OT Daughter update

We know how Cheryl N feels and I feel that she is entitled to post her opinion as we all are!!!    A pile on is not really justified!!!!!

However ...  as the mum of a son with autism, I too have faced criticism on this forum in the past because we, as a family have our views regarding the origin of our son's condition as well as the way we chose to treat or not treat him!

You have done what you feel is right for Chloe and that's it!   You will need to accept that other people have different opinions and learn to march to the beat of the drum you have chosen.

I'm glad that this is working out for you and your family - it has been lovely watching this all unfold!

Paul, I think you have done a wonderful thing for your daughter. You are an awesome father!!

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I'm sure everyone has seen this video by now.  It's amazing and makes me cry EVERY time I see it.  It's a gift of sound.  Very proud of you, Paul, for giving your daughter such a gift.  You'll always get support from me.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HTzTt1VnHRM

Oh! My heart! It's melting!

The pacifier fell right out of his mouth. 

Shoot, I'm tearing up.

Paul I am so happy to hear that your little one is doing so well with the implants!  I know this has been a tough time for you guys, but you seem like such an amazing parent, I have no doubt you are doing the best for your daughter!

So glad to hear you are all doing well with the sign language and the implant. Praying for you all!

I am a preschool teacher and teach a lovely class of 2 year old's. I have a hearing impaired student who has one CI. We talk and sign with him and he talks and signs with us. I think its important to teach oral and signing. There are times when his battery dies at preschool. On those days I'm so thankful that he is able to sign with us and tell us his wants and needs. Technology is AMAZING! As a parent and a teacher I believe in doing all we can to help our children thrive. You know your intentions and how much you love your daughter and that is all that matters. Blessings to you and your family!

congratulations on your daughter being an ASL quick learner and I hope the implants can also enrich her life. As long as your kid is as happy as she can be, what anyone else thinks is irrelevant.

Dear Paul,

As you know I'm all about technology, so I love seeing people utilize the best science has to offer. Lets face it without it, we'd still be hunkering down in caves, hunting and gathering. Actually, now that I think of it, without even rudimentary technology we'd never have made hunting tools, so we'd probably be extinct.

Your daughter is very lucky to have a father like you. I see no need to second guess yourself, care what others think, or even feel you need to explain anything to anyone in regard to your decision.  You've obviously given a great deal of thought on how to provide the best quality life for your daughter not only in regard to how you handled this situation, but also in how you changed your own life to ensure you were in good health, and by providing a good example to them by having WLS.

You've done your BEST, and that my dear WLS brother is all you can ever do.

Kat