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


Monday, March 8, 2010

Hats off to ya!




Just wanted to share my favorite item these past few weeks. Brinley has come to HATE her hearing aids so it's been a struggle keeping them on during the day. A good friend of mine made Brinley some beautiful custom hats to match all her outfits. These hats are perfect!!! Not too tight. Fit just over her ear enough to secure her hearing aids (will work for CI's too) plus....hello....they are adorable! Here's a picture of Brinley rocking one of the hats. You can't even tell she has her aids on! My friend has an Etsy shop. She makes these hats and matching sister bows. Let me know if you'd like her contact info
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  1. TerriMarch 10, 2010 at 8:52 PM

    I would love the info. Good luck on Brinleys upcoming surgery, she will be great. I have 5 kids, the youngest a 6 year old boy ( Rafi) has bilateral implants. If you have any questions or just need to talk , you can be in touch. CI are amazing, you have a lot of hard work ahead of you , but everything is so rewarding!!!

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  2. Kindermusik with CelesteMarch 25, 2010 at 10:24 PM

    we are in Wisconsin right now participating in a bilateral CI study and i thought of you since you have the surgery coming up here in a few days. Hope you can sleep well these next 3 days...you are doing a good thing for Brinley, she will thank you one day! Good Luck!

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