Guest guest Posted July 31, 2002 Report Share Posted July 31, 2002 Well, as with most twins my boys were born at 33 weeks, and luckily I had time to get two steroids shots before I delivered. Unfortunatly, due to TTTS, and just being early they were on O2 the first day of there life. Dakota especially needed more help being the sicker of the two (recipient of TTTS), and needed to be on the CPAP machine. Around there three month birthday we took them to get there eyes checked, and they saw nothing that needed immediate attention. They sent us away saying there would be a need for glasses, but they weren't exactly sure? At the time they were not going cross eyed, or anything. We just figured they were fine, and have gone on from there. They are behind farther then normal, but we also just figured they are babies learning at there own pace. There is a need for glasses, and this explains everything. They are both farsighted, and Dakota is worse. Unfortunatly, at this point we are looking at them wearing them untill atleast age 6/7, and having them on full time. It is so upsetting, but not that bad since there is still hope for correction. Now I don't know to cry. or be happy. We will be the first with having him in glasses this young, AND wearing his helmet... Hopefully that won't be to bad.. Anyone have an infant in glasses full time??? I need success stories!! THinking about it.. The helmet should help keep the glasses on, but it will have to be altered so he can wear both. I looked through the photo album, but saw no babies with glasses. The orthodist said she hasn't ever helmeted a baby that needed to wear glasses at the same time, and we are the first case. HELP! Amie mommy to Dakota (star), and Dayton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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