Tallahassee...Not only are you the capital of Florida but you are also the capital of allergies and sinus trouble. After suffering from chronic sinus infections when we first moved here I made an appointment with an allergist. He told me that I had the usual seasonal allergies, that Tallahassee is the worst place to live for people with allergies, and that I would probably adjust after living here for 4-5 years. It appears that our children have inherited our wonderful genes in this department. During a follow-up appointment with the ENT over the summer we found out that both of Olivia's tubes had fallen out. Like clock work she started getting ear infections, and by November she had been treated for three infections. So the Monday after Thanksgiving she went for bilateral tube placement.
After a quick procedure and a popsicle in surgery this girl was not ready to go home and recover. She was ready for breakfast. She housed and entire adult serving of french toast with eggs, bacon, and home fries. She definitely made up for not having anything to eat since dinner the night before.
Caroline had her first ear infection when she was about 3 months old, and she was treated for her fourth infection in December. She had bilateral tubes placed on December 18th. We are on a first name basis with the ENT and his office staff. They even let me schedule their appointments at the same time. They recognize me when we pass in the hallways of the hospital or cafeteria. I think we funded his ski trip to Colorado. Both girls are on the mend (for now), and lets hope these tubes stay in and work for a while.
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