Eye Exams

The babies had their second eye exam today. I was hoping it would have been done during the day today while I was at work, but of course, the doctor showed up at 5 p.m. just as I did. So, I had to listen to both Kaylan and Dylan cry as they had their tiny eyes dialated with drops. Then, the eye doctor spreads their eye lids apart and looks at the blood vessels. It's very stressful for them and they both started having bradys during the exam, which lead to me having a brady. Not really, but I didn't like it either.



Basically, both of them are at risk for Retinopathy of Prematurity where their retinas haven't fully developed. Dylan's blood vessels are still immature, but nothing too concerning. The doctor will check him again in three weeks. Kaylan has Stage 1 Retinopathy. There's some scar tissue on her eyes - it's just another consequence of extreme prematurity. The doctor didn't seem too concerned about it at this point, but will be checking her again in two weeks. There are 4 stages, 1 being the least severe, 4 being basically a detached retina that leads to blindness.


As we're learning, there are a myriad of problems that can arise with premature infants. Our prayer continues to be for complete healing in every area of their bodies. We're asking God to continue the good work He began in them and finish it to completion! We want you to ask Him the same thing on their behalf. :)


Kaylan is still feeling good and we are so thankful for that! She's at 2 lbs 13 oz and on her way to 3 pounds. Dylan is 5 pounds 10 oz. Keep growing babies! We can't wait for you to come home.