Life as a Leach

I never really thought hearing aids were a big deal to begin with.  After dealing with a trach and a vent, what's a hearing aid?  Plus, no one even really notices them because her hair completely covers everything.  Except that Abby loves to show them off ("See my purple sparkly hearing aids?!?!"), no one would ever have to know she had them.   But even if I did have reservations in the beginning, I'M A BELIEVER!!!  I love those tiny molded pieces of plastic!!!!! The differences we have seen in Abby have been so amazing.  We had no idea how much she was missing until we saw how much more engaged she is now.  She is part of every conversation, throwing her two cents in whenever she pleases!  Caleb jokingly commented that he didn't think she could get any sassier, but she has! Conversations in the car were basically non-existent because she just couldn't keep up with what we were saying--especially when I couldn't look at he...

Today was a great day!!  Abby bounded down the stairs this morning announcing, "It's hearing aid day!!!"   She absolutely loves being able to hear!!  It has made such a difference already.  She's much more involved in conversations, is answering questions the first time, and is able to hear quiet speech without problems--even whispers!  She is noticing how loud things are (like the cafeteria at the hospital) and is still able to hear.  I'm so excited for her! I would have taken a front picture, but you really can't see the hearing aids that way!  They're hidden by her hair, which makes them pretty low-profile!