SO proud of him. His journey began long and hard, and I would much rather it not have been that way, but I am so glad that I was picked to be his mother. I have learned so much from him, and have been inspired by him in ways one would not realize from such a young baby, and I only hope that I could ever be half as brave and strong as him!
6 comments:
What great news! Riley will end up bigger than Jason in no time. He was only a little over 19 lbs. at 12 months! I wish he was back up to 10th percentile for weight now!
Michelle
What a precious, sweet boy he is!! And, we are so proud of you, Riley, for eating and growing so well. Keep it up and you'll be throwing the cast net with Travis before long. Love you Lindsey, Jay, Travis and Riley. Pauline
I am so thrilled to hear all the good news about Riley. It's wonderful!!! Keep it up Riley. You're such a sweetie pie. Love, Debbie and Gary
Yeah for Riley, He is truely a miracle, it is so great that he has parents that have tried to do everything that could to help him in this journey,God knows who these little fellows need and he give Riley to you. thank God for answered Pray that continues each day, thanks you for continueing to keep us update as Riley has become a part of many lifes. Doris
WOW! What a great report from the doctor visit. It goes to show, that eating all that good homemade baby food, makes a healthy, happy, Riley. Lindsey, you should be very proud. Your labor of love is doing the trick, in putting the "chubs", and muscle on that sweet baby! You can just look at that smiling face on him, and see a very loved, and content little boy.I'm sure he will catch up with all his motor skills real soon, but they like everything else, will be handled on "Riley's Time"! God bless!!!
Love, and many Hugs,
Dale
I'm jumping up and down, too! I know how important that growth is, especially when you are growing him for another surgery :) He is so cute sitting up in his chair with his little shoes on. What happened to our little babies??
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