ContessaC
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Hey there guys/gals
I know its been a while since last I checked in...so "hello"...
Anyway, jumping right into the "issue" - as previously mentioned in other posts. My son Conner has a CI - the first surgery was botched thus creating scar tissue and interfering with the 2nd one functioning properly. We've done the mapping, the therapy and can only conclude that it does not work.
Does this bother me? Yes! It bothers the hell out of me that the 1st surgeon cut into my kids head and didn't know what the heck she was doing apparently! It bothers me that he had to go through the pain of being implanted with a hunk of metal that did nothing but cause him pain. It bothers me most of all that I left my husband talk me into allowing him to get it done AGAIN!
Now here is the decision...according to his ENT he is "hearing" sounds (per her computers and such) but from what I can see and observe (as well as his school and teachers) he isn't benefiting from the implant at this time. So, here's the rub...Conner doesn't want to wear the processor. He tells me "no, please" every time I go to put it on him. Lately he's been removing his processor, putting it back in the cradle and signing "ears off please" and then all done and walking away. I am not 100% sure if he is hearing and doesn't like it, or he just doesn't want to wear the processor. Should I let him choose his way in this? Or should I assert my parental authority and force him to wear the processors?
Conner's signs have grown like CRAZY! He is doing super well!!!! I am very proud of his progress and my own. I'm currently taking private ASL lessons with a tutor at home and taking an online ASL college class and LOVING it. Though by no means even close to being proficient I love being able to communicate with Conner. And he loves to help me We do our flash cards every day - its our thing. <3
I would love some input from the group. My husband and I are kinda split down the middle. Me? I frankly don't care if he never chooses to use the processor again...if he's happy and healthy. The hubby feels that we should force him to hear, and in the long run it will benefit him.
Thanks in advance...
I know its been a while since last I checked in...so "hello"...
Anyway, jumping right into the "issue" - as previously mentioned in other posts. My son Conner has a CI - the first surgery was botched thus creating scar tissue and interfering with the 2nd one functioning properly. We've done the mapping, the therapy and can only conclude that it does not work.
Does this bother me? Yes! It bothers the hell out of me that the 1st surgeon cut into my kids head and didn't know what the heck she was doing apparently! It bothers me that he had to go through the pain of being implanted with a hunk of metal that did nothing but cause him pain. It bothers me most of all that I left my husband talk me into allowing him to get it done AGAIN!
Now here is the decision...according to his ENT he is "hearing" sounds (per her computers and such) but from what I can see and observe (as well as his school and teachers) he isn't benefiting from the implant at this time. So, here's the rub...Conner doesn't want to wear the processor. He tells me "no, please" every time I go to put it on him. Lately he's been removing his processor, putting it back in the cradle and signing "ears off please" and then all done and walking away. I am not 100% sure if he is hearing and doesn't like it, or he just doesn't want to wear the processor. Should I let him choose his way in this? Or should I assert my parental authority and force him to wear the processors?
Conner's signs have grown like CRAZY! He is doing super well!!!! I am very proud of his progress and my own. I'm currently taking private ASL lessons with a tutor at home and taking an online ASL college class and LOVING it. Though by no means even close to being proficient I love being able to communicate with Conner. And he loves to help me We do our flash cards every day - its our thing. <3
I would love some input from the group. My husband and I are kinda split down the middle. Me? I frankly don't care if he never chooses to use the processor again...if he's happy and healthy. The hubby feels that we should force him to hear, and in the long run it will benefit him.
Thanks in advance...