For Michelle Wie West, the journey toward welcoming her second child has been a rollercoaster of joy, but it’s also come with unexpected challenges. The retired LPGA star recently took to Instagram to share her concerns about Rome, her Cane Corso dog, who is suffering from “cherry eye,” a common condition in the breed. As if balancing pregnancy and a family weren’t enough, Wie West has been grappling with the stress of her pet’s health issues. Turning to her 608K Instagram followers, she posted a heartfelt question asking for any advice on how to help Rome recover. “Any advice on getting rid of his cherry eye?” she wrote, only to learn that, unfortunately, surgery is often the only solution for this condition.
One of her followers echoed the consensus, replying, “Surgery is about the only option, I believe,” advice that Wie quickly acknowledged, noting her vet confirmed it was necessary. “We are doing steroid eye drops currently, but it’s not going back in. The vet said surgery is the next step. Poor baby,” she shared in another post, voicing her concern for Rome, who joined the family last year in October as a new companion for their two sheepdogs, Gatsby and Daisy.
Wie’s worry is palpable, particularly since Rome became a cherished part of their family dynamic so quickly. Last year, Wie posted a joyful video on Instagram, playfully acting out to Olivia Rodrigo’s “Bad Idea, Right?” as she introduced Rome to her fans with the caption, “Say helllooo to our newest family member, Rome!” Now, with a second child on the way, her family is poised to grow even more, and her followers have been with her every step, celebrating both her joy and offering support in moments like these.
The exciting news of her pregnancy broke in May when Wie appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon to promote the Mizuho Americas Open. Fallon’s lighthearted prompt about any “special announcements” led to Wie’s revelation: “Yeah, we’ve got baby No. 2 coming,” sparking cheers and applause from the audience. But now, just a few months later, Wie is balancing excitement with concern, working to ensure both her family and pets stay healthy and happy.
For Michelle Wie West, the challenges of family life have taken center stage, showing that even elite athletes face the same everyday worries as everyone else. As her fans watch eagerly, hoping for the best for Rome and awaiting the arrival of her newest family member, Wie remains an inspiring figure, gracefully handling life’s unexpected twists with strength and resilience.