Texas Childrens

Ashton and I quickly became frustrated with the waiting game at LSU. Don't get me wrong as a nurse I do feel that LSU is a great medical center. However I wanted to be sure that we found the best that we could for Georgia Kate. After countless hours of research and speaking to as many people as possible we were more confused than when we started. To make matters worse we knew how time sensitive this was and we needed to find a surgeon that we trusted ASAP! Georgia Kate had an appointment with Dr Pace when she was 5 days old. I was still a complete basket case and cried non stop the whole time Dr. Pace was with us. He tried his best to calm me but nothing could help at that point. We were lost. Had no clue where to go and what to do. He suggested TCH (Texas Children's). As soon as we got home from that appointment, bili blanket in hand, I called TCH. I asked to speak with the opthamology department and was transferred to Dr. Yenns office. I explained to the receptionist Georgia Kate's diagnosis and she asked if we could be there in two days. TWO DAYS. LSU didn't want to see us for 6  weeks. So TWO days was awesome. I quickly got our things together and off to Houston we went. Two year old and grandparents in tow. We met with Dr. Yenn who confirmed her diagnosis and referred us to Dr. Hamill who would see us the next day. Dr. Hamill also agreed with the diagnosis and explained that he wanted to operate on Georgia Kate the next week. Next Week? I was shocked. She would only be 1.5 weeks old. He stated he understood that but that if he had an OR and a cornea he would take her back that day. WOW. It quickly set in that I would be forced to hand my 1.5 week old over for anesthesia and surgery. Que the flood gates. Uncontrollable crying started again. We headed back home with a plan. At least we had a plan and were getting started. I didn't know whether that made me feel better of completely freaked out.