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~morsey~

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in October 2011 Moms

Hi!  Things have been busy between work and CK getting the stomach bug, but I wanted to respond to your tubes post from a few days ago.

CK got tubes back in November.  Our ped's rule of thumb was 4 infections in 5 months.  For us, it got to the point where her ear infections weren't clearing up and we kept having to use a stronger antibiotic.  When we went to the ENT, we were very on the fence about if we'd proceed with the surgery.

At her ENT checkup, she had ANOTHER double ear infection.  Also, based on the fluid in her ears, the doctor said her hearing was as muffled as it sounds if you stick your fingers in your ears.  That was enough for us - we decided to proceed.

TBH, CK had a terrible time coming out of the anesthesia - it was exorcist-like, and apparently happens that way for about 5% of toddlers.  But within two hours, she was back to her normal self and has been a happier kid ever since.  It is obvious to me that her hearing is better, her language development has gone through the roof.  (She probably says at least 40 words.)

Like the doctor told us would happen, she's still gotten ear infections, but her ears drain and we can see the fluid and immediately treat with drops (which we keep on hand).  She doesn't have the pain/pressure she used to have, and the infections clear up quickly.

Anyway, just wanted to tell you about our experience. :)  GL!

BFP#1 1/31/11 ~ CK came on her due date, 10/10/11!
BFP#2 11/20/12, EDD 7/30/13 ~ heard heartbeat at 6w2d ~ mmc discovered at 8w
1st medicated cycle ~ 6/11/13 ~ Clomid ~ BFN
2nd medicated cycle ~ 7/12/13 ~ Clomid and trigger shot ~ BFN
SHG on 8/13/13 ~ uterus looked good!
Diagnosed with DOR on 8/16/13 ~ AMH 0.27 ~ repeat AMH 0.19
3rd medicated cycle ~ 8/9/13 ~ Femara and trigger shot ~ BFN
4th medicated cycle ~ 9/4/13 ~ Bravelle, trigger shot, IUI ~ BFP! ~ EDD: 6/11/14 ~ heartbeat of 118 at 6w3d ~ mmc discovered at 9w1d
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  • morsey2011morsey2011 member
    Thank you! I took her to see the pedi on Monday. She says she gets concerned if the infections are chronic and not easily treated. She says her infections have been spaced out and she's responded well with antibiotics, except of course for the allergic reactions. She mentioned the hearing thing, and I told her she repeats pretty much anything we tell her to and hearing doesn't seem to be an issue. She said DD wasn't a candidate for tubes right now. After hearing how often other LOs were getting infections, hers don't seem so bad. I'm glad CK is doing better now! Everyone I had talked to said tubes were the best decision for them and had no regrets!
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