Ears Ears Ears

We took a trip to California to visit family and meet up with some I-Cell babies. (Post to come)

While the visit Brielle struggled with severe constipation, infection in both ears and to top it off caught a cold. 

According to my last post I was feeling very optimistic about her health but just like that things can go down hill.

Today Brielle had a visit with her Otolaryngology/Neurotology doctor. Ears were suctioned, had a strep swab & pressure test. 

No strep, just fighting a bug. Swollen throat, reason for the chocking and gagging. She's very narrow so definitely compromising her swallowing. 

I had my little helper with me today; Ashley my 11yr old. I had to make her step out of the room she kept covering her eyes at the sight of the procedure, she can't stand seeing her sissy in any type of discomfort. 

Good news her fever finally broke last night. 

Bad news, her ear tubes fell out of place. I need to make a decision to replace the tubes or continue antibiotic drops to see how she does. So far it's been recurring ear infections/ drainage. If we go through with the replacement of the tubes; she will need sedation. She wouldn't need to be intubated, just mask; down for 6-7 minutes.  

Decisions... decisions.

I'm definitely leaning towards getting the tubes replaced. Will need to make sure she is completely out of the woods with this sickness and before flu season starts. 

I have faith God will line everything up for us to make the best decision and help her get over this bug ASAP. 

Thank you for the continued prayers!!