Well, I don't know if anyone will bother to read this blog anymore, but here I go. It has been a very busy year since I last posted. I will try to break down the year of Ben's amazing progress over the next few posts, but basically the year was spent taking Ben to school, therapy appointments, audiology appointments, and taking care of four other children. Oh, and growing a new baby! Ben became a big brother on August 9 when Caleb was born. Our family is overjoyed and we have been busy adjusting to life with a new little one. Ben is a wonderful big brother and I know they will have a lot of fun together once Caleb is a little older.
Ben's speech and language skills have taken off this past year and he now tests in the average range of hearing two-year-olds. Well, he actually tested like that about one year post-activation. We are now just a few months from his second hearing birthday and he is doing incredibly well. We attribute this to many things, and I will detail what steps we have taken on his journey this past year. We have had to make many decisions regarding Ben's therapy and education and we pray that they have been the right ones for him.
I found myself feeling like some things had to give this past year, and one of them became this blog. Every time I felt like posting, it seemed like I didn't know where to begin. But I miss it and I do want to share information about how well Ben is doing and the steps we took to get here. I also want to share about what the other kids are doing. I want this blog to be a record of our family's life, so I am going to give it another try, even if I end up being the only one who reads it.
6 comments:
I'm reading :) There's a gift for Caleb on its way. Glad to hear everyone is doing well and hope we can see everyone soon. Time flies...
There are times when I wonder about my blog and have to remind myself why I'm blogging - to document/remember our everyday. I know I'm not the best writer but for me, it's about preserving my family's moments/memories - the big ones and the mundane.
I was just thinking of calling/emailing you. WELCOME to the WORLD Caleb (he shares Kailyn's birthday)! He's so handsome! I bet Ben is a good big brother, right along with the rest of his siblings. Ah, life with a newborn again. I wish I was there to snuggle him up and get my baby fix in! Sending many hugs. Miss you tons!
oh, and you know I'll be reading!
So glad to read an update! Wondered what you all were up to lately. Keep them coming!
Thanks for your comments, ladies. And I appreciate your support about Ben and the blog and your well wishes about Caleb. It means a lot!
I always enjoy reading your blogs - they have helped so much.
Congratulations on your new addition! And I LOVE your family picture on the top of your blog! Precious! I know how busy life can get...we'll be here whenever you take a break to write about Ben's progress.
I, too, am writing in my blog less & less but will post when there is an opportunity.
Enjoy your family for they grow up much too fast.
I just came across your blog and I just want to say - what a BEAUTIFUL family!!!
It sounds like Ben is doing great! My daughter is 9 months old and just received bilateral implants. She will be activated later this week.
Congrats on your newest addition!
Emily
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