Time to see an E.N.T.

Shaling has had ear infection after ear infection since getting home. She's about to be on her third antibiotic (and yes, as you might recall, we've only been home 8 short weeks). She saw our family doctor this morning (she probably thinks he's family by now) and he said she also has a small infection in her mouth where she lost her tooth. He also says there is so much fluid in her right ear that there is no possible way she's hearing anything out of it.

So, off we go to see an ear, nose & throat specialist. The really cool part is that this specialist is Chinese. He is bilingual. Shaling will definitely be able to convey what she's feeling (or not hearing). The first available appointment is March 21.

That would be great.

Except.

Shaling will be in Florida.

That is right smack dab in the middle of our spring break. We take off on Friday, March 18 to drive (yes, drive...did I mention I might need a psych exam) to Marco Island, Florida to visit Grandma & Grandpa Reynolds, returning on the 27th. We typically fly, but air fare is horrendous right now. I can't find flights to Florida (at least not to Fort Myers, where we would need to fly into) for less than about $800.

Per. Person.

So, we plan to make this 1250 mile (each. way.) trip via Honda Civic.

With
two
kids!

Even paying $4/gallon for gas, it's far more affordable...and hey, our destination is heaven on earth, so it will all be worth it, right?

When we return to reality, we'll see Dr. Xinyan Huang on Tuesday, March 29. Here is a link to some information about him: http://www.springfieldclinic.com/ForPatients/ProviderProfile.aspx?PhysicianID=277