Easton and I went to Primary Children's today for his appointment with the pediatric ENT. They told me to make sure I was there at least 15 min. early... or I would have to reschedule my appt. So, I was there 20 minutes early.... of course, as they always are... they were behind. I didn't start to get aggitated until we had been waiting in the waiting room for an hour and a half. But, we were finally seen and finally have a little bit of information.
Easton still has fluid in his left ear. The doctor said that since cold season is on the way out... YEAH!... he is willing to give it 3-4 more weeks to see if the fluid will go away on its own. If it doesn't, then Eastie will be getting tubes put in. The doctor said that this could definately be one of the reasons that Easton's speech is a little slurred. Hopefully, the fluid will disipate on it's own and we won't have to worry about the tubes......
The second reason we went to the ENT was because of a bluish colored mark on the roof of Easton's mouth. We noticed it about 6 months ago and thougth it was a bruise, but when it didn't change colors or go away we decided it must be something else. Then we decided it must be from sucking on his blue binkie so hard. I didn't really worry about it to much and just added it to my list of things to ask the doctor about when I went for Eastie's well check. The doctor wanted it double checked.... so that brings us to today.
The ENT says it is a vascular tumor. I got a little scared when he used the word tumor, but he said that it shouldn't be a problem if it isn't getting bigger. It hasn't grown at all since we noticed it before... so that is a really good sign. He said that if it just stays the same and isn't getting any bigger they will just leave it alone, the only reason it could cause problems is much later down the road, if he needs to wear a retainer, or uses dentures.
He did, however, say that it could be bigger than it appears to be, so for that reason they need to do an MRI. I will be calling tomorrow to schedule his MRI, then we go back in 4 weeks to discuss the results, check his ears for fluid, and do a hearing test, just to be sure. He can definately hear, they just want to check to see how well.
So, after all the waiting I was a little sad to hear that my baby boy is going to have to be put "under" once more, but hey this is nothing after you've had a body part removed! I'll keep you posted as we go through the doctor process the next few weeks.
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Thats crazy, good think Eastons such a tough kid!
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Poor little guy! We will be praying for him, and hope that all goes well through all of his tests! He is such a tough little guy, that he'll come through with flying colors! We will watch for the updates!
It never ends does it?? I am so sorry to hear about Easton, I hope everything turns out to be okay! About his tubes...I wouldn't hesitate for a second about putting tubes in his ears, even to be a bit agressive and proactive. Carson had tubes at 18 months, and actually is on his 3rd set (permanent this time). He had some speech problems, but once he had tubes, and didn't always have fluid in his ears, he made leaps and bounds on his speech! So I am so supportive of tubes, they are so quick and easy, and within 2 hours of sugery, kids will be playing like normal again! Kaylee got a set of tubes when she had her thyroid surgery in November, and she was only 10 months old. So if you ask me, it is so worth putting them in, if you even are questioning it!! I hope that info helps, but of course you do what is right for your family! (I am sure people are always giving you advice you really don't want to hear!) :)
Take care, and let us know if you need anything!
Tiff, Jeremy did the tubes to and it made a real difference. Do keep us posted and we will certainly keep him in our prayers but I have a feeling that all will be well. When these boys get older- they call their scars or operations their battle wounds. Jeremy has had a few.
Good luck Tiffany... All three of my kids had sets ( shaylee had 3) of tubes and they changed there lives.. They were wonderful :) Dustin had a cyst like thing ( I forget the correct name) in the back of his throat that he had removed at the age of 10 months and it also was a life saver.... I wish you the best of luck~ you will be in our prayers for the best news possible :)
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