New Year, New Outlook

We are just getting started on Brinley's journey...
Dec 2009 we got the diagnosis of profound bilateral hearing loss. English Terms: Brinley is deaf.

I'll be documenting Brinley's progress every step of the way. This will be my outlet in getting my thoughts on paper (well, computer) and maybe you will get something out of this too. You will learn what it means to be deaf, possibly be inspired to pick up a few sign language books or next time you see a child with hearing aids or Cochlear Implants you will know what it took for that child to get where he/she is today.

Modern technology is amazing!

"HARD DOES NOT MEAN IMPOSSIBLE"
Brinley Shay Reiswig

Sisterhood

Sisterhood

If we only knew then what we know now...

ALL SMILES WITH MY HEARING AIDS

ALL SMILES WITH MY HEARING AIDS

Mommy's Angel

Mommy's Angel

Upcoming Appointments

Jan 7th, Modesto

2:30pm Meeting with MCS/ SCOE Early Start Eval.

Jan 15th, Oakland
9:00am Speech Therapist Apt
10:00am Family Psycologist Apt
2:30pm First Audiologist Apt with Sara
3:30pm Meeting Dr. Murray, Implant Surgeon

Jan 29th, Oakland - Sedated CT Scan





Stanford here we come!


Feb 9th Meet Surgeon Dr. Blevins, get surgery date


Monday March 29th, 5 hr Surgery at Stanford

Activation 4/20 and 4/21

Follow up 5/17 and 5/18


Wednesday, March 31, 2010

The Aftermath








The Aftermath. This was the worst part for me. Due to Brin's CSF leaks her surgery was much more complicated and elaborate which ='s more pain and swelling. The first day of surgery wasn't bad. Second day I think I almost fainted when I took Brinley's earmuffs off. Her head was so swollen, almost alien like. Her eyes started turning black and blue with bags underneath that would put Joan Rivers to shame. Very scary for a Mommy to see her baby girl in such bad shape.
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  1. Lone Star FamilyApril 1, 2010 at 7:14 PM

    Sorry to hear she had some complications, but at least the hard part is over! My son is not too far ahead of her in the hearing journey, best of luck to you all!

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  2. YantiMay 10, 2010 at 3:35 AM

    lovely blog..lovely girl.My daughter also had the haematoma and her head swelled too after the surgery.But everything else went well.Brace yourself for the hectic and exciting year ahead!

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