Good morning! Hope it’s not too windy out there for everyone!

Jack is really doing well! He’s changing and growing so much – he’s becoming such a big boy!!

Jack was discharged from his eye doctor!!! No more terrible eye exams (for those of you who aren’t familiar with the eye exams they do on preemies it’s a horrible exam for those little ones to go through – we’ll spare you the details). The eye doctor says his preemie condition called ROP is all cleared up! Jack still has optic nerve damage, but that has been stable ever since they first discovered it. Jack’s eye doctor was optimistic about Jack’s prognosis. The doctor is pleased that Jack is right on track visually for his age - tracking objects, following people from across the room, etc. Jack will have a regular eye exam in 6 months to tell if he’s near or far sighted. Chances are since both of his parents wear glasses, Jack will need them some day as well.

Jack is eating very well and continues to enjoy his cereal…he tried to have a drink of water with a sippy cup but it was too difficult for him – we’ll have to find a different cup that makes it a bit easier! He’s taking 5-6 ounces of formula now! Such a big guy!

We had a quarterly review with early intervention last week. His physical therapist said she’s very impressed with how far Jack has come since he first started therapy. She says he’s doing things at about a 5-6 month age level – which is advanced for him because he’s only expected to do things on a 4 month age level right now. As time goes by Jack will close the gap between his real age and his adjusted age. Doctors say this usually happens by the time they are 2 to 3 years old. Jack was approved to start occupational therapy twice a month in home (just like his physical therapy). We are happy because this will help Jack learn so many new things.