Hearing aid experience part 3

So I went for my second opinion and the audiologist seemed much more helpful. He spent quite a bit of time with me and told me to come back and bring my husband so that my husband could help recreate some of the areas I am having trouble hearing. So the next day Paul and I went back to the audiologist and tried a couple different hearing aids, and unfortunately hearing aids really seem to be "you get what you pay for" with my type of hearing loss. We decided that I would try one out and that is what I have been doing.

So far I have run into some obstacles. First, using a stethoscope seemed impossible, until I met with my audiologist and he said " did you try just using it like normal" to which I said "i don't want to hurt it" and he said " you won't." This works fairly well though due to the wire it doesn't fit perfect. I need to get the mute button reprogramed as that got messed up, because as I'm trying to listen the aid amplifies the cartoons on in the background and the kid crying. But it is doable.

It's hard to know how much it helps me, because I really can't recreate all the times I couldn't hear, but my husband says he sees the difference and that's reassurance for me in part. I feel a little bit guilty having it just in the amount of money they cost, but my husband is so great and supportive and I am blessed to have him.

I did have a talk with my grandmother who informed me that my mom actually had hearing loss and hearing aids that she never wore. I don't remember my other ever using a hearing aid but how much time did I get to spend with her in all reality? not much. Apparently our family has a history of congenital hearing loss and that I probably am no different, I've just been coping very well. To say that it has been forever makes sense... because when it's all you have known you wouldn't know to look for something different.

I will say the world is louder than I knew it to be, and when I don't have it in I notice things like when I'm laying down watching tv and my good ear is down, I can't barely hear it, but if I sit up a little it's like magic, and I can.

It's been an experience to say the least, an adjustment period. But I am thankful for the opportunity and I'm praying God will put on my heart what the best course of action is as to whether to keep it or not.

I'll try and keep you all updated, and for those who find this that are hearing impaired know that my Jesus did give a guy back his hearing. There is hope. In heaven we won't need aids. :)

God bless!
Anita