Study Looks at Benefits of Bilateral Cochlear Implants – Link

There have been many decisions made along this journey so far, but one of the more easy ones is to have Drew bilaterally implanted. While this is a new practice, studies show that having both ears implanted positively impacts the recipients ability to localize sound and hear in crowded places.
Most pre-lingual, single cochlear implant recipients [...]

The Research Project is A Go!

I talked with the team doing the research project on cochlear implant candidates at Cincinnati Children’s late last week, and have been assured that Drew’s participation in the study will in no way impact our time line for having Drew implanted. As a result, we have decided to have Drew participate in the study.
Drew’s MRI, [...]

What About Brian? – Link

There is a new show on ABC called “What About Brian?” that has a storyline on a child with hearing loss. I was able to watch the last episode, and it made me cry to see the girl playing, isolated from those around her because she can not hear! The little girl was born with [...]

The Prayers Worked!

The pediatrician called today and Drew’s hip ultrasound showed no abnormalities and no dislocation! We are so relieved. We were worrying ourselves unnecessarily last night, but with the unexpected diagnosis of his hearing loss, we have learned not to take anything for granted.
Thank you for all of your kind thoughts and prayers for Drew. They [...]

Say a Little Prayer for Drew

I took Drew for his four month check-up on Friday. He is already 15 pounds, 10 ounces, which puts him over the sixtieth percentile in weight! Not bad for a boy born three weeks early. The doctor thought that Drew’s development thus far is right on par for a four month old.
The doctor did notice [...]

Research Project

Dr. Choo and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital are currently conducting a research study on children, cochlear implants and the development of speech and listening post implants. Dr. Choo would like to have Drew participate in this research study because Drew’s hearing loss is genetic, meaning that he has no known medical issues besides his hearing loss.
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