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The Great Peripheral Awakening of 2011
A few weeks ago, I noticed a distinct change in Stella’s vision. Bam! It could not have been more obvious if she slapped me across the face and said, “Damn it, mommy woman! My vision is changing! Give me a … Continue reading
Quotable?
I have the good fortune to be writing copy for a really delightful web-based company whose product is perfect for moms like me. Currently, I’m both collecting and writing inspirational quotes for their use. It’s fun work, and hilarious at … Continue reading
Two points of view. One big push forward.
In the first chapter of John Gottman’s wonderful book, Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child, my current daily life is illuminated: “Behavioral psychologists have observed that preschoolers typically demand that their caretakers deal with some kind of need or desire at … Continue reading
Stella insists she can see with BOTH eyes
Yesterday was sunny and crisp. A Golden Delicious apple of a day. Okay, a frozen one. I’d recently read about how incredibly important and beneficial outdoor time is to kids’ eyesight, and was determined to whisk Stella off to the … Continue reading
Posted in Stella's eyes, The Patch, toddler, vision therapy
Tagged accommodative esotropia, amblyopia, glasses, motherhood, patching, strabismus, toddler, vision therapy
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But terror takes the sound before you make it
Yesterday afternoon, during Stella’s nap, I was working here at the computer with sunshine pouring in from the window when thought I detected the slightest noise behind me. I swiveled in my chair and was jolted by the sight of … Continue reading
UW pre-optometry students to the rescue!
Stella knows how to use “WHAT!?” for comedic effect. At PCC, the natural grocery store we hit up to three times a day, there are fun sculptures outside. In reference to one of them she exclaimed, “A dog on a … Continue reading
Posted in Family update, motherhood, toddler, vision therapy
Tagged accommodative esotropia, amblyopia, glasses, motherhood, toddler, UW pre-optometry, vision therapy
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Knowing when to worry, and when not to
When I was an infant, I had to wear booties attached by a bar. The goal was to straighten out my legs. It worked, but my legs are a bit S-shaped to this day. They curve oddly at the knee, … Continue reading
Posted in motherhood, Stella's eyes, The Patch, The tube
Tagged eye patch, eyeglasses, motherhood, strabismus, toddler, worry
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A crime of passion. A lesson for us all.
It happened in the glow of our large flat monitor with the two dead pixels, which have long taunted us with their bold red hue. Stella freaked out, both passionately and oddly, flailing her arms around her head and wailing … Continue reading
Posted in Lessons in parenting, Stella's eyes, toddler
Tagged accommodative esotropia, elmo rides a tricycle, glasses, motherhood, strabismus, toddler
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Cirque de Okay
My official assessment is that this week’s in-office vision therapy went well. It was interesting, and eye-opening. (Once again I’ve let you down and resorted to puns.) Eye-patched Stella threw a couple blocks in frustration and engaged in impressive evasive … Continue reading
Insert screaming noise here.
WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH YOU GUYS? (I’m talking to my brain cells here–not you, dear readers!) Ahem. I mean, hey you smart little guys up in my head. I’m concerned about you! Are you feeling okay? Gosh, I … Continue reading
