Sunday, April 26, 2009

Very Cool

My new obsession? Checking my kids' ears! I got this at Wal-mart for $15 and it's so cool. The number of ear infections that Bailey has had alone makes it worth it. It comes with a picture guide that tells you what to look for and how to know if it's infected.

I'm not sure how many times I have asked our health visitor to check the girls' ears for me and she always says I need to make an appointment with a doctor. Still not sure what her role is. Anyway. Argh! Now, I can at least tell if the ear is red or pink and I know an infection is probably on the way!

Don't ask Marc how many times I've asked to look in his ears. He won't let me. Party pooper!

*Yes, I can see Bailey's shiny new ear tubes too! :)

6 comments:

The Lyons Family said...

Okay, this is going to sound totally gross, but I SOOOO wish you could take pictures with it! I've always had a secret fetish for medical stuff - I have photos from some exploratory surgery I've had done, and I LOVE looking at stuff like that! :) Anyway, after reading this I think I may need to make a trip to W-M and get one for myself, just for funsies! Thanks for the tip!

On the Eastern Journey said...

Thanks for sharing this! I think I might get one.

Liz said...

ooo I want one!

Chad & Amy said...

Watch out...here comes Dr. Charity!
Way to take control. I'm proud of you!
Now as long as your kids cooperate and let you look in their ears.

Amy E. said...

Audiology was one of my favorite classes in college. Did you know that ear wax actually has a purpose other than being gross?

Yeah I am totally with ya and I would be checking out ears all the time too!!

Kecia said...

Wow...
Interesting!