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I Can't Hear You!Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00465587872521082056noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-70748366374602199362008-11-07T23:35:00.000-05:002008-11-07T23:35:00.000-05:00ok, so i am a little far behind on your blog.. but...ok, so i am a little far behind on your blog.. but anyway, i love your laid back reaction to the busted ear drum. the first one was a real panic for first time mommy... but then, every time my kid lost his tudes he would have a new busted eardrum within a week.. so, now I am the "oh, a ruptured ear drum, well i guess it won't hurt so bad anymore" mommy rather than the "oh my goodness my baby diddlesgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18120954371196440122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-3058426506828497562008-11-04T22:41:00.000-05:002008-11-04T22:41:00.000-05:00I am totally with the other moms asking "what do y...I am totally with the other moms asking "what do you do about that?" I have never had that happen, but I can tell you if blood and gunk were coming out of my boy's ear I would be freaking right the freak out! I am sure you know how to deal with this, so I am wondering what you do? <BR/><BR/>And yes, I am a mom of one ds9. Probably sounds rather mystical to those moms that have more than about 2 Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-10715237594340665272008-11-03T14:35:00.000-05:002008-11-03T14:35:00.000-05:00Oh, and to second Jerriann...I totally agree with ...Oh, and to second Jerriann...I totally agree with her. We have five kids and I can count on one hand the number of times we've had a sickness this year. Gotta love Chiropractors. You'd be amazed at what it does for ADD/ADHD. I suggest finding one that is Upper Cervical Specific though. Just my two cents. Well four if you count my last comment.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04228138738486653128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-34367332304088964962008-11-03T14:31:00.000-05:002008-11-03T14:31:00.000-05:00You had better not complain next week when three o...You had better not complain next week when three of your kids wake you up at 2am (or should I say interrupt your internet time) to tell you their throats hurt. You asked for that one. You've been a mom for HOW LONG??? You so know better than that.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04228138738486653128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-43019867733925476502008-11-03T13:10:00.000-05:002008-11-03T13:10:00.000-05:00Hey Dawn,My oldest had three perforated ear drums ...Hey Dawn,<BR/>My oldest had three perforated ear drums in the last 2 years and what killed me was he would complain of a little ear pain but no other symtoms. By the time we would take him to the doctor, it was too late and the drum would perforate. Not only did he have to take antibiotics, we also had to put ear drops in twice a day. You also have to make sure no water gets in his in ears forAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-4091068729587332422008-11-03T12:08:00.000-05:002008-11-03T12:08:00.000-05:00I had this happen to me earlier this year and it t...I had this happen to me earlier this year and it took me a month and a half to get my hearing back. It was terrible. I hope he feels better soon!Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15260385968883923305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-57238922221236215962008-11-03T01:13:00.000-05:002008-11-03T01:13:00.000-05:00My son was four when that happened to him. Only it...My son was four when that happened to him. Only it was a lot more sinister and dramatic.<BR/><BR/>He was playing nicely and suddenly SCREAMED and threw himself to the floor. I ran to check on him and LOTS of blood was dripping down from his ear, all down his neck and onto his clothes. I freaked and took him to the doc who said it was a ruptured ear drum. <BR/><BR/>No infection. Nothing. Just Lowahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11014088685507756473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-46068827337368330792008-11-02T20:02:00.000-05:002008-11-02T20:02:00.000-05:00Oh man, your kids too? Mine used to have burst ear...Oh man, your kids too? Mine used to have burst ear drums all the time. Sometimes they'd have no symptoms, except maybe being a little more whiney than usua. Then boom. Burst eardrum! Hope he gets better soon!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-6463549873781557432008-11-02T17:00:00.000-05:002008-11-02T17:00:00.000-05:00I know you didn't ask for advice, that's why I cou...I know you didn't ask for advice, that's why I couldn't keep my mouth shut, lol...anyway, have you ever tried a chiropractor? My kids have never had an ear infection, one is 5.5 and the other is "3.97 and not potty trained" but no ear infections and rarely do they get stomach bugs (like one each in their life time).....it is so worth it...you know, since you didn't even ask for any advice, don'tAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-53664682753884838072008-11-02T16:22:00.000-05:002008-11-02T16:22:00.000-05:00His ear infection was so bad it caused his ear to ...His ear infection was so bad it caused his ear to bleed?? Poor Jackson. I hope he's feeling better now.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14768978998518455134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-91115637632938334822008-11-02T16:20:00.000-05:002008-11-02T16:20:00.000-05:00Yeowtch! Poor Jackson! So, what do you DO when y...Yeowtch! Poor Jackson! So, what do you DO when you have a perforated eardrum? Are you supposed to just leave it to drain or do you need to take him back to the doctor? You can tell I only have one kid and have been blessed with only two ear infections, right? I have a lot to learn!Bechttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01067603496202495254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-24544847847216619082008-11-02T13:19:00.000-05:002008-11-02T13:19:00.000-05:00Ear infections are NOT fun! I used to get them all...Ear infections are NOT fun! I used to get them all the time when I was a kid, it was like having swimmer's ear with a localized migraine all rolled into one.<BR/><BR/>I completely understand with your kids only getting sick on holidays, @ 1am Sunday morning, or while you are on vacation. This also goes along the lines of "needing" special paper, glue, or a flux capacitor that they just <I>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-67237484062841494692008-11-02T11:21:00.000-05:002008-11-02T11:21:00.000-05:00Oh, My goodness - that's hillarious. Poor Jackson ...Oh, My goodness - that's hillarious. Poor Jackson - but thanks for the giggles for me.<BR/><BR/>I'll have to try that on my own kids,who probably won't be amused, either. *L*Amelia Antwilerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17584920083164732963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-24845879672824441452008-11-02T11:12:00.000-05:002008-11-02T11:12:00.000-05:00Poor Jackson! My son had a ton of ear infections ...Poor Jackson! My son had a ton of ear infections as a child. And several perforated ear drums. The worst part was, his ear would be infected way before he'd have a fever or start complaining. So it would be nasty infected by the time we hit the doctor's office. Nothing like having a doctor look at you like you're the worst mom in the world! <BR/><BR/>I wanted one of those ear-looker-thingysDianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09099919133837312586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-60901915617298030212008-11-02T11:07:00.000-05:002008-11-02T11:07:00.000-05:00I could barely hear this post. Is this thing on?Yo...I could barely hear this post. Is this thing on?<BR/><BR/>You're one cold mama, lady!Patois42https://www.blogger.com/profile/07764936858778730692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-37998590930267255212008-11-02T10:53:00.000-05:002008-11-02T10:53:00.000-05:00I feel for you we are dealing with that with my da...I feel for you we are dealing with that with my daughter however, it's the first time, we were told her ear drum was about to burst however after giving her her meds she's doing much better hope your lil one soon feels better soon.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-92091598372235009602008-11-02T10:45:00.000-05:002008-11-02T10:45:00.000-05:00I hope your son get's well soon, it's no fun havin...I hope your son get's well soon, it's no fun having a ear infection.Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10794223125178138546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-76553731934949850352008-11-02T10:10:00.000-05:002008-11-02T10:10:00.000-05:00Hi Dawn, Love your blog. I got myself an otoscope ...Hi Dawn, Love your blog. I got myself an otoscope a few years ago. Its called Easy Ear. Its is very easy to tell if their ear is infected so you dont have to wait until they are screaming to go to the Dr.. The Dr. even trusts me now to just call in and he prescribes to save me the trip. - RobnAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-36515358905953333112008-11-02T09:51:00.000-05:002008-11-02T09:51:00.000-05:00Doesn't it figure? My son woke up yesterday oozin...Doesn't it figure? My son woke up yesterday oozing green out of his eyes. Yes, his eyes! Which means another nasty nasal infection that goes into an even nastier respitory infection....anyway, it figures it was a Saturday morning!! It usually is. We do this round every couple of months. Love the blog!!Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06694239404596090180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-75812398887101977592008-11-02T07:34:00.000-05:002008-11-02T07:34:00.000-05:00In 16 years, when Brooklyn is out of the house, yo...In 16 years, when Brooklyn is out of the house, you will miss these days.....<BR/><BR/>Poor Jackson. I hate it when kids tell mommies in the middle of the night, my ear hurts. Mine always happen the first two weeks in the year. Two ear infections, same kids both on January 1 or 2. Both in the middle of the night. Still took over 4 hours to get in and there was only one other person in the Andihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17208640987667923222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-84994656952446032992008-11-02T06:34:00.000-05:002008-11-02T06:34:00.000-05:00Isn't Amoxicillin one of the meds you can get for ...Isn't Amoxicillin one of the meds you can get for $4 at WalMart and Target? Just a thought...Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12179950137275247571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-70775120975593134942008-11-02T03:44:00.000-05:002008-11-02T03:44:00.000-05:00What a trooper. When my 7yo had an ear infection t...What a trooper. When my 7yo had an ear infection that bad last Spring, all he could do was lay on his bed and cry off and on until the ear drum perforated. Now mine both had ear tubes, so there should be none of that this year.Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04022107939949744505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-1891099134409914632008-11-02T01:10:00.000-04:002008-11-02T01:10:00.000-04:00Yikes! Sorry to hear that he had a perforated ear...Yikes! Sorry to hear that he had a perforated ear drum! I hope he's doing better. You have a beautiful family.Lisa @ Serah'shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04588736167651644493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-66433776078326678342008-11-02T00:44:00.000-04:002008-11-02T00:44:00.000-04:00During office hours, that is an odd one! ;)I hope ...During office hours, that is an odd one! ;)<BR/><BR/>I hope he's well soon!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-31051884790295286932008-11-02T00:07:00.000-04:002008-11-02T00:07:00.000-04:00Oh ugh. Poor guy. I guess if he's not feeling to...Oh ugh. Poor guy. I guess if he's not feeling too great on Halloween, he really means it! Glad that he's on the mend.Urban Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02690541595129734035noreply@blogger.com