Cal has been a really good kid. He is 2 months old now and huge. In fact, I feel like he needs some type of breast support, but what can you do? He is smiling ton; and not the mouth smile either, when Cal smiles his whole face smiles. He talks non-stop and loves his big sister. He's a cute little dude.
A few weeks ago, we went in for his second ABR (Auditory Brain Response) Hearing Test, and the results were the same. Cal's brain does not register sound at any level tested, which puts him in the profound hearing loss column. After that test, he was fitted for hearing aids, and actually gets them next week. The hearing aids really shouldn't do much for Cal because his hearing loss is so severe, but he has to wear them for 6 months before they even think about cochlear implant surgery. So we are just taking the necessary steps.
The next big appointment for Cal is the MRI. They will do this in the next few months to determine if he can qualify for a cochlear implant. If he can qualify for that, they will do that surgery as early as 12 months. The cochlear implant would give Cal some hearing capabilities. However, If he does not qualify for the implant, Cal would having no hearing capability. So for now it is little bit of a waiting game.
Brynn, Londyn and I are learning ASL and it has turned out to be really fun. We are not that good yet, but we will be pros by the time Cal starts to communicate.
...Anyways that's the update.
6 comments:
You guys are awesome1
wait- awesome1? I mean awesome!
Thanks for the update. It is good to hear you are all doing well and little Cal too! What a great new thing to learn ASL, it will be a new adventure for you all to learn together. Best wishes to you and your family during these next months. Little Cal is such a handsome little boy!
Cal is so cute! He also looks a lot bigger than he did at the reunion! Can't wait to see you guys on Christmas Eve!
Great blog! I hope you'll consider adding it to the aggregator at Deaf Village (www.deafvillage.com) -- we'd love to have you as part of our community!
Best wishes as you begin this journey with your beautiful son.
He is SO adorable! Riley could teach you guys a few signs himself. He was a pro at all the basics before he talked, I had to start watching some of the signing movies with him so I knew what he was trying to tell me! Ha! It is so fun for kids, Londyn will catch on FAST so try to keep up! Thanks for the updates, it's good to know what's going on in your family and with your adorable little Cal.
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