tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347014501783229887.post8528908476596443278..comments2023-06-13T07:11:45.446-05:00Comments on The Simpson Six: Happy 2014!Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16710417701918440850noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347014501783229887.post-40973322664288621722014-01-08T12:20:52.207-06:002014-01-08T12:20:52.207-06:00I wrote a long comment about Katie's failed he...I wrote a long comment about Katie's failed hearing tests that seems to have disappeared, so here's a shorter version. I lost my hearing in one ear as an adult and according to my husband, after that I mumbled a lot even though I thought I sounded normal. I had tons of trouble understanding speech when there was background noise, multiple people talking or the person was to my left (my bad side). After 5 years I ended up having surgery to get a BAHA implant that allows me to hear the sounds on my left side in my right ear. Now when I'm wearing it my husband says I don't mumble anymore and it's made social situations and being around people pleasurable again. Before, the mental concentrations it took to follow a conversation in an even moderately noisy settings was so exhausting I usually didn't bother going to events.<br />Some devices like the BAHA can be tried out in the audiologist's office. YOu can wear the BAHA on a tight head band to get a feel for it and there may be other things that you can try temporarily as well.<br />Good luck!SleepyMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06376081238808090583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347014501783229887.post-8571052614441812892014-01-08T12:13:29.653-06:002014-01-08T12:13:29.653-06:00Lovely update!
I just wanted to comment on Katie n...Lovely update!<br />I just wanted to comment on Katie not hearing in one ear and its impact on speech. I imagine it's a little different in a child than an adult since their brains are still forming lots of connections to do with speech and hearing but here's my experience as a 30 year old.<br />I had unilateral sudden onset sensorineural hearing loss in my left ear. Because it was sensorineural I couldn't just a get a hearing aid and hear again. I spent 5 years this way and during that time not only did I get very frustrated at the effect it had on my social experiences (it was extremely difficult to filter out background noise, focus on a single person's voice in a group, and hear anyone talking from my left side), it also seemed to affect my speech even though I'd been talking (some say non-stop) for 30 years. My husband was always complaining that I was mumbling. I didn't feel like I sounded any different, but I sure heard it from lots of people and it makes sense since in a group or noisy situation everyone else sounded kind of mumbly to me.<br />I finally had surgery to get an implant for a bone anchored hearing aid. A sound processor snaps onto my left side of my skull and translates all those voices coming form the left into vibrations in my skull which then travel to my right inner ear that still works. My husband noticed that I mumble much less now. I'll often say something in the morning and he'll look at me and say, "You haven't put your hearing aid on yet, have you?" The family can really tell a difference. I also enjoy social situations again because it no longer requires massive amounts of concentration and energy to half way follow the conversation. I can even sit anywhere I want now instead of strategically placing myself with every person to my right. The BAHA is not as good as having my hearing back but it's made a huge difference. <br />My advice is if you continue to feel that Katie's speech is being affected and she keeps failing the hearing test you look into seeing an audiologist who can let you try some things out. The BAHA for instance can be worn on a very tight headband so you can try it out before surgery (not as good as the implant but gives you an idea). They may have similar other trial devices for other hearing aid options. Good luck, I know you obviously have a lot on your plate.SleepyMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06376081238808090583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347014501783229887.post-89718006424263508612014-01-02T17:45:54.228-06:002014-01-02T17:45:54.228-06:00Well, hooray! I've been checking every week fo...Well, hooray! I've been checking every week for a new post. I couldn't believe there were no 1st day of school pics, then no Halloween pics, then no Thanksgiving... But, here now we have them all. Good job catching us up! :) Let us know when Katie has surgery. rosedelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10908968324873154422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347014501783229887.post-15339650764841342092014-01-02T15:29:00.686-06:002014-01-02T15:29:00.686-06:00Sure did miss your updates while you were gone, ho...Sure did miss your updates while you were gone, hopefully you can find time to blog once in a while from now on...Happy New Year!!Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02081001974420569551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347014501783229887.post-32845357185128055442014-01-02T09:15:24.267-06:002014-01-02T09:15:24.267-06:00I just wanted to comment because I think your blog...I just wanted to comment because I think your blog needs some since you have been such a blog slacker. I am also so jealous you went to disney at christmas even though i know its bananas there this time of year. I still totally want to see it at this time of year :)Kat https://www.blogger.com/profile/09339214616566440949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347014501783229887.post-84185362226553959872014-01-01T09:10:51.301-06:002014-01-01T09:10:51.301-06:00So glad you're back blogging. Hope you can kee...So glad you're back blogging. Hope you can keep it up.Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14004163049407144284noreply@blogger.com