To Tube or not to Tube

Friday, Micheal had his first Birthday. Today, we finally decided he needs tubes in his ears. Happy birthday, kiddo!

We've been putting it off for months now, but I think it is time. The poor child has been on antibiotics almost constantly for the last four months (and I am not a huge fan of antibiotics in abundance). We hoped that once the warmer weather arrived the ear infections would disappear. No such luck!

I have to say I am a bit nervous. We made it to the two year mark with the first two kids and the infections all but disappeared. So this is our first go with tubes. While we've already made the appointment, I'm still not sure I want to go through with it.

Any advice out there in the blogosphere?