So, I thought keeping the kids out of day care and us on 'lock down' would HOPEFULLY keep the kids well. That was not the case unfortunately. On Tuesday morning Lucas casually mentioned that his left ear hurt again, and by lunch time he was literally screaming in pain. I am so thankful he can express himself so well. I went and bought my own personal otoscope.. just happened to be on sale at walgreens..and from what I could see from our new fancy plastic otoscope sure enough his left ear was really swollen and red.
I took him in on Wed and sure enough he has another ear infection. It is obvious he has a drainage issue in his ears. He hasn't even been sick or congested at all, but still gets these infections. It had only been 10 days since the last time he was on antibiotic. He was put on Augmentin (eww) this time and we are praying for this not to set us back on his surgery date, should be ok. Our pediatrician pretty much said that he needs tubes, this is his last chance..any more infections and we head to an ENT. I am fine with whatever he needs, I don't want him to have any long term hearing problems or constant popping in his ears (like his daddy has from numerous childhood ear infections). One of my brothers had Eustachian tubes for several years so apparently ear drainage problems run on both sides...So, if he needs them he needs them. But, I hope we don't have to cross that bridge for a while if ever...Other than the GI affects of this really strong antibiotic Lucas seems to be handling everything ok. We'll see how it goes.
Claire also had her 12 month check up. She is getting huge. 26lbs (97%) and 30inches (75%) and her head is 75 % also. She is doing great and we hope once she continues walking more and more...or maybe running... she will thin out a bit. Time will tell. She is obviously not a picky eater. She loves any and all vegetables and fruit...she even likes mushrooms. The only food she seems to be disgusted by is eggs.. and Lucas isn't a fan either..so I am not surprised.
Currently surgery is scheduled for March 30 with a cath date of March 27. I will be so happy when we are all home safe, healthy, and sound. The anticipation is a lot to deal with.
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Michelle!!! I feel your pain. I am so sorry he is not well. I remember having to cancel Casey's Fontan 4 days prior because of a fever. Casey also has a horrible family history with ENT...I had tubes, his grandfather had tubes, he has tubes, etc. His cardiologists felt that it was needed so that he didn't blow through so many antibiotics. However, this was after the Fontan, so that is your first priority.
ReplyDeleteHey Guys, Sorry to hear about the ear troubles. I have a small care package for Lucas for his hospital visit. Can you email your address to me: mmatsuno1963@att.net? If not, then can I send it some place so he can get it? I see the days counting down. . . for me I start vacation on the 30th, but my mind, heart, and soul will not be at rest until I hear that Lucas' surgery is over and he is in recovery. I know you have lots of family nearby, but let me know if I can help at all. Love,
ReplyDeleteAunt Mary