Where we're at

We had an appointment with ENT today. We got there early to fill out paper work, then saw the audiologist first. Allie's tympanogram was flat which means her ear drum isn't moving (indication of fluid). Then they did a toddler style hearing test which was pretty cool. We sat in a quiet small room and the lady talked to Allie through speakers and watched to see if Allie turned toward the sound. There was evidence of some hearing loss as the first level I could hear her just fine, but Allie made no indication that she could hear it. 

We went back out to the waiting room and sat for nearly an hour before we got into our room. Then sat for another 30 minutes before we saw Dr. Eyen. He spent about 5 minutes with us and went over history and looked in her ears. They are full, but no infection. He gave me the option of waiting and watching or putting tubes in now. I want the tubes. With as much as we will have going on in our life, I don't want to deal with these ear problems and a newborn. I think it might push me over the edge. 

So, we sat for another 15 minutes waiting to get our appointment set up. It's April 28th! Seems like a long way away, but it's not that far from now! Allison did well, but was so ready to leave. I just took her to Wendy's and got her some nuggets and fries. The guy taking our order screwed up and "accidentally" gave us a frosty. So, Allie got dessert too!! Of course, I'm eating light so I got a grilled chicken sandwich, ate half the bun and had a side salad instead of fries. Wendy's has great salads and I love that you can substitute that for fries. 

Ok, short story made long...Allie is down for a nap and I think I'm going to join her. Kara is going to be here tonight so we can work on Allie's room this weekend. I ordered bedding and we're going to get it painted. So ready to get her moved over. I'm a little nervous, but I think she's ready.

On a separate sad note, Jason's boss, John, passed away early yesterday morning. It was sooner than expected, but I am glad he is resting with Jesus and is no longer in pain. His family is heartbroken. He was such a wonderful man of God. Funny 'til the very end. Loved Jesus and loved his family. He will be missed.

Valerie