Ear We Go Again...

It was over a year ago when Addy had ear tubes put into both ears. After the surgery we had to go back several times because they couldn't see into one of her ears to check the tube. After 3 failed attempts & Dr. appointments we were told to just "wait and see" and hopefully whatever was in there would fall out (most likely dried blood). Thankfully the tubes were a huge success and Addy did not have 1 ear infection and barely even got sick during this past year. A few weeks ago she went in for her 3 year appointment and when the pediatrician checked her ears she said that the left tube had fallen out.  But, she still couldn't see into the right ear. She recommended that we go back to the ear doctor to get it checked out again so we know if the tube is still  there and to see if they could remove whatever is blocking her ear. So back we went again, just for the ear doctor to say that the blockage was too hard for him to remove so we needed to use drops for two weeks to see if it would soften. Back on the drops we went (same drops we used the year before unsucessfully) and in the meantime we switched to an ear doctor that was closer to our house and easier to get to. This doctor was a bit surprised to see the drops that were prescribed because he didn't think they would do anything to help soften it. Of course, they didn't, and he coudn't remove it, so he recommended that we try putting drops of olive oil in her ear every day. Another week of drops for poor Addy and another Dr. appointment yesterday and big surprise no luck! Unfortunately when he tried to remove it Addy really started to cry and gave him quite the stink eye. Now our only option is for her to be put under so they can remove the blockage and tube once and for all. Lucky us. Oh well, at least this time we will know it's taken care of and maybe the 8th time will be the charm!