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ear tubes

djm31012djm31012 member
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any one have a LO that needed to get tubes? DS had 3 ear infections in a row, and antibiotics didnt help. While he is "fine" now and totally happy, no fever etc, we went to the pedi yest for our 9 mo check up and there is still fluid in his right ear. I need to take DS back in a month to see if its cleared up on its own but the pedi did plant the ear tubes seed and I am upset. I know its all from daycare and there is not much I can do abotu it right now. He said no doubt the hearing in his right ear has been affected by it, but didnt say anything about long term or permanent damage. I know tubes are common, my cousins son had them and its not a big deal. BUt of course I am upset and looking for some reassurance from people with experience. I am also upset that his hearing may be affected because of it. Stupid work and stupid daycare ugh. Mom guilt at its finest right now.
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  • musicalmama5musicalmama5 member
    My brother had tubes and so did DH. I don't think it's too big of a deal. Definitely don't feel guilty! Tubes are very common.
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  • ericalee27ericalee27 member

    DS1 has them, and it was not a big deal at all.  It is so so common.  I honestly wish we had done the procedures  the very first time it was mentioned as an option for us becuase it would have saved us more ear infection drama.  Like, we had to go to rocephin shots for one of his persistent ear infections.  Shots every day for three days, NOT FUN.  We waited to see if he "grew out of it" but he never really did.  We ended up getting them right when he turned 2. 

    DS1 has had no long term impact on his hearing or speech and had no delays...

    If DS2 goes down the same path, we are getting tube placed as soon as offered!  I am so done with ear infections

          DS1: Quinn - 10.22.10 and DS2: Cole - 01.18.13

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    ericalee27 said:

    DS1 has them, and it was not a big deal at all.  It is so so common.  I honestly wish we had done the procedures  the very first time it was mentioned as an option for us becuase it would have saved us more ear infection drama.  Like, we had to go to rocephin shots for one of his persistent ear infections.  Shots every day for three days, NOT FUN.  We waited to see if he "grew out of it" but he never really did.  We ended up getting them right when he turned 2. 

    DS1 has had no long term impact on his hearing or speech and had no delays...

    If DS2 goes down the same path, we are getting tube placed as soon as offered!  I am so done with ear infections


    we did the shots with the last ear infection...so brutal. i guess we will see what they say in a month. how long did your DS have them for? ive heard it varies
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  • tiffanyptiffanyp member
    My older daughter got them this morning actually. Don't worry - if there was any chance of permanent hearing loss, they would have suggested tubes a long time ago. I'm sure the doctor just meant that the fluid is currently affecting his hearing.
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  • ericalee27ericalee27 member
    djm31012 said:
    ericalee27 said:

    DS1 has them, and it was not a big deal at all.  It is so so common.  I honestly wish we had done the procedures  the very first time it was mentioned as an option for us becuase it would have saved us more ear infection drama.  Like, we had to go to rocephin shots for one of his persistent ear infections.  Shots every day for three days, NOT FUN.  We waited to see if he "grew out of it" but he never really did.  We ended up getting them right when he turned 2. 

    DS1 has had no long term impact on his hearing or speech and had no delays...

    If DS2 goes down the same path, we are getting tube placed as soon as offered!  I am so done with ear infections


    we did the shots with the last ear infection...so brutal. i guess we will see what they say in a month. how long did your DS have them for? ive heard it varies
    One tube has fallen out, and one is still in (he's a little over 3 now)

          DS1: Quinn - 10.22.10 and DS2: Cole - 01.18.13

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  • tamarar5tamarar5 member
    My sister and I DIDN'T get them and we both have measurable hearing loss from scar tissue on our ears. Hers is more pronounced, but I can definitely tell I don't hear as well as DH. I think it's worth it, worry and all.
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