Here are some cute pictures of Rileigh and her cousin Zoe playing together. Zoe is a wonderful older cousin. She always tries to comfort Rileigh when she is crying. And as you can see, Rileigh loves her. What a sweetheart!!
Thursday, February 28, 2008
Saturday, February 23, 2008
Where's Rileigh?
Can you find the baby? Mom set up Dawn's and my old Cabbage Patch Kids on the bed in the extra bedroom. Rileigh blends right in with them!
Back to Work
Well, I started back at work this week after being off for about 14 weeks...3 weeks before Rileigh was born and 11 weeks to enjoy with her. It was hard to go back but I did really well. Knowing that she is with her Nanny each day makes it so much easier because I know she is getting the care and love that she needs. Thanks mom!! My boss didn't waste any time throwing me back into things either so that made the week go by fairly fast. And, I got good news that the NYT has enacted telecommuting. So, two days a week, I will be able to work from home!
We had our appointment with the Opthamalogist on Feb 15th and found out that Rileigh has Albinism. He said that right now she has little vision and has an Astigmatism in both eyes. He also said that when he looks into her eyes, there is no pigmentation. The doctor said her eyes are as blonde as her skin and hair. We go back to see him in June when Rileigh is 6 months old. Since a babies eyes are not completely developed until 6 months, there is nothing they can do for her right now. In June, he will reevaluate her and let me know what needs to be done. He was fairly certain that they would be fitting her for glasses at her next appointment and there is a possiblity that she will have to have eye surgery. In the meantime, we will be referred to a genetics doctor so we can find out more about Rileigh's specific condition. He will also be able to tell me and Rob what the chances are of us having another child born with Albinism. The was definitely not the news I was expecting to hear, but the doctor told me to remain hopeful. So, please keep her in your prayers!
We had our appointment with the Opthamalogist on Feb 15th and found out that Rileigh has Albinism. He said that right now she has little vision and has an Astigmatism in both eyes. He also said that when he looks into her eyes, there is no pigmentation. The doctor said her eyes are as blonde as her skin and hair. We go back to see him in June when Rileigh is 6 months old. Since a babies eyes are not completely developed until 6 months, there is nothing they can do for her right now. In June, he will reevaluate her and let me know what needs to be done. He was fairly certain that they would be fitting her for glasses at her next appointment and there is a possiblity that she will have to have eye surgery. In the meantime, we will be referred to a genetics doctor so we can find out more about Rileigh's specific condition. He will also be able to tell me and Rob what the chances are of us having another child born with Albinism. The was definitely not the news I was expecting to hear, but the doctor told me to remain hopeful. So, please keep her in your prayers!
Thursday, February 14, 2008
Monday, February 11, 2008
2 Month Check-up
I have created this blog to keep everyone updated on Rileigh and our family. Rileigh was born on November 30th at 10:54pm. She weighed 8lbs 3oz and was 21 inches long. I can't believe she is 10 weeks old already! She had her 2 month check-up today and it went really well. Rileigh now weighs 12lbs 11oz and is 23 3/8 inches long. She is in the 90th percentile for her weight and the 70th percentile for her height. The doctor said she is very healthy and overall is doing great. We have to take her to an Opthamologist on Friday because she is having trouble focusing her eyes right now. The doctor doesn't seem to think it is anything too alarming but he does want to have her checked out to be on the safe side. We will let you know what the doctor has to say on Friday.
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