Wednesday, September 26, 2007

One Year Hearing Anniversary

It's hard to believe, but we started this blog over a year ago on the day that Lola had her implant surgery. She was "turned on" September 20th 2006, so we celebrated her "hearing birthday" by going to a party Thursday night (see picture) and a concert Friday night with Uncle John and cousins Zoe and Vivian in Jeffersonville. Sometimes it's hard not to compare her to other children her age or younger and see how much they are talking, but then we are reminded that it's only been a year that her implant has been activated and she is making incredible progress. If you compare her to a one year old, she is right on track. I think this great video will give you an idea of how well she's doing.

Lola has really been vocalizing lately. This video may seem like regular baby babble to most people, but it's a big step for us! Remember, she's completely deaf.

Notice the stylish Four Roses Bourbon tattoo on her arm!



3 comments:

Anonymous said...

Lola,

I heard you say apple! Wow, you are being so much more talkative then when I saw you six months ago! And you sound so expressive. I'm very impressed!

Love,
Anne

sandy said...

congratulations lola, you've come along way in a year. you have made amazing progress and i love reading your blog.

Dos Blessed said...

wow!!! great job, lola! and great job, mom and dad! i know you all three have put in a lot of hard work to learn to listen! we just celebrated our one year anniversary too! it's so incredible to be on this journey with you guys!
peace,
rogers bionic family