tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-66648897062480422452024-03-06T01:31:14.097-05:00have you seen my dragonIlenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02415189753070152606noreply@blogger.comBlogger133125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6664889706248042245.post-50099312092078243232012-04-01T08:43:00.003-04:002012-04-01T20:17:06.514-04:00April Fools!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I laughed so hard when I spied this at a sale. I just had to have Prince Albert. In. A. Can.</div>
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</div>Ilenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02415189753070152606noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6664889706248042245.post-87865356478543940832012-03-30T22:27:00.001-04:002012-04-01T20:18:34.931-04:00Friday's Finds<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Wow this week has flown! I am thrilled local sales are starting up. I am loving hitting the road as soon as the kids are off. I visit my favorite thrift stores and hit the local sales. Scoot back home and go through the catch of the day. Here are some of today's lovelies~<br />
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A Pet Screw from 1979</div>
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(and it's too small on the little guy but I couldn't resist)</div>
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Mid Century Stoneware</div>
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Sweet & so handy for storing all sorts of things!</div>
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by far the best find of the day.....</div>
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A pair of like new Capezio tap shoes for my daughter!</div>
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She was thrilled and will be having fun with these for a long time to come.</div>
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(& she's working on what to do with those hands)</div>
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Thanks for stopping by ~ have a Fabulous weekend!</div>
</div>Ilenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02415189753070152606noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6664889706248042245.post-20765912856973030812012-03-23T23:03:00.002-04:002012-03-24T13:52:55.915-04:00Iridescent Clouds and Friday's Finds<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I noticed the clouds seemed somewhat strange this afternoon. Looking closely I could see a rainbowing around those near the sun. I've never seen this before but it wasn't too hard to google my observation and find out:</div>
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"<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">Iridescent clouds are a <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diffraction" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-image: none; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #0645ad; text-decoration: none;" title="Diffraction">diffraction</a> phenomenon cause by small <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drop_(liquid)" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-image: none; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #0645ad; text-decoration: none;" title="Drop (liquid)">water droplets</a> or small <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ice_crystals" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-image: none; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #0645ad; text-decoration: none;" title="Ice crystals">ice crystals</a> individually scattering light. "</span><br />
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I am seriously loving this unbelievable weather! I can't believe I actually brought the screens up today. (yup, old home with old windows). Our area of upstate New York saw very little snow this winter and now record highs for March. Today reached a lovely 76 degrees with more record breaking highs forecasted for the next few days. It is so wonderful to be able to send the kids right to the backyard for some playing in the sunshine when they get home from school. </div>
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Heat oven to 375 degrees.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Make pie crust as directed on box for one crust filled pie using 9"pie pan</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">*sear ham steak in a pan then cube. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Layer ham, cheese, & thawed broccoli in crust lined pan.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">In medium bowl beat remaining ingredients until well blended. Pour over broccoli.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Bake 35 to 45 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Let stand 5 minutes before serving.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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I'm returning after a loooong absence and want to jump right back in.<br />
The biggest changes are naturally the kids. Looking back over my previous posts it amazes me how they've changed. Kids grow way too fast and it is so easy to lose sight of this day by day. The photos tell the story. Because I am so immensely proud of who they are becoming I am putting them here ~<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">~ Life is Good ~</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">After a heartbreaking accident last year when the little guy's hearing aid slipped out of my hand and into the waiting tub (left it to dry out for 2 days and it was fine). I'm super careful and take them off away from the awaiting bath. The other day though it fell out of my hand and slid across the bathroom floor. What are the chances that it would have slipped through the small hole where the pipes are? I wouldn't have thought they were very good. In a panic I got a flashlight and a hammer, with every intention of ripping up the floor to retrieve this little device that makes all the difference. I removed one small board and realizing it slipped way down. I thought it was all over until I realized why I was seeing little bits of light. I have never been so grateful for the horrible drop ceiling we have in the kitchen! I ran down, got a ladder and found it easily. Crisis and panic over! Phew!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div>Ilenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02415189753070152606noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6664889706248042245.post-71875501801552600522011-05-01T08:04:00.000-04:002011-05-01T08:04:31.031-04:00New Shop Additions<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">The weather has finally taken a Spring like turn. Found some fresh "new" items for <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/corrnucopia?ref=si_shop">my shop</a> this weekend. This is <i><b>only</b></i> a sampling! Blog readers please take 10% off any items you purchase (excluding shipping). Use coupon code <b><i>justforyou</i></b> at checkout!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/73164297/vintage-split-wood-farm-basket">Old Farm Basket</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/73209821/vintage-bowl-by-royal-ascot-edinburgh">Royal Ascot Ironstone Bowl</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/73145052/vintage-friendship-needlework-sampler">Friendship Sampler</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/73148339/vintage-faux-leather-ice-bucket-by?ref=v1_other_1">Faux Leather Ice Bucket</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/73211247/vintage-disney-wooden-blocks">Disney Wood Blocks</a></td></tr>
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</div>Ilenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02415189753070152606noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6664889706248042245.post-5665114826931260622011-04-28T09:10:00.001-04:002011-04-28T09:11:35.959-04:00I've Been Featured!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">I'm part of a group of like minded Etsy sellers who are interested in developing their shops to there full potential. It's great being part of a team who are driven to really make it work. I am the featured seller this week on our team blog. There's a giveaway as well ~ I hope you'll check it out! <a href="http://aspiringartisans.blogspot.com/2011/04/aspiring-artisan-corrnucopia.html">Read it here</a>!<br />
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</div>Ilenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02415189753070152606noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6664889706248042245.post-69706157366108045862011-04-17T07:39:00.001-04:002011-04-17T07:54:16.021-04:00My List Makes Front Page!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7z9Oo9Ieu10N33JqiKkWBIXdYzPNwwp-gNDtu3b_6K3xwqJpTEcNzXI5wvp4f516FcvSy72OfjY_29oiuX_Mg4xkMfsWlM7zzKYr5tBTmoUKsRsbkX49mYkh4cu726gSW9nvvIbbRhFc/s1600/Picture+1.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="253" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7z9Oo9Ieu10N33JqiKkWBIXdYzPNwwp-gNDtu3b_6K3xwqJpTEcNzXI5wvp4f516FcvSy72OfjY_29oiuX_Mg4xkMfsWlM7zzKYr5tBTmoUKsRsbkX49mYkh4cu726gSW9nvvIbbRhFc/s320/Picture+1.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Off To New Horizons ~ A graduation inspired collection.</div><br />
Okay it was the 3 am slot & I wasn't around to enjoy it but hooray! </div>Ilenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02415189753070152606noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6664889706248042245.post-25104476940194891952011-04-14T07:00:00.008-04:002011-04-14T08:52:17.082-04:00Etsy Upgrade: New Image Quality Improvements - Before & After Avatar<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">I happen to think the colors on my imac monitor are bright, clear, and colorful. "True to life" so to speak. Recently I viewed a favorite item on another computer and was shocked at the strong blue value on the photo, it was a total turnoff (doesn't help that it was a food item).<br />
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In an effort to prevent this Etsy is releasing a new system for processing, resizing, and storing image files. Apparently the new system will:<br />
* Provide sharper, brighter, higher quality results for uploaded photos<br />
* Support a wider range of uploaded file types<br />
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<b>Existing banners, avatars, and item photos will not be changed!</b> The new system is now functioning for team avatars and profile avatars.<br />
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Here's the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/teams/7716/announcements/discuss/6853100/page/1/">Etsy forum thread from admin</a><br />
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<b><i>You will need to reupload (is that even a word?) your profile avatar to have it in this new system.</i></b><br />
There is a VERY subtle difference. Here is mine (the new avatar is the one on the right):<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">What do you think? </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I'm glad my future images will be true to life but have no intention of reloading the images of my current stock of 500 items!</div><br />
</div>Ilenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02415189753070152606noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6664889706248042245.post-31827462164421581982011-04-13T22:02:00.000-04:002011-04-13T22:02:48.849-04:00"I've Been Pinned" or Maybe "I'm Pinteresting"?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieMveoo_LUTzFM2_1enoIEvGTwDkE61OTzuLa_b5eXP5IlSFnKnU3ijNjVjH3LUxhGmFXvhXo3EcYtII5dDFhOlz4HU5f-5GmzogloSoHlfnUgUhZFS0fCqM9qA28PaImixuQKSoTxXog/s1600/Picture+3.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="233" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieMveoo_LUTzFM2_1enoIEvGTwDkE61OTzuLa_b5eXP5IlSFnKnU3ijNjVjH3LUxhGmFXvhXo3EcYtII5dDFhOlz4HU5f-5GmzogloSoHlfnUgUhZFS0fCqM9qA28PaImixuQKSoTxXog/s320/Picture+3.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">"<i><a href="http://pinterest.com/">Pinterest</a> is a place to catalog the things you love</i>"</div>I had never heard of this site until I saw it come up on my Google Analytics report. An interesting place to share things you love! How nice to see my cups & saucers come up <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/13448324/">here</a>!</div>Ilenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02415189753070152606noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6664889706248042245.post-9151304173635560632011-04-10T20:47:00.005-04:002011-04-10T21:21:52.102-04:00How Many Shots For A Decent Picture?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_n8Qckzd_cw0HhftTGjbSMfdtzxiR69rOPMZhwLWPyLmMam8zRxfG-lvf2B3RZ0BrhCnFAqN6GAP4AFaKgWW5glgcFFx9p_py_areC5pD2Hdu78jixNLrOZ4lYxH11zD3AdJNmV94cFU/s1600/2011_04_09.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_n8Qckzd_cw0HhftTGjbSMfdtzxiR69rOPMZhwLWPyLmMam8zRxfG-lvf2B3RZ0BrhCnFAqN6GAP4AFaKgWW5glgcFFx9p_py_areC5pD2Hdu78jixNLrOZ4lYxH11zD3AdJNmV94cFU/s320/2011_04_09.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
It was my neighbor's birthday and I knew the perfect gift for her would be a picture of the kids. Easier said then done! Seriously could you even imagine going back to taking photos of children using film <i>where every shot</i> counts?<br />
I so appreciate digital film!</div></div>Ilenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02415189753070152606noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6664889706248042245.post-89336619979070474652011-04-07T20:00:00.001-04:002011-04-07T22:47:39.014-04:00That Old Blue House<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><h6 class="uiStreamMessage" data-ft="{"type":"msg"}"><span class="messageBody"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Considering my love for quilting and my appreciation for vintage it's no wonder I love That Old Blue House's shop! </span></i></span></h6><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: small;"><div style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;">Lisa started creating with stained glass. She made suncatchers which she sold at a friend's flower shop. Her work, inspired by her love of antiques has evolved over the years and now includes jewelry made from well loved materials. </div></span><br />
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It's been 3 and a half weeks since little guy started wearing his hearing aids and he is really doing great. He is totally comfortable and doesn't make any fuss about them at all. The audiologist did change them with a slightly thicker one though that doesn't sit as comfortably on his ear and flips over more often. He's great about coming over though to get them put back behind his ear.<br />
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I do have to say that I expected to hear more speech much sooner. Being patient is so difficult for me. I spoke with the audiologist who did explain that his brain has to figure out how to process these new sounds before he's able to speak them. Makes sense doesn't it? I just had no idea though.<br />
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I definitely think he's becoming more responsive to speech. He also just really starting to respond to the signing that he's learning. I love seeing him sign and he's quite pleased with himself as well - the big knowing smile that accompanies his signs is too cute for words.<br />
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Now I just need someone to teach me how to be patient. Maybe that's little guy's job. I know he's got a lot to say to me and he has been patiently waiting for me to get the help he needs to do just that.<br />
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<i>So ~ whenever you're ready little one, your mama is listening.</i>Ilenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02415189753070152606noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6664889706248042245.post-84705352426890502072010-04-07T21:03:00.001-04:002010-04-07T21:30:42.150-04:00More Progress and questions<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiITshPD-WdDn3SnpMbp-JhK-qYm1g_IClWgwrZrqZS59GkCgYzaaeSPyAj-fBKWYUcNe7LBynsZOdtu1Vcl1lWpALyksakkCvJ-3wh9xabC8Mo2QUtytD5qIfXgV3RXyXPsTLFbDT6Zwo/s1600/IMG_5164.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiITshPD-WdDn3SnpMbp-JhK-qYm1g_IClWgwrZrqZS59GkCgYzaaeSPyAj-fBKWYUcNe7LBynsZOdtu1Vcl1lWpALyksakkCvJ-3wh9xabC8Mo2QUtytD5qIfXgV3RXyXPsTLFbDT6Zwo/s200/IMG_5164.JPG" width="150" /></a></div>Despite what feels like some technical bumps the little guy continues to do remarkably well. On Monday we were scoping out toys for his birthday present in Target (more about that tomorrow) when I got a call about a cancellation at the audiologist. We could get in the next day to have his hearing aids adjusted upward. <br />
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Our appointment was a little unsettling for many reasons. It's one thing to sail uncharted medical territories but it's a bit unnerving when the professional that is supporting you leaves you with more questions than answers.<br />
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We got there and the audiologist told us she wanted to do some hearing tests on him with his hearing aids on. I thought it would be really helpful to see how he would do. Unfortunately there was some sort of software glitch (identical to the last visit). This meant the majority (45 minutes) of the appointment we sat in her office while she was on the phone to the hearing aid company's tech support, this left no time for testing.<br />
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Last appointment I was told they were on very low. This was to get him used to wearing them and that the adjustments would be a gradual process. At home we listened with these hearing tubes that you can fit over the piece that goes in his ear to test them and indeed it was barely amplified. Yesterday I was told they were actually at 80%. This just seemed strange to me. They are now adjusted to 100% and they do seem quite loud. Little guy seems pretty unphased by this which is wonderful.<br />
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We were also informed by our audiologist that this particular hearing aid doesn't exactly cover the frequencies of his hearing loss. She's going to order different ones that will be better suited to him. This is great but I can't help but wonder why they weren't ordered in the first place ~ the results from hearing tests haven't changed. A few more little things occurred that just didn't feel right.<br />
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To be fair she seems to be a very genuine and caring person. I put a call in to her today and am awaiting a call back to go over yesterday's uncertainties and clarify the questions that were raised but unanswered.<br />
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It has occurred to me that it is hard to ask someone questions when you just don't know what your supposed to be asking.<br />
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So here we are living and learning. Thanks for taking the time to stop by and for joining me on this journey.<br />
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On a happy note here are some photos from our Easter day. We all really enjoyed the beautiful Spring weather and their first egg hunt.<br />
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Today was a sunshiny day. I started off by having little guy try out his hearing aids. I didn't want to fuss him up by putting both in (I'm new at putting them in so it takes some wiggling on my part) so we began with one. This lasted 26 minutes (I'm logging my time). Not too bad. We were out and about in the car so he did not have them on (I can't keep him from touching them while I'm driving) until we got home. I put the other one in by itself and this lasted 53 minutes. A few hours later I took the plunge and got them both in. This lasted....<br />
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Wow! I am so freaking excited about this. I only took them off because it was bath night and I wasn't going to have him watch the bath fill up with them on. When I called my husband to tell him he sounded almost tearful. We just want this to work out so badly. The volume is set really low and the Audiologist told me she would adjust this in 2-3 weeks. Hopefully it will be more like 2 weeks. The next adjustment won't be full volume either.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzAWP6cY56OV9iF9XSffLkGn93N_M4zifoG6jk_8LKcRrCYSLRRwYR-c3Qu2pnsMd91xdy69ziJ_dEdt6PEJYa-3h67Fpa8P-z0FOdZB0CqjtxbKIWsBezZh8VZ4HYrK2NFYx_xEjKNaM/s1600/IMG_5012.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzAWP6cY56OV9iF9XSffLkGn93N_M4zifoG6jk_8LKcRrCYSLRRwYR-c3Qu2pnsMd91xdy69ziJ_dEdt6PEJYa-3h67Fpa8P-z0FOdZB0CqjtxbKIWsBezZh8VZ4HYrK2NFYx_xEjKNaM/s320/IMG_5012.JPG" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">They are really hard to see (he does need a haircut though) and the ear molds are clear.</div><div style="text-align: center;"> I actually had to go over and touch the sides of his head to be sure they were still there. (and they were!) </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Yay Little Guy!</div>Ilenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02415189753070152606noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6664889706248042245.post-14918624444737939582010-03-26T21:34:00.001-04:002010-03-27T08:20:09.473-04:00Rome and Impatience<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: auto;">So I'm learning that I'm not a very patient person. I'm also learning that I'm going to have to start being more patient. Trying to remind myself "Rome wasn't built in a day".</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: auto;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: auto;">Finally had the appointment today. In my eagerness to get the appointment I failed to consider the time ~ 1pm, my little guy's nap time. Needless to say he wasn't very cooperative. Apparently this is to be expected, in fact the next 2-3 weeks are just going to be all about getting him used to his hearing aids. As not to overwhelm him they are adjusted on very low. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: auto;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: auto;">He's only to wear them if I am right with him and can be certain he won't pull them out. Short amounts of time and as often as possible. It was suggested to try some m&m's for a reward system and I'm okay with that (it worked to potty train my daughter). Other than that, well I'm on my own!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3mD_9M2MsN9wTcZ3tpyykDGpHqxE9JuYPvB5uq67-eJOWodQjp0SqCd7F6QxksphskFkaGuhn_zejZVEedV55kfsEi3ogSQNa7Dvq1DaIVOLYBD3B1Ge1kMjBErE0wdGhYlnxk6NdZY4/s1600/IMG_4957.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; display: inline !important; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3mD_9M2MsN9wTcZ3tpyykDGpHqxE9JuYPvB5uq67-eJOWodQjp0SqCd7F6QxksphskFkaGuhn_zejZVEedV55kfsEi3ogSQNa7Dvq1DaIVOLYBD3B1Ge1kMjBErE0wdGhYlnxk6NdZY4/s320/IMG_4957.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here's what I was given ~ the hearing aids, a cleaning kit, a drying case, some sort of testing tubes, covers, a cute mouse that has removable hearing aids, and lots of literature. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgptIhMBAUXDvh4o8Bs-o6gLdu3F5PvhBv7dBsMvHJdKSssHmiY3q5LUZHhU-fqa6vYL-XTxctb0HZfq2TMqRfz1Y-lFKaRPxmD3EkHMaZniUAk65-UK2NKzU7v_dKormIiLIEweINe11U/s1600/IMG_4958.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgptIhMBAUXDvh4o8Bs-o6gLdu3F5PvhBv7dBsMvHJdKSssHmiY3q5LUZHhU-fqa6vYL-XTxctb0HZfq2TMqRfz1Y-lFKaRPxmD3EkHMaZniUAk65-UK2NKzU7v_dKormIiLIEweINe11U/s320/IMG_4958.JPG" /></a></div>Here they are ~ the are very light, unobtrusive, and hopefully when we get used to them they will work well.<br />
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So today was a total wash. He was cranky and out of sorts from not napping so I wasn't about to wrestle them on him.<br />
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Tomorrow. Tomorrow is another day.<br />
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Did I mention that I was impatient?<br />
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*and an insurance update. Apparently I'm "lucky" that my insurance is covering anything at all. Typically insurance policies don't cover hearing aids (seriously can you believe that?). The amount they do cover isn't very much though. On the agenda for next week - hunting for some sort of loophole we can use to our advantage.Ilenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02415189753070152606noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6664889706248042245.post-42207690908139840652010-03-18T14:42:00.000-04:002010-03-18T14:42:37.984-04:00downIt's a down day.<br />
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~ The hearing aids that we were supposed to get tomorrow have been postponed ~ for a WHOLE week.<br />
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~When I talk to the insurance company they tell me the hearing aids are covered. When the office calls they are told they aren't.<br />
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~The ent Dr. wants a cat scan of little guy's ears which will mean sedation again.<br />
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~More unanswered questions than answered.<br />
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~The realization that he has yet to hear his toys make noises, the birds, me telling him how much I love him.<br />
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I do appreciate the warm support from your comments. They truly are a comfort. I just want to say thanks.<br />
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Tomorrow will be better, this I know. But today, not so good.Ilenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02415189753070152606noreply@blogger.com9