Ear tubes.
The ENT looked at her ears and found, as expected, two full-blown ear infections. I asked about options, but he said our only other course of action would be to continue antibiotics. Those just aren't working. And there are risks associated with letting these ear infections continue. Not to mention that Ellie's speech and development could be impacted by having fluid interfering with everything inside her head.
We have the surgery scheduled for next Thursday morning. I got pretty emotional when he talked us through the risks — potential damage to the ear drum, infection or bleeding.... These potential side effects seem to only impact less than 3 percent of cases. (Somehow that doesn't make me feel great, but I'm trying to be rational.)
I know our little girl is strong. Ellie IS going to be fine.
We really appreciate all the support, as we freak out more than necessary about all of this! We're first-time parents at our worst right now.
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