Update - Micah

[gja1000]

Sometimes kids that age have a heart murmur that comes and goes. My granddaughter did (she is 2). Only two times did it show up at the pediatricians office. We took her to a pediatric cardiologist who did an ekg and said it was nothing and common in kids that age. But it does need to be checked out to be sure it is nothing.

I would definitely be changing pediatricians, for the ear fluid problem - that is not right.

[HALEY]

Oh Gayle, i am also demanding another hearing test after he gets his tubes in, i'm to the point now i really don't care if i have to pay for it. I will!!

[Gina]

Haley, I found out I had a heart murmur after I had children. I had been to many drs. over the years and no one ever caught it. Till today they hear it sometimes, and other times they don't.

I don't blame you to be pissed at the dr. because of the ear fluid. I will say a pray that he does not have any permanent hearing loss in his ear.. Good luck tonight...

[HALEY]

thanks Gina, i just wish he was getting his ears done this week, i am carrying my phone everywhere with me, i told them if they have any cancellations i don't care if its 4 am, to call me i will be there..
i'm just frustrated... pissed.... sad... just a mess.. that he has to go thru this pain when this could have been taking care of months ago... he cries in his sleep .. i just feel so bad for him... i'm keeping him on motrin til the surgury... i don't care what they say...

[HALEY]

Recurrent ear infections can lead to hearing loss as well. During these infections, a child's middle ear can fill with fluid that becomes infected. The fluid, which often remains in the ear for weeks after the infection is gone, can cause both temporary hearing loss (because it's hard to hear through an ear filled with fluid) and permanent hearing loss (since the fluid can erode or scar the eardrum over time).

If your baby has recurrent ear infections or middle ear fluid, his doctor may recommend a hearing test. She may also recommend inserting tubes into your baby's eardrums so that any fluid that accumulates behind them will be able to drain out.

[DianaB]

I know how fustrating it is do have a child with bad ear infections. I had a friend that had 3 daughters that all went through this. I'm glad to hear that Micah is finally going to get his tubes in. It will help get that fluid and infection out and he'll feel better.

I, too, think that it's a good idea to find a new doctor. You've certainly gone around enough times with this one. I hope that you find a really good one. Hugs, Haley!

[HALEY]

Thanks Diana, i thoughts these were the best doctors around, heard nothing but good reviews, but there just not working out for us... been searching for another peditrician around the pgh area.