Upstaged

So I don't know if Ian' felt upstaged by Livia's need to go to the ENT for consult about getting tubes in her ears (we are waiting on the fall if we need to for her) or what but we went yesterday to the ENT to talk about Ian's ear infections, etc. He has had an ear infection in both ears since about March. We've been on antibiotics even stepping up in strength and getting shots (partially because of the prograf making him immunosuppressed). For someone Ian's age, it is kind of odd to be having this problem so the ENT thinks the transplant is factoring in to some level. As of yesterday, he still has lots of fluid in his ears. Thankfully at present it is not infected but will be at the slightest hint of bacteria. He is also having some minor hearing loss with lower tones. We were very glad to hear that he could still swim, bathe, etc. with the tubes in.

We scheduled the surgery (hardly seems like surgery given everything else that Ian has conquered) for June 2nd. We'll have to go through the no eating bit again prior to. My mom is looking to come and be here to watch Livia while I take Ian for the procedure (should be about 2 hours only). Brett has a work conference that week so we are grateful that Grandma M is willing to come.

So Ian, no more upstaging!