She's so young that it's very hard to objectively tell how much she is actually hearing, but when her left aid was put in, she got very still and looked to the left. When her right aid was placed she stopped sucking on her pacifier and her eyes were as big as saucers. After the initial placement it's been hard to tell what she is actually hearing, but it seems as if she hears deeper voices, such as her daddy's and poppy's (grandfather's) voice better than any other. We remain hopeful that as she gets a little older we will be able to more objectively tell what she is hearing. After we've completed the full auditory testing, which is scheduled September 28th, we'll know exactly what her aids allow her to hear.
After one day of using the hearing aids, we quickly realized this is going to be more of a challenge than we had anticipated. Her little ears are so pliable it's hard to keep the aid in place, not to mention her little hands seem to find their way to her ears and she pulls them off. We also realized that her right aid was having to be replaced more frequently because the mold did not fit as snug in that ear. Another appointment made for wednesday morning allowed a new mold to be fitted free of cost, (Praise the Lord!), for that ear. We are waiting for that one to arrive.
As the week moved on, we realized a headband was the way to hold these babies on! She is getting used to the idea of this and is pulling less frequently at them! Looks like she'll be wearing headbands a lot!
We are scheduled for a follow-up appt. on 8/16/11. At that time, Wendy, (the audiologist) will adjust the filter and the volume and we will recheck her molds to make sure they still fit correctly. She is growing so fast, her molds will have to be replaced often. I am so thankful she has her hearing aids and am anxious to see how they work for her. Now that she has her aids she will begin therapy in Knoxville. Our first session is August 31st! I had the opportunity this past Thursday to visit the therapy center and observe children with cochlear implants, ages 2-11 years receiving therapy. WOW!! It was AMAZING!! Oh, how I pray that little bit will be a candidate. I can't wait to get started and am so thankful to be moving forward! The Lord continues to be faithful and continues to show me everyday how nothing happens by accident. I am so thankful the Lord has blessed me with this sweet baby girl, she continues to amaze me everyday!
Psalm 100
Make a JOYFUL NOISE to the Lord all the earth!
Serve the Lord with gladness! Come into his presence with SINGING!
Know that the Lord, HE IS GOD! It is HE who made us, and we are HIS; we are his people and the sheep of his pasture.
Enter His gates with THANKSGIVING, and His courts with PRAISE! GIVE THANKS TO HIM; bless His name!
For the LORD IS GOOD; His STEADFAST LOVE ENDURES FOREVER, and His faithfulness to all generations.
Continuing the Journey,
Cristin
That little "chunk" is just tooo precious! Keeping you all in my prayers :)
ReplyDeleteBoth you & Emerson are such troopers & heroes in my eyes!! Love you so much! Patty Great!
ReplyDeleteYou are such a wonderful family! Thank God for all of his blessings! Miss you guys like crazy!
ReplyDeleteShe is adorable! It is a great testimony how you and Jesse are both choosing to respond in this challange. What an incredible test of one's heart for ANY parent. You are an inspiration!! Oh, and the headband idea for holding on the aids...genius! (and cute!)
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