I have a 2 year old daughter that was implanted 9 months ago.I believe we as parents know in our hearts what is best for our family and children.Just know, our decisions may not always be a "perfect decision" in someone eles's eyes,but its our decision.I feel pressure from all the "experts" at times, and then I stand back and say,Whoa! This is my child.They may be the clinical "experts" but they are not the experts of your child.I just had a similar conversation about this subject with my friend.This may be their career, but this is our child's life and ours.At what price should our kids have to pay to have this so-callled "perfect speech?"I made the hard decision recently to put my daughters ASL on hold for awhile(not for very long) so that I can better evaluate her communication.She hasn't progressed in either department, so we'll see what happens.If the implant dosent work out,oh well.Its about communication.I hate when I hear parents say,"oh, my child sounds normal b/c of the implant" so is your child abnormal if they don't use correct articulation?Do what you feel is right.I think its awesome you sign with your child.When I saw the pain in my daughters eyes after her surgery, I vowed never again will she have that surgery.