Isabelle was 3 months old yesterday (adjusted)

Her weight was 11 lbs 3 0z last Friday. She has become more aware of her surroundings. Isabelle is smiling and laughing (no noise). We have been doing more tummy time since her hernia isn't in the way and her neck is getting stronger. We go back to UVa next Friday for a checkup. We also have two visits next week for the WV Birth to three program.


We also had an eye appointment on Monday and things are not completely where they should, but they are better. Her right eye is still stalling. The doctor said he wants to continue to monitor it because it could cause problems later. Isabelle has a higher chance of her retina detaching. I don't have to take her back to him for another 4-6 months, but he wants us to see an optometrist in 3 months.


I also had to take Brooke to the eye doctor on Monday. We have been trying to get her right eye stronger. First she got glasses, which made some difference. Then she tried wearing an eye patch on her strong eye so she would use the weaker one more. This hasn't worked real well. She doesn't like to wear an eye patch. It was hard because she had t-ball and ballet, plus with Isabelle coming we weren't great at enforcing it. Dr. Mark said he wants us to see a specialist in Morgantown. He has given Brooke 8 weeks to try and make her right eye stronger. If this doesn't work there are drops that paralyze the strong eye and make her use the weaker one. We didn't tell Brooke that we are against using them. We are hoping that she is scared enough and will just wear the eye patch. She has been doing great the last 3 days. She reminds me as soon as she gets off the bus. If you could just say a little prayer for Brooke.


Happy Friday and enjoy your three day weekend!!!!!!!