Yesterday morning on the way to work I slipped on the ice/frost on the deck and broke my left hand.
So now all things are more challenging since I can not use my left had at all, because of the cast and pain. I can’t even play video games. I am right handed but with the cast I can’t hold a controller with my left hand… sad day – no video games… at least I can still read comics and play with Cal (kinda).
Cal has what is called accommodative esotropia. Basically he’s cross-eyed because he has been trying to focus his eyes but he can’t seem to focus in on things close up, because he’s farsighted.
The doctor said that with glasses, Cal’s eyes should stop crossing, but it will take time for him to adjust. If the glasses do not fix the problem, he will have to wear a patch over one eye to strengthen the other. If that doesn’t work, surgery will be a last resort (to correct the muscles behind the eye). More than likely, Calvin will have to wear his glasses for life, he is farsighted. But, he will be a good candidate for lasik surgery when he’s older (like in his teens).
I got a few more pictures uploaded of Calvin in his new glasses.
At first, Cal didn’t want anything to do with wearing his glasses; he just wanted to eat them. Today, day 3 of wearing them, is going better. He’s only tried to take them off a few times. We can tell he can see better because he is able to grab things (like little finger foods) much faster now and his actions seem more deliberate rather than just flailings.
Last week we found out that Calvin’s eyes were crossed because he is extremely farsighted (he was diagnosed with esotropia). Today Calvin got his glasses, so now he now see the world around him clearly and his eyes will not become permanently crossed.
Calvin looks good with his glasses, and the world looks good through his glasses.
With today being the seven month mark of young Calvin’s life I thought everyone would like to see two new videos.
The first one is Cal making a funny face after drinking juice, and the second one features him in his new favorite toy.
Two years ago I walked for the March of Dime’s “March for Babies” fundraiser in Cleveland with my co-workers at the preschool I worked at. I was able to raise over $300! Last year I was a little busy getting ready to be a mom and didn’t get a chance to do the walk. This year, however, I am ready to walk again (and so is Calvin!). The difference; I am walking with a couple friends instead of co-workers, and we’re doing the Akron walk, which will be held May 9th.
Of course, the whole point of walking in this 4 mile event is to raise money. Which means I need donations from family and friends. Which is where you come in! I know the economy is terrible and times are tough for everyone, but if you have a little to spare, think about donating to this good cause. The March of Dimes helps so many babies live healthy lives!
Visit my personal donation page here, or click on the donate button on the little widget on the right side of this web page to donate. Thanks for all your support in the past and now!
