I can't believe this has happened

[shelby2001]

With 6 days to go my 7 yr old DD woke up last night and said my ear is hurting me which is very unusual for her. I took her to the pediatrician today and he tells me that she has perforated her hear drum. I said how could this have happened and I missed it. She has no fever no complaint at all and he said it just happens and she has a high tollerance for pain. I take her back on Thursday to see if it has closed she has an oral anti-biotic and one that is put directly into her ear 4 times a day and if it is better she can fly if not we aren't going.

 

[Kermit]

{{{Hugs}}} Try not to feel guilty. My eardrums did that all the time when I was growing up. I usually couldn't tell that they were going to burst; they just did it. It's really not very uncommon, and she will be fine. She may have icky stuff coming out of her ear for a few days, but it ends quickly.

 

[helenabear]

Don't feel guilty for it at all. That actually happened to a friend of mine in gradeschool and no one knew until after the fact. I do hope he ear feels better and that you will be able to go on your trip.

 

[olena]

Oh dear. I hope she heals soon. I grew up with ear troubles and they were agony.

 

[Boots]

Prayers, HUGS, and get well pixie dust for your DD.

 

[Dan Murphy]

Hoping all goes well for your daughter, Shelby, and that you guys can enjoy your trip to the World. The Poly awaits you guys, she will do well.

 

[browneyes]

I hope she's feeling better. I wish you luck later this week when you go back to the ped. ~pd~

 

[nativetxn]

My niece had her eardrums perforate many, many times. She never cried with or complained of pain in her ears.

I hope her ears heal up sufficiently so that you don't have to postpone her tip.