Elly's Eyes

Elly's doctor appointment was pretty good news-- the doc said her neurological exam showed nothing to be concerned about.  She does has a small "beat" in her eyes when he shone the light in there.  He said that was not that uncommon.  He didn't say we had to go to the opthamalogist right away but I told him I'd rather be safe especially since he didn't see the nystagmus that she usually reports to me, the kind that is an acute incident- not the "beat" he saw.  So we will go see the specialist on the 14th.  I love the pediatrics clinic we go to, because the nurse set up the appointment with the optham. and said to me, "It's February 14th-- her Valentine's Day party is in the afternoon right?  So I set it for first thing in the morning!"  I love it.  They are really really good there!  They also tested her vision and she was 20/40 so she's probably on the path of her parents...we both need glasses or contacts or we can't function.  No need for them for Elly yet, however.

Eden has also had her own mysterious ailments recently, nothing major, but it does make me scratch my head!  Every month or so, she breaks out in little hives, usually on her chest, legs, or face.  The hives are itchy.  She IS super-sensitive to poison ivy, and we know when she gets that it is terrible.  But something about this isn't the same-- and plus the fact that she hasn't been outside in an area we would consider at risk.  So I took pics of it today because usually by the time we get in to the doctor the rash is not as bad as it usually is.  Oh, children!  Though it is not lost on me that these are small small issues and nothing to be worried or upset about!  I am super thankful for the health of my children!