Just a quick update... For anyone who didn't already know, Jeff has been rather unhealthy a majority of his life; ear infections, strep throat, asthma, sleepapnia... He has been diagnosed with it all. It is really hard for a mother to watch her child be so sick all the time, and this past month alone we have had so many doctor appointments, specialist appointments, sleep tests, studies... You name it!! Anyhow, we were able to get our primary physician and an ENT specialist to consent to surgery. It sounds scary to have my little big guy go into the hospital, but I think it is the right choice and the right time... So November 5th, at 7:30am Jefferson will have his tonsils removed, his adenoids removed, and a second, stronger set of tubes put into his ears! His pediatrician reassured me that he would be a new kid after this surgery... Is that good?!! Anyhow, I just wanted to share that bit of news, it is huge for me because we have really struggled with his health and anger issues (which are also supposed to lighten up after the surgery, because the dr. believes they are related to sleepapnia)... I am so scared for him to go under anesthesia, the last time he went under (for his first set of tubes) it was so sad to watch him wake up... But I think it is the right thing to do!! Right?!
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Oh, Brandi, I feel for you having to watch him go through this, but I agree that it is a good thing. I bet he will feel so much better once his problems with the sleepapnia are gone! We'll be thinking of you and praying for you - especially on November 5th. Love you guys!
Why haven't you called me?! We will definitely be keeping you guys in our prayers with Jeff. Poor guy...but I know everything will go well! We love you guys!
Poor little guy~are you guys coming up here to SA? Let us know if you need anything! Good luck!
Good choice. My nephew had a lot of ear problems too and it was making speech and learning almost impossible for him. He HAS been a new kid since. I would love to watch the kids...
You are a great mom, and I know you made the right decision. :o) I feel for him with the ear infections. I had them--really bad during childhood and I still get a really bad one once a year. I have to be careful around air-conditioners and fans, too. Although, I don't have much experience with strp throat, I do anything I can to avoid a sore throat or get rid of it as soon as I can--but it is also a great way for me to determine my ear infections. As for being cranky because of sleep apnea, I feel for him. I hate even one sleepless night. Poor guy. I'll keep him in my prayers, and you and your nerves, too. Love you guys!
We're keeping him and your whole family in our prayers. You are a great mom, trusting the doctor's advice is the only thing you can do at this point. Have faith
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