Madeline's procedure

Madeline was born with both eyes having clogged tear ducts. Her left eye cleared up after about 4 months and we were hoping her right eye would as well. Unfortunately it didn't clear. So after a visit to the pediatric opthamologist, it was determined the duct needed to be unclogged. This would involve a hospital trip and anesthesia. Our suregeon was great. He has performed many of these procedures. I was most worried about the anesthesia. I get nervous when the dog is put under for teeth cleaning, much less my 16 month old baby. The day arrived and we headed off very early to Childrens.

Here we are in the waiting area. We had to be there early so there was a lot of entertaining to do.

She looked so tiny in her hospital gown. It was weird to see it on a little person.

Everything went very smoothly. I was allowed to go back with Madeline when she was put under the anesthesia. I think the hardest part was when she was brought back to us. We weren't there when she came out from under the gas and she was almost hysterical when she made it back to us. I think waking up in a strange place feeling groggy and disoriented from the gas and only seeing strangers was too much for her. Once she saw Mark and me, she calmed down a little bit. She still had the IV in and a little brace on her arm to keep her from tearing it out. That was also upsetting to her. She was able to eat and drink and we were allowed to go home. We all rested that day. Her eye has been looking great so I think the surgery was a success! Thanks be to God! I don't have any pictures after the surgery. My arms were too full of baby that needed soothing. But she is back in action now!