The Upcoming Eye Surgery
Pic of the Day ~ Grandma and Becca having a blast in the the Pool
(for more photos from Grandma’s trip go to our Flickr site)
After Monday’s drama and the insurance company, blah blah blah, we saw Becca’s eye specialist this morning. I have thought about how to tell all of you all day. The results she shared with us are so overwhelming, I cried the entire trip home. Becca’s eyes have improved dramatically over the last three weeks. In fact, they have improved so much that her vision numbers put her in the no surgery category. Becca read from the kids chart and her eyes are equally strong and improved thanks to her glasses! It was the first time Becca did really well reading the chart. The chart, much like an adult chart, consists of symbols (ie house, hand etc) and is displayed on a screen across the room. Normally the specialist only tests 3 years and up this way because under 3 year olds have difficulty with the concept. Becca rocked the chart naming everything even when the doctor covered one eye!!
Ok so in case you missed it in all that jazz up there ….. *fireworks to go off now* *huge marching band with loud music cue* Becca’s eye surgery has been CANCELLED!!!! My heart had totally skipped a beat when the eye specialist said that she believed that Becca’s eyes have improved to the point where surgery would not be necessary!!!!
My baby’s eye muscles do not have to be snipped and sewn on in a different place!!!! To say I am relieved is an understatement. I have already set up a trip to the LA County Fair during what would have been her recovery time! I so so so did not expect this. The doctor had mentioned last time there was a slight chance that Becca’s eyes would improve to the point that surgery would not be needed. However, I never ever thought that would come true. I was so prepared emotionally to see Becca through this. Now we can take a big breath, release all that energy and just enjoy the end of the summer. Oh and our blackout dates for Disneyland …. over!!!! Happy Happy Day …. *off to dance and read blogs … *
That is completely wonderful! I’m so happy for you and Becca. It is a huge relief.
Crack open a bottle of your best Gingerale and celebrate!
Oh my googness! I am sooooooo happy for you and for Becca not to have to go through this surgery! What a miracle at the turnaround her eyes have done! (did that make sense?!) I know you were so stressed and worried about this surgery, what a relief off your shoulders! Yes enjoy the county fair and relax and just wow! I’m so excited! That seemed to go by fast (the black out dates for your Disney pass) although I’m sure to you it didn’t
That is absolutely FANTASTIC news
Yay Becca!!!
No surgery required? That’s the best news I’ve heard today! Hooray! I’m so happy for Becca!
Thanks for your comment on my WFMW (alternate use for a pot rack) post. I do appreciate you stopping by!
Congratulations!! I am so happy for you and your daughter! Kids sure love to amaze us don’t they?
WAHOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Was so excited reading your GREAT NEWS-Yayyyyyyy
What fabulous news!!! I am so happy for you guys as I know how much of a huge relief this will be for all of you!!!
Hugs of jubilation from Japan!!
Such wonderful news! I am glad that she is doing better. Now, go out and celebrate!!
EXCELLENT NEWS!!!
See… the power of positive thoughts by all your blog friends!! woo hoo!!!
You must be ecstatic!
I am so happy for you guys!!!!!!
I can relate to hearing news like that it just makes you cry…
Yay Becca! That is so fantastically awesome!
That is soooooo AWESOME!!!!! I’m so glad for you and Becca that y’all don’t have to go through that!! What a relief that must be for you!! I know glasses worked wonders for Travis and it sounds like they’ve done the same for Becca…hooray!!!!
Oh, I’m so happy for you and Becca! YAY! No surgery! Keep up the good work, Becca!
OH MY GOD!!!!!!! THAT IS FANTASTIC NEWS!!!!
I’m so so happy for you all!!! GO BECCA!!!!
Woo Hoo!
Chelle, I am so happy for that wonderful news. You really made my day!!! I have been feeling a little down this week, but my goodness… you really put a smile on my face! I can not tell you how relieved I am for your wonderful news. Words can not express how happy I am for you and Becca! I guess praying really does work. I prayed for you and you proved that to me today! Wonderul. Lily and I will celebrate for you today…
That’s wonderful news!!!! Hurray for your sweet baby and you!
I got the chills — I am so happy for you, J and Becca!!! ((hugs from mayberry))
Thanks for your comment on my How do you cope when a child goes down the wrong path in life? post.
I appreciate you sharing your insights. As for your question, she’s saying she wants to go into rehab, it’s not certain as to if she’s just willing to do whatever it takes to stay out of jail or if she sincerely wants to get better.
Time will tell, I guess.
YAYAYAYAYAYAY! I am so happy she wont have to go through surgery. That is so awesome.
What wonderful news!! I am so happy for you and Becca that you won’t have to go through the surgery. Yay!! Congrats!
You know what else makes that story cool? I could feel your excitement from all the way over here in Kansas. That means that Becca sure could feel your relief and comfort and overwhelming pride and excitement too! That means that you’ve already given her a huge sense of PRIDE and relief and she’s already learning from you that people can work through tough situations and come out elated! You are SUCH a good mommy!!!
That is absolutely wonderful amazing news! I know that to say you are overwhelmed with relief is an understatment!
I tried to post this up there but it would not let me..
I am sorry Becca is sick or was sick…
I know that is just as hard on the Mom……………
How happy for you and your daughter. Eye problems are no fun.
I had eye surgery at age 4. One of my eyes was crossing and they shortened the muscle, which enabled me to control my eye and avoid the double vision problem. I had to wear glasses for ten years. The surgery was a success. I’m now 40 - no glasses, no contacts.
I’m so happy for you guys, especially little Becca. *Hugs* to you two.