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I understand. I was just saying that that the comment "why bother" was a little harsh. I just wanted to throw my opinion into the conversation. I know what sensory overload does to a child. I have a preemie. She has LOTS of sensory issues. I am very sympathetic to anyone that has to endure...

I didn't have any research to back me up just my opinion and knowledge of one child that showed benefit. I just thought it was a bit harsh to say why bother. I know it is a touchy subject. Not all who try ha or ci get benefit. My opinion is if it helps that is great. My daughters doctors decided...

I don't mean to jump in here but even Autistic children can benefit. There is an Autistic child that has been implanted that goes to the same speech as Ashley and it has improved the child a lot. I was told that some of the characteristics are now not as bad as before being implanted. The child...

We had a moment today. I was playing with Ashley and her fav Pooh toy. She started to dance like Pooh and started making sounds with him. When he stopped she would push his tummy to get him to go again. It was so cute. Sorry proud mommy here. She is getting better with touch too. That means sign...

We are starting to get more sounds from Ashley. She is so much more vocal with and with out her implant on now. She has almost said dada once or twice. We are getting there.

WOW. I am glad I had better resources. This mom is probably in denial. She may not want to accept the fact her child may be deaf or maybe just hoh. I almost went that way. I am so glad I snapped out of it. You can never have too much info on hearing loss for children. If I didn't feel the docs...

She will be 2. Time goes by so fast.

Ashley's doc is looking at September for her second surgery. Much sooner than we thought. I don't have a day yet but will keep you posted. September is her birthday. Wouldn't that be a good thing to get for your birthday?

I know how frustrating it can be to see children that are deprived of learning and mistreated. I see it all the time. You sometimes wish you could shake some sense into the parent or guardian. Each parent has a different way of bringing up their children. Others may not agree with how or what...

Thank you. I will check those out.

Thanks. I do have a question. Is there a way to help make the processor water resistant? The Med-El is not resistant. I am just wanting enough to protect it from splashing or rain. I know it has to come off if she will be in a pool or bath. If we are around a pool I want to make sure if she gets...

Congrats. Sounds like you are doing great.

I am one of those parents that stays mainly in the CI threads. I do this because there is so much negativity toward some hearing parents. Not all I did say some. I do go to the other topics and read all the new posts. I try to educate myself as much as I can. I want my daughter to grow up...

Something about her hugs, laughs, giggles, and smiles that melt away the worst day. She just makes me forget all about the bad stuff. Kids have that magic healing power I think. She is a mess.

She loves to cuddle. She loves hugs. It is mostly with her hands. She doesn't like you to hold them. She feels restricted. Like I said I think it is a control thing. I am getting her to warm up to letting me hold her hands a tiny bit. Baby steps !!!

It's not painful. We think it is a control issue. She likes to be in control. She uses her thumb a lot and not her palms to feel. She does not like it when you hold her hands or arms. She feels restricted. I am just getting her to play patty cake and clap her hands some. She is something. She...

Ashley wears her implant more and more every day. She still gets tired and fussy so that is when we give her a break. I want this to be a positive to her and not a negative. She is super sensitive to everything. As she gets older and starts to accept touch more I am sure we will be able to teach...

I miss her. She had so much advice for me. It is so wonderful to have so many good people to help with their own experience. We hope to still get details ironed out for second implant in about 3 months now. We are getting excited. Ashley has really done well so far with the first implant. She...

We are with the Virginia Deaf/Blind Project. Also the Dept for the Vision Impaired. Lots of Organizations have sent us learning kits for Ashley. She will have access to their services for as long as she needs them. They will also provide braille supplies for her when she is ready. She is not...

Toddlers are so much fun !!!!!!