No, she doesn't wear a hearing aid... No ear infections yet either. From what
I can tell about the cellulitis, it is most frequently found in adults. When
in kids, it appears to be found in those with weakened immune systems.
Thanks all for the warm welcome!
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> Silly me, she is only 6 months old and probably too little to wear
> hearing aids. I have heard some of the other parents talk about their
> kids having "silent" ear infections where they don't know till gunk
> comes out that there is anything amiss. I bet some will chime in soon.
>
> At 11:46 AM 16/09/2007, you wrote:
> >Welcome to the group, you have come to the right place to get lots of
> >day to day help with your little girl Maiya (what a lovely name). I
> >have a question, does Maiya wear hearing aids?
> >
> >At 11:15 AM 16/09/2007, you wrote:
> > >Hello All. We're new to the group and wanted to say hi. We have
> > >a beautiful 6 month old little girl, Maiya, with T8M and a 5 year
> > >old son, Cade, who is the greatest big brother ever! I can tell
> > >that this group will be a great source of strength and information
> > >over the years to come!
> > >I also have a question for you all... I just got back from taking
> > >Maiya to the doctors for a persistent low grade fever and bright red
> > >ear. Turns out she has cellulitis, a skin infection on her
> > >ear. Just wondering if this is common with trisomy?
> > >
> > >Thanks!
> > >Callie
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
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