Ear Tube Surgery

After more than 2 years of constant ear infections (too many to count), various trips to Urgent Care, and many sleepless nights, we insisted to be referred to an ENT specialist about Elliot's ears.  Since he didn't talk very clearly, and wasn't saying as many words as he should be at his age, along with the fact that he seems to constantly be in pain and on antibiotics, we were convinced that ear tubes were the answer.  Our pediatrician tried to tell us that he would 'outgrow it' but we insisted anyway.  The ENT agreed that he was a good candidate for tubes, so we made an appointment for the surgery at Children's Hospital in February.  And we are SO glad we did.  Almost instantly (within a few days), Elliot was a happier little boy and started talking like CRAZY.  We almost couldn't believe it.  He started saying words clearly and would repeat more and more.  He hasn't had an ear infection since and we are thankful he is finally out of pain.

Playing in the lobby before surgery

Getting his vitals checked 

All dressed up and ready to go 

Being such a good boy

Daddy carrying him back to surgery

Waking up from anesthesia (his nose was super itchy)

Having a popsicle

So tired on the way home

Playing doctor with the fun bag of stuff the hospital gave us