As many of you know, our littlest man was born with congenital ptosis- a weak left eyelid. His eyelid drooped, partially covering his pupil. This interfered with his developing vision.
Two months before his first surgery
On July 9th, he underwent frontalis suspension Goretex surgery and right nasolacrimal duct expansion. Basically, the surgeon lifted his eyelid by connecting it to his eyebrow muscle. He also unplugged his right tear duct. Almost two weeks later, however, he developed a staph infection that required the surgeon to remove the synthetic sling that was lifting his eyelid so that the infection could resolve...
Little Trooper!
My bestie, Carlee, was by my side during this second surgery as Mark couldn't get work off- this was during the week that he was under the threat of possibly losing his job. It was definitely trying times, but we had so much love and support!
On November 18th, our little trooper went back under the knife for his third surgery at 15 months old.
Noah hanging out with his bro the day before his last surgery- worry free!
We are almost two weeks out, and there is no sign of infection or rejection! I cannot tell you the gratefulness I felt this year as we sat down for Thanksgiving dinner. We had so much support and prayers. My mom traveled last minute to help me out with the boys after surgery (Mark was on call for work). My dad needed to stay home to take care of grandma (he was able to come for the first surgery). Mark's parents have stepped in to help numerous times for doctors visits, etc. I thank God for our health, supportive family and friends, for a job, and for these trials that have brought us closer to Him and each other. It could be so much worse!
My mom helped me cook my first turkey dinner
Outdoor fun in the mountains- and a balloon turkey :)
Noah has acquired many nicknames since birth. Two of the names that have stuck have been Winkie (started by my dad) and Bruiser...
Noah Dec. 1st, almost two weeks after surgery
...but it looks like we might have to ditch the nickname Winkie! There is still a little swelling and a couple battle wounds, but he can see the world in a whole new way now!
So goodbye Winkie! But, you'll always be my little Bruiser :)
Two months before his first surgeryOn July 9th, he underwent frontalis suspension Goretex surgery and right nasolacrimal duct expansion. Basically, the surgeon lifted his eyelid by connecting it to his eyebrow muscle. He also unplugged his right tear duct. Almost two weeks later, however, he developed a staph infection that required the surgeon to remove the synthetic sling that was lifting his eyelid so that the infection could resolve...
Little Trooper!
On November 18th, our little trooper went back under the knife for his third surgery at 15 months old.
Noah hanging out with his bro the day before his last surgery- worry free!
We are almost two weeks out, and there is no sign of infection or rejection! I cannot tell you the gratefulness I felt this year as we sat down for Thanksgiving dinner. We had so much support and prayers. My mom traveled last minute to help me out with the boys after surgery (Mark was on call for work). My dad needed to stay home to take care of grandma (he was able to come for the first surgery). Mark's parents have stepped in to help numerous times for doctors visits, etc. I thank God for our health, supportive family and friends, for a job, and for these trials that have brought us closer to Him and each other. It could be so much worse!
My mom helped me cook my first turkey dinner
Outdoor fun in the mountains- and a balloon turkey :)Noah has acquired many nicknames since birth. Two of the names that have stuck have been Winkie (started by my dad) and Bruiser...
Noah Dec. 1st, almost two weeks after surgery...but it looks like we might have to ditch the nickname Winkie! There is still a little swelling and a couple battle wounds, but he can see the world in a whole new way now!
So goodbye Winkie! But, you'll always be my little Bruiser :)