ENT specialist

After so many ear infections, at such a off ear infection time, with no colds preceding the infections, with antibiotics not working we are finally going to see a specialist.

We checked up on Alex's ears last Wednesday and although there wasn't a raging ear infection, it was "slightly pink" with "no fluid buildup" or "negative pressure" which means it will probably be back soon. We finally got the referral to go to the ENT (ear nose throat) specialist and our pediatrician's office faxed his paperwork on Wednesday evening.

I called on Thursday afternoon to make an appointment. They hadn't "reviewed" the paperwork yet - call back Friday. OK, cool. It probably hasn't been technically 24 hours since the paperwork was faxed.

I called Friday - they hadn't "reviewed" his paperwork yet. Call back Monday. OK, cool. It probably hasn't been technially 48 hours since the paperwork was faxed.

I'm going to call on Monday and go "Terms of Endearment" on them if they don't give me an appointment! You know that scene where Shirley MacLaine is asking for medicine for her daughter.

I want an appointment! I'm not asking for much! They said 24-48 hours! Dammit - it's been over 48 hours by the time Monday rolls around. I will get an appointment. We've gotten to a point of wanting to go see a specialist because things obviously aren't working and we haven't been sleeping well for the past ~7 mo because of his ear infections. We're tired. We just want an appointment!

I will update you all as soon as I know. Trust me. I won't get off the phone until I get an appointment, either that or I will call back 5 minutes later, then 5 minutes later... then 5 minutes later... ... ...