5 Years with Cochlear Implants
This week marks five years since SJ got her first cochlear implant. I looked back at the blog post I wrote about her surgery and it brings me to tears. Then I look at the blog post about the time [...]
Having a Child With Hearing Loss
This post is made possible through the support of Cochlear. This company is a huge part of our lives and something I am very passionate about. As always all opinions are my own. I will never forget the day [...]
Mornings as a Deaf Child With Cochlear Implants
The other day someone asked me about SJ's cochlear implants. The person I was talking with had never heard of them before. I hadn't either before I had a deaf child. They are such a huge part of my life [...]
Living in Holland (Thoughts From a Special Needs Mom)
If you have a child diagnosed with some form of special needs then you have probably come across the "Welcome To Holland" essay by Emily Perl Kingsley. Basically it compares the shock of finding out your child has a disability to [...]
A Recap of the First Year with Cochlear Implants
It's been a year since SJ had her cochlear implant activated. There have been a lot of highs and lows, but I feel like FINALLY, we are getting some momentum and everyday SJ is saying new words and responding with [...]
All About The Cochlear Implant (CI)
"I have a question about the implants ... does the part that is on the outside of her head stay on all the time (even at night and during bath)? I was just wondering how bath time works and bedtime [...]