We got Coleman's hearing aids yesterday. Russ wasn't feeling well, so I went into Coleman's appointment and we made sure that they fit and were working right, but we didn't turn them on so that Russ could be a part of Coleman hearing for the first time. Primary Childrens has been awesome to work with. They gave Cade a little stuffed animal with mock hearing aids so that he wouldn't feel left out. We gave the stuffed animal to Cade and explained to him that Coleman was getting some "special ears". Cade kept taking the mock hearing aids off the animal and gave them to me saying "more baby's ears! more baby's ears!".
Once we turned the hearing aids on, Coleman was very nervous. Every little sound made him jump, and he was really tense all night, but he didn't really cry or fuss. Today he seems to be doing a lot better with them. I was talking to him in a silly voice and making faces at him, and he laughed... that was really touching, he's never done that before. I'm so excited for him that he has so many more opportunities and experiences ahead of him now. I'm also so thankful for the technology that's available. It's really amazing when you stop and think about it.
3 comments:
How precious, I love that he laughed right after. You guys have such a positive attitude about it, its sad when there are issues like this, its like we expect everything to be just perfect when they are newborn, you are a good example to all of us. I am glad he is doing well :)
Amazing! Wow! Hope you all are doing well! Loved your Christmas card.
this was the sweetest post i have read in a long time. i am soo happy that your son can now hear your voice. beautiful...
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