CK scheduled for ear tube surgery.

peelester429 · November 2012

So we saw the ENT yesterday. As he was evaluating CK's ears, we learned she has yet ANOTHER double-ear infection. This is number 5 in 6 months, during the weather when kids are supposed to be LESS prone to ear infections. He also told us that her current hearing is as muffled as it sounds when you stick your fingers in your ears (because of the fluid and recurring infections), which broke my heart.

Needless to say, she'll be having surgery next Thursday to have tubes put in. While I know it's the best decision for her in the long-run, my heart aches thinking about handing her off to a doctor and her going under anesthesia. Sad

Elsa1984 · November 2012

Poor CK!! Hopefully everything goes smoothly!

My cousin had the same problem but they didn't know for years. Once it was discovered, they got tubes right away. After surgery, they were talking to him and he said "hey your voice changed!" And hearing himself say that, he said "hey my voice changed too!" Due to his muffled hearing, he was unable to pronounce words correctly because when talked to, he couldn't hear them correctly. There were some words we would say and he could look at us strange because he thought we were now saying the word in a weird way, even though he was just hearing it differently. Once his hearing was better though, he was able to correct his speech.

So on the plus side, even though CK has to go through this, at least she will feel better and she will hear words correctly instead of muffled!

btsrc5 · November 2012

awww I am so sorry.

(( hugs ))

Fianschneid · November 2012

Poor little girl. She will do great and will be so much happier when she can hear clearly and is more comfortable. I can't imagine it's easy, though. Thinking of you both.

blu-eyedwife · November 2012

Poo Mama! I'm sure CK is going to be fine, and won't even remember the surgery the day after. But it's got to be stressful for you!

Good luck! It's going to be awesome for her when she feels better AND can hear clearly!

shediva1 · November 2012

CK will be happier that she won't be fighting anymore infections. Stay strong, and good luck to CK, I'll be thinking of her.

missyishere · November 2012

Sorry for CK and mommy ): On the other hand, hopefully this will help give her some relief. I love your new siggy, too. She's just too cute!!!

thetheisens · November 2012

Good luck! I think we are headed down that road as well. From what I hear the recovery is quick and they feel much better once they stop getting so many ear infections. I hope CK feels better soon!

adge629 · November 2012

First off she is such a cutie. I love her face in the second photo. Second I'm sorry. I could only imagine what your going through. You just have to look at it, you are doing what is best for her. It is a lot more common now a days. Good luck.