Coburn Kids

First, Caden’s eye test was today at Primary Children’s.  He was fussy, not sure why… he’s been a bit fussy the last 2 days. But he passed and doesn’t need glasses!  The doctor said that if he had the laser surgery done on his eyes (which Caden didn’t) he would almost for sure by now need glasses.  The next risk factor is Stage 3 ROP (which Caden had in both eyes) so we’ll be going back every 6 months to check. The next risk factor after that is prematurity in general (introduce Gena here and her near-sightedness) and then genetics. So that was interesting.

Gena’s also been having a lot of problems with her ears lately.  From random pain to feeling like she can’t hear out of them. Gena has had problems with her ears since she was a baby.  Starting at 4 weeks old when she got her first double ear infection. As a baby she would go through 3 rounds of antibiotics each time for it.  I can’t even count how many ear infections she’s had. Even last year we had to take her to a Kid’s after hours clinic because her ear was hurting so bad.  The Doctor at that time stated her eardrum was about to burst from the infection. I don’t know why none of Gena’s pediatricians over the years haven’t suggested an ENT for her but with the random ear pain and trouble hearing I’m thinking I need to ask for an ENT appointment for her just to be safe.

On to Karate.  GENA GOT HER YELLOW STRIPE BELT!  I put emphasis on that because Gena is so proud of herself and she worked so hard.  Adessa also had a good day at Karate and got her first black bit of tape on her white belt for leadership.  Their Master puts different colored electrical tape on their belts so that the kids can see how they are progressing.

So tomorrow Caden has his appointment with the OT in the morning and then all the kids are having a sleep over at Grandma’s house that night. (Well Caden is just a 1/2 sleep over). So Mommy and Daddy are very excited to be able to go out ALONE for the first time in… I can’t even remember.