She is still 27" tall, but has gained a little weight since her last appointment a few weeks ago. She's 15 lbs 10 oz.
The doctor still sees a lot of fluid behind her right ear drum, but its not infected. She said this indicates she has poor drainage in her right ear and may be very prone to ear infections, especially during "sick season". So she'll check her ear in a month and if there is still fluid, we will be referred to an ENT doc and go from there. They'll probably recommend a tube be inserted so she has adequate drainage and avoids ear infections. Vanessa probably doesn't hear that well in her right ear (doc said it may feel and sound like she's underwater), but her left ear is perfect. Vanessa has never visibly seemed affected by her right ear, and is a very happy and sweet baby so its hard to tell anything is wrong.
Otherwise, she is doing great!
Hummm...getting tubes seems like an overkill for such an mild case.
ReplyDeleteJay had chronic infections in both ears and the ENT specialist still didn't feel they were needed. Jay didn't suffer any permanent damage and grew out of the problem.
Drainage is an symptom, and can be controlled as much as possible with healthy habits and not getting over-tired.
So that's mom's advice. (-: