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Here we go again. Benjamin has another ear infection.
I know I’m adding my voice to a huge ear infection chorus here, but I am so frustrated and so sad for him too. It seems like he just got over the last one, and his ears were perfect for his 9 month check up (less than 2 weeks ago). This is his third infection in 4 months, and there was no cold before this one as with the other two. I asked about seeing an ENT, and the NP said that they usually would refer someone under the age of 6 months who had had three infections already, but because of his age, and because of the end of the virus season, she thought we should wait.
I have a feeling though that all of his infections are actually due to allergies (hay fever), since he didn’t start getting them until March. If that’s the case, this won’t be his last one.
Anyway, she put him on Omnicef which finally cleared up the last one. Hopefully it will work the first time this time, though I’m worried because he just had it a few weeks ago. We are supposed to go to the beach on Sunday! The thought of all being in one room with a miserable, sick baby is enough to make me just want to stay home.
And of course I put off getting a milk free probiotic for him, so we will have the digestive upset as well. Lovely.
Thanks for letting me gripe!
Sorry to hear Ben has another ear infection!
Poor guy! I hope the omnicef clears things up quickly and you can all enjoy your beach trip.Aww, poor Ben.
Ear infections are so yucky and I’m sure he’s so uncomfortable. Man, the hits just keep on coming for you guys!!!! Kate was on omnicef for her FIRST bladder infection and I was hoping the antibiotic she’s on now(future UTI preventative)would miraculously come without the side effect of the runs but no such luck. In addition to the Mylanta with the Zegerid, explosive poop is our middle name
…..that was more then you wanted to know. Sorry
I really hope he gets better soon for ALL of you. The beach sounds like fun!!!!! I wanna come!!!I feel your pain! We just went in today and Owen had double ear infection!
It’s soooooooo maddening!Sarah had SEVEN ear infections in her short life before we were finally referred to an ENT. My friend is a developmental therapist and had a training at St. Louis Children’s Hospital a few weeks ago. They met with the head Audiologist at the hospital and she said that children under one should be referred to an ENT after TWO infections! I couldn’t believe it! I thought 7 was toooooooo many for Sarah…but I wish all doctors were as proactive as they are! I would push a little harder for a trip to a ped. ENT. POOR BEN and POOR MOMMY!!!!
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