T-H-A-N-K-F-U-L

We were gathered with our family today and began discussing over our turkey and pumpkin pie all that we have been through since we last sat at the Thanksgiving table. Last years celebration was muted to say the least. We were just beginning our journey with Drew, and we were struggling through the first days [...]

What Happened to Mama?

Drew is talking…a lot. But what happened to Mama?!?
Drew has quite the personality. I think he is saying “Dada” on purpose! Every time I ask him to say “Mama” he says “Dada”. Actually, my daughter did the exact same thing. She said “ma ma ma ma” first and then went months before she said it [...]

The Special Mother

I recently stumbbled across this inspirational story written by Erma Bombeck:
Most women become mothers by accident, some by choice, a few by social pressures and a couple by habit.
This year nearly 100,000 women will become mothers of handicapped children. Did you ever wonder how mothers of handicapped children are chosen?Somehow I visualize God hovering [...]

"Ma ma ma ba da da"

Drew is babbling! We have heard all sorts of “ma ma,” “da da” and “ba ba” combinations over the past week. It started last Friday, November 2, when he said a whole string of “ma” while we were eating dinner. He is such a happy little guy and we are so happy listening to him [...]

Insurance Coverage for Therapy

Drew’s Dad provided information regarding insurance coverage for cochlear implants in a post he wrote a few months ago. There are so many pieces to the cochlear implant insurance puzzle that I would like to provide some information on insurance coverage for therapy.
Those that are traveling or are going to travel the cochlear implant path [...]