Friday, June 26, 2009
Tubes
We took Caleb to the doctor again this week and we got in to see the ENT (Ear Nose and Throat) doctor. Last time we took him to the ENT was 3 months ago and the doctor said his ears were perfectly normal and that nothing needed to be done. This time was different. Caleb definitely has another ear infection. He has at least one a month and sometimes more than that! The ENT suggested that we get him scheduled for tubes. Gulp. I am semi relieved because I know that the tubes will help him and it will be best for him. I am also semi panicked because I hate the idea of my baby being under anesthesia and going into surgery. It will be sometime this summer. The main thing is that he needs to be 100% healthy - meaning no cough, no runny nose, no nothing - before going into surgery. He still has a cough and a little runny nose so that all has to be completely gone before he can be put on the schedule. He's teething pretty bad right now (3 molars and 2 incisors) so the runny nose may continue for a while.
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Poor guy. Another ear infection. Jeez. He can't seem to catch a break! I have heard that the tubes work wonders for kids with recurrent ear infections.
Here's to this being Robbie's last ear infection.
Hugs, Kim. I know it is scary, but he will do great and be so much happier afterward. :-)
Scary, but I'm sure you'll all feel much better after the tubes. Every mom (at least 10) has been soooo happy with the tubes after they were in. Healthy babies make for happy mommies! He'll do great and you will too ;) Hugs!
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