"Jacob, let's clean up your toys."
"Huh?"
"Jacob, can you go put your shoes on?"
"Huh?"
"You and I are going to the doctor and we're taking Landon to a babysitter."
"Huh? A scootereater?"
Hmm. Where do I begin?
Well, after repeated visits to pediatricians, an ENT, and finally an audiologist last week, we've learned that my little three year old has a significant amount of hearing loss.
My heart aches for him. This is such a crucial time in a kid's life to hear his parents, teachers, and playmates. I am so embarrassed for all those times I lost my patience and would say things like, "please stop saying, 'huh.' I need you to listen to me."
It's been a year and a half of colds and terrible ear infections. He's had fluid behind his eardrums making things sound like he's under water for who knows how long. I can't help but wonder if pushing (even harder) for tubes sooner would have helped with his behavior, speech, and social interactions up to this point.
I am so thankful, though, that they don't think its permanent and that the tubes will help dramatically. We're hoping the procedure can take place within a few more weeks and pray it will be a success.
(And speaking of sickies... I couldn't resist capturing this sweet moment the other morning. Jacob was sick and watching cartoons early morning. I brought Landon down who was also coughing and sneezing. Jacob reached out both arms and said, "Landon. Come by me." He snuggled up to him and put his blanky bear under Landon's arm. And then started stroking his head. I almost cried.)
As hard as the sick days are, I feel at times those are some of the most fulfilling moments as a mother. I don't mind cleaning up the vomit. I don't mind reading extra stories and singing a couple more songs. And I don't mind holding them during their coughing fits at 3 am until they fall back asleep. I love feeling needed and this is one of those times when they need their mom the most. I can't help but be grateful for the days when I need to simplify, slow down, and focus solely on the kids.
But, with all that said- here's hoping for a very healthy, non-ear infection Spring!
4 comments:
That is so sad! And I'm so glad that you caught it... He'll do great because he has a great momma who cares and will help him make up anything he might have missed :) We miss you people. Come visit!
Poor Jacob...hope things get much better for him with the tubes.
These pictures of the boys are way too sweet for words!
I'm so sorry about poor Jacobs hearing! I hope it will be a-ok, 100% soon. Felicity has double ear infections right now (her first ever-so it's all new to me). After six days on the first antibiotic-she was still CRANKY-waking up at night-crying and complaining and was really hard of hearing! So now it's been three days on the new medicine. But I have had my share of hearing her scream, "What?" Super frustrating!
Ugggg! It is so hard to find out your baby is struggling with something so serious and there is not anything you can do to fix it.
He is wonderful. What a sweet moment with his brother.
We love you and will pray for our sweet cousin!
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