Help! Due to fly tomorrow

[RobertJohnsonsShoes]

DD4 has been really unwell and so took her to the doctors today. Turns out she has an ear infection, anti biotics prescribed. She's already had 1 dose and is visibly better, reports her ear isn't hurting anymore.

Problem is we're due to fly to Barcelona tomorrow. The doctor said there is a risk of a perforated ear drum if we fly but then went on to say make sure she's chewing gum, drinking water etc as we take off and land. When I asked if she recommended we didn't fly she was non committal and said she couldn't say either way.

I'm freaking out but I do have a history of being overprotective due to a very traumatic pregnancy and I am a TERRIBLE flier/traveller. Husband says she'll be fine and not to worry. He's done some research.

AIBU to be freaking out?

I had to fly last year with just a bad cold - no infection etc. The pain was absolutely unbelievable. I was sitting with my fingers stuck in my ears, crying, for the entire 2 hour flight. They were sore for a few days after. Luckily nothing burst but it was horrendous.

I also once, as a child, had to be seen by paramedics in an airport in America when ears got so bad I was vomiting, fever etc.

I wouldn’t risk all that.

Got a second opinion and said we were fine to fly. All was fine, no issues but thanks all xx

This is a good point - if the worst happened abroad, your insurer might refuse to cover the expenses if you hadn't disclosed (such expenses might include having to stay there longer or return overland).