Not too much new...just wanted to post some more cute pictures. Lauren is now 3lbs 6oz!
Well...I guess there is some new stuff. Lauren had another eye scan today and it showed stage 1 retinopathy. Dr. Kaempf said this is not surprising due to Lauren being born so premature. He also said that stage 1 usually means it will progress to stage 2, but hopefully it will stop there. Treatment will be indicated if she gets to stage 3+. She will have another scan in 2 weeks, and we will see what that shows.
We were able to be there when Lauren got a bath yesterday and we were both afraid she would hate it and cry the whole time. She actually did very well and only fussed for a minute or two and then seemed to enjoy it. She stayed awake for about 30 minutes after and seemed very content. We just love seeing her with her eyes open. I'm so curious to see what color eyes she will have and if her hair will change color from blonde to brown.
I still can't believe that her stay in the NICU is coming closer to an end. It's hard to believe it has been 2 whole months. She is incredible and I know it is so cliche to say, but you really don't know how much you can love someone until you have a child. I love my family and my husband, but this love is just different and it's hard to find the words to explain how...but luckily all you parents out there know what I mean. :) She makes everything worth it...being tired, all the driving, working, etc...once I see her, all the tiredness and stress go away.
She is the cutest tiny baby. I'm so glad she is doing so well. I totally know what you're saying. I can be in the worst mood or too tired to move, but as soon as I see Paisley's smile and hear her sweet little voice I suddenly am happy and somehow have the energy I need.
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