So... after my last set of ear infections Dr. Marino said enough is enough. She gave us a referal for an ear specialist. We went yesterday to see him. Dr. Waki said
I currently have fluid in my ears but they are not infected. My ear canal does not allow for the fluid to drain. So... as soon as I am around someone that is sick, the bacteria reaches the fluid in my ears and causes an infection. Dr. Waki said the best thing is to put tubes in my ears to let the fluid drain so I do not get the infections.
This is also, most likely, the cause of my speech delay. Anybody who knows me knows that I am a little chatterbox. I am contantly holding extensive conversations with people I know and even people I don't. The problem is that nobody understands me. Because I constantly have fluid in my ears, I hear things differently than everyone else. This is why I have made up my own language. Dr. Waki said that after the tubes are put in, I should shortly begin speaking ENGLISH!!!! Then when I talk to people we can make sense of conversations we hold. And... I should be free of ear infections!
I currently have fluid in my ears but they are not infected. My ear canal does not allow for the fluid to drain. So... as soon as I am around someone that is sick, the bacteria reaches the fluid in my ears and causes an infection. Dr. Waki said the best thing is to put tubes in my ears to let the fluid drain so I do not get the infections.
This is also, most likely, the cause of my speech delay. Anybody who knows me knows that I am a little chatterbox. I am contantly holding extensive conversations with people I know and even people I don't. The problem is that nobody understands me. Because I constantly have fluid in my ears, I hear things differently than everyone else. This is why I have made up my own language. Dr. Waki said that after the tubes are put in, I should shortly begin speaking ENGLISH!!!! Then when I talk to people we can make sense of conversations we hold. And... I should be free of ear infections!
Sanatizing my hands, waiting to see Dr. Waki...
Mommy and Daddy realize that having tubes put in my ears is what is best for me. They are only uneasy about the fact that it is considered a surgical procedure, meaning I have to be put to sleep. Dr. Waki performs up to 4 or 5 of these procedures a week, so it is very common. He only works with a few anesthesiologists that he completely trusts with babies. Please keep me in your prayers as I go through this procedure (and mommy and daddy too, that they are able to be at rest with their decision to move forward).
The secretary will be calling in the next week to schedule the procedure. Hopefully it all takes place within the next month. We will keep you updated.
4 comments:
Coop - tell mommy and daddy that everything will be ok!! Quinn did it when she was about your age too!! We'll definitely keep you guys in our prayers! Love you buddy!
Good Luck!!!
My sister Courtney's little girl had tubes and speech delay. It is amazing how much better she is now that she can actually hear;-)
Cooper, it will be nice to see what you think when you can hear ENGLISH! It would be nice if we understood all you have to say, because you are definitely a chatterbox. Grandma LOVES you, and your mom and dad.
Cooper I can't believe how big you are!!! And glad that your ears won't hurt you anymore very soon. Good luck and can't wait to see you!! Love, Andrea
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