Nakia Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 We had a really crazy thing happen today, and I am posting to let you all know so you won't make the same mistake we did. I bought Emma a nail kit last week that contained a tube of nail glue and fake nails. Today, she was unable to get the glue to come out, so she "borrowed" some large sewing scissors to try and cut into the tube. I didn't know any of this was going on. Apparently when Emma cut into the tube, the glue flew into her face coating her right eyelid and eyelashes and splashing her forehead, cheek, and arm. Emma started screaming, and I ran in to the bathroom to find her with her eyelids glued completely shut. She was having a full blown panic attack: screaming, crying, apologizing, thinking she was going to die, hives, shortness of breath...the whole shebang. It was horrific. I immediately opened the eye and dialed the pediatrician while trying to google what to do. Side note: my nursing career did not prepare for this moment at all! :glare: What we ended up doing was rushing her to the eye doctor, and he was able to use some solution to get the glue off her eyelid, although there is one area that he could not remove because if he had, it would have pulled her skin completely off. He also had to cut 1/2 her eyelashes off because he couldn't get the glue out without ripping them out by the roots, and it would have been dangerous, of course, to leave the glue there. Thank God that no glue went into her eye. Those long thick eyelashes and her eyelids literally saved her eye!! She has a lot of irritation in her eye from the fumes. She has burns on her forehead, cheeks, and eyelid from the glue. I'll be putting a prescription steroid ointment on her eye for a few days until it heals up. It was a really bad experience and one I couldn't have imagined. I didn't realize there was so much pressure in that little tube. I'm sure I would have tried scissors too, if I couldn't get it out any other way. The doctor said he sees patients in the same situation quite frequently. That glue is dangerous!!! I am so thankful that she is well and whole and her eyelashes will grow back. It could have been so much worse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardening momma Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 It's basically super glue, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaT Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 Oh poor Emma! That is scary! I will definitely tell my girls to never do that. What a crazy, scary day you must have had. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 :eek: She must have been scared out of her wits -- and you too! :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jpoy85 Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 I would stick to the nails that just stick on... too scary for me. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DusksAngel Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 I knew a girl who's 3 year did that. It was pretty scary but within a week or two she was fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momof3littles Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 Wow, that is absolutely crazy. I am so sorry your DD had to go through that, and thanks for the PSA, because I never would have imagined something like that unfolding! :001_huh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k2bdeutmeyer Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 Awww!! Poor thing.....and you too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidsHappen Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 Thanks for posting. My 12 year old can be a little careless with that stuff so I will warn her. I don't think that there are any warnings on the package. Personally I hate nail polish, remover and glue but I can't seem to get them to give it up entirely. My dining room table has all of the above spinkled from one end to the other. The finish is totally shot. I have banished it to the garage or outside but I would be happier still if they would just give it up. Hope Emma will be ok. I would have freaked out as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whereneverever Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Education Explorers Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 Uuuh! I am so sorry! That must have been a horrible experience for you both! Thank you for sharing, I would never have foreseen the danger in that situation. My 11 year old is getting interested in all things "glam." At least I will now know to be extremely careful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tammyw Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 I'm so sorry. My heart sped up just reading this. I can't imagine actually living it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bang!Zoom! Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 I almost passed out reading this. Wow. I'm glad she's okay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: That glue is nasty stuff. I'll bet if you called your local ER, they'd tell you that that type of glue accidents are very common. I'm so glad your dd is going to be OK. I'm also glad that you reacted so quickly and got her eyes open before the glue was completely set. Good job, Mom! :thumbup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peaceful Isle Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 Ugh! I would have totally had a panic attack! So glad she is okay, and thanks for the heads up! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jewellsmommy Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 How horrible! :grouphug: Sending prayers for speedy recovery. And thank you for the warning! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 That's too scary.:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 So glad she's ok!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 :grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommyfaithe Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 Oh my GOD!!!!:grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: The things that kids get into and do!!! YIKES! glad it all turned out OK... Faithe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzie in Ma Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 How absolutely awful, I am so glad it didn't get in her eyes!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
********* Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 Nakia! Oh my goodness! I'm so glad she didn't get any of it actaully IN her eye. I can't imagine. You poor girls. Hugs for a speedy recovery. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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