Ok, I need opinions. DS#2 is 16 months old and has had a double ear infection since April 7th. We have been on four different kinds of antibiotics, including shots of antibiotics. Yesterday, at the Ped's office, we were told he needed ear tubes because they are still infected and very pus filled. So, I called two ENT's that were on Ped's list and the earliest appointment we could get is Thursday.
So, here is my question, should I push to get him seen earlier?
This ear infection has affected his speech, his walking, his eating, and sleeping. He has lost almost two lbs since April 1st, he has stopped taking naps, and last night would only sleep on me from 2-5:30. I'm assuming that even if he is seen Thursday, they wouldn't do the tubes until early next week (which means one more week of not sleeping/eating/talking/walking).

What do I do?