Apparently M got his from DH. You see, last week at his opthamology appointment, he was diagnosed with myopia. For those who have no idea what that is (me included before M’s appointment), it means he is nearsighted. The doctor says he will be wearing glasses at a very young age…possibly in a year. AND she said that he most likely inherited it from DH - who happens to be legally blind without his glasses. For that reason, she said it was highly unlikely for both my boys to have good vision. J’s vision seems to be perfect so far.
I was devastated. It saddens me to think that he can’t see us or the details of his surroundings as clearly. A lot of people tell me that it’s really no big deal and that it is not that uncommon for kids to get diagnosed with myopia at a very young age. But I found no comfort in these words. I’ve come to accept it now, but it still saddens me a bit. I comfort myself by thinking that it could have been worse…much worse. It’s not the end of the world…for me or him. I should be so thankful and feel so blessed to have two healthy boys!
hello mommy mumbles, just dropped in to check out the latest entry in your blog. I know we feel helpless when our children go through these abnormalities we have no control over, but you sound like a good mom. I know he will turn out fine. peace.