This past Tuesday Edwin and I took little Ez man for an ABR, which stands for Audiotory Brainstem Response, in short a detailed hearing test. He was sedated and it took a couple of hours. The results proved what we as his parents knew all along :), that he can indeed hear! This test was to show whether or not there was any hearing loss at the time of Ezzy's brain injury. This test showed that there was not any hearing loss and that all mechanical parts of his inner ear are all working and ready to recieve sound. Our question to the "hearing test lady" was, "what can he understand and how does he respond to the sounds he hears?" She told us that finding out that information needs to be done through a Neurological test, such as an MRI.
So, as of right now, we KNOW he hears :) and we KNOW his ears are working correctly. As far as knowing how well he processes all that he hears, we will have to wait for another MRI if ordered by his Neurologist and also, time will tell as Ezra continues to develop and show signs of being more alert and understanding more of what is going on around him. We thank God that he did not suffer any form of hearing loss and now we view his continued development with an attitude of "the sky is the limit" :) when it comes to him processing and developing the world around him.
He does react to familiar sounds, such as mommy or daddy's voice. He will turn his head and find us when we walk in the room....something that melts both of our hearts! When I return from being away from him, I walk up near to him and in my mommy talk :) say his precious name and he will respond by opening his mouth, like as to say HI Mommy and give me a kiss! He is so very precious and such a sweet little guy! He loves to hear his sisters running and yelling all around him. We antinicpate some "getting used to" for when little brother enters the world!
Thank you to all who continue to pray for our little man. We are very blessed by your continued outpouring of love and support for our little Ez man!
So, as of right now, we KNOW he hears :) and we KNOW his ears are working correctly. As far as knowing how well he processes all that he hears, we will have to wait for another MRI if ordered by his Neurologist and also, time will tell as Ezra continues to develop and show signs of being more alert and understanding more of what is going on around him. We thank God that he did not suffer any form of hearing loss and now we view his continued development with an attitude of "the sky is the limit" :) when it comes to him processing and developing the world around him.
He does react to familiar sounds, such as mommy or daddy's voice. He will turn his head and find us when we walk in the room....something that melts both of our hearts! When I return from being away from him, I walk up near to him and in my mommy talk :) say his precious name and he will respond by opening his mouth, like as to say HI Mommy and give me a kiss! He is so very precious and such a sweet little guy! He loves to hear his sisters running and yelling all around him. We antinicpate some "getting used to" for when little brother enters the world!
Thank you to all who continue to pray for our little man. We are very blessed by your continued outpouring of love and support for our little Ez man!
3 comments:
very good news. great news. and with Him even the sky isn't the limit!
Oh Liz!
Fantastic news...wow, God is good and truly the God of the impossible! We have a little saying in our family..."who would have thought?" Praise Him for being all that we need in each circumstance that He allows our way! Girl, praying for you guys...it will be an adjustment as a 6-some but enjoy each moment as you are so good at doing...no it won't be perfect 24-7 but sit back and relax and hold on for the ride of your life!
Love to you all,
Kari
Praise the Lord! I am glad to hear that Ezzy can hear. As we were told with Dillon - it will take time to know if he can understand language but what a blessing that he isn't deaf. Get some rest before the new little boy gets here.
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