Footprints


26 February 2008

Jenna's Eye Surgery

Yesterday was a big day for Jenna. She had surgery on her eyes to correct Esotropia, a form of Strabismus...which many people commonly refer to as "lazy eye". She has been monitored for the past two years by her opthamalogist and he decided it was time to do surgery so that the eye that was being lazy would actually pull its weight and do something!
Everything went smoothly...we were both nervous while we sat in the waiting room thinking about our little girl getting this procedure done on her fragile little eyes. She did have a rough time coming out of anesthesia, was a bit combative...but they said that was normal with little ones. We took a couple pictures after she was admitted and before the surgery.
Getting settled in her hospital gear, working the remote for the TV...or to call the nurse?
All settled in with Barbie...or I mean 'Chelsea'...she was the toy she chose to bring in to help her get through the big day. Thanks Chelsea!!
Afterwards, we made it home, and Jenna slept most of the rest of the day. She wore sunglasses, as her eyes are very light sensitive and still are today. We will go back to the doctor next Monday and hope and pray for good news (no more glasses). Either way, we are just blessed to have a healthy little girl...glasses or not:) Love you Jenna Paige!

3 comments:

The Studers said...

Glad that everything went okay. Hope she is feeling even better today and we'll pray for no more glasses!

Ryan and Kristi said...

Great job Jenna!! I'm glad to here everything went AOK!! We can't wait to see you all in JUNE, that is if your dad gets his act together.

Anonymous said...

Jenna, we love you honey and are glad you were a brave little girl in the hospital--now it's time for ice cream!! Love, Pop-Pop, Shanny , Uncle Mike and Uncle Conor.