My 2 yr old is going to get her eyes operated on Tuesday morning

[purr]

Could someone send some good vibes, prayers, thoughts for her? I'm a nervous wreck about it and I dont want her to go through with it but she could go blind if left untreated. She has exotropia pretty bad where her eye is outwards more than 50% of the time but she has good vision besides that. Shes only getting her right eye done - the left eye will correct itself once the right one does (so he says) and I hope thats it.

:cry:

[supernova]

1. You got it, purr

:hug:

And have a heart, too. :-)

[purr]

5. Aw thank you!

:) :hug:

[miss_american_pie]

2. You've got it

I'm pretty sure it will be worse for you than her. :hug:

[purr]

7. I know.. She'll be in good hands.

I just dont like the whole idea of her being put under.. That scares me enough when I have to get it done, let alone her :(

[miss_american_pie]

34. What hospital?

My sister had surgery at AGH several times.

[purr]

37. Childrens..

When my son was admitted in November for his breathing I loved it there. The nurses were excellent, the doctors were great, and I just felt like he was invincible and he'd be fine.

I still have that feeling but its harder to think that way since shes going to be put under.

[miss_american_pie]

47. Good deal

Do you have someone going with you? I'm just ten minutes north of the city, and I'm doing nothing Tuesday. Let me know if you need anything.

[purr]

59. Hubbys going with her - her bio father works in oakland

and doesnt think its a necessity to be there. Thank you for the offer ! I didnt know you were so close - nice to meet people that are from around the area.

:hug: thanks again! I really appreciate your offer!!!!

[Deja Q]

3. You're in my prayers.

:hug: :hug: :hug:

[purr]

10. Thank you very much!!!!

:hug:

[Evergreen Emerald]

4. I will be thinking of you and your daughter!

keep us informed

[purr]

13. I will do.. thanks :)

:hug:

[xmas74]

6. You got it.

Keep us updated when you can.

[purr]

15. Should be back in the afternoon - its all outpatient.

I dont like that idea either - I wouldnt be able to handle it if something happened after we got home. I panic easily when it comes to them.

Thanks!!

[xmas74]

18. Positive thoughts.

That's all I can tell you. Just keep thinking everything will be fine.

[purr]

20. I'm trying.

I'm trying to think of us coming home from Pittsburgh and stopping to get her ice cream and cuddle up in bed and watch tv all day after. Shes a doll and I'd be really upset with myself if something went wrong :(

[xmas74]

21. Make that plan for ice cream.

Two year olds are more resiliant than we give them credit for.

[purr]

23. I definately will - even though it looks like

vanilla ice cream outside anyway (snow hehe). She deserves whatever she wants after going through that!

[xmas74]

25. She sure does.

Make it a sundae-splurge!

[JitterbugPerfume]

16. ((((((((HUG))))))))))))))))))

heres a heart My nephew has the same surgery years ago (I felt so sorry for him ) Let us know how your little angel does OK?

[purr]

19. Did his go ok?

Her doc says her eyes will be pointed inwards (typical crosseyed) until the muscle heals.. I hope it does!!!

[JitterbugPerfume]

63. his surgeries went well (he had two)

he is now a strong young man with no sign what what ever that his eyes were once crossed I know it is frightening for you to see your baby "put under" . That is scary but you and your child will be ok ((((HUG)))

[Lavender Brown]

8. Oh purr... good thoughts for her and for you

:hug: I'm sorry to hear you're all going through this!

[purr]

17. Thanks.. shes been dealing with this since she was a baby..

I always thought she inherited my grace.. turns out she had something worse. I always bump into things walk into stuff, and I never would've thought it was this bad. :(

[SeattleGirl]

9. Good thoughts to your little girl

And good thoughts to you too, purr. :hug: :hug: :hug:

[purr]

22. Thanks - I've been highly tense about it lately.

Since its getting closer to the date I'm getting even more nervous. This one is a first for me - none of them ever needed to so much get stitches. I know Im going to break down when they take her in.

[proud2BlibKansan]

11. My youngest had exotropia

He didn't have to have surgery but I think I know how scary this must be for you.

It's a fairly routine surgery and I have never heard of complications.

Focus on how much better she will be able to see.

Keep us posted!

:hug:

[purr]

24. I wish I didnt have to put her through it -

Hers are out more than 50% of the time and shes incredibly clumsy. She will walk right into anything, will trip on a pen on the floor, and constantly getting bumps on her head from running into walls. Doc says this will make her see better. Shes even starting to close an eye to watch tv. So I think I'm doing the right thing for her.

[proud2BlibKansan]

43. Of course you are doing the right thing

:hug:

[ScreamingMeemie]

12. All of them go to you. Please keep us updated.

Poor little baby. I hope it goes well. Try not to worry mama. :hug:

[purr]

27. Hard to do :) I'm sure you know how that goes.

I dont know what I'm going to do when they move out from here. Thanks I can use all them I can get :) :hug:

[ScreamingMeemie]

32. Pretend you can feel all of our arms around you.

I remember when James had surgery at 10 months. It's heartbreaking to not go with them. :hug:

[purr]

35. :( a baby still! If my 6 mo old needed it now I think Id be more of a

mess - not to downplay my daughter, but for some reason to me, babies really touch a soft spot. I'll be thinking of all the hugs !!

How did you let go when the nurse came in to take him? Thats going to be my problem - I dont think I can let her go screaming and kicking with someone.

[ScreamingMeemie]

54. It was tough as heck. I did not want to let him go. He was having a

hydrocelectomy done (Water on testicles) and I knew it was for the best, but man :cry: Luckily, my family was there so I was able to cry on a few shoulders. It was horrible seeing him go down the hallway in someone else's arms. You'll never lose that feeling, but you'll be so happy to see her in Recovery.

[SammyWinstonJack]

14. !

:hug: I had mine operated on when I was six. Nerve damage due to a bad delivery. :hug: for your baby.

[purr]

29. :( I hope your ok now.

I was born with congenital cataracts and was legally blind until I was about 10. That wasnt fun at all. I just had the one cataract removed last year and it seems even worse.

:hug: thank you! I know she'd appreciate hugs - she just loves them!

[MaggieSwanson]

26. I'll be sending you both

good thoughts on Tuesday. My daughter had an operation to remove an umbilical hernia when she was two - a much different procedure - but I completely understand your emotions right now.

(((hugs))) to you and your little one.

[purr]

31. Thank you so much!

Is she ok now? Any type of surgery done on your child is horrible. I dont care if it was to remove an ingrown toe nail.. its terrible :( I never had a child go through surgery before so this is quite frightening to me.

:hug: thanks!!

[LynzM]

28. All manner of good thoughts and wishes coming your way, purr

I hope that it goes as smoothly as possible. It's scary when it's your little one, isn't it? :hug:

[purr]

33. Its not fun at all.. I wish I could get it done instead of her.

Her bio father doesnt think he needs to be there at all :mad: I dont want her to go blind and I hope it all goes well and she doesnt have any issues after. I just can hope and pray it all goes well :hug:

[LynzM]

55. I know, crazy what mom-hood does to you, isn't it?

:hug: I hope it goes well, too! Phooey on her father.

[BikeWriter]

30. Oh, my Dear! No wonder you're upset. I've had...

cataract surgery done on mine, and it worked out fine. I'm sure the procedure will be fine. :hug:

[purr]

36. I had cataract surgery too.. mine made it worse.

I also had the yag capsulation done and he didnt get it all so I have to go through with it again!!! ugh. I hope hers dont get bad after and she has a good recovery. Its hard to even think of this in 2 days :( :hug: She has a very good pediatric opthamologist - her pediatrician said she is in excellent hands - people wait months to see him so I hope I made a wise decision.

[BikeWriter]

67. I certainly hope so, Dear. I'm glad he's said to be a great one.

[Beware the Beast Man]

38. Absolutely. I hope it's a success & she makes a full recovery

:hug:

[purr]

40. Thank you - I do too..

He said it has a 80% success rate and I hope and pray that she fits in the 80. :hug:

[NewJeffCT]

39. as the father of a 2 year old daughter

my thoughts will be with you. I know at that age, they don't really understand, so it's really tough.

[purr]

44. She has no idea... I told her that the doctor will be fixing her

bad eye soon and then she replies "do i get a lollipop?" sooo cute. They said she'll be getting a kiddie coctail that will practically knock her out before they start the ivs and take her to the or.

I hope this doesnt tramatize her at all :(

[NewJeffCT]

73. On the plus side

Kids can be remarkably resilient...

[Benfea]

41. Ack! Good luck!

Best possible wishes.

[purr]

46. Thank you lots!

[Nikia]

42. I hope that is goes well

Good thoughts to your family.

[purr]

50. We all appreciate it!

Thank you :hug:

[RevCheesehead]

45. My thoughts and prayers are with her....

and with you, too! :hug:

[purr]

51. I thinjk my nerves need a lot of them right now.

Extremely stressed out about it - I know she'll do fine but its stil the whole concept of it. :hug: Thank you :)

[salin]

48. prayers and good vibes sent

may she heal well and find her vision far stronger than ever.

[purr]

52. Thank you - we both really appreciate it

even though she has no idea - i do! :) :hug:

[Redstone]

49. That may be the hardest thing any parent has to go through,

having to wait through a child's surgery. Especially at only 2 years old.

I'll send whatever good thought I can your way.

Be strong for your baby. If your strength starts to falter, we'll be here. You know that.

Redstone

[purr]

56. Shes too young for all of this..

It hurts me - almost like I gave her the eye issues - I've always had eye problems, and thank god, she didnt get the congenital cataracts that I have. Its every parents worse nightmare having a child go through any type of surgery or illness. :( I'm trying not to show anything other than being strong for her and telling her in kid terms what is going to happen.

I wish I could be in the or with her. I'd feel so much better.

[Redstone]

64. I know, purr. I know. I spent my first 2-1/2 years with casts on my legs,

which IS a genetic thing (the bowed legs and pronated feet). I worried that my sons might have to do the same, but they didn't.

So I got lucky. You, maybe a little less, but you have to trust the doctors. I know it's hard, I do. But those people didn't become pediatic surgeons because they didn't like kids, did they? the one thing I can guarantee you is this: Those doctors will do their absolute best with your daughter. They will.

Hang in there. let us know how it works out.

Redstone

[In_The_Wind]

53. Good vibes are on the way for you and your daughter purr.

I hope everything works out well!

[purr]

58. Thank you !! :)

I appreciate all the ones that we can get right now - she needs it!

[Whoa_Nelly]

57. Best thoughts & wishes for a successful surgery for your little one, purr

My son had esotrophia (one of his eyes turned in), and had I not been persistent with the optometrist when he was a year old, and gotten a correct diagnosis, he would have become blind in that eye by age 6 without corrective glasses. Thankfully, he didn't have to go through surgery.

A for your little one and you.

Please update after the surgery when you can.

xo
Nelly

[purr]

60. I will be posting an update once we get in and

see how shes acting afterwards. I want to be in constant contact with her after - i dont want anything to happen that shouldnt. She will not be out of my sight until I feel comfortable enough. She'll be sleeping with me too! She'll love that since the cats cuddle with me at night.

[auntAgonist]

61. purr, I had exotropia

as a child. Went through all the patch treatments, the exercises etc. I don't even remember the surgery, I was about 4 or 5 at the time. My father tells me there were no complications and I sailed through it amazingly well.

All that was 45 or so years ago. (I'm 49 now)

I will keep your 2 year old in my thoughts and prayers :)

she's gonna be just fine!

:hug:

[liberaltrucker]

62. Prayers, good vibes and good thoughts

To you and your little girl. My GD is the same age.
LTWife and I have legal custody, and would be basket
cases in your situation. Godspeed, purr and purrspawn
:hug:

[swag]

65. Take care. Hang in there.

Best to you and yours.

[davsand]

66. It is tough to send your kid off to surgery.

My Mom still talks about it and I am 45 years old.

I was born with a cleft lip and palate and they did the first surgery to close the palate when I was 10 days old. There were many surgeries to come after that, and my Mom talks to this day about how difficult it was to take me in for a surgery.

I'd go in feeling good--like any average kid. She'd watch them take me away to surgery knowing they would bring me back to her hurting. The only thing that kept her going was the realization that I needed those surgeries.

You feel your little one needs this surgery and you feel the Doc is a good one. Those are two very important things to hang onto, I think.

I'll light a candle for your little one (and for you!)


Laura

[Pithlet]

68. Thinking good thoughts

and hoping for a speedy recovery for your little one. :hug:

[graywarrior]

69. Here come the vibes......

:hug:

[Crazy Guggenheim]

70. Best of luck! Here's some vibes.

:thumbsup:

[Lone_Star_Dem]

71. I'm sending your little one all the good vibes I have

I know how a parent worries, even when it's for the better of their little one. This hug is for you... :hug: You deserve it.

[fortyfeetunder]

72. Everything's going to be alright

Here's hopes for a successful surgery and :hug:

[Starbucks Anarchist]

74. Good vibes for you and your family.

:hug:

[KitchenWitch]

75. That is so scary!

Is it a same day surgery procedure, or will she be hospitalized overnight?

I went through similar stuff when my daughter had ear tubes put in. She was nearly deaf until she got the tubes (with no history of ear infection). She had also been very sick the previous month (hospitalized for 7 days with RSV). Brace yourself, the worst part is letting her go in the anesthesia room...I will light a candle for rapid healing for her!

:hug:

[JI7]

76. i hope the best for the little one

and you.

[ET Awful]

77. All kinds of good vibes being sent her way.

:hug:

[REDKING]

78. I hope everything goes well......

Sending you all the good vibes I have.

[xchrom]

79. love and healing thoughts coming your way

and for your child.

[Debbi801]

80. You and your daughter are in my thoughts....

Sending good vibes your way.

:hug:

[jus_the_facts]

81. Sendin' good vibes ya'lls way...

[Brewman_Jax]

82. Good thoughts to you

from me and the cat.

I know the feeling, I had a long week, too.

[Callalily]

83. Sending prayers

and healing thoughts to both you and your daughter. Also sending my guardian angel

[CottonBear]

84. Hugs and best wishes to your baby and to you!

:hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:

Did you know that he Queen of England's littlest grandchild, Lady Louise, had this same surgery on her eye? They waited until she was two years old. She is apparently fine now.

[Beausoir]

85. Best wishes and thoughts to you and your baby.

Hang in there. It will all go fine and you will be so relieved and happy when it is over.

[sarge43]

86. Hugs and good thoughts, purr for you and your brave girl

:hug:

[bleedingheart]

87. oh purr....here is wishing your baby a fast and speedy recovery

and hugs and prayers for you...

:hug:

[LynneSin]

88. I hope she pulls through!!! She will - she has your strength

BTW - how is that new cat you found?

[tyedyeto]

89. Good thoughts and vibes going out to you and your daughter.

My cousin's daughter had what sounds like the same surgery a year or so ago. She's fine now thanks to the very good doctor who performed the surgery.

[evirus]

90. everything should turn out ok

my girlfriend had a lot of operations when she was a little kid(she had CP) i pretty much trust western medicine now

[cfield]

91. Sending you both hugs!

When I worked in daycare, my favorite little tot had to have heart surgery. Her mom was a nurse and knew how smooth it would be, but was freaked out anyway. She came through fine and was excited to show everyone her new "zipper" scar where the doctors cut her open.

Eye surgery is scary in a whole different way, I know, but be strong; it'll be okay!

:hug: :hug:

[MissMillie]

92. purr... my best thoughts are with you

as are my prayers.

I'm sure she will be just fine.

[CornField]

93. Lots of strong, healthy and calming vibes coming to you & her

I'll keep a candle lit for her tonight and in the morning. Keep your chin up. :hug:

[gollygee]

94. I'll be thinking of her tomorrow!

How scary for a child that young. I hope the surgery is uneventful and successful!

[LaraMN]

95. Oh, how terribly scary for you!

Vibes on the way! :hug:

[Shine]

96. May your precious daughter be Safe, Protected and Well.

O8)

May YOU have Courage, Trust and Hope. :hug:

[Left Is Write]

97. Of course!

It's always scary to see our little ones undergo something like this. My best thoughts for her. I know it's tough, so here's a :hug: for you too.

[lumberingbear]

98. Good vibes for purr and little purr...

Keep us informed!
:pals: :pals:

[AirmensMom]

99. Good vibes and prayers coming your way.

:hug:

[dancing kali]

100. You should have nothing to worry about.

I've worn glasses since I was 2. I had the same procedure done at Children's (back in 1958/59) and other than having aging eyesight now... my eyes are fine 40+ years later. I had to stay in hospital for about a week (both eyes were bandaged to begin with) and they let me out when the bandages came off. After that I had to occasionally wear a patch to exercise the eye muscles, endured the ointment/drops that my poor parents had to administer (I remember that it was painful - and have since learned that I have 'sensitive eyes' when I got contacts and reacted badly to the initial solution that they gave me - so I imagine that anything you get now will take sensitivity to the chemicals issue into consideration). Anyway, after the surgery and some recovery time at home, I had to occasionally wear a patch to help exercise the eye muscles, spent about an hour a day looking at the big "E" card and pointing which direction it was in, and then about a year or two going to some place on Fifth Ave. between Oakland and Shadyside, once a week, to look into a big grey machine (kind of like a giant "ViewMaster" (remember those anyone?)) which required me to turn knobs until a picture was in focus. That was boring.

It's pretty routine, especially if they are now doing it as day surgery. Your kid will probably be miserable and cranky for a couple of days but then should be just fine. I also remember that the bandages were initially scary (I was 2 after all) but some light did filter in and having mama's voice near by helped... so did chocolate ice cream.

Your daughter should be fine. Give her a hug - you need it... she's probably less anxious about it than you are.

[SoCalDem]

101. Bless her little heart.. and Mom & Dad too..

I'm sure she will be fine, but I know the worry and anticipation that everyone's feeling right about now :hug:

[2bfree]

102. I wish her well.

And you as well.

[applegrove]

103. She'll be fine.

[BikeWriter]

104. When do we hear the good news, Sweety?

[DanCa]

105. Purr my best possible white light.

I just heard this. :hug: if you need anything pm me.

[auntAgonist]

106. Hoping to hear the good news soon. . continued good thoughts

and best wishes for the "purrs"

:hug:

[redwitch]

107. I am thinking of you both today

:hug:

[Lars39]

108. Oh, purr, lots of big hugs for you all.

Hope all is going well today. :hug:

[Fredda Weinberg]

109. Good luck

:grouphug:

[Arugula Latte]

110. Oh gosh -- I'm sending many good thoughts ...

Things with our kids are 500% more nerve wracking than things with ourselves, aren't they? :hug:

[Sugar Smack]

111. The very best wishes and luck to you.

You and your daughter will be in my thoughts today. :hug: :grouphug:

[RFKHumphreyObama]

112. My thoughts, prayers, best wishes and positive vibes

to your daughter for her surgery and to you and your family as you go through this with her:hug: