It looks like the BAHA is a go. Colin was a little nervous when they first attempted to attach it; I think the doctor and I weren't clear enough on what to expect for him. Once she showed him how it vibrated, using his finger, he was all for it. As soon as they got it on, he smiled really big and sat up really straight. Then Chloe giggled behind him and he flipped around to her and exclaimed, "I think I could hear her from the whole way up in our attic now!" Pretty cool. He's really excited about it.
The doctor explained the following to him (and me): once we receive the BAHA (2 to 4 weeks) we will have a soft band for him to use. The hearing aid is about the size of the tip of my thumb (1/2 and inch or so) the band will temporarily keep it in place for him. It sort of looks like the cotton head bands from the 80s. A surgery would then be scheduled if he is happy with the sounds he is hearing. They will surgically anchor a small button to his skull bone, which has a small button (basically the size of a snap on baby clothes) into which the hearing aid will snap. I thought the idea of another surgery would freak him out, but he automatically went into question mode...can he take it off to sleep (yes), can he wear it in water (no), will the surgery be long (no...in and out of the hospital most likely in a day or so). She asked if he thought he would be interested in getting it done. He immediately said "sure." He's so grown up, and I am so proud.
Now, we just have to work through the insurance logistics, but it looks like Colin's world is going to be a lot louder from now on. Pretty exciting.
Chloe as always was an angel the entire trip! What a blessing they both are to me.
BTW...we all miss Daddy!
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