Trick or Treat?

I think these two are a treat!

Happy Halloween!

Happy Halloween!

I am so excited for Halloween and so happy that it is finally here! I think it is because I have the cutest little witch and pirate to take trick-or-treating tomorrow night. I have decorated the house this year like never before. We have pumpkins, ghosts and spiders adorning all of the tables and mantles [...]

That’s What Friends (& Family) Are For

Dear Family & Friends,
It’s been a year? In some ways it seems like yesterday, in others it feels like forever. We have known of Drew’s hearing loss for one year. My how things have changed, and yet somehow feel the same.
I would like to take a moment and thank those that have helped us in [...]

D Day

Well, it is upon me. The anniversary of the day – October 26, 2006 – that forever changed my life. Through this year I have been strong and held my composure. I had to in order to make sure I did everything that I needed to do for Drew. So many times I was told [...]

Drew Could Not Hear

One year ago today I knew that Drew could not hear. He was not responding to most environmental sounds around the house, like the dog barking, door bell ringing or his sisters loud squeals of delight. Occasionally I would see him startle, throwing his arms while sleeping, in perfect time with an environmental sound. But [...]

Drew Can Say "Yea!"

We’re not counting this as the official first word, but Drew said “Yea!” the other night. While we ate dinner Drew was doing a great job eating his table food, so Drew’s Dad and I were clapping for him and saying “Yea, Drew!” On the way home, Drew decided to say “Yea!” We grabbed the [...]

The Days Leading to Diagnosis

Drew failed his newborn hearing screening on September 26, 2006, just two days after he was born. Many of Drew’s first days and nights are such a blur, with the sleep deprivation and all. But I knew in my heart very early on that something was not right. Why would he not pass his screening? [...]

Why Bilateral?

Drew’s Dad posted some publications a week or so ago that support bilateral cochlear implantation. I think that it is important for parents considering cochlear implants for their child to understand the medical data supporting bilateral implants. However, I think it is equally important to understand the social and emotional benefits of bilateral cochlear implants.
Drew [...]

CI Dilemma #1

We’ve had our first dilemma…
Often CI children wear their body worn processors in a pocket(s) attached to the child’s clothing. So, what do you do when your CI child spills a cup of milk all down his shirt less than 20 minutes before bed-time?
a. Leave him in the wet shirt so he can keep his [...]

Don’t Forget to Register

The Ohio Chapter of the AG Bell Association will hold its annual meeting on October 27, 2007 in Columbus. Don’t forget to register for this exciting event! Registration is open through October 17th.
If you have any questions about the meeting please leave a comment.