Thursday, September 30, 2010

Emotional


This girl ......

.... and this girl ....


.... had big follow-up eye appointments today with the pediatric eye doctor they've seen since they were first born -- and it went GREAT!!

Both girls' vision is exactly where it should be.
There are NO concerns.
We go back in THREE years -- in 2013 -- when they are almost 7 1/2 years old!!


Today was emotional for me.

It was another reminder of how lucky we've been.


Ella and Zoe were born a little over 10 weeks early, they were both strong little fighters (with THE BEST nurses and doctors taking care of them), they both dealt with a lot of stuff and there were many bumps along the way -- but there were so many 'could have beens, should have beens' that didn't happen.

Many babies born as early as the girls were have some sort of long-term medical challenges, including eye problems. Ella and Zoe's challenges have been manageable and so far have not had any major long-lasting effects.

Again, we have been so lucky.

It really takes my breath away at times.


And Tom and I ......

..... we are two very happy and very grateful parents.

5 comments:

Annie said...

Lucky and wonderful parents. God is always with you and your precious family.

MandyE (Twin Trials and Triumphs) said...

That's fantastic news! Congratulations and continued blessings! :) :)

Lisa @ Two Bears Farm said...

I had NO idea they were born so early! Look at them just thriving. They've done so great, as have you. Congrats on no more eye appointments for a good long while :-)

Rydley said...

Hurray!! Love the pictures of all you guys too!

Mama Hen said...

They are so cute and the family pictures are beautiful! Thank God everything went well! Have a super day!

Mama Hen