Progression of an Ear

January 2010 - Dr. Black's Office
(6 months old)

January 2011 - Dr. Black's Office
(1 1/2 years old)


July 2011 - Dr. Black's Office
(2 years, 2 months old)

February 2012 - Dr. Black's Office
(2 years, 9 months old)

It's time for our yearly picture/check-up with Dr. Black. This past week we went for yet another follow-up to Addison's ear-tube surgery she had when she was 6 months old. Sadly, we won't be getting anymore of these cute pictures since both of her tubes have now fallen out successfully. Of course, I guess that's a good thing right? I'll still miss seeing how much she has grown from one year to the next.

One of Addison's favorite games to play/pretend is doctor. She'll lay there while John or I check her out. Push on her tummy, look in her mouth, eyes, ears and even give her fake shots (tickles). This has really helped when it comes time to go to the real doctor. I prepped her before this appointment and just gave her the basic run down. He'll look in your ears and it will tickle and then we will be done. She seemed okay with that and was actually pretty excited. However, Mommy failed to mention that he would also lay her down and pull out a good chunk of ear wax while he was at it. This part she didn't do too good on...but I wouldn't either if someone was holding me down and poking tweezers in my ear. She was a trooper and even scored a pink princess sticker and a sucker. By the look on her face I'm guessing all the pain was worth it. Good bye to our favorite ENT doctor! Hoping we don't have to see you in the near future for Mr. Jonas.