thanks everyone. I flew yesterday and it wasn't too bad. The doc said it ws an OUTER ear infection and gave me antibiotic cream to rub on. I found the vibration from the plane the worst part. I'm soooo glad it wasn't an inner ear infection. I fly several times a year and have never had an ear infection on any flight before, although I do often get associated problems from the pressure and ears not popping. But I am sitting here smiling, very pleased that it all turned out ok (well, besides the fact that while all our flights were booked, we arrived at Ronald Mcdonald House to find no bookings made whatsoever, with the house full...I get to share the smallest room with a double bed with both girls...1 on a mattress and the other in bed with me...still, that's nothing major!)
Thanks again