poppyowner
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Michael had his hearing test at the hospital this morning - he'd had 2 'failed' tests done at school hence his referral.
They did tests and then we were told he has a lot of fluid behind the ears (GLUE EAR) and will need an op under GA to insert Grommets into both ears.
Dean and I panic at sound of GA - I know for Michaels sake it is best but as all parents do - we worry..... I have been 'researching' and so far am pleased to report only good reviews of people whose kids have had grommets inserted and some have even stated an improvement in their childs speech (Michael is having speech therapy within school) and in their attention span.
I told Michael that his ears are poorly and that a nice Doctor is going to help him hear better AND that when we go in he can choose ANY Balloon from the hospital shop AND ANY comic he wants.... he seems happy with that. I just don't want him to worry.....
We've been told the waiting list is about 2 - 3 weeks.... have told his Teacher and she's going to ensure she speaks clearer to him and more from infront of him rather that to the side or behind incase he is having trouble (but she'll do this subtlely) (sp?)
Not told the girls yet as both at school but will talk with them and get them to follow my 'story' of poorly ears so isn't confused or panicking.
When Amber had to have a lot of problematic baby teeth removed she had GA - I was with her till she fell asleep.....I remember the feeling of worry and upset when I saw her eyes roll backwards.... am dreading it with Michael again - with Amber I had to rush into loos to have a good old boo!!! I KNOW Michael will want me to go with him rather than Dean - he's a Mummys Boy bless him.....
I know he needs this doing......just will be sooooooo glad to see him awake again following the op.
((((((Michael))))))
Jill:wave_cry:
They did tests and then we were told he has a lot of fluid behind the ears (GLUE EAR) and will need an op under GA to insert Grommets into both ears.
Dean and I panic at sound of GA - I know for Michaels sake it is best but as all parents do - we worry..... I have been 'researching' and so far am pleased to report only good reviews of people whose kids have had grommets inserted and some have even stated an improvement in their childs speech (Michael is having speech therapy within school) and in their attention span.
I told Michael that his ears are poorly and that a nice Doctor is going to help him hear better AND that when we go in he can choose ANY Balloon from the hospital shop AND ANY comic he wants.... he seems happy with that. I just don't want him to worry.....
We've been told the waiting list is about 2 - 3 weeks.... have told his Teacher and she's going to ensure she speaks clearer to him and more from infront of him rather that to the side or behind incase he is having trouble (but she'll do this subtlely) (sp?)
Not told the girls yet as both at school but will talk with them and get them to follow my 'story' of poorly ears so isn't confused or panicking.
When Amber had to have a lot of problematic baby teeth removed she had GA - I was with her till she fell asleep.....I remember the feeling of worry and upset when I saw her eyes roll backwards.... am dreading it with Michael again - with Amber I had to rush into loos to have a good old boo!!! I KNOW Michael will want me to go with him rather than Dean - he's a Mummys Boy bless him.....
I know he needs this doing......just will be sooooooo glad to see him awake again following the op.
((((((Michael))))))
Jill:wave_cry: