I just have to vent so I turn to you ladies. My poor little girl is going to need to have surgery on both of her eyes. I feel so horrible for her. Her eyes have been crossing for quite some time. We got little pink glasses a few months ago in hopes that her eyes would begin to correct themselves but they are getting worse rather then better. So today we went to see the Opthamologists and decided that she needed surgery in the next 6 to 8 weeks. They will be calling me soon to schedule it. I just can not help to feel bad and sad. As a mother our job is to protect them and I know that it is for the best but I feel so badly that she will have to go through this. To think of her in pain breaks my heart. Hopefully one surgery will do the trick but there is a chance she will need another one. I sit here crying knowing that it will be hard but hope that it will all be worth it when it is all said and done.
:cry: Jen, I'm sorry your little girl has to have the surgery. :hug: Of course you feel like this, we have it in us to protect them and this is out of our hands. But like you said, it will be worth it when it is said and done. :hug:'s to you lady. Please keep us updated and know that we'll definately be hoping that things go very smoothly for her. We're always here for you.
:hug: Jen. I am sorry that she has to have surgery but she will do great. You are doing an awesome job!!
your feelings are 100% normal (as each one of us would/do feel the same way!)... big hugs to you and I think you'll be surprised at how well she'll do with the surgery (my 4th DS had surgery at 9 months and I was soooooo sad - but by the end of the first day he was doing MUCH better than I had ever anticipated... ) we're thinking of you
Jen i am so sorry! It is so hard to think of them needing surgery or really anything at such a young age. I am sure that in the end it will be worth it, but getting there is so hard. Good luck!
:hug: I remember that pic! It was adorable!! I'm sorry about the surgery. I hope it goes well and that she only needs the one!!
I remember seeing the pic of your little girl in her glasses too - adorable! :wub: I am so sorry that she (and you!) have to go through a surgery ~ please keep us posted & I will be hoping that it is just the one surgery :hug:
I am sorry, Jen. What you are feeling is totally normal, though. If it helps at all, I had a few eye surgeries when I was little and I don't remember anything about them except waking up in the night and my Mom was not there. They used to not let parents stay the night back then. It is one of my earliest memories. So be happy that you will be there to hold her and she will feel safe and secure with you. She will bounce back in no time!
I can't imagine how you must be feeling. Big hugs and know that I'll be praying for you and your precious little girl. :hug:
Jen I'm so sorry. Just a side note, my cousin's little boy had a crossing eye and had surgery on it and it did wonders! She said he wasn't in pain adn they had a hard time slwoing him down after it. his eyes look great and you can't even tell. She said it was more painful to her than him. I hope that's the same for you guys! :hug:
I am sorry you and your LO have to go through this : ( My friend also had this same issue with her dd and the surgery actually went really well and the recovery time was very small and she was back to her normal self very quickly and now her eyes are great!
:hug: Poor little monkey and poor mommy!! I hope everything goes well the first time around and a second surgery is not needed!! Good luck!!
Poor Emma! I am so sorry to hear that she will need surgery. I hope everything goes smoothly and that she is right as rain in no time. And hang in there mommy, you are doing a great job.
I am so sorry your little girls needs surgery. :hug: You are right though, it will help her in the long run, you are doing the right thing even though it may be hard.
*hugs* It is hard to watch our little ones go through something like this, but like you said in the end it will be worth it. Hang in there. *hugs* Dianna
:hug: I know it is hard to see your little one in pain, but you are doing the best for her by getting her the surgery she needs. Please let us know how she makes out and I will be thinking good thoughts for her!!!!
:hug: Jen we are dealing with this with one of my dd. The doctor hasn't made the decision to operate yet as the glasses appeared to be working. I am actually getting in touch with them today because her right eye is crossing a lot even with the glasses on. I felt and still feel a lot of guilt about it, like you said you want to protect them the best you can. Pleast keep me updated on how she does.
Jen - I am so sorry that the glasses have not corrected things and she has to have surgery. Poor Emma and Poor Mommy. :hug:
Hugs and prayers to you. Your feelings are totally understandable. I would be a basket case in your shoes; but she'll do great!!!
QUOTE(aimeethomp @ Sep 19 2008, 08:33 AM) [snapback]987320[/snapback] I am so sorry your little girls needs surgery. :hug: You are right though, it will help her in the long run, you are doing the right thing even though it may be hard. Big hugs! And you're decidedly watching out for her! By doing the surgery, you're protecting her vision. Still hard, but definitely the right thing to do! I had eye surgery for the same thing at age 5 :hug:
Thank you ladies for all of your words of support. I really do appreciate them. I'll keep you all posted. Thanks again
My DS was 16 mo. when he had his done. We did the patch which worked but once it was discontinued his eyes turned back in (one worse than the other). So within a few weeks his surgery was scheduled for that following Monday. Our pediatric neurological opthamologist said it had to be done right away because at that age it affects brain development. My DS is now 22 mo. and is doing excellent, knock on wood no problems since. GL and pm me with any ?'s! I will say the 1st 24 hrs is the worst and after that it is much better. it is hard becasue you have to keep them from rubbing their eyes. My DS did sleep alot of the time though!
I am so sorry she has to go thru this. I am not sure if this will make you feel better, but I had eye surgery for a lazy eye before I was one year old. My mom tells me that they were out in the waiting room waiting for the surgery to be done wondering why it was taking so long only to find out the nurses were playing with me and I was smiling, so I guess I wasn't in too much pain. I don't remember anything about it. I hope things go as well for your little one.
:hug: i'll be thinking of you and your beautiful little girl. let us know how it goes! (she'll be okay! )
I just wanted to send you and your little girl lots and lots of :hug: :hug: :hug: !! I am sure everything will work out great and she will be seeing her mommy much more clearly! It has got to take a huge toll on you. Hang in there and know that we are all here pulling for both of you! I will be praying for her that she doesn't have any problems or pain and that she is off playing right away!!
