A couple of weeks ago Anna had surgery to open up her tear ducts. They have been clogged since birth. Normally they open on their own by 6 months (Natalie's did) but Anna's did not so she required surgery. I'll be honest, I was dreading it even though everyone told me it was so routine and no big deal. But just knowing my baby was going to be put to sleep and have something jabbed into her eye made me a bit nervous. However, it all turned out ok. She was out of my sight for maybe 15 minutes, that's all. The facility and staff were amazing, it was a great first experience in the surgery center.
She rode around in this car for about a half hour while we were waiting for the surgeon. Every time we stopped, she would whine and wiggle for us to keep going. Behind her there was a huge mural full of pets. Anna is a bit obsessed with dogs right now so that was perfect.
The Dr. came in and marked both her eyes so he could make sure to unclog each one.
Afterward she was really hungry so we filled her up quickly with bananas and crackers then she ate more when we got home. Her eyes were bleeding on and off most of the day.
And the really bad news is that we think she's going to have to get a tube put in that left eye. It is still clogged and is tearing and goopy. Poor girl, we'll find out soon what the next step is.
7 comments:
Poor sweet baby! My sister had tear duct problems as an adult from radiation she had and had the tube for a while. Hang in there! It helps! <3
Aww, sweet Anna. No fun, but it seems like she is handling it like a trooper, same as Mom :)
Oh poor girl... glad it went well though! We will pray for you that she won't need a tube just for the sake of $$$$! ;) We know the feeling since Ty's broken arm has cost us close to $1200! Grrrr!
Poor thing, I had no idea. How sad she's had to go through this, and sad for you guys if it didn't get the job done.
Oh I know how you feel! It's never easy no matter what anyone says :) Phil had that done when he was little.
I was wondering how that went. Bummer about the tube, but it sounds like you have a great doctor.
Bleeding from the eye is no good. Poor thing looks miserable! Dallin had that same thing when he turned one. He looked so cute in that hospital gown, though:) Hope the follow up goes well.
Miss you!
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