One useful product I got was the cable clip. It holds the cable I use for listening to music or whatever to my shirt. No more tugging at my ear or trying to make a paperclip stay in place. Although, the cord slips through at times and I have to adjust it, it is easier …
December 2003 archive
Auditory Training
Sue wrote about auditory training (therapy). She didn’t think she needed it, but found it to be extremely helpful. With the help of her therapist, she has found her weak points and is working on them. They’ve been able to adjust her MAPS accordingly, giving her more power in those certain frequencies. She is not …
Stay on!
Sue, a fellow parent and CIer, wrote, “I received the Mic Lock from Cochlear today. Tried it out and so far so good. Everything is staying in place and it’s very comfortable. I might even go outside to test it out in our 5 inches, so far, of snow (I live in Ohio). Or maybe …
Pre-2004 Update
This year is coming to a close. It’s been a roller coaster of a year between having a baby, Paul getting laid off, getting the cochlear implant, and managing three kids. Health-wise, it was rough and I hope 2004 will be better and healthier. I was invited to participate in a study that requires going …
Easy to Forget
A couple of weeks ago, I left for work… without the implant. It’s easy to forget putting it on because it doesn’t have those awful ear molds like hearing aids do. With or without the implant, you hard feel anything there. Plus, I went a few days without wearing it because I was sick and …