Saturday, April 26, 2008

So Sad

Noah's CI battery died today while we were out of the house. Normally we have a back-up with us, but I forgot this time. He's such a different child without his CI - it makes me sad.
He didn't talk.
Didn't sign.
Didn't smile.
Didn't interact.
We tried to interact with him. He knows a lot of signs now if you do them close to his face so he can see.
He just moped.
When we got home we got him a fresh battery and he went back to singing and smiling and non-stop talking/signing. It's days like today that make me realize the CI was the right choice.

2 comments:

Jennifer said...

Bless his heart! I've been without a spare, too, and felt the same way...gloomy. I love hearing, so I can totally relate! But doesn't it make you feel good knowing that your decision was such a good one for your child...that he loves to hear?

Billie said...

Oh boy...I HATE when that happens too. Eden acts the same way, totally zones out, doesn't talk or laugh or sing.

I dread the day that I show up to pick her up at school and find out that she hasn't been able to hear because someone didn't change her batteries. Boy will the sh** hit the fan!!!