They sedated her and we were watching as the audiologist used all kinds of instruments to test Alexis's ability to hear. I knew something was wrong when the audiologist kept checking to ensure all the cords were securely fastened. He was getting no response...Alexis was deaf. The official term..Profound Hearing Loss. I explaining it to people that Alexis's may hear a Jet Engine within 5 feet.Alexis had her Cochlear implant implanted at Primary Childrens Hospital in Salt Liake City on Decemeber 1st 2007. Dr. Shelton was the ENT that surgically implanted the Nucleas Freedom by Cochlear (learn more). Alexis has now been wearing her cochlear implant "her ear" for 8 months. She is babbling more and making more and more sound each day. We are hopeful that she will start talking soon. I can't wait until I hear "daddy".
