On Wednesday, we had another appointment to check Sarah's hearing. This was a big one. There needed to be improvement or else there was going to have to be some intervention because of concern about her having problems with her language development.
We have good news! After performing the many different tests that they do, Sarah passed in her right ear! This is so wonderful for many reasons! First of all, she can hear completely in her right ear! Also, because she passed in her right ear, no immediate action needs to be taken to prevent any language delays. PLUS, her passing in her right ear is very encouraging that the left ear will follow.
Because of how she is responding to sound, it is still most likely to be fluid that is still in her ears preventing her from fully hearing.
I told our audiologist (whom I've gotten really close to) that our family will be moving to Utah next month. So we will be having another appointment right before we move and crossing our fingers that she passes completely and it is not something that we have to continue in Utah.
If Sarah doesn't pass, when she turns four months we will begin considering putting tubes in her ears to help drain the fluid. I know that this is a really common surgery but it is still something we really would rather not have to do.
We are feeling so much better about this situation though. It has been an emotional ride but I feel like we are finally settling down. We feel so blessed for our wonderful family, friends and doctors and how supportive and helpful they have been throughout this process. We love you all!
We are thankful for our sweet little girl - for being such a trooper throughout all of these long and tedious visits. And we are grateful that we know she can hear our voices.
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