I heard some words!

JennyB · 06-04-2009, 12:41 AM

Hey all,

I am taking some summer courses and I have my hearing aids on tonight during class. I was watching the interpreters and then I realized I could hear the odd words! When I started really concentrating I was getting a few words each sentence, sometimes enough to make a sentence! It was pretty cool! It took a lot of concentration though and I only did it for 30 minutes and then was exhausted and watched the terps without worrying about the sounds!

Hear Again · 06-04-2009, 12:53 AM

Jenny,

That's awesome!

What do you think accounted for your ability to hear words for 30 minutes? Does your hearing fluctuate?

***candybrowneyes*** · 06-04-2009, 12:41 PM

Jenny that is great! So happy for you!

deafdude1 · 06-04-2009, 02:43 PM

Congrats! My own audiologist noticed I also understood some words and he says it's simply a matter of training your brain and then your speech comphrension shall improve. I am able to understand 70% of what my dad says with my back to him. He says everyone(with measurable residual hearing) can train to have good speech comphrension by wearing their HAs and training their brains.

Hear Again · 06-04-2009, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by deafdude1

He says everyone(with measurable residual hearing) can train to have good speech comphrension by wearing their HAs and training their brains.

If this is true, how come I haven't been able to understand speech with HAs since 1995? I wore my aids 16 hours/day. According to all of my former HA audis (3 in 20+ years), I was always very good at using my residual hearing.

Jiro · 06-04-2009, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Hear Again

If this is true, how come I haven't been able to understand speech with HAs since 1995? I wore my aids 16 hours/day. According to all of my former HA audis (3 in 20+ years), I was always very good at using my residual hearing.

because it's case-by-case. apparently HA doesn't work for you.

Hear Again · 06-04-2009, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Jiro

because it's case-by-case. apparently HA doesn't work for you.

Then why does deafdude continue to insist that a person can understand speech with hearing aids if they are given proper training? That doesn't hold true for everyone. It certainly didn't for me.

deafdude1 · 06-04-2009, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Hear Again

If this is true, how come I haven't been able to understand speech with HAs since 1995? I wore my aids 16 hours/day. According to all of my former HA audis (3 in 20+ years), I was always very good at using my residual hearing.

Your hearing loss is much worse than mine and you weren't able to benefit from HAs as much as I am. You heard at 60db before you got CIs. I hear better than 30db. I have turned the volume on my HAs way down just to see what difference it makes and I lost my ability to hear speech and most environmental sounds.

To be honest, my audiologist was actually surprised I am doing this well but he did encourage me to keep training. If I had less residual hearing, no amount of training will get me above a certain point since id hear only vowels, it would be nearly useless. I am still able to hear alot of consonents so therefore I can still understand some speech.

Hear Again · 06-04-2009, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by deafdude1

Your hearing loss is much worse than mine and you weren't able to benefit from HAs as much as I am. You heard at 60db before you got CIs. I hear better than 30db.

That makes sense.

for the explanation deafdude.

whatdidyousay! · 06-04-2009, 04:18 PM

That is great! I am really happy for you!

shel90 · 06-04-2009, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Jiro

because it's case-by-case. apparently HA doesn't work for you.

I agree...my best friend has the same dB loss as I do and she can understand certain people using the phone with her HAs while I cant.

Congrats JennyB!

JennyB · 06-04-2009, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Hear Again

Jenny,

That's awesome!

What do you think accounted for your ability to hear words for 30 minutes? Does your hearing fluctuate?

My hearing does fluctuate to a degree. We are yet to prove it but my audiologist and I have already decided it does. I think a good part of it was that his voice is low and he is a clear speaker (or so my interpreters said). It was tiring, but cool!

Hear Again · 06-04-2009, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by JennyB

My hearing does fluctuate to a degree. We are yet to prove it but my audiologist and I have already decided it does. I think a good part of it was that his voice is low and he is a clear speaker (or so my interpreters said). It was tiring, but cool!

That makes perfect sense.

for answering my question.

whatdidyousay! · 06-04-2009, 10:59 PM

The face of a boy hearing sounds for the first time

This is a link for a photo of a little boy hearing sounds for the first time! I love this photo!
I can remember hearing a paper bag for the first time! It was so loud!
My mom sat down and cried!
I hope the link work.

overthepond · 06-05-2009, 04:38 AM

Congrats Jenny. Awesome stuff.

I was on the train (1 and half an hour journey your mind drifts during those hours!!) as i neared my destitation, I actually heard "Next stop Winchester, Next stop Winchester" I had to check with ransom besumed passenger first if i heard it right!

deafdude1 · 06-05-2009, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by overthepond

Congrats Jenny. Awesome stuff.

I was on the train (1 and half an hour journey your mind drifts during those hours!!) as i neared my destitation, I actually heard "Next stop Winchester, Next stop Winchester" I had to check with ransom besumed passenger first if i heard it right!

Post that in the CI moment thread and mention it on your blog. Must be exciting for you.

Moon-child · 06-06-2009, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by whatdidyousay!

The face of a boy hearing sounds for the first time

This is a link for a photo of a little boy hearing sounds for the first time! I love this photo!
I can remember hearing a paper bag for the first time! It was so loud!
My mom sat down and cried!
I hope the link work.

The link worked, and that photo is priceless, very very cool. I remember hearing myself pee for the first time and was absolutely shocked, it made noise!!! Sounded like a freaking waterfall. Horrified to find out that farts made noise!

Moon-child · 06-06-2009, 03:13 PM

Oh, forgot to say 'congrats hun" that is so exciting to hear those words, neat!

Hear Again · 06-06-2009, 03:15 PM

Could someone describe the picture that was posted for DB ADers?

DeafLissa90 · 06-06-2009, 03:17 PM

Wow congratulations JennyB!!

Moon-child · 06-06-2009, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Hear Again

Could someone describe the picture that was posted for DB ADers?

It is of the face of a young sweet looking boy. His eyes are big and round and full of wonder as he hears for the first time. His facial expression is just priceless, brought tears to my eyes. Hope this helps! Hugs!

Hear Again · 06-06-2009, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Moon-child

It is of the face of a young sweet looking boy. His eyes are big and round and full of wonder as he hears for the first time. His facial expression is just priceless, brought tears to my eyes. Hope this helps! Hugs!

<hugs back>

I wish I could see that picture. I love reading stories about children who are able to hear sounds for the first time!

CHeVY™ · 06-06-2009, 04:48 PM

wow! im happy for you. i cant say i know how you feel because i am not deaf or hoh. but readting your thread made me smile

DeafDoc1 · 06-06-2009, 07:56 PM

That's great, Jenny. Gonna keep the Naidas after all?

JennyB · 06-06-2009, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by DeafDoc1

That's great, Jenny. Gonna keep the Naidas after all?

I have had them for 14 months. I have to keep them! When they work, they are great...when they don't, I hate them.

whatdidyousay! · 06-06-2009, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Moon-child

It is of the face of a young sweet looking boy. His eyes are big and round and full of wonder as he hears for the first time. His facial expression is just priceless, brought tears to my eyes. Hope this helps! Hugs!

Moon -child , the photo bring tears to my eyes too! I love the way you describe it ! I would love a copy for my wall! I saw the photo with the boy eyes in color and they're beautiful blue eyes! I am glad you like it too!

Moon-child · 06-07-2009, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by whatdidyousay!

Moon -child , the photo bring tears to my eyes too! I love the way you describe it ! I would love a copy for my wall! I saw the photo with the boy eyes in color and they're beautiful blue eyes! I am glad you like it too!

Glad I am not the only mushy here! Hugs!

06-04-2009, 12:41 AM	#1 (permalink)
JennyB Deaf Activist! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 762	I heard some words! Hey all, I am taking some summer courses and I have my hearing aids on tonight during class. I was watching the interpreters and then I realized I could hear the odd words! When I started really concentrating I was getting a few words each sentence, sometimes enough to make a sentence! It was pretty cool! It took a lot of concentration though and I only did it for 30 minutes and then was exhausted and watched the terps without worrying about the sounds! __________________ Queer, Deaf, radical disability theorist, feminist, activist, advocate, and linguist. Fear me! Jenny~B http://journysofadeafgirl.blogspot.com/

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whatdidyousay! Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 693	That is great! I am really happy for you!

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whatdidyousay! Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 693	The face of a boy hearing sounds for the first time This is a link for a photo of a little boy hearing sounds for the first time! I love this photo! I can remember hearing a paper bag for the first time! It was so loud! My mom sat down and cried! I hope the link work.

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overthepond Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Great Britain Posts: 1,270	Congrats Jenny. Awesome stuff. I was on the train (1 and half an hour journey your mind drifts during those hours!!) as i neared my destitation, I actually heard "Next stop Winchester, Next stop Winchester" I had to check with ransom besumed passenger first if i heard it right!

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Moon-child Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 536	Oh, forgot to say 'congrats hun" that is so exciting to hear those words, neat!

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