tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29725801658334984282024-02-18T22:52:38.983-05:00GROWING UP HARD OF HEARING IN A HEARING WORLDLife with A Cochlear Implant....Daniellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02093837696745943661noreply@blogger.comBlogger255125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2972580165833498428.post-13706498856565302692012-11-22T00:24:00.004-05:002012-11-22T00:24:59.930-05:00I am thankful I can Hear..It has been months since I blogged due to the new illness that is horrifying. After being diagnosed with cancer this took a toll on me. But, I have to say I am thankful for being able to hear with my processor. Having an interpreter at every appointment just so I dont miss out on something is amazing. Definitely a life saver. The best part is I dont even have to request the interpreters they knew since day one and the cancer center does it automatically for me. Thank Gosh. One less thing to worry about.<br />
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Hearing almost everything takes a huge load off me. TREMENDOUSLY. Especially since I go alone to these appointments. There are times I cannot use my processor and I end up having severe anxiety. But again thanks to interpreters it helps a lot.<br />
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I hope you all have an amazing Thanksgiving. I miss communicating with all of you and being up to date with all your awesome blogs. It has been awhile since blogging. I sure do miss it. I miss all my friends. But, I just have to focus on this right now.<br />
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Soon I hope to be back up and running again...<br />
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Happy Thanksgiving!!!<br />
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I am sure when you first heard the news it was overwhelming for you. I have to tell you in this world today we have such amazing technology. The best part about all this is you also have amazing support. There are tons of support groups. <span style="background-color: white;">Support groups is something my parents NEVER HAD. They didn't know what to do for me because not one professional guided them the right way.</span><br />
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These two websites below will help you get a head start on your child's hearing loss.<br />
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<a href="http://www.babyhearing.org/"><span style="color: red;">My Baby's Hearing</span></a><br />
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There are support groups you can join. You can talk with other parents. There are a lot more support groups out there. I also know on face book there are many groups. The three support groups below are very well known. I know alot of people who are on them and find them to be helpful.<br />
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If anyone knows of another support group please let me know and I will add it to this list. Thanks :)<br />
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I love how American Girl not only has hearing aids for the dolls but other products such as no hair, wheelchairs etc. To bad we didn't have this stuff when we were younger. Oh how I wish I can be a kid all over again.<br />
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This is perfect if your child has hearing aids. She would love this!<br />
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Above click the link and it bring you right to the website. Scroll down and you will see hearing aids. Click on that and it will bring up a page.<br />
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Hearing the ocean with my processor for the very first time was overwhelming for me. I didn't get the chance to do this last summer with my first implant because the implant failed.<br />
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At first the waves seemed so loud because I was standing right in the water. After a few minutes the water became so peaceful to me. I wanted to sit there all night. <br />
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I had the perfect night for this moment. There was a clear sky and full moon. I even took an eight minute video so I can listen to the waves over and over again. That night when I came home before bed I listened to the waves again. <br />
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The first thing I did was tell the technician I was deaf and without my implant I cannot hear. I also told her I cannot have MRI's. She even knew what a cochlear Implant was and new that I couldn't have MRI's. I was surprised.<br />
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For the first x-ray she told me to take off the processor. Then for the rest of the x rays I left my put processor on. This was nice to communicate with such ease when she was around the bend by the computer. I even hear the machine talking slowly saying " Breath in" " Breath out". I even heard a new sound today while she was moving the monitor I heard a beeping sound. Totally awesome. I will probably brag forever once again being able to hear saved my life because its one LESS thing I have to worry about. <br />
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Then I had to get more blood work done today. I heard this new sound. I cant explain it but when the technician put the needle in my arm and put the tube in. Thats what i heard the Tube making a clicking noise. Last Friday when I had blood work done I didnt hear that!<br />
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On top of a very very busy month with Dr.'s the best thing hearing is a little princess saying<br />
"Aunt D I love you with all my heart" or " Aunt D I love you so much" as she squeezes my leg so tight.<br />
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Then Dr A. put his fingers in my mouth and it HURT! He saids that I have to go to the dentist and get a " Night Guard". This is something I am not going to want to do. The night guard will help with the pain. He also thinks that I grind my teeth. I honestly dont know if I do. To have some pain relief I have to take Advil every four hours.<br />
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I thought I was loosing my mind the last two months. My jaw has been hurting me as well. I didn't think anything of it because I have to many health issues. So its official I am not loosing my mind. Not yet at least.<br />
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He prescribed me some ear drops called Prednisolone because I told him my ears are so itchy. I also asked him about <a href="http://hearing.harvard.edu/info/Ins1_Facts.pdf"> Genetic testing</a> because I really want to find out why I was born hearing impaired. This is something I always wanted to do. I just didn't think that was possible.<br />
My surgeon doesn't do genetic testing so he refereed me to someone I called today and the earliest appointment is August 15th. I'm looking forward to this because I want to know the " Real Story".<br />
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I hope everyone is having a good summer so far.<br />
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Yesterday I went into the pool with my niece because it was another hot day. Hearing in the pool is amazing. I can understand what everyone is talking about. I am no longer isolated and confused. I even hear the music blasting.<br />
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I experienced something really cool yesterday. Someone jumped into the pool and I heard a big SPLASH!!! Also when you go onto a float the float makes a noise as well. Splashing someone makes a noise too. I DID NOT* go under water with my N5 processor on. I am a bit nervous about that. All I did was dunk my entire body up to my shoulders. My niece splashed me once and I was able to swim around with no problem at all! You can even hear a noise when you kick in the water.<br />
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<strong style="font-size: 12px;">Beatin' the Summer Heat - Nucleus® 5 & Nucleus Freedom™ IP Water Rating</strong><br />
<span style="font-size: 12px;">As summer brings water activities, humidity and sweating, you or your child can enjoy the benefits of hearing while participating in summer activities with your Cochlear Nucleus® 5 or Nucleus Freedom™ Sound Processor.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12px;">The Nucleus 5 Sound Processor is a behind-the-ear sound processor certified to be IP57 water resistant* when using rechargeable batteries. This means that the sound processor is not only splash resistant, it can also be submerged into three feet of still water for up to 30 minutes. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12px;">When using disposable batteries, the Nucleus 5 Sound Processor is certified to be IP44 splash resistant.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12px;">The Nucleus Freedom Sound Processor is certified to be IP44 splash resistant.** This means that recipients can enjoy playing in sprinklers and engaging in sports.</span></div>
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<strong>When Hearing Aids are No Longer Enough Webinar</strong><br />
Are hearing aids no longer working well enough for you? Please join the next webinar, "Because Life is Worth Hearing - Solutions for Hearing Loss" on Tuesday, June 26 at 11 AM. <a href="https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/438069392">Register Today!</a></div>
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Have a safe and fun Summer!!!!!<br />
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Today I received my results from the evaluation.</div>
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<span style="color: red;">History:</span> In February 2011, Danielle was implanted with a Nucleus C1512 cochlear implant in her right ear. In January of 2012, her device was explanted ( due to reports of intermittency, poor sound quality and static) and she was re implanted with a Nucleus Freedom cochlear implant. Her primary mode of communication is through spoke language; she is also fluent in American Sign Language.</div>
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<span style="color: red;">Hearing: </span>Danielle's unaided hearing in her left (un-implanted) ear was assessed as part of this evaluation responses to pure tone stimuli were consistent and repeatable under inster earphones. Danielle demonstrated a moderate sloping to profound hearing loss in her left ear from 250-8000 Hz.</div>
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Danielle scores for word and sentence recognition in quiet were judged to be fairly good using the cochlear implant ALONE. Scores in this condition are essentially stable since her previous evaluation in August 2011 (6 months post initial cochlear implant). Score in the bimodal ( CI + HA) condition are significantly lower than scores using the cochlear implant alone. However, it is important to note that today was the first time Ms. N used her hearing aid in combination with her CI.</div>
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Isn't this a great evaluation? I hear very very well with my implant alone. I have to use my hearing aid as well. Which I havent done yet because that day was so overwhelming. To much sound. My audiologist really wants me to have surround sound though. I'll try it tomorrow. </div>
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I dont understand anything on the letter what dBHL and 250-6000 Hz means? I am so confused LOL. </div>
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Unfortunality as many of you know hearing aids are not covered by insurance companies. This frustrates me because hearing aids are expensive. I grew up wearing many different hearing aids, not realizing my parents paid out so much money just so I can hear. The worst part is I barely used them. </div>
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About two years ago I received my last pair of hearing aids that cost a fortune. This will probably be my last set of aids forever because its so expensive. Unfortunality two days after I received the aids I lost all of my hearing in my right ear. The right one is not being used because now I have the cochlear implant. But, lately I have been using my left hearing aid to watch TV because I have the streamer. When I watch tv whoever is talking on TV will go into my ear. I love this streamer. </div>
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Anyway, I do know that my insurance which is Empire United Healthcare does cover some of the cost of hearing aids. But the catch is its only every 5 five years they ONLY cover $500.00 for each ear. Then you have to pay the rest out of pocket. I think is ridiculous that WE have to pay a fortune just so we can hear. BUT insurance companies will pay for a $50,000 surgery? None of this makes sense to me. This is such a frustrating topic for me. In the future I hope insurance companies will ALLOW FULL coverage for hearing aids. There are so many people with hearing loss these days especially the little ones. Often I hear a child cannot hear or talk because their family DOES NOT have any money to buy them hearing aids. This breaks my heart.<br />
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I WISH I had all the money in the world to give every child who has a hearing loss the opportunity to hear. <a href="http://www.starkeyhearingfoundation.org/hear-now.php">Starkey Hearing Foundation</a> is a amazing organization.</div>
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I never heard before. Then Jill put on a cd rom, I had to repeat back each sentence. This was pretty easy but this one man tone of voice was hard I started getting frustrated. His voice sounded muffled. The second time I had to repeat long sentences with background noise. I did okay with that. But, again that mans voice was so deep I had a hard time hearing what he was saying with the background noise.<br />
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I was also told to bring my hearing aid for my left ear today. Jill told me she wanted to test me with both the hearing aid and CI. This was my first time using my hearing aid with my implant. The sound was very overwhelming and also different. I had a hard time hearing my voice. I also had a hard time with sentences this time with both ears. It turns out that she wants me to use my left hearing aid because I havent worn a hearing aid in a few years in my left ear. Lastly, I was tested just for my left ear to see that ear is doing by itself. My hearing is still the same its severe- profound. For the next few days I have to wear my hearing aid for a while. I dont want to but she advised me to because my left ear hasn't had any hearing. She wants me to have surround sound.<br />
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In a few days I will be getting the report. I will be writing a post on that as well.<br />
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Time to time I have been thinking why was I born with a hearing loss. So today I asked my audiologist if there is a test to see why I was born this way. She advised me to speak with my surgeon its called " Genetic testing". She did mention that a lot of parents who have deaf children do this. I have seen alot of parents do testing for their child. This would be nice to find out why. I am going to make an appointment with my suregon tomorrow.<br />
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The other night I saw this video after signing out of my mail. I was surprised to see a video like this on yahoo. Check this out <a href="http://shine.yahoo.com/parenting/cooper-hears-mom-8217-voice-first-time-viral-195100068.html">A boy hears his mom for the first time</a>. This video made me so happy.<br />
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A few days ago I spent the afternoon in the pool with my niece, my cousin and sisters. I wore my N5 processor. For the first time I heard the waterfall! I was able to communicate with ease. I was even able to hear everyone's conversation. On top of all the conversations I heard the music blasting. </div>
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When I first stepped into the pool the sounds were overwhelming to me because this is something I never heard before. At first I thought it was a dream. Sometimes its weird to hear sounds I never heard before. Honestly, I thought it was normal to not hear most of my life. I heard some sounds but nothing compared to what I hear now. To tell you the truth I never thought I would be able to hear. </div>
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This experience is so amazing to be able to hear. Hearing in the pool especially wiht my niece around is priceless. I know the N5 is " WATER RESISTANT" but I was afriad to go under water for a second. I really want to try this. Any suggestions? </div>
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<br />Daniellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02093837696745943661noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2972580165833498428.post-21944758009609831752012-06-02T15:24:00.005-04:002012-06-02T15:24:52.370-04:00Volunteering during MayOn Friday May 25, 2012 I went to my local library to support Better Hearing & Speech Month. To let people know about Cochlear Implants. About fifteen showed up. Mostly parents who have deaf children. These parents are considering a CI for their child. One baby who is eighteen months old was born profoundly deaf. She does not benefit from hearing aids. The parents are learning American Sign Language as well. I was so glad I was able to help them.<br />
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This was a good experience for me I do wish more people came but I did try fifteen people is more than enough on short notice. I am glad everyone left happy.<br />
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For those of you that dont know where I live. I live on Long Island, NY. Long Island is huge. I am 30 minutes from New York City (NYC). Here on Long Island, I dont know anyone who has a cochlear implant. NOT even 1 person. I do know that there are a lot of people in NYC that have implants but I dont know them. My goal at this event was just to get the WORD out there that if you are deaf and cannot benefit from hearing aids anymore that there is another option out there for you!<br />
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My new goal for this summer is to find more YOUNG ADULTS on Long Island with CI's. I have looked numerous of times and for hours online. This is not so simple. I have to try harder to find people. I was also thinking of another idea, starting a website for young adults. This way people who are deaf in New York have a place to go. Maybe even do picnic events etc.<br />
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If you live in New York or If you know anyone in NY please have them contact me! Thanks so much.<br />
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I had the pleasure meeting Jennifer Rosner when I lost all of my hearing. I didn't know much about Cochlear Implants prior to her book signing. Maybe three weeks.<br />
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This was so new to me three years ago. I decided to go to her presentation because I thought it would be helpful. I had to think of other options. I knew "I HAD TO HEAR AGAIN".<br />
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At first I thought she was Deaf with Cochlear Implant's herself. Then I realized she was hearing and both of her children are profoundly deaf and wears Cochlear Implant's. This day was a life changing experience for me. Something I still remember till this day. She gave me hope and she was so helpful she stayed after and answered all my questions. The sweetest person ever.<br />
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Today in the New York Times Jennifer wrote a wonderful post. I have to share this with you. <br />
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If you never read her book. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1558616624/ref=s9_simh_gw_p14_d0_g14_i1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=19P9D93CM3HJG5FRX2BF&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=470938631&pf_rd_i=507846">Click here</a>. This is something you should definitely read. Dont forget to check out her <a href="http://www.ifatreefalls.com/theauthor.html">website</a> also.<br />
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My entire life I couldn't enjoy music because I couldn't hear. Even if the volume was blasting in the car on volume 100. That wouldn't matter. I still couldn't understand. Usually I would feel the vibration which was pretty neat.<br />
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Now that I have a Cochlear Implant, I am able to understand MUSIC. For the first time. Now music has a big impact on my life. I realized that songs have meanings. When I listen to these amazing bands, I can relate to the songs.<br />
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I have had my Ipod for a few years now but never really used it when I wore hearing aids. Using my processor I can pick up on almost every song that is playing. I hear the base and even guitar, and the exact words they are saying. If there is a new song, I would not be able to hear it right away. I have to replay it a couple of times till I understand. NOW I CANT live without music.<br />
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The audio cable which came with my Cochlear Implant kit is the best because it goes right into my processor and I can hear word for word. The best part about it no one can HEAR the music and complain it is really LOUD.<br />
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Today, I took a nice walk and realized the volume was about 10% which isn't loud at all. The volumen was comfortable for me. If you can hear the song, there is no NEED TO RAISE the VOLUME louder unless you want to go DEAF!<br />
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Being able to communicate with ease is a LIFE SAVER. Being able to listen to MUSIC is the greatest. Over the last few months I realized music calms me down. Listening to MUSIC is something I have to do everyday.<br />
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Later on in the day, I decided to listen to Beastie Boys on youtube and was having trouble at first. Once I replayed the song a few times, I was able to comprehend most of what the band was singing.<br />
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If you think you might have a hearing loss contact your local Audiologist office. If you have any questions email me. I will do my best to try and help you.<br />
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Program 3: <a href="http://products.cochlearamericas.com/cochlear-implants/nucleus-system/hearing-in-noise">Zoom</a> (which I never used before).<br />
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Every mapping appointment is basically the same. Here is what happened today.<br />
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- Listening to beeps: She takes my processor and plugs it onto the computer. Then I put it back on my ear. I have to listen to series of beeps and tell her how many beeps do I hear from 1-5. This is done for about 10 minutes. I did really well. Even the lowest beeps I heard.<br />
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On June 6th, I have to go back into the city. My audiologist will put me in the booth for a hearing evaluation to see where I am at. She also told me to bring my left hearing aid for my left ear. She wants to check that ear as well. I was also told to not wear my hearing aid just yet in the left ear, because I still have to give my brain more time to listen with the processor.<br />
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Remember with my first implant the disposable batteries lasted 2-3 weeks? Well she said to me that is not NORMAL. They are suppose to last anywhere between 2-3 DAYS* tops. She showed me on the computer that with the old program I was using, the disposables last 36 hours.<br />
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I am wondering how my evaluation will go in the sound booth. I havent done that since August of last year. She did ask me questions hows the new CI? Is is better than the first implant. Without a doubt there is and I wouldn't change it for anything in this world. To communicate with ease is the greatest gift ever. I am glad I went forward with Re implantation and didn't back out.<br />
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By the Way I definitely want to try to go to <a href="http://products.cochlearamericas.com/support/celebration">Cochlear Celebration</a>! This sounds amazing being around so many people who wear the same implant as me!!! Is anyone going??<br />
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Jalen Harris was born Deaf. He now plays for the Brewers minor league team wearing his cochlear implants. What an inspiring story.</div>
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Today I heard Birds chirping away like crazy while my niece and I were outside taking a nice walk. Then an airplane ( they are really loud) and trucks and cars going by all at once. So amazing to be able to hear so many sounds at once. My niece is learning that I wear a " boo boo" on my ear in order to HEAR her. Today for the first time she said " Aunt D do you hear the birds." </div>
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My windows have been shut for the last few days because it is so chilly out there. I heard a car outside, and the BIRDS chirping and of course my niece favorite the Ice Cream man. All with the windows shut. So amazing.</div>
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On April 13, 2012, I went to opening day at the New York Yankee Stadium for the first time. I had the best time. The stadium was packed and so loud but I was able to communicate really well. I heard everything! I even understood people while I was ordering food. What a great experience.</div>
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I am due for a mapping badly. I cant get into the city right now because of my health issues. Hoping to go in a couple of weeks. I also have been hearing new sounds. I wear my implant everyday still it is just that this illness is taking over my life at the moment. I havent been paying attention to new sounds because of this. The newest sound I have heard was a car coming from around the corner, footsteps, I also heard bugs at night for the first time. Pretty cool. I am so happy with my processor. I am hearing amazing that hearing comes naturally. There are times when I do miss things but its rare. i put the processor on and I can hear mostly everything. Although I have to practice on the phone with this. This is really all thats going on. Just focusing on walking again since I been wheelchair bound.<br />
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Anyways thats whats been going on. I am hearing great one good thing that is happening. I am still on my current program. A week ago I went with my best friend to the movies and I heard almost everything during the movie. SO COOL! I noticed the theater was so LOUD. I had to lower my volume. Having a CI has changed my life. Seriously the best thing that I ever did because being able to " HEAR" takes a load off my illness. You have no idea. My hearing loss affected my life everyday. Just remember when the Implant is off I cant hear. I cannot hear 100% and miss things here and there but not always. Day by Day I am improving... I JUST LOVE IT.<br />
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Summer is soon and the one thing I am definitely doing is going to the beach to listen to the ocean for the first time. I never went with my first processor.<br />
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I have noticed that I am changing the disposables every few days instead of every 2 weeks. Big difference. just realized I only have one box of batteries left. Maybe because I was re implanted and because its a different implant (Freedom), and program. But, I am still using my N5 processor.<br />
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I hope everyone is doing good.<br />
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Today I received my first <a href="http://www.skinit.com/">SKIN IT</a> for my N5 processor. It looks awesome. I cannot wait to go to opening day wearing this. SKIN It is available for any processor. Below you click on what processor you have and it will go right to the website. I will definitely be getting more!!! Putting the sticker on the processor was pretty simple. The first thing you want to do is wipe your processor with a cloth both sides. Then just peel the sticker off the paper and put it onto the processor. This takes less than a few seconds to do. </div>
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<a href="http://www.skinit.com/search.php?global_search=1&search=cochlear">Cochlear - for the N5 or the Freedom</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.skinit.com/search.php?global_search=1&search=advanced+bionics">Advanced Bionics</a></div>
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I cant find anything for Med El. Sorry.</div>
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Also today I received an email there is an APP for the IPHONE now for<a href="http://www.peatc.org/peatc.cgim?template=IEPChecklistiPhone"> Parent IEP checklist</a> click here to download it.<br /><br />
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Have a good week...<br />
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