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Surgery Success

The day came and went, without incident. WHOO HOO.

I thought I’d share the adventure with you.

With pictures I took on my iPhone.

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In the waiting room. He didn’t sit still:

Until they gave him the “I Don’t Care Medicine”

And within about five minutes, he REALLY didn’t care:

Then we got back to Grandma’s house and he watched cartoons for a bit:

And he drank LOTS of juice:

Then he started to get sleepy:

So I put Food Network on and he fell asleep:

And he slept HARD:

Then he woke up, and since he’d been feeling so well, I broke the rules and gave him food:

He liked it:

Then he played for a bit. Until he was done for the night:

And that’s the story of Zach’s Strabismus surgery.

The End.

Issa on 30 Jun 2009 at 1:25 pm #

I am so thrilled that it’s done and it went well. And dude, the he doesn’t care photo? The second one? Save that for him. He’ll think it’s a crack up when he’s older.

Issas last blog post..The good enough mother

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avasmommy on 30 Jun 2009 at 1:33 pm #

I agree with Issa, that photo is PRICELESS!

He’s all “I’m sooooooooo high”..

So glad it’s all over and went so well.

avasmommys last blog post..Ava’s Birth Story

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EmmieJ on 30 Jun 2009 at 1:35 pm #

OMG. LOVE the pics. Totally agree w/Issa…you must save the he doesn’t care one. Too funny. So so happy all went well and that you weren’t a complete basketcase by the end of it. Three cheers for both of you!

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ali (adil320) on 30 Jun 2009 at 1:41 pm #

I’m so glad the day is over for you and it all went well! He is so freaking cute it’s ridiculous. The pic with his paci hanging out of his mouth is PERECT!

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nic @mybottlesup on 30 Jun 2009 at 1:56 pm #

FANTASTIC pics!!! so thankful all went well and that he is sleeping and healing those beautiful eyes.

xoxo!

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Maura on 30 Jun 2009 at 1:56 pm #

And a wonderful story it is! My favorite is the third picture, the “Oh-I’m-So-High-And-I-Don’t-Care!” picture. Bravo, little man!

Mauras last blog post..Hitting the Road

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Michele on 30 Jun 2009 at 2:19 pm #

Your baby boy is so adorable! I am glad that it went well and that you and he made it through the day – it must have been such a stressful day for you. I love his glasses! And the sleeping-with-his-tush-in-the air picture is a sweet one.
Take care!
~ Michele in Staten Island, NY

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Jennie on 30 Jun 2009 at 2:23 pm #

I’m so glad that it all went well. And how cute are those pyjamas! I want some! For me! (They might need to be in a bigger size though!)

Jennies last blog post..Stringfever

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Jackie on 30 Jun 2009 at 3:09 pm #

Dang, Zach’s a cutie! So glad everything went smoothly.

XO,
Jackie

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Seraphim75 on 30 Jun 2009 at 3:36 pm #

So relieved for you that all went smoothly. LOVE the pictures!

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DesignHER Momma on 30 Jun 2009 at 3:38 pm #

and he did it all with the cutest darn pajamas on the planet!

glad everything went smoothly…

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Tricia (irishsamom) on 30 Jun 2009 at 3:45 pm #

He is an adorable subject matter. SO glad it’s over and done with and it went as well as could be expected, minus the Mommy stress. Hope he recovers as quickly and that you get to relax a little.
Tricia

Tricia (irishsamom)s last blog post..Taking the Road Less Travelled

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Grandmaother on 30 Jun 2009 at 3:54 pm #

Such a sweetie.

I bet he fell asleep during The Barefoot Contessa. She has the
most calming voice -I should move in with her to lower my blood pressure.

Kiss that handsome boy and his brother for me.

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tpyeamomma on 30 Jun 2009 at 4:14 pm #

Ahh … Zack Zack. I love EVERYTHING about that kid ! I’m glad it all went well !

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Debby Pucci on 30 Jun 2009 at 4:40 pm #

Glad everything is going well. The pictures are awesome.

Debby Puccis last blog post..COULD NOT WAIT

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Lisa on 30 Jun 2009 at 5:01 pm #

So glad it went well. I love the pictures, especially the “I totally don’t care about anything right now.” ones. He is such a little doll.

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Jill on 30 Jun 2009 at 5:25 pm #

I love a story with a happy ending!

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Manic Mommy on 30 Jun 2009 at 5:45 pm #

Where’s the picture of you taking a deep breath and having a HUGE glass of wine? So glad it’s over and done.

Manic Mommys last blog post..Alcohol May Have Been A Factor

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Lu on 30 Jun 2009 at 5:47 pm #

He is a keeper. So cute. I am glad it was that short and sweet because I know it felt long and brutal. Pics=Future Bribing Powers. Hee hee.

Lus last blog post..One sick kid and a monkey on my back.

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AmazingGreis on 30 Jun 2009 at 6:32 pm #

Wow, were those pictures taken with the “New $199 refurbished iPhone” because just saying your iPhone kinda threw me off!

Love the pictures and those pajamas are the cutest ever.

The first thing that came into my head seeing the “I don’t care pictures” was the song “Because I Got High”, yeah, I know he’s a toddler, but still.

So happy that everything went well!

XOXO

AmazingGreiss last blog post..Happy Birthday to Heather…

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Jennifer on 30 Jun 2009 at 6:40 pm #

I’m so glad everything went well. You must be sooo relieved to have his surgery behind you!

The pictures are so terrific and beyond cute. They really capture it!

Jennifer

Jennifers last blog post..Rest in peace…

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Headless Mom on 30 Jun 2009 at 7:04 pm #

Thanks for the update. Glad he’s feeling good-and really glad you made it through, Mama!

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Midwestmommy on 30 Jun 2009 at 7:15 pm #

I love those monkey jammies!!!

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Amanda on 30 Jun 2009 at 7:25 pm #

Ive never commented here, but I just had to when I saw the word Strabismus. Dear Lord, I hope it works out for him. Ive had the same surgery. Three times. Very well wishes

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Bridget/queenofhaddock on 30 Jun 2009 at 7:38 pm #

Glad he did so well!

Bridget/queenofhaddocks last blog post..It gets me every time…

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EatPlayLove on 30 Jun 2009 at 9:05 pm #

So glad everything went well. can’t believe how anxious I was being along for the ride with you via twitter. Gosh I am a dork!

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Miss Grace on 30 Jun 2009 at 9:11 pm #

SO glad it went well

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Erin on 30 Jun 2009 at 9:19 pm #

Aww he is adorable! I love the monkey jammies, glad the surgery went well!!!

Erins last blog post..Warm Weekends

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la petite belle on 01 Jul 2009 at 3:59 am #

awwwwwwww he is sooo adorable and delicious.

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melissa on 01 Jul 2009 at 5:35 am #

So glad it went well! He’s such a cutie.

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MG @ MommyGeekology on 01 Jul 2009 at 9:06 am #

What a trooper! So glad it went smoothly. ::hugs::

MG @ MommyGeekologys last blog post..Hack

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Tricia on 01 Jul 2009 at 9:17 am #

Phew! Super glad it went so well. Love the pics, hilarious. Love his pj’s too, I’m a sucker for paul frank, esp. on cute lil blonde boys

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Erika Jurney on 01 Jul 2009 at 9:44 am #

Fantastic! So glad it went well!!

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Andrea's Sweet Life on 01 Jul 2009 at 12:12 pm #

He is just unstoppable!

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Life As I Know It on 01 Jul 2009 at 3:57 pm #

Glad all went well.
What a cutie batootie!

Life As I Know Its last blog post..I Didn’t Starve

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Kesler Crew on 01 Jul 2009 at 6:31 pm #

We’ve been thinking of you guys and that little cutie pie… So glad things went so good!

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Katrina on 01 Jul 2009 at 8:44 pm #

My daughter had the same surgery. The first one over corrected it, and then the second one made it perfect! That was over 10 years ago, and her eyes are still straight. I hope your son’s is successful, too.

By the way — can he BE anymore cuter?? !! What a blessing.

Katrinas last blog post..Night Riders

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Joe on 02 Jul 2009 at 2:20 am #

Glad it went well! I remember being a ball of nervous energy leading up to Tyler’s surgery. The day of though, I was fine, and everything went well.

Joes last blog post..My life, or part of it at least

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Shannanb aka Mommy Bits on 02 Jul 2009 at 3:01 am #

What a doll….Yeah! I am glad it went so well! Brady had throat surgery when he was 2 and it was so scary. In the end everything went smoothly but gosh was I glad when it was over!

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Carly on 02 Jul 2009 at 6:17 am #

I came across your blog through Heather’s, which I found through a friend of mine. I have Strabismus/Amblyopia as well. I never had surgery for it, but man did I struggle through a lot when I was younger. I wore an eye patch to strengthen my right eye (the one that turns in). I’ve had glasses since I was about 6 months old and went from wearing bifocals to a much lower prescription. My right eye still crosses when I take off my glasses but now it’s something I have to put effort into doing. My glasses have become sort of a comfort thing for me so I’m not sure I’ll ever be able to replace them with contacts. Anyway, I thought I’d share my story. Your little boy is so flippin’ cute in the glasses!!!

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Rachael on 02 Jul 2009 at 10:30 am #

He is so freaking cute in his monkey jammies & glasses! I’m so glad it went well.

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Betsy on 04 Jul 2009 at 9:52 pm #

Back in the day…way back!…I had that surgery…a total of 7 times before my eyes were as straighht as they were going to get and the Dr. said no more. The last surgery I wanted done before my Sr. pics for HS were taken…turns out the pics were taken on the way to the hospital for my final surgery! Figures…ugh. I have never had any depth perception which makes some things difficult but I have been able to learn to do whatever I have wanted to do…like play a mean game of softball and drive! It just takes much more practice. Anywoo…things look like they have changed! He is not bandaged and that’s wonderful! I hope he is doing well.

Betsys last blog post..Fashionably 233 years old

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Amy in OHio on 05 Jul 2009 at 6:25 am #

So glad all went smoothly. xxoo to you and Z-man

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Monica (peapodsquadmom) on 05 Jul 2009 at 6:53 pm #

he is toooo cute! and i totally adore the little monkey pj’s. glad his surgery went well. hope he has a super speedy recovery!

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Insta-Mom on 07 Jul 2009 at 1:22 pm #

I’m so glad everything went well. He is just too darn cute.

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Jennifer on 07 Jul 2009 at 7:36 pm #

What a little sweetheart you have there!! I’m so glad his surgery went well.

I LOVE his glasses!!

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