OHbaby! Forums : Grommets - why wouldn’t you? https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:12:36 +0000 Sun, 21 Nov 2010 23:18:22 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=36615 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Grommets - why wouldn’t you? : Yes definitely affect sleep. When...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36615&PID=1205076&title=grommets-why-wouldnt-you#1205076 Author: AandCsmum
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Posted: 21 November 2010 at 11:18pm

Yes definitely affect sleep. When they lie down the pressure is more intense so it hurts more & they wake more. ]]> Sun, 21 Nov 2010 23:18:22 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36615&PID=1205076&title=grommets-why-wouldnt-you#1205076 <![CDATA[Grommets - why wouldn’t you? : Luna _Azzura - My daughter who...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36615&PID=1205054&title=grommets-why-wouldnt-you#1205054 Author: zoeymil
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Posted: 21 November 2010 at 10:04pm

Luna _Azzura - My daughter who is nearly 2 has had lots of ear infections and has had one set grommets done in June. I can tell when she has an ear infection because she wakes in the night!! She has only ever woken when she has been sick.... so i totally think ear problems can affect sleeping!!!
Good luck with your appt at the specialist!! Grommets have def made a difference to my daughter!!!

]]> Sun, 21 Nov 2010 22:04:52 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36615&PID=1205054&title=grommets-why-wouldnt-you#1205054 <![CDATA[Grommets - why wouldn’t you? : Very interesting to read all this...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36615&PID=1204999&title=grommets-why-wouldnt-you#1204999 Author: Luna_Azzura
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Posted: 21 November 2010 at 8:54pm

Very interesting to read all this ladies, my wee girl is having hearing problems (2nd specialist app on 13th Dec) she failed 5 different tests last time in her right ear including her ear drum not working (both ears). So this info is good to read incase we have to go down this path later.

My one question is, with ear probs, has this affected your buba's sleep? My monster wakes a few times at night and we simply keep putting it down to maybe a sore ear and the fact she likes to be upright. Something we think is linked to her vestibular apparatus (inner ear balance).

Anyone had similar probs, or any advice???]]> Sun, 21 Nov 2010 20:54:18 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36615&PID=1204999&title=grommets-why-wouldnt-you#1204999 <![CDATA[Grommets - why wouldn’t you? : Hang in there (on Mon night!)....]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36615&PID=1203227&title=grommets-why-wouldnt-you#1203227 Author: happymumma
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Posted: 18 November 2010 at 6:53pm

Hang in there (on Mon night!).  I was pretty aprehensive about my ability to hand DD over (particularly as I was on my own with her) but it was okay.  Hard to do - but definitely okay.

]]> Thu, 18 Nov 2010 18:53:53 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36615&PID=1203227&title=grommets-why-wouldnt-you#1203227 <![CDATA[Grommets - why wouldn’t you? : Thanks for the advice. I feel...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36615&PID=1202497&title=grommets-why-wouldnt-you#1202497 Author: Bexee
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Posted: 17 November 2010 at 8:47pm

Thanks for the advice. I feel remarkably good about it all at the moment. I've just heard so many good things about grommets that I'm relieved the road to getting them has been quick for us (three weeks from deciding to see a specialist to getting them in). I'm sure I'll feel differently on Monday night!!]]> Wed, 17 Nov 2010 20:47:55 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36615&PID=1202497&title=grommets-why-wouldnt-you#1202497 <![CDATA[Grommets - why wouldn’t you? : Hope all goes well Bec. I don&#039;t...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36615&PID=1202306&title=grommets-why-wouldnt-you#1202306 Author: happymumma
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Posted: 17 November 2010 at 4:44pm

Hope all goes well Bec.  I don't know how you feel about the surgery itelf but as the mum I was pleasantly surprised.  I got to hold her as they put her off to sleep and then it was literally ten minutes before she was in my arms again.]]> Wed, 17 Nov 2010 16:44:39 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36615&PID=1202306&title=grommets-why-wouldnt-you#1202306 <![CDATA[Grommets - why wouldn’t you? : Sorry for the 5 cents worth... Coming...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36615&PID=1202143&title=grommets-why-wouldnt-you#1202143 Author: NewMummyJade
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Posted: 17 November 2010 at 2:20pm

Sorry for the 5 cents worth...

Coming from a different perspective...

Im not a mum (yet) but was a kid that had horrendous Ear infections.

I had grommets and my adnoids removed at 18months and then a new set at 4 years (I assume the 1st lot grew/fell out?) Other than getting me off the AB's and Pamol (a good thing in my eyes) I havnt had any worse sickness or any adverse consequences later in life? Docs have even mentioned that without adnoids I got less sinus/tonsil issues as everything was just "Cleaner" back there lol

My mum SWEARS by them and surely if they have been doing it for 23+ years any downside has been thouroughly researched and all negatives addressed.

And Hey i turned out ok ]]> Wed, 17 Nov 2010 14:20:50 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36615&PID=1202143&title=grommets-why-wouldnt-you#1202143 <![CDATA[Grommets - why wouldn’t you? : Thank for the advice guys. Saw...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36615&PID=1201679&title=grommets-why-wouldnt-you#1201679 Author: Bexee
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Posted: 16 November 2010 at 8:50pm

Thank for the advice guys. Saw the specialist today and getting grommets put in on Tuesday. Fingers crossed.
]]> Tue, 16 Nov 2010 20:50:48 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36615&PID=1201679&title=grommets-why-wouldnt-you#1201679 <![CDATA[Grommets - why wouldn’t you? : Bec my DD had grommits placed...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36615&PID=1200777&title=grommets-why-wouldnt-you#1200777 Author: happymumma
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Posted: 15 November 2010 at 8:02pm

Bec my DD had grommits placed about five weeks ago and the only thing I would say has been a negative for us has been pretty much continuous ear infections since surgery.  From discussion with the ENT it sounds like it's not uncommon to have an ear infection or two in the first month as things sort themselves out so it sounds like DD's situation is not so common.  It may mean she has to have her adenoids out (not entirely sure of the link because I figured I'd ask more if it really does happen) in another 6 months or so.

For me that has been a definite down side - but the upsides are that she can now hear (and the change in thi regard is very obvious) and that now the grotty stuff has an exit point when she does have an ear infection.

]]> Mon, 15 Nov 2010 20:02:03 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36615&PID=1200777&title=grommets-why-wouldnt-you#1200777 <![CDATA[Grommets - why wouldn’t you? : Sorry, perhaps my post was written...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36615&PID=1199390&title=grommets-why-wouldnt-you#1199390 Author: Bexee
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Posted: 13 November 2010 at 7:50pm

Sorry, perhaps my post was written a wee bit wrong. I'm the one who has asked for referrals etc and I'm hoping that grommets are the answer - certainly if the doc says they are we'll be getting them asap. I was just curious as to whether there were any down sides or reasons people wouldn't as I've heard some friends be reluctant, whereas to me it seems like an obvious answer.]]> Sat, 13 Nov 2010 19:50:18 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36615&PID=1199390&title=grommets-why-wouldnt-you#1199390 <![CDATA[Grommets - why wouldn’t you? : Best tiny thing in the world in...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36615&PID=1197856&title=grommets-why-wouldnt-you#1197856 Author: mummy_becks
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Posted: 11 November 2010 at 3:48pm

Best tiny thing in the world in my eyes. They made such a difference for both my boys. Would you rather have to put up with constant ear infections and have an upset child or have the surgery that takes all of 10 minutes and them so happy after everything settles down.

]]> Thu, 11 Nov 2010 15:48:21 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36615&PID=1197856&title=grommets-why-wouldnt-you#1197856 <![CDATA[Grommets - why wouldn’t you? : AandCsmum i was much the same...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36615&PID=1197422&title=grommets-why-wouldnt-you#1197422 Author: Manda08
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Posted: 11 November 2010 at 8:38am

AandCsmum i was much the same when i was younger, back then it took Mum many specialist appointments for them to finally do something, i went through 7 sets of grommets over about 4 years. My speech, hearing and balance was all well affected. I needed speech therapy when i started school, and in the end i was fine, wouldnt know any difference now. Thanks to my mum for her persistance on getting it sorted.

I remember one time going in for my operation, i woke up feeling fine, got an ice block and went home.

If any of my children need them i wont even question it, i know its made a huge difference for me.

I found 2 in my plunket book the other day that had fallen out, they are so tiny, its amazing what they do for the size of them! ]]> Thu, 11 Nov 2010 08:38:49 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36615&PID=1197422&title=grommets-why-wouldnt-you#1197422 <![CDATA[Grommets - why wouldn’t you? : We were amazed at the difference...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36615&PID=1197270&title=grommets-why-wouldnt-you#1197270 Author: Kimnthekids
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Posted: 10 November 2010 at 9:34pm

We were amazed at the difference grommets made - DS continued for about 3-6 months to have ear infections after them (which surprised us we thought they just stopped) however he never had any pain with them, just had lots of gunk drain out his ears. All of a sudden our little boy of few words started talking - and im sure in hindsight it was because he could finally hear us all properly.

As for the why not go down the path... these days its such a common thing, - over so quickly and the smallest of recovery times.. so most of us do it. But i know when *I* was little mum was given the option of grommets, but told most grow out of it by 2 years, so she chose to wait and sure enough i did. However, many things have changed in 25 years right? ]]> Wed, 10 Nov 2010 21:34:57 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36615&PID=1197270&title=grommets-why-wouldnt-you#1197270 <![CDATA[Grommets - why wouldn’t you? : TBH Í&#039;m a little bit surprised...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36615&PID=1197177&title=grommets-why-wouldnt-you#1197177 Author: AandCsmum
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Posted: 10 November 2010 at 8:44pm

TBH Í'm a little bit surprised that you even consider not having them if they are needed, and I not sure that there is any other way to fix the problem with out grommets.

I look after a little girl who had grommets in 3 months ago, so at 18 months, this is after at least 6 months of infection & AB's in a continuous cycle.

Her hearing was affected as well as speech, plus also her balance. You had to speak really loudly to her to get her to notice you if you weren't right in front of her face. She'd fall over all the time as well.

Grommets have been the best thing that have happened to her, she's so much more settled, has not been on AB's since, has started to talk. Her ears were so bad that when she saw the specialist, she paid privately also, that the guy wanted to book her in within the following 4 days. The specialist said to her Mum that her ears would have been that way for at least a year. So a lot longer that her parents realised cause it's one of those things that you just have no idea of.

The surgery takes all of 8 mins & they bounce back really well.]]> Wed, 10 Nov 2010 20:44:42 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36615&PID=1197177&title=grommets-why-wouldnt-you#1197177 <![CDATA[Grommets - why wouldn’t you? : I have had two kids with grommets....]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36615&PID=1196669&title=grommets-why-wouldnt-you#1196669 Author: fallen
Subject: 36615
Posted: 10 November 2010 at 12:20pm

I have had two kids with grommets. Most recently my son had them when he was 12.5 months old. Hes had two infections since then but (big miracle for us) he hasn't needed to go to the doctor for two weeks!!! So the infections are definately getting less. His sleeping is somewhat better, though cutting molars has stuffed that up a bit lately.

The specialist will go though the risks etc with you. But from memory other than the anethetic risks the most possible thing that could happen is his ear drum could be scarred or the grommet wouldn't fall out in time and would need surgical removal. Or that the ear drum wouldn't heal by itself and would again need surgical intervention.

On the other side of the coin if you didn't get the grommets there is always a risk his hearing could become affected and speach and development could be delayed. Which is what our plunket nurse is concerned about for our wee man.

Good luck on your decision.]]> Wed, 10 Nov 2010 12:20:22 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36615&PID=1196669&title=grommets-why-wouldnt-you#1196669 <![CDATA[Grommets - why wouldn’t you? : Okay, so DS is 15 months old and...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36615&PID=1196595&title=grommets-why-wouldnt-you#1196595 Author: Bexee
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Posted: 10 November 2010 at 11:12am

Okay, so DS is 15 months old and has had constant ear infections over the past 6 - 8 months. We've been on antibiotics more times than I'd care to remember.

His audiologist appointment today showed no movement with his ear drums indicating fluid behind the ears.

We're seeing a specialist privately on Tuesday and it looks as though grommets may be the way to go.

From everything I've read people rave about the difference grommets have made - my question is why wouldn't you go down that path? I realise it is a surgical procedure but I'm just wondering if there was any other feedback before we make this decision.]]> Wed, 10 Nov 2010 11:12:31 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36615&PID=1196595&title=grommets-why-wouldnt-you#1196595