Tubes...

We have had many visits to the Dr and even 2 trips to the ER in London's short life already.  The problem....ear infections.  She has had a total of 6 infections in the past year.  Her symptom always starts with a cough about a week before the infection strikes.  It seems as if when one clears up we are back at the Dr a few weeks later getting another antibiotic. 

A few weeks ago Londons God-Mama, Ashley took us for a spin in her new car.  We decided to go into Michaels to look at some crafts and once we got in the store London got the chills and had goosebumps---this was strange because it was really nice out and the store wasn't cold at all. 

We quickly left the store once London's body was hot to the touch and once we were leaving the parking lot this is what London looked like...

Thankfully Luke was on his way home from a hunting trip and I told him to pick up some OJ for her and some Ibuprofrin.  Once I got home I took her temp and it read 103.6 so I called Luke back and told him to skip the trip to the store because we would be heading to the ER.  This is London waiting for Daddy to get home...

This was Lukes first visit to the ER with London---he usually gets to skip out on these fun visits because he is working.  I think he would rather be at work then have to witness such a sad baby, but he did enjoy the cuddling.  Here they are in the waiting room...we were there for 2.5 hours.

Once we finally got home we changed into our comfy clothes and relaxed and watched some Barney.

I made her some chicken noodle soup but she wasn't interested.  We Luke even made homemade banana pudding topped with nilla wafers and she turned her head to that too...

After a few days of "fasting" I was desperate for her to eat so we made a stop to Dairy Queen and ordered a chocolate malt and some fries---she LOVED it and I was so happy that she was eating again.

Hop Pop and Mimi (Diane) made some oatmeal chocolate chip cookies for the patient and she gobbled those right up too.

London had her follow up appointment with Dr Bomgaars and he referred us to Dr Crawford, an ENT specialist with Boys Town.  We had an appointment with him and he said she would be a great candidate for tubes.  She is scheduled for surgery (YIKES!!!!) next Thursday.  It breaks my heart knowing she will be under anesthesia and I won't be by her side but I know she will be in good hands. We are definately looking forward to the end of her ear infections and hope to enjoy the cold and flu season with no colds or the flu! :)

Here is London waiting for the Dr to come in....So glad my Mom was there to entertain London and to have another set of ears listening to the Dr. THANKS MOM!!!

We go to Dr Bomgaars next week for a physical before surgery day.