Comments on Profoundly Seth: Let's get technical, technical.

Thank you so much for sharing all this helpful inf...

2009-09-28T21:59:37.483-04:00

Thank you so much for sharing all this helpful information. I have heard of the implant but have really never seen it taken apart. May the Lord continue to bless you and your precious family. Together you are awesome in His love. You are in my prayers, Bev

No questions I just wanted to say thank you:) I k...

2009-07-10T09:31:30.829-04:00

No questions I just wanted to say thank you:) I knew an implant helps the wearer hear but that is all I knew. Now I know so muchmore and the best part is that Seth can hear ...if he wants..lol:)

Thanks for that..it is cool seeing another brand u...

2009-07-06T17:52:41.939-04:00

Thanks for that..it is cool seeing another brand up close. We get to see Med-El all day long!

We basically chose Med-El because of the options a young child has for wearing it. There is a straight processor/battery pack that safety pins on the shirt. We destroyed a whole lot of shirts with those pins, but man it was worth it. Even with the Baby BTE option Med-El has, we have had to been creative over the years with how she wears them. We have attached them to barrettes and to headbands. Now Emmi uses a skeleton earmold attached to the processor. It holds the processor snug on her head. So much easier. I also know a lot of the kids in her class use toupe tape to keep their processors on.

I should take some pics of all the different things we did to keep her wearing it through the years and post them on her blog!

That is amazing how science is coming up with such...

2009-07-02T19:21:41.954-04:00

That is amazing how science is coming up with such innovative ways to help. How many colors do you have of the magnet? Love the pics, too.

Oh, and I'm amazed how it doesn't seem to ...

2009-07-02T19:06:30.101-04:00

Oh, and I'm amazed how it doesn't seem to phase Seth at all...although I guess he's had a little while to get used to it!

Wow...modern medicine never fails to amaze me. Wh...

2009-07-02T19:05:52.177-04:00

Wow...modern medicine never fails to amaze me. What a miracle given to us. Thanks for sharing about how all this works!!

That is so neat!!

2009-07-02T16:35:53.860-04:00

That is so neat!!

THANKS! (I asked the question before.) You did a G...

2009-07-02T16:01:32.570-04:00

THANKS! (I asked the question before.) You did a GREAT job of explaining and the close-up pictures were helpful in understanding how it all works. It's SO amazing! I still get a little tear in my eye when I think of the video of Seth hearing your voice for the first time...the look on his face was priceless. This is all truely a miracle and it's been such a blessing to watch your journey.
-MK

Interesting post! Technology is always advancing,...

2009-07-02T14:59:21.372-04:00

Interesting post! Technology is always advancing, so there's no telling how far hearing implant technology will come in the next few years.

Thank you for such an informative explanation. I h...

2009-07-02T14:37:51.605-04:00

Thank you for such an informative explanation.
I have only worke dwith children with regular hearing aids and a teacher microphone. Technology is certainly moving forward.

That's WAY COOL!!!

2009-07-02T14:26:02.495-04:00

That's WAY COOL!!!

That was a great explanation of the equipment! I ...

2009-07-02T14:15:19.378-04:00

That was a great explanation of the equipment! I have explained it 3459098375983 times to family and friends how Dylan's implant works...perhaps I will send them a link to this post instead :)

BTW, Dylan received his second cochlear implant two days ago in his right ear! He is recovering slower this time, but all appears well. Activation will take place the end of July-please keep us in prayer!
http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/dylankowertz

WoW...no questions here! You did a great job at ex...

2009-07-02T14:04:09.326-04:00

WoW...no questions here! You did a great job at explaining each detail. I wish instruction manuels did this well :)
~Elyse

Great job explaining everything! I might use this ...

2009-07-02T13:39:34.280-04:00

Great job explaining everything! I might use this in the future on my blog. Anytime people learn that I work with deaf kids, I immediately have to explain that no, I don't sign. I start explaining and the person's eyes gloss over.

No questions, just wanted to say thanks for sharin...

2009-07-02T13:30:16.719-04:00

No questions, just wanted to say thanks for sharing! This is really neat and I'm so happy that Seth got this opportunity! He'll do just fine, like you said! He's got a really awesome family!!! :-)