Emla cream! See, I knew I knew what it was. I've even had them do it for me, not so much for the pain aspect, but I faint sometimes when I get needles (it's bizarre--I never panic, I just kind of quietly go BOOM), so they do it for me for an IV.
She's doing so well, and I'm so proud of how she did. And I'm really, really glad it's over.
Ugh. For all my worrying, and I was worried, because I'm a MOM and it comes with the territory, there was never any question of not doing it. I knew that it would help her hearing and speech, and I knew that it would decrease her ear infections, which would decrease how often she has had to take antibiotics. Win all around, even with the stress.
I'm glad to hear she's doing well. I got a bit misty eyed when you described what was obviously her being able to hear. It's an amazing feeling when you haven't had that for awhile. And I'm so glad you guys took care of the problem early, while she's still a toddler. I predict a very happy, chattering Monkey quite soon. *hugs*
My ears get plugged with wax a lot, so I've got some idea what that feels like, but it was amazing to watch her realizing that she could hear properly. I really can't wait to see how she adjusts.
SO glad she's doing well! Jamey loved looking at the pictures, by the way. He kept pointing to her eyes and back to his. Little weirdo. He's fascinated with blue eyes, since everyone else that lives here has brown. Genetics FTW!
Oh that's so cute! I'm the only hazel eyed person in the family... the boy and the aliens are blue as blue can be. So much for dominant and recessive in my house!
They last about six months. They're microscopic, and rather than the old style ones where they had to be removed, they slowly work themselves out and just slip out like excess earwax. Generally the body kicks in and starts doing what it's supposed to do, but sometimes you need a couple rounds of having the tubes put in before that happens.
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So glad Monkey is doing better. Can't wait to see what she does now.
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She's doing so well, and I'm so proud of how she did. And I'm really, really glad it's over.
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How long do the tubes have to stay in?
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They last about six months. They're microscopic, and rather than the old style ones where they had to be removed, they slowly work themselves out and just slip out like excess earwax. Generally the body kicks in and starts doing what it's supposed to do, but sometimes you need a couple rounds of having the tubes put in before that happens.
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