tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post5883624880116522107..comments2024-02-02T07:13:37.313-06:00Comments on Like Merchant Ships: Time for tubesUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger60125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-72176112690950140962008-06-11T17:03:00.000-05:002008-06-11T17:03:00.000-05:00I think your blog is fantastic! Thanks for sharin...I think your blog is fantastic! Thanks for sharing so much great information. :)<BR/>An anonymous poster asked if anyone knew of any other successful treatments for ear infections besides tubes, and I felt compelled to share. Chiropractic has had a lot of success with the treatment and prevention of ear infections. My husband, actually, is a chiropractor and we have had a lot of success in our office with kids dealing with chronic otitis media. A lot of times, the root cause is a misalignment in the neck. Many times, chiropractic is a parent's last hope. I encourage you to try it. It's natural, non-invasive, and it works! :)<BR/>I will say that while tubes may work for some kids, in others they cause damage. That was the case with my brother-in-law. He is 35 and has had two ear surgeries due to damage from ear infections and tubes. He is now nearly deaf in one ear. I don't say that to scare anyone, but rather to encourage a more natural route firt...for your sweet kiddos.<BR/>Thanks, again, for all your great information! Blessings to you!annieckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07303230705273162561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-64341628542885569032008-06-10T12:56:00.000-05:002008-06-10T12:56:00.000-05:00I had the surgery in 1969, and didn't think much a...I had the surgery in 1969, and didn't think much about it until recently, when I learned it was a fairly new surgery at the time. My parents were nervous about it, but knew it had worked when they came into my room after the surgery. Mom was wearing a skirt and heels as one dressed nicely for that kind of important thing back then. Though I was still more drugged than awake, I put my hands up and covered my ears at the loud noise of her heels clicking on the terrazo floor. <BR/><BR/>(mild tinnitus is a small price to pay for having my hearing! I didn't even know other people didn't always have this little buzzing whine in their ears until I was reading that same article!)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-41827329210128937932008-06-10T12:45:00.000-05:002008-06-10T12:45:00.000-05:00Not related to tubes at all (though I hope went we...Not related to tubes at all (though I hope went well today), but I just noticed the phone on the play kitchen in the background of the picture. I thought, "hey, Eva has a phone like that; I bet Meredith got that at someone's garage sale." ...Then I remembered you got it at MY garage sale! (chuckling to self...)<BR/><BR/>Gracegclynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14796010513130883468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-17982193331777967692008-06-09T14:42:00.000-05:002008-06-09T14:42:00.000-05:00I had tubes put in my ears when I was about 18 mon...I had tubes put in my ears when I was about 18 months old, and haven't had an ear infection since. <BR/><BR/>An additional benefit of not having chronic infections is that when something IS wrong with my ears, I immediately know and can get it taken care of.Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04335320552964298416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-3426422047352207872008-06-09T13:21:00.000-05:002008-06-09T13:21:00.000-05:00Look at that birthday cake! Yum! I hope the tube...Look at that birthday cake! Yum! I hope the tubes give her tons of relief (and you too!)<BR/><BR/>Take care! SnizSnizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12609352449272402863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-47482184451130751862008-06-09T11:10:00.000-05:002008-06-09T11:10:00.000-05:00Tomorrow's the day! Prayers are with you.I doubt ...Tomorrow's the day! Prayers are with you.<BR/><BR/>I doubt you'll do the garlic cure, but to anyone who might try, please don't put raw garlic against a child's tender skin. The volatile oils burn! Those who use garlic medicinally will make a poultice: mash and heat the clove in olive oil, drench cotton in the cooled oil, squeeze, apply.<BR/><BR/>I have NEVER seen a Bitty at a yard sale...My daughter loved hers ragged. She was worth every penny but wow, $5!<BR/><BR/>deb meyersAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-60357609407880851012008-06-09T10:06:00.000-05:002008-06-09T10:06:00.000-05:00I hope she's doing better.I hope she's doing better.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09542888194280473548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-21464530569935539422008-06-09T08:27:00.000-05:002008-06-09T08:27:00.000-05:00I hope everything goes really well with her surger...I hope everything goes really well with her surgery. My best friend's son had it done and it has changed their life. I know you probably already know that with Andrew, but I am sure you will ALL be so much more well-rested. I am thinking of you!!Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10635304837180578317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-53231430514987072862008-06-09T07:37:00.000-05:002008-06-09T07:37:00.000-05:00I actually remember my operation for tubes. It's o...I actually remember my operation for tubes. It's one of my earliest memories, and I was 4. And it made such a difference. I can remember screaming in pain from ear infections beforehand, and not really getting too many afterwards. <BR/><BR/>I will pray that your little one's operation goes well, too!<BR/><BR/><I>Visit <A HREF="http://tolovehonorandvacuum.blogspot.com" REL="nofollow">To Love, Honor and Vacuum</A> today!</I>Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06842674051346091248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-45180032792515387672008-06-09T00:23:00.000-05:002008-06-09T00:23:00.000-05:00I want to add to my comment asking about allergies...I want to add to my comment asking about allergies, that it is wonderful we live in a day & age where something CAN be done about chronic ear infections other than suffer through and I'm glad you were able to arrange relief for Elise so quickly. I asked about allergies only because some people don't even consider it (as you obviously have).Tubo Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13648885392472180009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-31790035108613042902008-06-08T20:14:00.000-05:002008-06-08T20:14:00.000-05:00My children never needed tubes, but I have heard f...My children never needed tubes, but I have heard from other mothers stories of instant relief.<BR/><BR/>God bless.Jackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03468852176706030109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-7172062709114260812008-06-08T17:26:00.000-05:002008-06-08T17:26:00.000-05:00Bless her little heart! I hope the procedure goes...Bless her little heart! I hope the procedure goes well on Tuesday, and she gets some much-needed relief!Anne Marie@Married to the Empirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16600919522369171555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-1588389544264695802008-06-08T17:21:00.000-05:002008-06-08T17:21:00.000-05:00Oh, I hope she is out of pain soon. She is such a...Oh, I hope she is out of pain soon. She is such a DOLLY herself!<BR/><BR/>Yay for Grandma and CAKE!Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08910644413175366761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-1049831607530297202008-06-08T10:49:00.000-05:002008-06-08T10:49:00.000-05:00This reminds me of a funny story...and who couldn'...This reminds me of a funny story...and who couldn't use some humor whilst nearing surgery?<BR/><BR/>Once in college I was on a date with my boyfriend to the movies. We were kissing when he grabbed his ear and whispered, "There's something in my ear!" Sure enough, it was one of his tubes from when he was a little boy! The drs had always said that it would eventually fall out!Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04764437077561164662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-35345796451669493432008-06-08T10:08:00.000-05:002008-06-08T10:08:00.000-05:00Ear infections in "the olden days" sometimes did g...Ear infections in "the olden days" sometimes did great harm. My mother grew up before antibiotics, and had repeated ear infections that persisted into elementary school. She used to tell me stories of her teacher heating her cap on the wood burning stove and putting it on her ear. She was ultimately left with one seriously scarred eardrum and another with a permanent hole in it, the result of repeated ruptures. Extensive mastoid surgery was required later in life, a very unpleasant experience. She also had a tympanoplasty to repaid the hole, but it was unsuccessful. <BR/><BR/>I'm grateful that present-day parents have options!<BR/><BR/>MartyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-78988727900827551542008-06-08T09:57:00.000-05:002008-06-08T09:57:00.000-05:00A Bitty Baby for $5! That's when you do the happy ...A Bitty Baby for $5! That's when you do the happy dance!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-54025564633041653472008-06-08T09:13:00.000-05:002008-06-08T09:13:00.000-05:00My daughter had her tonsils out after many, many i...My daughter had her tonsils out after many, many infections and it was by far one of the best things we ever did!<BR/><BR/>Your dolly looks like a Bitty Baby from American Girl. That is a great yard sale find! To think someone spent about $100 on a doll only for it to end up in a yard sale!Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02853147086906439337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-7250926250921999682008-06-08T09:02:00.000-05:002008-06-08T09:02:00.000-05:00I think my mom paid $5 for the doll and basket--no...I think my mom paid $5 for the doll and basket--not even knowing it was something expensive.<BR/><BR/>Just that it was extra cute : )Meredithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08455517419708043340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-22780218054245826022008-06-08T08:43:00.000-05:002008-06-08T08:43:00.000-05:00My grandfather was a doctor even in the pre-antibi...My grandfather was a doctor even in the pre-antibiotic days, and he treated me throughout my ear infections in childhood/teen years.<BR/><BR/>He told me that there were just as many ear infections in the past as people have now. The difference is that they just weren't treated except with hot compresses, etc.<BR/><BR/> Ear infections will go away on their own. According to my friend, they are not even treated at all in England.<BR/><BR/> But at what cost?Meredithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08455517419708043340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-74916774239586227092008-06-08T08:35:00.000-05:002008-06-08T08:35:00.000-05:00Ears seem to be my family's weak point. As a chil...Ears seem to be my family's weak point. As a child, I was rarely if ever sick except for ears--and it's the same for my children.<BR/><BR/>When Andrew had his repeat ear infections, he was exclusively breastfed. I did not eliminate wheat, but later he WAS tested for allergies including wheat sensitivity.<BR/><BR/>He only tested positive for seasonal allergies.<BR/><BR/>I do think it's wise to investigate other causes, but you get to a point when a physical solution like tubes is FAR superior to an antibiotic every month. Plus, it can keep them from getting hearing loss and speech delay because of fluid in the inner ear.<BR/><BR/>After 12-18 months the ear tubes fall out. Our goal is to get Elise through the fall/winter cold season and give her ears enough time to heal and grow.<BR/><BR/>She can swim as normal as long as she wears ear plugs. <BR/><BR/>Like I said, I'd rather not put her through a surgery (however short it is)--but it's much much better than chronic ear infections.Meredithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08455517419708043340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-12819566045517523022008-06-08T08:11:00.000-05:002008-06-08T08:11:00.000-05:00I have no experience with tubes but I sure hope th...I have no experience with tubes but I sure hope they provide much relief but more importantly.. sleep for you all. :)TracyMichelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03229503241864939021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-35846152388230674972008-06-08T07:41:00.000-05:002008-06-08T07:41:00.000-05:00Providential! I am so glad the doctor had the open...Providential! I am so glad the doctor had the openings necessary for relief for Elise - the Lord certainly hears us!<BR/><BR/>I guess my only question, not getting ear infections until older in life (and able to cope better) - I had swimmers ear basically all through high school... <BR/><BR/>What do tubes do exactly? Will she have to get them again? Do they hurt going in or are they painless? I've been blessed (so far) with Liam, but a few of my friends with littles his age have gotten tubes put in their babies ears and I'm curious. <BR/><BR/>I'm just glad that ya'll get some relief soon! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-29616527251401917082008-06-08T07:24:00.000-05:002008-06-08T07:24:00.000-05:00For someone who has not got any sleep you both loo...For someone who has not got any sleep you both look pretty good. I say if the Doc says tubes would help than do it. You are right it is not easy to see your babies hurting. And by the way- pregnancy looks great on you! Even though we can't see your whole face- you look terrific! \<BR/>SuzeQAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-53608562763512235232008-06-08T05:33:00.000-05:002008-06-08T05:33:00.000-05:00Oh, and after seeing a couple of posts in here men...Oh, and after seeing a couple of posts in here mentioning food allergies and milk and you saying yourself that you were on a dairy free, egg free, diet while pregnant with your son... I wanted to make sure my post was clear in that it was WHEAT not dairy that caused these problems. 1 in 133 people in the U.S. alone have problems with gluten(the protein in wheat). And with wheat being consumed so heavily by our society it is no big surprise.Amanda on Mauihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07025963903013322746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-10322086058792994722008-06-08T05:28:00.000-05:002008-06-08T05:28:00.000-05:00Have you ever had your kids checked for food aller...Have you ever had your kids checked for food allergies? I just read a book with a woman who's son had a wheat allergy, and they didn't know it until they saw a naturopathic doctor. The son was just about ready to get tubes put in his ears too, but as soon as they removed wheat from his diet everything cleared up and he didn't have to get the tubes.<BR/><BR/>Just so your child doesn't have to go through surgery it might be something to look into if you haven't already.<BR/><BR/>If she does go through it, I hope she'll be well and happy when it is over and that she wont have any pain during the procedure.Amanda on Mauihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07025963903013322746noreply@blogger.com