Lily's Mom's Profile

Global Pandemics have a way of reconnecting you to old favorite things, and spending time where it can make a positive impact on the world. This blog has brought so many wonderful people into our lives from all around the... Continue reading

Posted May 20, 2020 at Life is Bliss - Lily's Cochlear Implant Journey

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Lily Plays the Cello - Year 2

This is Lily's second year of cello. As a 5th grader she is currently preparing for her upcoming winter concert. It's pretty amazing to see her listening to the notes, rhythms and melodies so carefully. She is now working on... Continue reading

Posted Nov 23, 2017 at Life is Bliss - Lily's Cochlear Implant Journey

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My (Lily's) first blog post, and more

Hi guys. I bet you've been waiting for this for a long time. Yes, I have started writing my blog (with some help from Mom and Dad of course). So guess what? We got a puppy. His name is Finley,... Continue reading

Posted Nov 20, 2017 at Life is Bliss - Lily's Cochlear Implant Journey

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2017 Lily Update and More

We think about Lily's hearing everyday, but life now seems pretty normal. Hearing doesn't limit Lily's activities or experiences. In fact, she seems to gravitate to all things talking, listening and music. I wanted to summarize Lily's activities and growth... Continue reading

Posted Oct 5, 2017 at Life is Bliss - Lily's Cochlear Implant Journey

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Advanced Bionics Q90s - Review by a 4th grader

We have loved Lily's AB Neptunes, but decided it was time to move to AB's Q90 Naida ear-level processors. Lily's experience and ease of change has been positive. Here are the Top 8 things we like about the AB Naida... Continue reading

Posted Nov 21, 2016 at Life is Bliss - Lily's Cochlear Implant Journey

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Phonak Pen Review - Experiences of a 4th grader

Lily has been testing out the Phonak Pen for a month now. We're impressed! The primary objective in purchasing the pen was to try the omni-directional mic in the lunchroom for a better listening experience. Lily has always struggled in... Continue reading

Posted Nov 20, 2016 at Life is Bliss - Lily's Cochlear Implant Journey

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Circus Musical Performance with a Solo!

When you dream about your child's future with CIs, singing in a musical doesn't seem possible. However, Lily just completed a short musical and dance show, with a circus theme, and she even had a solo. Lily sang one of... Continue reading

Posted Nov 11, 2016 at Life is Bliss - Lily's Cochlear Implant Journey

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Lily discusses her new cello and plays jingle bells

Lily discusses her new cello journey and plays jingle bells after a month of lessons at school. Never did I expect Lily to take on playing a stringed instrument. She takes great joy in making the music and being able... Continue reading

Posted Oct 9, 2016 at Life is Bliss - Lily's Cochlear Implant Journey

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Sapheara Live - Kids with Hearing Loss Need Super "Hear"oes too!

We love Marvel Entertainment and The Children's Hearing Institute's Super Hero Sapheara. She has bilateral pink CIs, a pink cape and boots, and a long pony tail. Her super power is the pink gem around her neck that offers a... Continue reading

Posted Oct 9, 2016 at Life is Bliss - Lily's Cochlear Implant Journey

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Sapheara and Blue Ear - Back in action thanks to The Children's Hearing Institute and Marvel Entertainment

The Children's Hearing Institute has announced another collaboration with Marvel Entertainment. Blue Ear and Sapheara, Super Hear-O's from the comic book Sound Effects (which was awesome!), are back in action again. CHI has released Scene 1: Rooftop Rescue (Click HERE... Continue reading

Posted Sep 22, 2016 at Life is Bliss - Lily's Cochlear Implant Journey

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AB research in the news

Two new research studies about potential future Advanced Bionics technology. Use of the Phantom Electrode strategy to improve bass frequency perception for music listening in cochlear implant users. Integrated Speech Processor Headpiece with patent approval Continue reading

Posted Aug 16, 2016 at Life is Bliss - Lily's Cochlear Implant Journey

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Fourth grade and preschool bound!

Today is the start of fourth grade for Lily and another year of preschool for Bodie. Who would have ever imagined? Lily continues to achieve at very high levels and remains passionate about reading (and life!). She just finished the... Continue reading

Posted Aug 15, 2016 at Life is Bliss - Lily's Cochlear Implant Journey

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Cochlear Implants before 12 months? Here's a new study showing benefits.

I have long believed that implanting kids before 12 months of age was an important and necessary approach for optimizing long-term speech outcomes. Lily was implanted 7.8 years ago at the age of 10 months. We would have done it... Continue reading

Posted Jan 21, 2016 at Life is Bliss - Lily's Cochlear Implant Journey

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Can an MRI determine success with a Cochlear Implant?

Interesting study determining a Functional MRI May Predict Children’s Language Skills Post-Cochlear Implant. Researchers at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center found that elevated activity in two regions of the brain, evaluated with functional MRIs before implantation, may be biomarkers in... Continue reading

Posted Jan 11, 2016 at Life is Bliss - Lily's Cochlear Implant Journey

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Cochlear Implants in Noise: SNR loss in children using the BKB-SIN

Lily just finished her semi-annual visit to the audiologist. We arrived with what turned out to be a broken headpiece, and fortunately, were able to order a new one for delivery the next day. The headpiece had been cutting in... Continue reading

Posted Jan 10, 2016 at Life is Bliss - Lily's Cochlear Implant Journey

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Hearing First - Impressive new LSL resource

Hearing First is an impressive new resource that presents the various aspects of a Listening and Spoken Language (LSL) approach. http://www.hearingfirst.org Through a variety of informational resources, families and professionals can use this site to learn about strategies used to... Continue reading

Posted Oct 16, 2015 at Life is Bliss - Lily's Cochlear Implant Journey

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Language-rich preschool for Bodie

Lily's brother Bodie has just started his second semester of preschool. We selected a language-rich preschool run by a woman who was trained as a hearing resource teacher and who continues to serve kids with hearing loss. Of course Bodie... Continue reading

Posted Sep 30, 2015 at Life is Bliss - Lily's Cochlear Implant Journey

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Zombie Lily

When a Zombie Walk was held in our town, Lily knew she had to be a part. Such a fun day for the kids to act like zombies and of course tons of new language opportunities. There are no real... Continue reading

Posted Sep 28, 2015 at Life is Bliss - Lily's Cochlear Implant Journey

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Lily's new profession - Forensic Scientist

Lily has long wanted to be an otolaryngologist, teacher, pediatrician, Cochlear Implant designer, Mom and a million other professions, when she grows up. However, a new profession, Forensic Scientist, has now entered the mix. Although Lily has no interest in... Continue reading

Posted Sep 27, 2015 at Life is Bliss - Lily's Cochlear Implant Journey

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Zebrafish may reverse deafness in humans

Always interesting to follow the latest research on the study of animal cell growth and how certain animals have regenerative abilities in regards to their hearing and hair cell regeneration. According to this article, Zebrafish may be the key to... Continue reading

Posted Sep 24, 2015 at Life is Bliss - Lily's Cochlear Implant Journey

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IEP Goal for Third Grade and Lily update

Lily's just finished her second week of third grade. It's hard to believe. When she was born the days were so long. Now the days fly by and Lily is growing into a "pre-teen." She's continues to be at the... Continue reading

Posted Aug 21, 2015 at Life is Bliss - Lily's Cochlear Implant Journey

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Hearing Resources

Three great hearing resources for families with kids with hearing loss. Jane Madell - A list of PDFs and videos on a variety of hearing related subjects. I especially like this video showing how to use an FM in the... Continue reading

Posted Jan 25, 2015 at Life is Bliss - Lily's Cochlear Implant Journey

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Flower Girl Experience

A few months ago, Lily got to live out one of her bucket list dreams of being a flower girl for our friends' wedding. It was a beautiful night with an equally fantastic flower girl dress to match. Lily stayed... Continue reading

Posted Jan 13, 2015 at Life is Bliss - Lily's Cochlear Implant Journey

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Speech Perception Testing - The Challenge of Noise

We recently went for Lily's six-month CI tune up with her audiologist. The two hour appointment goes quickly, however this time we were able to do some speech perception testing and examine what happens to Lily's listening abilities when she... Continue reading

Posted Jan 12, 2015 at Life is Bliss - Lily's Cochlear Implant Journey

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Breaking out the Harmonies

Over the winter break Lily discovered and announced she wanted to break out her Advanced Bionics Harmony BTEs and wear them at home. We received the Harmonies when Lily was first implanted, but have never activated them, because Lily has... Continue reading

Posted Jan 11, 2015 at Life is Bliss - Lily's Cochlear Implant Journey

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