Recent content by Cole's mom

I am sure that inside, you are rejoicing in this! It is just like walking, we can't wait for our first kid to walk and we push and push and then they do, and we slap ourselves, saying what were we thinking, before they just sat there and how great was that! LOL

That's probably because the particular TC program is used as a dump for the children of parents who can't be bothered either way in either learning to sign or in maintaining the wearing of their CI. This means that the children wouldn't get any language at all. I just cannot fathom how any...

Jillio, thank you for your honest and very respectful explanation. I do get that you are well intentioned in this debate, and granted I have only been here recently so I don't know all of the info. I agree, you have been respectful of my story, and I appreciate that. I will also readily admit...

I do get what you are saying, Momtodeafchild, that the extended family doesn't get that it isn't a magic cure. I know that a lot of Cole's extended family think it is, and partly that is because this whole thing is new and they haven't spent enough time with him to see him the situations where...

Deafskeptic, you are right, language is and should be the goal for all deaf kids. I appreciate your experience and honesty in the CI debate. I know that signing is very natural for our son, he "gets" it. As much as he likes hearing (sometimes, he has already learned to chuck it when he is...

I know, I think that I hit frustration overload after reading the days posts all in one shot. I do agree that there is a sense of invincibility when posting that you can't have in real life. You are right, most people are very nice and helpful and open in the real world, but, and maybe it is...

Feeling like I may have gone a bit overboard. I think that the opinions are all valid on this board. Jillio, that you are doing everything you can to educate and be an advocate for those who chose sign is wonderful, however, you come across as one who is extremely intolerant of anyone who has...

Wow is all that I can say after reading today's messages in this thread. I have more respect for some of you and a whole lot less for others. I think that Neecy hit the nail on the head when she described what is going on here. As a relatively new parent of a deaf child who is learning and...

So just a quick update for anyone paying attention. We visited the ASL program this morning and I was very impressed. Granted we were there for 45 min, and the class was busy, but there was 1 deaf and 1 hearing teacher in the class, and both used ASL to communicate with all the kids. They are...

That is awesome that they come to your home! I find it so helpful to be able to ask questions as they come up. Good luck with the implantation. We are seeing that signing is still so beneficial to our son. He is doing very well with both, I think. He likes to sign and likes to learn with...

Shel, The panel was interesting, the main point was literacy and how to not let our kids fall behind, IEP's and working the system. There were 6 people on the panel, a hearing preschool teacher for d/hh in a public system, an itinerant teacher, a district director of a d/hh program in a...

Thanks everyone. I am feeling much more whole, if that makes sense, in our decisions for our son after spending some time on this website. Jillio, I know what you are saying about being thankful. Admittedly I was not at first, but having known for 7 months now, I can already say that I am...

Another quick thought. I think that these discussions are excellent for all parties. To know that some of you were extremely hurt by decisions made for you as a child is helpful for us current parents to keep in mind. However, in my opinion, it is not realistic for you put what your ideal...

What make you decide to put CI on your deaf children? Because we wanted the best opportunity for him to learn spoken language. He has 18 cousins, extended family and our friends that love him, want to be part of his life and are all hearing. Are you regard that your child has problem with...

You know what, I don't know any of you, but I feel very reassured in the Deaf community after reading these few posts. I think that this is exactly the message that needs to be conveyed, I am fine that you disagree with our decision, and I respect why, on the flip side, the fact that there...