Happy Hearing Birthday!!!!

Two years ago today I had my first (right side) cochlear implant activated (my second implant was done six months later). It has been a long two years and I have made progress on my own time. While I have always been a great listener and my receptive language has soared, my verbal skills have taken much longer to develop and I have just recently discovered the joys (and usefulness) of talking. Today, much to my family's delight, I can even sing a little song. Yes, I am wearing my implants in the bath tub. No, it may not be the best idea, but I live on the edge. I do my best not to splash and never, ever, pour water on my head while they are on (or while they are not on, I hate water on my head:).

Today my family is very grateful for my sweet little voice and my very special "ears". Happy two year hearing birthday to me and my cochlear implant!