Lens Time

What a day! Our new normal has finally begun...Nicole is officially wearing a contact! After our last appointment we were told we would be booked for an appointment to fit her for a contact lens in the New Year.  Two days later we received a phone call that she was slotted in for an appointment for today.  So today we spent the day at the Eye Clinic learning how to put a contact lens into a 3 month old.  I could think of a million things I would have rather been doing than pinning my screaming infant down so she could get sized up for a lens, but that is the hand we have been dealt so we have no choice but to play the game.  I just keep reminding myself that we are doing this for Nicole, because we love her and want the best for her.  If that means tough love I guess that is what we will have to do. 

I wasn't really sure what was in store for us today...I mean, how does one go about "fitting" a 3 month old for a contact lens? Essentially, it is really just trying one on.  Dr. M. placed a contact in Nicole's eye (very smoothly I must add) and then examined it for fit.  Something or other about a bubble under the lens.  It was too small.  And so the fun began.  Nicole was not so impressed when it came time to take it out.  Sigh.  She wailed and wailed and wailed.  At one point we had to take her out for a walk to settle her.  But I must say, everyone there is so patient and calm, they were wonderful.  The second lens was the right fit.  Then it was our Mike's turn to try and get it out.  Good times had by all.  But after a few attempts he got it...woohoo.  I have to say I kept my eyes shut for most of it.  I wonder how well that will work when it comes my turn to do it on my own.  Haha.  I'll cross that bridge when I get to it (like tomorrow morning). The optical store had her lens in stock so Mike got a turn at trying to get the lens in.  Dr. M. had one last look at the fit of the lens and with his OK we were off.  Now we get a week or two to practise and get the hang of putting the lens in and out everyday and then the patching will begin. 

Dr. M. choosing a contact lens size for Nicole. 



I was feeling just a little horribly nervous.

Hope it goes this smoothly when we try it at home!