Ear Update

We just got back from the ENT doctor with Kaylee again. Hopefully I can explain this well enough... The tympanometry test they do measures how much sound is reflected back while pressure is swept through the ear canal, and measures the stiffness/compliance of the ear drum. The ENT doc said that Kaylee's ears do look better than at last month's visit, but that she has "stiff ears," essentially meaning that while she can hear, her ear drums are not as responsive as they should be, and she is/will be more susceptible to retaining fluid behind her ear drums if she gets a cold or ear infection. Apparently her left ear is worse, but her right ear does show stiffness as well. We have an appointment to go back in 3 months (early November), but were told to come see him if she does get a cold or ear infection in the meantime. The doc said in most cases the stiffness clears up by age 5, but if she does show a buildup of fluid again soon, he'll probably recommend inserting tubes. So right now we're still playing the waiting game and continuing to pray that things clear up on their own!