On July 5th she had her third hearing screen which showed the same thing as the previous two.....hearing loss. They are thinking mild and on her left side. She is scheduled for an ABR test on August 15th to learn more before the next steps.
An ABR (Auditory Brainstem Response) test also known as an ABRE tests to see that her inner ear and nerves are functioning and what is the lowest frequency they are able to pick up. It usually can only detect down to 70 db...which mild hearing loss is at 15 db in children and she is around 30 db in her left ear at this time from what they can tell. So they will combine this test with the previous ones and hopefully come up with a game plan.
I was hoping when we went July 5th she would hear everything, it was just a mistake the two times before, that her hearing was perfect, but I am her Momma and I knew better. I knew that when I talk to her on her left side she doesn't always hear me. I knew that when the t.v. is on she wants it turned up and brings the remote to you to adjust the volume for her. I knew that when she is learning objects in a book unless you are on her right side she won't even try to repeat the words. I knew that when she does something wrong trying to explain to her from a distance is pointless. These are all things and more that we have noticed but just didn't pay attention too. She's a toddler, she has a lot going on, it's "normal" for her to ignore your, it's "normal" for her to speak gibberish all the time still......that's what everyone said so we just went with it. But now I know our hearts were right and our sweet baby is not hearing what we hear, and we should have helped sooner!
Of course the guilt set in, the heartbreak for her future. One more thing. One more obstacle......what else would Maelee have to endure. She has CP, SPD, PLMD, RLS, Food Allergies, possible asthma, GERD, now hearing loss!!!!!! MY POOR BABY!!! but wait these are all things that make her the sweet, loving, quirky, adorable, 22 month old I love. There is nothing more precious then when she points her finger and has a whole conversation with her babies....we may not understand but she knows what she is saying and she says it with confidence! :) She is proud of her self, she is a happy toddler, she is growing into a precious little girl, and she is loved and loves others with everything! One more obstacle is nothing for her.
If she has to have hearing aids we can get ones with bling, animal prints, or something diva like! You know my baby is not going to wear no plain looking things every day! :) She is a diva! :)
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