Nathan needs tubes in his ears

Today Nathan had his follow up appointment with the ENT doctor. Unfortunately, the antibiotics didn't work and it didn't drain the fluids in his middle ear. The only solution is surgery to put tubes in his ears. Because of a ruptured ear drum and the fluids, he has some minor hearing lost in his left ear. This also contributed to his articulation delay. He is taking speech class to help him with that. So in three weeks he will get the tubes placed in his ears. The doctor suggested to put it in both ears even though the right one is fine since he will be under anesthesia anyways. Then he'll have a follow up appointment after three weeks of surgery then every six months after that. I think the most difficult part is that he can't get his ears wet which means swimming is limited for the next couple of years. He loves the water (just like his dad) so that'll be hard for him. I know this surgery is pretty common but just the thought of surgery and putting him to sleep is a scary thought for me. I'll try to calm my nerves so he doesn't get scared. More details to follow...