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


Saturday, April 3, 2010

Wake me up from this nightmare...



Ok, so we have one daughter home from the hospital and the other has just checked in. Danica has been in the hospital since Fri at 7am. They have taken tons of blood and stool samples to find a cause for her severe symptoms. Dr. suggested possible Salmonella. Rod and I are doing our best to flip flop rotations so one of us is always with the girls. This is the worst timing possible. Gigi, Great Grandma Sheepy and Aunt Sandy all help us out yesterday. Dishes were done and laundry folded when I got home. So thankful for any help that comes our way these days. I stepped on the scale thinking I'm wasting away to nothing. To my horror I've gained 6 pounds over the last 2 weeks. What's up with that?????????? Trying to find some humor in all of this madness. Heading to the hospital.

4 comments:

  1. oh goodness- so much at once. am so so sorry shandra. hoping you guys get a diagnosis soon & that brinley recovers quickly.

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  2. Unbeleivable. Seems like when it rains it pours doesn't it? Well wished to both girls and you and Rod also. Thinking of you always.
    Cheryl

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  3. Shandra - I just read your post and remember when we went through hard times with our son James (medical problems). James is now a Marine, married with one child and a second on the way (due in May). I mention this because you too will make it through all of this and be able to celebrate your daughters accomplishments before you know it. Stay strong and remember that your family and your daughters are stronger than you know!
    Bruce & Mary Storer

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