We knew that, at one point or another, Jack would need to have another surgery. We thought that the eye muscle surgery was going to be the next one in line. . .
and then. . .
I took Jackson to his new ENT doctor. I was expecting Jackson to need ear tubes for his ear infections that weren't going away. The appointment was originally scheduled by Jack's feeding therapist for swallowing and breathing issues.
Long story short: the clinic room included the ENT, and ENT resident, and Jack's feeding therapist (We all had to hold him down for the exams and NO, a scope was not used). Jack's ears were checked. No more infection. The right ear, that ruptured, is healing nicely. Jack's nose was checked. Definitely a deviated septum, much much worse on the right side. Jack's mouth and tonsils were checked. His tonsils are large and the right one is bigger than the left.
The ENT doctor believes that Jackson also has adenoids because of his constant runny nose, snorting, snoring, and horrible drooling.
The result: Jack needs to have his adenoids and tonsils removed.
Booger!
And the sad portion of my post:
Stephanie Kohler, age 24, CFC, residing in St. Louis, MO, passed in her sleep Sunday night. She had a UTI and was being treated for it. She was all smiles and giggles on Sunday. I had the pleasure of visiting her two different times at St. Louis Children's during Jack's admits. She will be missed.
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