Millie Lou

Yes, I know I'm up late...but I have been googling things like cataract, scar tissue, lens development, optic nerve development, glaucoma. You get the picture.  

Today was another day at the doctors office.

Dr. Wright tested her eye pressure again.  Last visit it was a 20.  All I know is that if it's above 20 its dangerous.  Today hers was a 35.  He gave us some eye drops that will hopefully reduce the pressure...if the drops don't work they have to poke a hole in her eye and drain out the fluid. 

He also told us that today was the first time he could see all the way back to the optic nerve.  The optic nerve is like a cable that connects the brain to the eye.  Millie's optic nerve didn't develop all the way.  I don't know how severe it is and neither does the doctor, because it is hard to tell at this point...but we are not giving up.  I am hopeful that she can still see.  Actually, I know she can see.  We just don't know how well.  

Everyday is different.  

One day everything looks great.  

The next day it might not be so great.

I still have faith that everything will work out in the end.  I am hopeful.  I am grateful.  Things could be worse.  I just have to keep telling myself that.  Everything will work out.  And she will be fine.  At least she's healthy, happy, coos, kicks her legs, looks around, and is cute! 

(these pictures were taken right after we got home from the doctor @ 7 weeks 4 days old) 

look at those rolls on her legs starting to form.  Love it!

I just love her.