Thursday, August 14, 2008

Great and Bad News On Health


The bad news is not nearly as bad as many of you are imagining. Jacob gave me a cold last weekend. He really wasn't very sick from it so when I felt it coming I didn't really worry. I was wrong. I have been sick for 5 days now. The cold has just gotten progressively worse. Last night I finally went to urgent care. The cold is no longer just a cold. It is now an ear infection, possible throat infection and pink eye in both eyes. I got antibiotics for my throat, ears and eyes. After a few doses, I am beginning to feel better.
Jacob's eye appointment was today. That is the not just good news it is great news! His eyes are perfectly normal! The original eye doctor believed his right eye was near sighted while the left one was far sighted (most children his age are slightly far sighted do to normal development). That is what led him to suspect and diagnose probable glaucoma.
The specialist examined Jacob today under general anesthesia. He stated that not only are the eye pressures normal and no sign of glaucoma but neither eye is near sighted. His vision is still normal for his age and there is no reason for concern. He wants to see him again in 6 months to make sure there still aren't any problems but we won't need anesthesia.
I am so relieved. I spent many nights worrying and even shed a few tears that there could be something seriously wrong with my perfect baby. The pediatrician last week stated he doubted there were any problems and to stop worrying about it. I am so glad he was right!

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