Life is Bliss - Lily's Cochlear Implant Journey

Language-rich preschool for Bodie

Lily's brother Bodie has just started his second semester of preschool.  

We selected a language-rich preschool run by a woman who was trained as a hearing resource teacher and who continues to serve kids with hearing loss.  Of course Bodie knows all about the FM that the teacher wears.

We love the intentional teaching and targeted language incorporated into the lessons.  Teachers trained with a strong listening and spoken language (LSLS) focus for kids with hearing loss are able to extend those incredible skills to improve the language of all kids.  

Bodie already has an impressive vocabulary and doesn't stop talking. Takes after his sister!  Who would have ever predicted that!  

 

 

 

Zombie Lily

When a Zombie Walk was held in our town, Lily knew she had to be a part.  Such a fun day for the kids to act like zombies and of course tons of new language opportunities.  

There are no real rules or expectations for what zombies do.  Just look creepy and dead!   Ha!  

Lily's new profession - Forensic Scientist

Lily has long wanted to be an otolaryngologist, teacher, pediatrician, Cochlear Implant designer, Mom and a million other professions, when she grows up.  

However, a new profession, Forensic Scientist, has now entered the mix.  Although Lily has no interest in blood and guts, this new career is closely related to her love of spies and mysteries.  

Zebrafish may reverse deafness in humans

Always interesting to follow the latest research on the study of animal cell growth and how certain animals have regenerative abilities in regards to their hearing and hair cell regeneration.

According to this article, Zebrafish may be the key to understanding and replicating how to regenerate hair cells.  It's just may be what Lily will use some day, to regrow those hair cells in her cochleas.