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| More pictures, Mommy! |
Today was the day for Jake's Post-op appointment with the ENT. We knew that the doctor was going to have to take out the sponge that was in Jake's ear. The doctor stated that it was probably not going to be fun for Jake. Geez! Here we go again with not knowing what to expect. Before we left to the appointment I had explained to Jake that we were going to see the doctor so that he could take the sponge out of his ear. I told him that he would have to sit really still so the doctor could be really fast and that it was going to tickle. So we get to the ENT office and as we are waiting for the doctor Jake starts looking at the posters in the office and starts to ask us how the doctor fixed his ear and what he fixed. It looked so cute watching daddy explaining what the pictures were and what the doctor fixed. Such a brave boy! So then we moved into the room next door so that the doctor could remove the sponge. The doctor also decided to remove the tube that was in his other ear since we were already removing things from his ear. See, when this incident occurred, Jake had tubes in both ears. So the tube that was in the injured ear is long gone and lost. Kind of creepy thinking about where it went! Anyhow, the doctor took out the sponge just like that and Jake did not even flinch! Yes, he did it, what a champ! I was so excited! All morning long I was asking and praying that Jake wouldn't feel any pain. The doctor stated that he has never seen a child do so well like Jake did! Amazing! So that part was over, another hurdle, that we were again not wanting to face.
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| Getting ready to take out sponge |
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| Sponge (top), tube (bottom) |
We have to continue to use a plug during bath time, and we cannot submerge his head in any water for another 6 to 8 weeks. It will be a long recovery, but I am so grateful that I can hug on Jake, love on him, see him run and play and most of all laugh! We will go back to see the doctor in 3 to 4 weeks. Please continue to say prayers that Jake's ear heals with no pain, no infection, and that his hearing is regained, so that we will not have to go through another surgery! I have added a picture of what his incision looks like today. Every time we see his ear it is a constant reminder of what Jake is having to go through. It has been a BIG challenge not to get angry every time! Since I have been writing about Jake's blog I have realized that I need to start focusing on my heart healing, as well. This has not been an easy situation for Joel nor I. I just wish I knew where to start! Jake's spirit has not suffered and that is what keeps us going! We will all heal, with time. Again thanks for all the thoughts and continued prayers for our family! Jake is a true champ in our eyes.
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| Incision behind ear |
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| Lets not forget the little brother, Ayden, who has been a champ through all this too! |
Today was the day for Jake's Post-op appointment with the ENT. We knew that the doctor was going to have to take out the sponge that was in Jake's ear. The doctor stated that it was probably not going to be fun for Jake. Geez! Here we go again with not knowing what to expect. Before we left to the appointment I had explained to Jake that we were going to see the doctor so that he could take the sponge out of his ear. I told him that he would have to sit really still so the doctor could be really fast and that it was going to tickle. So we get to the ENT office and as we are waiting for the doctor Jake starts looking at the posters in the office and starts to ask us how the doctor fixed his ear and what he fixed. It looked so cute watching daddy explaining what the pictures were and what the doctor fixed. Such a brave boy! So then we moved into the room next door so that the doctor could remove the sponge. The doctor also decided to remove the tube that was in his other ear since we were already removing things from his ear. See, when this incident occurred, Jake had tubes in both ears. So the tube that was in the injured ear is long gone and lost. Kind of creepy thinking about where it went! Anyhow, the doctor took out the sponge just like that and Jake did not even flinch! Yes, he did it, what a champ! I was so excited! All morning long I was asking and praying that Jake wouldn't feel any pain. The doctor stated that he has never seen a child do so well like Jake did! Amazing! So that part was over, another hurdle, that we were again not wanting to face. 
Wow, that incision says it all! I'm so glad that Jake is doing so well! You're still in our prayers!
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