Nurses and occupational therapy are still working with Alex & Mabry on their feedings. Sometimes they do pretty well and sometimes they will barely eat at all. Mabry weighs 5lb 2oz and Alex weighs 4lb 11.8oz. Both had their 3rd eye exam to check for ROP. ROP is classified in five stages, ranging from mild (stage I) to severe (stage V). Mabry is negative for ROP and Alex is Stage I.
Stage I — Mildly abnormal blood vessel growth. Many children who develop stage I improve with no treatment and eventually develop normal vision. The disease resolves on its own without further progression.
They will continue to monitor every 2 weeks. A few weeks ago the doctor told us that ROP usually peaks around 34-36 weeks gestational age, which is where we are now.
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