I had to take Westin to the doctor this morning (both kids went, which is always interesting trying to keep 2 children occupied while we wait for the doc to come in the room... but I digress). We suspected yet another ear infection. Poor guy has been tugging and scratching his ears. He scratched his right ear so much that he drew blood! And... we were right. "Terrible" infections in both ears, said the doc. Again. For the 5th or 6th time since December (I've lost count now....). Apparently the "ear infection season" is from October to May, so the fact that it's August and he is still getting them is indicative that he may need some extra help with those ears. The doc gave us a few recommendations for pediatric ENTs, and we'll be headed to see them very soon. We're fairly certain he'll have to have tubes put in his ears. I know this really isn't a big deal, but still.... it's surgery! And as my RN husband reminds me, any time you're dealing with anesthesia and surgery, there are risks. I'll be glad for our little man to feel better and stop getting these pesky ear infections, but I'm not thrilled that he has to have minor surgery to relieve the infections.
I'm so grateful that he's healthy other than this. It could be so much worse. And if the tubes will help, then I guess bring it on! We'll know more in the next couple of weeks.
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Noah had tubes after just 2 ear infections and has done wonderfully with them. I remember feeling just like that...that surgery is such a big deal. I'm sure there are risks, but it is a fairly safe surgery and only took 5 minutes. Really, just 5 minutes! The worst part was waking him so early in the morning and having to drive to the surgery center with NO food or water. Try explaining to your baby he can't eat or drink! That was way worse than the surgery. But it was good to go at 7:30 am and get it over with. He hasn't had an infection since! We'll keep you all in our prayers !
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