Today we went to the ophthalmologist. We saw a new one (closer) and liked her a lot. She tested Edison's vision, which is pretty subjective at this point, but it gives the idea. Based on those tests (his ability to see black and white lines) he scored within normal range for his age. That is EXTREMELY good news. Unfortunately she did note that he has a "nystagmus" which means his eye "jerks" back and forth a little. His appears to be minor so she called it a "latent" nystagmus. In a baby his age this is usually indicative of some neurological issue but it doesn't really determine the extent. The good news is he is progressing and he didn't have any measurable brain bleeds while in the NICU.

When we got home his physical therapist came and she was THRILLED with how he did today. She had been concerned that when you lean him to one side he doesn't try and correct that, but today he did. He really did a great job. She said with a baby in his position you would happy to see gains within a matter of months but with Edison you see gains in weeks.

I'm off now. Martin is babysitting while I go to an Indigo Girls concert, a very sweet Valentine's present from my very, very sweet husband!