Ear Troubles

On December 28th, I had to take Hannah to Urgent Care because she was complaining her ear hurt. Hurt bad enough that she went downhill FAST and was crying it hurt so bad. The doctor confirmed our suspicions of an ear infection and sent us on our merry way with a prescription for a pretty strong antibiotic to be given for ten days.

After having taken the antibiotic for seven days, I returned back to the pharmacy because I was 'short' five more doses. After much discussion that I was indeed administering correctly, they gave me enough for a few more days. Hannah finished ten days of antibiotics on Monday.

Late Tuesday afternoon, Hannah began complaining her ear hurt. Huh?? She had just finished ten days of antibiotics. Rather than make the costly trip to Urgent Care, I doctored her up as best as I could (Dimetapp, ear drops, Motrin) and made and appointment to see our Pediatrician this afternoon. Only once in the night did she complain about her ear, and it was the one that had not been infected. She said it was plugged. She went back to sleep and got up and went to school this morning, having no further complaints about her ears.

We saw our Pediatrician this afternoon and not only does she now have an infection in BOTH ears, but the left eardrum is actually bulging and has grape-like clusters on it from the infection. Our Pediatrician had no idea how she could be sitting there on the table not crying in pain. We left with a prescription for a very strong antibiotic and the advice that the bulging ear drum could 'pop' which would result in a little bit of puss and possible blood. If that's the case, we see him the next work day. Otherwise we follow up in 3 weeks after the antibiotic for a recheck, unless of course I think she needs to be seen sooner.

Hannah hasn't complained once about her ears since. She was quiet and more concerned on our way home about the possibility of shots at the physical Dr Berry said she should have when she turns 8 in April. LOL.

Prayers would be appreciated for these antibiotics to work and that Hannah would continue to not have any pain or suffering.