Update regarding Preston's ears...

Today we traveled to the SouthPark Campus of CEENTA (Carolina Ear Eye Nose and Throat Associates).  The kids did pretty spectacular considering this was Day Five of Appointment Week in our house! Dr. Mair was an amazing and informative Doctor who is wonderful with his young patients.  He was very informative about what was going on with Preston's ears and even showed me in pictures and took the time to explain how it can easily be confused by a Pediatrician.  Preston has fluid that is constantly just sitting in the back of his ear drum.  This is causing the frequent ear infections and is possibly the reason why he is slightly delayed in his Social/Personal skills.  I did not mention this delay when I was discussing his 6 month check-up because I am slightly devastated.  If you know me personally you know that I pride myself on being very involved with my children and doing all that I can to teach them through play.  I took this delay as a personal failure.  Yes, even though I am fully aware of the fact that it is most likely due to all of his complications....I still took it personally...imagine that :) Dr. Mair explained to me that the sounds that Preston is hearing are more than likely "dulled" due to the fluid. Basically, Preston is not getting the full range of tones that he should.  This is causing him to not be able to mimic the different sounds that we make.  He does make noises but they are just squeals of happiness.  Hopefully, we caught this early enough that we will not see any delays in his speech.  They are going to coordinate with the Urologist as soon as possible and we will be on the road to a happier, healthier, more talkative baby!