Since I was activated on the 8th of August, my life is very different. Some good and some different. I would not change it, just wished I did it 5 years ago. So here is my top ten list of what I have learned.
10. I have to follow a routine or I put the wrong CI on. Then of course I think I broke it.
9. Batteries always die when your having important conversation or Heroes is on.
8. It may take a lifetime to change people from flagging me down(to get my attention) or calling my name before each sentence(they do this so I look at them). Thats okay.
7. Music sounds like music, birds sound like birds, and police cars have sirens. The everyday sounds that make me jump out of bed each morning and not want to go to sleep at night are fantastic.
6. Less stress and focusing on hearing.
5. Everyone has different experiences with cochlear implants, but being able to connect with others make this experience more exciting.
4. My audie, doctor, and Let them hear are the best! They listen and listen and listen to me. Also insurance companies need to update there policies.
3. Listening to the ipod and cleaning the house are so much fun! Just don't vaccuum at the same time!!!
2. Having dinner out with my hubby and being about to talk over all the noise is wonderful.
1. Having a conversation with my daughter, Jenna is - PRICELESS
10. I have to follow a routine or I put the wrong CI on. Then of course I think I broke it.
9. Batteries always die when your having important conversation or Heroes is on.
8. It may take a lifetime to change people from flagging me down(to get my attention) or calling my name before each sentence(they do this so I look at them). Thats okay.
7. Music sounds like music, birds sound like birds, and police cars have sirens. The everyday sounds that make me jump out of bed each morning and not want to go to sleep at night are fantastic.
6. Less stress and focusing on hearing.
5. Everyone has different experiences with cochlear implants, but being able to connect with others make this experience more exciting.
4. My audie, doctor, and Let them hear are the best! They listen and listen and listen to me. Also insurance companies need to update there policies.
3. Listening to the ipod and cleaning the house are so much fun! Just don't vaccuum at the same time!!!
2. Having dinner out with my hubby and being about to talk over all the noise is wonderful.
1. Having a conversation with my daughter, Jenna is - PRICELESS