We made yet another trip to Salt Lake this afternoon to see Dr. Shelton. I actually cancelled the appointment because it was an official snow day but the office called me back and requested that we do our best to make it because they were worried about leaving the packing in the ear for too long, so we loaded up and hit the road.
Dr. Shelton removed the packing from the ear canal. 9 pieces to be exact. Many tears were shed leading up to this appointment because she was worried that it was going to hurt. He assured us that because of the newness of the skin graft that there would be no feeling yet which proved to be true. We were grateful for that.
{there is a tv on the wall that shows what he sees through the microscope so we could watch as he removed the pieces}
There is still some "packing" behind the ear drum, it will dissolve over the next 3 months so hearing will come gradually. Her first hearing test will be in 6 weeks and then another one in 4 months but he is confident that she will be able to hear. It can take up to a year for the brain to learn how to make the ear function properly so it can be a slow process. She cannot get any water in the ear for 6 weeks. They also assessed her skin graft and said that it is healing nicely, although it is still very tender. He referred us to a doctor that can possibly reconstruct her cheek. We will look into that this year but have promised her no surgeries in 2017.
{Dr. Clough Shelton & Kambri}
Jared dropped me off at home & they went to Grandma's to pick up the boys. I pulled the last few things together for the party. They came home just a few minutes before 7. As soon as she walked in the door she started to cheer. Not a single guest had arrived yet and she was ecstatic!
A pinata & cake, just as she'd requested.
We had a steady stream of visitors and a full house all evening. She told me over and over again, "this is the best day ever!".
{Cousin Ellie & Kambri}
{Kambri & neighbors Ellie, Ali, Jaycie}
{Kambri & neighbors Jen, Kate & Karley}
We were a little stumped when it came to the pinata but her clever dad came up with a plan & it worked.
Once again she was showered with love, support and gifts of all kinds. We were extremely grateful for those who ventured out in the -21* temperatures to support her. I've said it again and again but we are surrounded by the best of the best and are we are forever grateful!
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