A Trip to Duke

Kyleigh and I took an un-expected trip to Duke today. We were seen at the Duke ENT in Durham that is considered the "community" clinic. We saw a Dr. Ryan. She was very nice and good with babies. My mom went with me. Kyleigh's ear drum is "irritated" and that is what caused the bleeding. The constant inflammation from the ear infections can lead to bleeding. So at least we got an answer. She said the blood has cleared except some around the tube, but the tube is clear and open which is good news. She said to continue the Ciprodex drops and keep our appointment with Dr. Kaylie the surgeon next week. She also couldn't understand the delay in the cleft palate surgery. She agrees that it is a catch 22 situation where Kyleigh can't get any better and bigger if she can't keep healthy from ear infections and she will keep infections as long as the palate is not repaired. Why is it that all of the doctor's won't get on the same page? Don't get my wrong, I don't want them to do a surgery that she isn't ready for and that could cause complications if done too early. However, I am exhausted with her remaining sick with infections that occur because of the palate. That's all for now.