Michael in Miami!! 2/3/2009

In Miami we went to see Dr Berrocal at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute and we were informed that Michael has a cataract. This cataract was caused by the ROP laser surgery and can not be repaired at this time. The down side is that his vision will be forming with this cataract, but the good new is that his right eye looks great! Dr Berracal did perform an ultrasound on his eyes to show us exactly what she was explaining. We felt very confident about the exam and the information we were given and will be returning to Miami for all of Michael's eye issues.

1/26 Happy as can be!! 9 lbs 5oz.

On 12/31 Michael did have ROP eye surgery. His left eye did bleed and there was some damage, how much we will not know until he gets older. We do have a 2nd opinion appointment at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Miami, I was told it was the best around.

Happy at Home!!! 12/13

12-11-2009

Michael came home!!!!! Day 96, 5 lbs 13 oz!!

37 weeks old today!

Michael no longer needs his oxygen cannula!!!

Day 89, 5 lbs 7.5 oz!!

My new crib!! Day 82, 5 lbs 1 oz

Happy Thanks Giving!!! We are very thankful!!

Day 81, 4lbs 15 oz

Day 63, 3 lbs 12 oz

Happy Halloween!!! "Upper GI"

Day 55, 3 lbs 1 oz

Michael came off the vent on 10/11 (day 35)!!!

Kangaroo care, Day 44, 2 lbs 8 oz

It was Papi's first time to hold his son!! Day 17, 1 lb 11oz

Michael opened his eyes today!!!! Day 16, 1 lb 10 oz

This was my first time holding Michael, it was amazing!! Day 12, 1 lb 8 oz.

Michael

9-6-09

600gm, 1 lb 5 oz

23 weeks 2 days

Our son was given a 10% to 20% chance to live with a high probability of brain damage and blindness. We were asked at his birth if we wanted to try to save him or just let him go. With his arms and legs waving we had to give this little boy a chance, and thank God we did. During Michael's stay at All Children's NICU he fought very hard and proved himself to be stronger then we ever could have imagined.