Quiet, Daddy’s Driving
One of the best devices ever invented is the portable DVD player. Not only does it entertain your child for hours, but it makes the miles just melt away. However, as a parent, sometimes you just don’t want to hear Barney songs for the next 200 miles. At times like these, some kind of headphone attachment is in order.
When C-Note used hearing aids, we would use her FM system to turn her hearing aids into wireless headphones, which was SWEET. Now that she is using just the CI, the sound of the DVD playing openly in the back of the car can get a bit old (even before pulling out of our driveway).
Today, we are going to try out a special battery sleeve that allows us to run a soft wire from the DVD directly into the part of the implant that looks like a hearing aid. If it works, I will be the happiest father on the road. If not, I will personally want to dot my eyes out.
We will also attempt to swing by a REDBOX and rent a movie (or two) for $1/each to add a little variety to the trip. Wish us luck!
"Hi. I'm Carina. What's your name?"
That's usually the first thing you hear when C-Note sees you. Her favorite past times are meeting new friends, hosting real and imaginary parties, and drawing pictures of everyone and everything, yourself included.
As C-Note's father, I stand in complete amazement of this young lady, who God has chosen to complete our family. As an adopted child with a hearing impairment, she experiences levels of joy that surpasses many who do not face similar challenges. A spunky kind of girl, she has also been affectionately nicknamed Wiggly, Jumping Jelly Bean, Wii Girl, and of course, our precious C-Note.