Anyone here have a child with a hearing impairment?

[blessedatlast]

N2L, yeah they think it was a combination of the gentamicin, long term ventilation and hypoxia. Or it could be genetic.. They want to do some tests for that, but I'm pretty satisfied that it was from him being prem.

How significant is your sisters hearing loss?

[nothing2lose]

My sister died when I was in primary school so unfortunately, I cant answer your question

I know my mum always referred to her as being "profoundly deaf" and she had a hearing aid as a toddler. Not sure if that helps...

[blessedatlast]

OMG N2L I'm so sorry ... I only asked because I noticed you said 'was'. I was thinking maybe her hearing got better

Rivlas - I'm sure it will be fun with a curious baby with wandering hands. This is why I want to learn some sign, so if he doesn't have them in we can still communicate. I'm hoping the sooner he gets used to them the better.

[nothing2lose]

No problems BAL xxx