In the heat of the moment, glasses are SOOOOOOOOO much easier than contacts. You can slip them right on, and it doesn't involve two people and flailing limbs. However, Jack is so much more comfortable in his new contacts (FlexLens). When he gets frustrated, the glasses are the first things to go. He pulled them off 4 times in the car today, and we only went about 15 miles.
Because of this, we're trying to be more consistent with his lenses. Today was the 4th day in a row we put them in, and he does get better every day. David was even able to get them out while I was holding him - he kept his eye open the entire time! Putting them in is still a struggle, but someone on the APHAKIC Yahoo board suggested putting a sticker on your nose, so today at Target, I got a huge pack of stickers in the dollar bin and stuck one on my nose. Wouldn't you know, it gave Jack something to look at and when we were done, it stopped the tears right away to see mommy with a sticker on her nose! I had to leave it on for about 20 more minutes because hey, it made him happy!
So here it is, goofiness and all! It breaks my heart every time we have to pin him down and slide those contacts over the tears, but if this helps and eases his pain (not physical pain, obviously!), it eases mine as well! Keep the tips coming! I still don't understand the people that can put the contacts in using the high chair, but maybe we'll get there someday...
Hey there... Glad to see you posting again! It's "Easton's Mom" I started my own blog and go by MY name now. :) Putting contacts in is difficult period. I used to do it while Easton was sleeping, then the time seemed right so about a month ago or so I started doing it while he was awake, even more difficult. That is when I started my blog, right in the middle of the "awake" madness. Writing really was a good support for me though and its nice to look back and see how its not as bad as it was in the beginning. I say consistency helped us. Same time, same routine, everyday and eventually it just gets easier. Its the first thing we do in the morning and then after all the fuss, we eat! I also swaddle Easton while putting in the contact, its all just part of the routine. I think he knows once I start doing that what is coming next. Keep trying, don't give up and good luck! Feel free to take a peek at my blog if you like... I know its not easy on Jack but its also not easy on you either and I am here if you need the support. The sticker trick is a fun idea, might have to try that one!
ReplyDeleteI am so glad that you found something that works. I might have to try that when we get the new contact. When it has been a while since we have used the contact, he fights it. So thanks for posting... Always looking for things that make it easier on him.
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