Comments on: I Can’t Hear You

By: Dutch Blitz » Going Under

Dutch Blitz » Going Under — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 07:05:28 +0000

[...] back in June that Nathan’s unclear speech and occasional clumsiness led us to wonder if maybe he had a problem with his hearing. He does. The good news is that it is not permanent; it is due to fluid in his ears. The bad news [...]

By: Hannah

Hannah — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 08:52:44 +0000

You know we’ve been through this with Tyler. Pretty much the exact same situation, too. I know *EXACTLY* how you are feeling. It’s not easy watching your child be put to sleep – it is the hardest thing I’ve done, and I’ve done it twice with Tyler – but like you say, the end result will be worth it. We noticed HUGE changes in Tyler after the surgery.
So many people will say to you: “it’s only a simple procedure” but it doesn’t detract from the way you feel as a mom having to go through it. So allow yourself to feel that way, because it’s NORMAL.
(((Hugs)))

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By: Meg

Meg — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 00:00:13 +0000

Being young and having a hearing problem is lame, I know. And he's a tough little guy, he'll be alright! (And so will his mama!) Meg's last blog post..I am my father's daughter (not that there was any real doubt)

By: Swistle

Swistle — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 23:10:42 +0000

One of my sons had a small surgery at about age 18 months, and I thought I was going to DIE from the pathos and cuteness of a tiny johnny. (None of us died, though. Instead, we ate doughnuts in the cafeteria.) Swistle's last blog post..Also, Reconsider Your Name

By: She Likes Purple

She Likes Purple — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 21:46:24 +0000

I think that line, "it's about him, not me" is the most beautiful testament to parenting, and it's why I think you are such a fantastic mother. You have such great perspective. I swear, when we have a kid, I'm going to take so many lessons from you---a stranger by definition but a friend in all other ways. She Likes Purple's last blog post..His Mother

By: Shelly Schmelzle

Shelly Schmelzle — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 19:28:25 +0000

As a speech language pathologist and mother of a son with tubes, it is so worth it. Not only did it “jumpstart” my son’s language (he was only 16 months when he had his first set) but he just felt better. He had tubes in and adenoids out and then 6 months later had a tonsillectomy (and a double hernia repair, long story) and then he really felt better, so he was out twice in a 6 month span of time. It is very scary but so worth it! There was no recovery from the tubes surgery, he cam home and was just fine. Hopefully that will be the case for Nathan!

By: Kristabella

Kristabella — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 19:23:59 +0000

My nephew had it done and he is doing SO much better. And kids bounce back so easily, so he'll be just fine! But I would be freaked out too! Kristabella's last blog post..I Am Drunk

By: Keri

Keri — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 16:13:36 +0000

I had tubes when I was little and it worked. My two year old has an appointment with an ENT on Tuesday to look at her ears and tonsils. I pretty sure she will need tubes and need to get her tonsils removed.

By: Shelly

Shelly — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 16:08:30 +0000

I had tubes twice, once when I was a baby, and again when I was 8 years old. My mom said that the anesthesia didn’t bother me. (since I totally don’t remember anything) I do think kids bounce back quickly. Unfortunately, at the same time, I had my tonsils taken out so the recovery wasn’t that pleasant, but my ears didn’t bother me.

Its not fun to have any type of ear infection, so it’s definately a positive thing!

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By: Samantha

Samantha — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 15:14:36 +0000

Good for you for being proactive and going to that specialist! Samantha's last blog post..Dreary.