Cooper will appreciate this, especially when he's older, I promise. You made the right choice to give him an option of sound and silence. You amd him are such sweet souls, don't ever forget that girl.
@@ivyblack8145 cooper is by extension teaching abled bodied people about disability. This is an effort to combat ableism against deaf people and hopefully bridge the gap between the people who do like the implants and people who thinks it removes culture. Showing cooper and his journey through sound will be better for deaf people in general because it brings awareness to the deaf community and normalizes being deaf, using ASL and using the cochlear implants. It can also be a great guide for other parents with deaf children.
@SylverScourge so, you're ok with throwing a kid who can't consent to the wolves for other people? That's great wanting to teach people, but this child is not a prop. They are a real person who doesn't have control over what happens to them. Mommy likes the attention too much. This whole channel grosses me out.
Cooper is such a sweet boy. Thank you for educating other people on this matter, I had no idea how cochlear implants worked and your story with Coop has inspired me to start learning bits and pieces of ASL. I want to be able to communicate with joys of the world who may not be able to communicate the way I do. You’re doing great B. Keep up being awesome and supportive. Don’t forget that Coop is awesome because you guys are awesome to him!
I've had hearing issues all my life, I partially lip read. I think it's awesome you gave him this gift and he has the best of both worlds. I've had tubes in my ears numerous times, I remember waking up being able to hear my Mom better, I looked forward to it❤
@@doctorshnoot my sibling has apd (and otherwise near-perfect hearing) and uses hearing aids. They help so much! They make everything less overwhelming and exhausting for my sibling (who also uses asl and lip reading). You might want to check into whether you can get insurance coverage to try hearing aids and see if they help you. My sibling had to go to Portland for the official diagnosis, because there were only a few clinics that could test for apd and prescribe hearing aids. That was years ago, so hopefully more clinics can now.
I love that you gave him the option to hear if he wanted it. And if he doesn’t he can just never put them on again. Great job mama you’re doing amazing 🥰
You have been such a good momma. Coop is growing up with such confidence, and the silliness and curiosity of any three year old. If you had decided not to do the surgery, I believe Coop would have similar values since that is not physical. Don’t worry what others think. Enjoy the wonder of your toddler. And take him to STAHH-Bucks ! (So cute)
I adore that even at his age you allow him the option to go without sound! As a disabled person its so nice to see a condition respected and treated with patience and care rather then as something that MUST be fixed for others comfort. ❤
I love how comfortable he is with taking his “ears” on and off; how much ASL you, your husband, and Cooper know; and how you have integrated both hearing and deaf culture into his life. I think you’re doing a WONDERFUL job ❤
From what you have shared of Cooper with the world, he seems like such a kind and gentle soul. I suspect that regardless of which way you decided, there would be a few people who felt that you chose wrong. Ultimately though , the only opinion that will matter is Cooper’s. And from what I’ve seen, you are doing a nice job of introducing him to both worlds. Whichever path he chooses as an adult, I’m confident he will know that you wanted him to have every opportunity to choose his path because you love him so. (It shows 😉❤️)
Parenting is _so hard._ But damn, you seem to be doing an incredible job of it. Coop has so much agency. That's too rare (which honestly breaks my heart, because it shouldn't be). He's a lucky kid.
Thank you! I hate that so many CI videos are unrealistic in that they only show the positives. Sometimes it's not exciting, sometimes babies cry. It's up and down. And takes time. My own process was CIs was so different than most think. I do so well with but also appreciate my access to silence.
@@2high2cry61kids will find anything to make fun of. I got made fun for having reddish hair, doesn't make it any less beautiful, and what you said doesn't make cooper any less adorable....the point is- you made a moot point, and it wasn't necessary or kind. Do better
@@chelsealaine2550 exactly my point proven. people get bullied for different hair color, can only imagine what it would be like with a different face from a disorder. you just dont like how reality is, no need to come at random teen girls online for stating the truth
I have loved your story. Cooper is fortunate to have a family that advocates for his needs. I see all the hard work that you are doing. He is so sharp. It is a pleasure to see him thriving. What a beautiful boy.
Beth, this was such a perfect way for the world to see the journey your family has been on gifting Coop with options to hear. The fact you are also using sign language with him just enhances his world even more! You are such a gracious, generous loving soul. I admire you so much! Much love to you three!
I had chronic, severe ear infections all throughout my childhood, until I was 10. I remember being totally deaf, twice. I am now hard of hearing. As someone who has personal experience with profound deafness, I can say that life with hearing is easier than life without it. You are giving Cooper the best of both worlds and letting him make the choice. I think it's wonderful.
You gave him the best gift. You gave him options to choose. Some might not see it that way but I do. He can easily choose if and when he wants to hear and when he doesn’t. He can communicate with the hearing world and the deaf world. It will be a hard but rewarding road for all of you
I can watch this so many times, as it appears in my shorts. And I will Never NOT CRY. No parasocial weird stuff, I genuinely love your family and your journey (that you’ve chosen to show us). Cooper is the best kid, and he’s going to love seeing all this when he’s our age lol. Keep going, you’re doing great Beth. 💓✨
Coop is a most amazing child. You can clearly see how much he is loved by his family and that you have given him every possible opportunity to enjoy the world that’s around him. I don’t have children of my own so don’t know how I would’ve dealt with this, but I think you’ve done the best thing you possibly could for him. He has the ability now to choose whether to be in his silent world or to be in the hearing world with the rest of us. And either way he can still communicate with his family. I love watching your journey and seeing your son’s gorgeous face and his brilliant blue eyes. I wish you all the best for the future and your continuing journey.
I don't understand why people have a problem when you make a child, your child, undergo cochlear implant surgery. You're giving them the access to sound so they can hear you, listen to you, and be able to communicate with you. It's your decision if you want your child to undergo the surgery, It's not anyone else's decision. Also, If the child grows old and does not want to continue to wear the implants, they can simply just take them off. It's stupid for someone to doubt your decision when you're thinking of the best for your child.
I have loved watching Coopers journey. I understand why the deaf community can be against the implants, because some parents see it as fixing their child and don't teach them sign. But you have made sure cooper has a choice. He can sign or talk if he wants to. Its amazing to see him so confident and happy. Well done, mama.
Why do they see it as fixing thou? And not as giving their child a choice? I was wondering about the unfairness of a child with some limbs not totally developed getting prosthesis to help them in their everyday life. Most parents would help their children to have choice but it’s so controversial when parents to deaf children help their child to be able hear? I don’t see deaf as something to be fixed but I would be sad if didn’t have a choice when I grew up. Most parents do what they think is best for children no matter what they choose so this is more of “trying to understand” type of question ❤.
@@katnilsson prosthetics are actually a great example of another disability aid that requires choice in order to not be cruel to the child. Prosthetics can be very uncomfortable, even painful for the wearer. They can cause pressure and friction injuries and can overly compress a residual limb if swelling occurs. There would be a problem if a parent forced their child to wear say, a prosthetic leg all the time and refused to offer them other options like a wheelchair or crutches. That child could be dealing with a lot of pain. Same thing happens with implants. Noise can be extremely overwhelming for a Deaf child. We see Cooper take the external part of his implants off all the time. Some parents will punish their kids for removing that external part and will force them to wear it all the time. They do this because learning sign language is "too difficult" or because they think speaking sign language would make their child "not like the other kids". The kid may develop anxiety from the constant sensory overload. Not to mention of the hearing loss progresses, or if the implant gets lost or damaged, it leaves the child completely without the ability to communicate which can be extremely distressing. I would say the problem isn't that cochlears exist, it's that people refuse to acknowledge that all Deaf kids and parents of Deaf kids need to know sign language.
I’m hearing. I used to babysit two young deaf girls. They taught me some signs; I’m not fluent. I love ASL conversations, i think the language is beautiful. Cooper is the cutest bug ever! Watching him navigate the world with you at his side is inspiring. ❤❤❤
He's just the cutest, coolest little dude. You and dad made the right choice for him. Access to sound, if available, is important at such a young age of development. My daughter got hearing aids at 3 months and if she had needed cochlear implants, it would have been an easy decision 😊 x
Beth, I just know you and Cooper (and your husband) from what I see on UA-cam. However, all the videos that I have watched give me a lot of confidence that you both are doing what you think is best for Cooper. You won't get everything right (no parent/person does). But, you guys are thoughtful and involved. Keep those traits and the haters and trolls can say whatever they want, and you will know the truth! Whatever struggles your family has, you will have the strength, knowledge, and wisdom to weather those issues.
a few months ago you came up randomly on my UA-cam & I absolutely loved watching you & Cooper; he is just such a funny & adorable kid. I didn't expect to learn so much about this topic, but thank you for doing what you do. I would have loved to have a mom like you!! ❤
Beth, you made a great choice to give him the procedure, the best choice in my opinion. The beginning years are the most formative, so for him to have the best child development during these formative years, being able to it able to hear will be most successful. He will not have the same struggles of delays and obstacles to learn throughout school. He is smarter than most his age, understanding and being able to cope and thrive in both the hearing, and non-hearing world. He knows 2 languages already. He knows how to survive without his hearing. It's amazing really and long story short.....you are doing a great job!
Every lil coop clip makes me tear and every toddler coop clip makes me laugh. I've been following your journey for a long time and even though it's impossible to know anyone through social media, I can tell you made the best choice for the little sunshine that is Cooper. I bet he would've been mad if he couldn't grow up to Lizzo😂❤
I just want to say I watch your videos all the time. Cooper is such a beautiful, smart and special little boy. You can tell you are a great mother! It just shines through in him. I commend your transparency and willingness to share your journey with us! You are truly blessed to have this beautiful family and I am 100% sure you were meant to be this wonderful little boys Mom! I hope it educates and encourages ALL parents out there! Please continue to post Coop as he grows!
Looks at those ✨️ *EYE'S!* ✨️ What a brilliant soul! He looks so clever, curious, and kind! Your hard work is starting to pay off... Enjoy those baby days mama! You're doing so well!! ❤
This lil' guy has to be one of the most beautiful Angelic children out there. Like a little man out of a fairytale! I've watched a lot of your videos and that is a happy, healthy child right there.
Cooper is a wonderful boy. You guys have done so well with him! Cooper is a rambunctious, gorgeous, cheeky boy and is fantastic that you have at least given him the best start to be the best he can be! There were many days of laughs and tears. Songs and silence! Frowns and belly laughs. But at the end of the day, it is Cooper that will decide if he wants hus ears on not! You are a great parents putting your son first! ! Xx
It took one video of this absolutely adorable little man for me to feel such love for the little guy. He's just so flipping cute and sweet. Mum is so very lucky to be able to give him hugs whenever she wants 😊.
I feel like I know him because you've shared so much. Your family is strong. This is all progress. He is growing up bilingual and he is obviously a smart little guy.
I understand the divisive conversation around this as growing up I had hearing aids and it was the same then. It's great that your encouraging Cooper to find joy in both world and to choose when he wants to be apart them. X
Thank you for sharing your tough but beautiful journey with Cooper and your hubby!❤ He was the most adorable baby I've ever seen in my life! I'm just saying! Lol😊
The thing that makes cochlear implant such a touchy topic is that many people see it as a "cure" for being deaf. You're raising Cooper in a versatile world, you're teaching him sign and giving his autonomy around his ears.
Cooper!!! He is such a tough little guy and likes what he likes and that’s great to know what u enjoy 😊 and I’m his case it’s either hearing or not which honestly that’s a pretty sweet option to me lol
He’s the most beautiful boy. He’s also a very luck little guy to have you as parents. The people that gave you static , obviously don’t know what a huge difference you are making in your son’s world. Keep doing you! You’re doing great. Oh and seeing the itty bitty pictures of Cooper makes my heart ♥️ smile 😊 huge. I’m not crying! You are!
I have been watching you and Cooper for years. Thank you for being brave and loving your life out loud. It’s so normalizing and empowering. We appreciate you and all you do.
It gives him the option to hear if he wants and he can silence the world whenever. You made a good choice to start him off young so he'll be prepared when he's older. He's already making amazing progress. I say you should be proud of yourself.
I'm 63 and my father went deaf while I was growing up. He was number six in Oregon to get a cochlear implant and he forgot what a noisy world it is so I can't even comprehend somebody who's never heard finally being able to hear it must be so strange God bless all of you
Every child makes crying sounds. Every child cries less and less as he learns more and more language. Every child uses his other senses more if one sense is impaired. For example, if hearing is impaired then that child might lip read, he hears that you spoke a sound and then turns to read your lips. A silent, painless ear infection can make everything sound garbled. This is like hearing underwater. Speech therapy can be extremely helpful and can be started early, such as age three. Cooper just is so intelligent and so bright! God is blessing him and your whole family and all of us who watch your videos. Thank you.
Thank you for showing the good with the bad! All families have ups and downs, whether its medical, social, behavioral, economical, etc. You're such a good mom to Cooper, making the best decisions even when they're difficult or you could get backlash from internet nobodies.
I think you've done a great job! You've given him the choice to hear. You're not forcing him to wear them and you're involving him in the deaf community and using sign language, even though he has the ability to hear. This means that if one day he decides he doesn't want to use his cochlears he can still communicate with you and others around him. It's so nice to see someone who isn't forcing their child to hear and who is teaching them sign language to give them options, rather than forcing them down 1 path.
I ❤ that you have given Coop the best chance to make the choice for himself as he gets older. Getting the cochlear implants so young gives him such a better experience with adjusting to hearing & acquiring spoken language. Yet, you also use ASL with him & allow him to choose his silent world when he wants. Such wonderful parents to give him both worlds & let him choose as he grows!
Your channel helped me realize that my own anxiety is triggered by sounds a lot. Watching you patiently take his “ears” so he can have a much-needed break from sound was a lightbulb moment for myself. As well as my autistic daughter. I bought noise canceling headphones for us both and when we are really stressed and it feels overwhelming, I now realize part of it is a sensory overload. The headphones help so much; sometimes we just pop them in with no sound or music. Thank you so much for sharing your journey; you truly are helping people understand others, and even themselves, better 🤍
My son was born deaf and this video says it all 🤗 He also had cochlear surgery 3 years ago, and it was a very rocky and emotional ride. But every day, he teaches me something new about being his mommy. I feel so blessed to have him ❤ You are a great mom, and I love your courage to share your life with us. Thank you for sharing your journey 🤗
People who don’t understand the controversy. It’s hard to explain… if you grew up Deaf or with Deaf loved ones you might see the controversy. Aside from that I have also seen plenty of CI failures over the years. Leaving a young kid with no language during the most important period for language growth. (Just 10 years ago most places frowned on sign language when they got CI’s but some are coming around.) I love that you still sign with him and showed the reality of hearing for the first time. I’m glad it’s working for him and you are open to meeting him where his needs are. ((Hugs to us all trying to figure out what’s best for our kiddos.))
I love seeing cooper pop up on my news feed his smile brightens my day and your car trips always give me a good laugh! While I have no idea your struggles I understand the demands of having a child with health demands my son has permanent side effects from his cancer removal! But as I’m sure you agree that we are are truly the lucky ones because many parents loose their children everyday at least our children’s prognosis is positive and they get to live their life and we get to watch them grow! I feel so blessed everyday even during struggles!
Oh coop I can't wait to see what you become in life little man. We're invested little guy. Please keep pushing and never give up on your dreams. Your momma's done amazing to build a foundation for you both. God bless little coop.
This is so beautiful to watch. Don’t get me wrong, I have not gone through this, I cannot even imagine how hard some of the times must have been for your family and him. But being able to watch his growth and development and the transparency and knowledge you bring to the world is incredible. Cooper is such a beautiful, sweet, smart boy! Thank you for sharing your journey!! ❤ God bless you all!
I just want to say what an amazing mom you are. I have been following you and coppers story for a while now, and just hearing you so lovingly talk about him and seeing his sweet little face honestly made my eyes water. You are an amazing mother, keep it up!
I believe that there is such thing as deaf culture. Between Cooper’s implants and you learning ASL, your family is multi-cultural. Very definition of inclusive.
I cant thank you enough for sharing this journey with us. I have so much respect for my hard of hearing family and the guardians that supported them through learning life with limited audio.
When my son was 1 he needed to have a surgery as well. Unfortunately he was given my genetic condition of Kidney reflux where the valves in his ureter weren't working. His first UTI was at 10 days old and we have taken it very seriously because my own father passed away from problems caused by this same condition when I was 2 months old. His condition was a step below the worst case scenario, and his surgery was also a day surgery. Medicine and technology is incredible and I am glad that it gave you the beautiful and incredible connection you have to Cooper. Medicine and science is there for a reason, and you made the best and informed choice you could for you and your family. And the result is an incredibly healthy and resilient toddler. He will have more options and opportunities in life thanks to the decision you guys made. You are awesome. And you never know someone could be going through the same thing as you and being inspired by your very real and down to Earth video's. You are an awesome mom.
I literally don't understand how you can have a baby that literally looks like an angel. Coops face is just one of a kind he's adorable. With those blue eues and his little round cheeks. God, giving me baby fever over here and i don't want kids myself lmao
I have a niece that got her cochlear device at 3 years of age. (She’s 26 now and they only did single implants at the time.) On the ride home from being activated she was mesmerized by the rain hitting the car. She had never heard rain! I have seen her pull the magnet off when there was a lot of noise. She had a sheepish grin as she did it. I thought, she has the best of both worlds; she can mute you in a second! She said many times in her childhood that she was thankful for her “ear”.
I know I'd give anything to help my child be able to hear, but I can also understand that all those new sounds can get overwhelming. I'm so glad that he has that freedom to decide to wear his "ears" or not, because honestly, I sometimes get overwhelmed by all the extra noise, too. Sometimes, there's so much going on that my brain goes into overload and I can't process all the stimulus.
He is such a true inspiration! God bless is big soul! Thank you for sharing his story and all his cute moments he has with you. You are doing a great job Mom as well. I know some moments can be tough as with any child. You both are a true inspiration! God bless you guys and I pray he continues to live the rest of his life thriving. I actually wish we could all just turn off the sound of the world at times and just pure silence. So happy for you guys that everything has worked out for him and he's enjoying his amazing little life to the fullest with his lucky parents😊🥰💚
Cooper will appreciate this, especially when he's older, I promise. You made the right choice to give him an option of sound and silence. You amd him are such sweet souls, don't ever forget that girl.
What he's not going to appreciate is being paraded online for the world to see.
@@ivyblack8145 cooper is by extension teaching abled bodied people about disability. This is an effort to combat ableism against deaf people and hopefully bridge the gap between the people who do like the implants and people who thinks it removes culture. Showing cooper and his journey through sound will be better for deaf people in general because it brings awareness to the deaf community and normalizes being deaf, using ASL and using the cochlear implants. It can also be a great guide for other parents with deaf children.
@@ivyblack8145 I think he will. The way she does it doesn't exploit him.
@@dankboidonk LMFAO! that's exactly what she's doing.
@SylverScourge so, you're ok with throwing a kid who can't consent to the wolves for other people? That's great wanting to teach people, but this child is not a prop. They are a real person who doesn't have control over what happens to them. Mommy likes the attention too much. This whole channel grosses me out.
i love the fact that he still has the CHOICE to be able to hear sounds or not. y’all are great parents ☺️
I agree.
Oh my word!! Cooper is such a cutie! I haven't seen him this little before. Just love him!! ❤🎉❤🎉❤🎉
I know. It made me make this face the whole time: 🥺🥺
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Yes Coop is literly so cute!❤
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Cooper is such a sweet boy. Thank you for educating other people on this matter, I had no idea how cochlear implants worked and your story with Coop has inspired me to start learning bits and pieces of ASL.
I want to be able to communicate with joys of the world who may not be able to communicate the way I do.
You’re doing great B. Keep up being awesome and supportive. Don’t forget that Coop is awesome because you guys are awesome to him!
NO ASL!
I've had hearing issues all my life, I partially lip read. I think it's awesome you gave him this gift and he has the best of both worlds. I've had tubes in my ears numerous times, I remember waking up being able to hear my Mom better, I looked forward to it❤
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i have apd so there’s nothing that can really fix mine except lip reading and if people speak clear and slower to me, i just wish i bsl more
@@doctorshnoot my sibling has apd (and otherwise near-perfect hearing) and uses hearing aids. They help so much! They make everything less overwhelming and exhausting for my sibling (who also uses asl and lip reading). You might want to check into whether you can get insurance coverage to try hearing aids and see if they help you. My sibling had to go to Portland for the official diagnosis, because there were only a few clinics that could test for apd and prescribe hearing aids. That was years ago, so hopefully more clinics can now.
@@O2lifewho can afford hearing aids these days?
@@irenekopec9892 Sib's insurance covers them.
I love that you gave him the option to hear if he wanted it. And if he doesn’t he can just never put them on again. Great job mama you’re doing amazing 🥰
You have been such a good momma. Coop is growing up with such confidence, and the silliness and curiosity of any three year old.
If you had decided not to do the surgery, I believe Coop would have similar values since that is not physical.
Don’t worry what others think. Enjoy the wonder of your toddler. And take him to STAHH-Bucks ! (So cute)
Thank you Beth, for teaching us about Cooper’s cochlear implants. He’s a beautiful child. You must be very proud!
I adore that even at his age you allow him the option to go without sound!
As a disabled person its so nice to see a condition respected and treated with patience and care rather then as something that MUST be fixed for others comfort. ❤
I love how comfortable he is with taking his “ears” on and off; how much ASL you, your husband, and Cooper know; and how you have integrated both hearing and deaf culture into his life. I think you’re doing a WONDERFUL job ❤
I thought ASL didn't exist
Cued Speech (Cued Language Transliteration) is still alive whew
From what you have shared of Cooper with the world, he seems like such a kind and gentle soul.
I suspect that regardless of which way you decided, there would be a few people who felt that you chose wrong.
Ultimately though , the only opinion that will matter is Cooper’s. And from what I’ve seen, you are doing a nice job of introducing him to both worlds. Whichever path he chooses as an adult, I’m confident he will know that you wanted him to have every opportunity to choose his path because you love him so. (It shows 😉❤️)
I can't get over his cuteness and you're a great Mom
Parenting is _so hard._ But damn, you seem to be doing an incredible job of it. Coop has so much agency. That's too rare (which honestly breaks my heart, because it shouldn't be). He's a lucky kid.
Thank you! I hate that so many CI videos are unrealistic in that they only show the positives. Sometimes it's not exciting, sometimes babies cry. It's up and down. And takes time. My own process was CIs was so different than most think. I do so well with but also appreciate my access to silence.
Yes! All the magical moments really happen later on in the mundane things
Cooper has the most cherubic face, and he still does. He is just as cute as can be. 🥰🥰🥰
Bc its a baby. Will prob get bullied when it’s older, that’s the sad reality lol
@@twosharksinatrenchcoat oh well irrelevant to my point which still stands
@@2high2cry61kids will find anything to make fun of. I got made fun for having reddish hair, doesn't make it any less beautiful, and what you said doesn't make cooper any less adorable....the point is- you made a moot point, and it wasn't necessary or kind. Do better
@@chelsealaine2550 exactly my point proven. people get bullied for different hair color, can only imagine what it would be like with a different face from a disorder. you just dont like how reality is, no need to come at random teen girls online for stating the truth
I have loved your story. Cooper is fortunate to have a family that advocates for his needs. I see all the hard work that you are doing. He is so sharp. It is a pleasure to see him thriving. What a beautiful boy.
Cooper is so precious. He looks like his Dad. May God continue to guide you and Cooper on this journey.
That’s such an adorable smart kid. And you’re such a strong woman. That boy is absolutely blessed to have you.
Beth, this was such a perfect way for the world to see the journey your family has been on gifting Coop with options to hear. The fact you are also using sign language with him just enhances his world even more!
You are such a gracious, generous loving soul. I admire you so much!
Much love to you three!
I had chronic, severe ear infections all throughout my childhood, until I was 10. I remember being totally deaf, twice. I am now hard of hearing. As someone who has personal experience with profound deafness, I can say that life with hearing is easier than life without it. You are giving Cooper the best of both worlds and letting him make the choice. I think it's wonderful.
You gave him the best gift. You gave him options to choose. Some might not see it that way but I do. He can easily choose if and when he wants to hear and when he doesn’t. He can communicate with the hearing world and the deaf world. It will be a hard but rewarding road for all of you
I can watch this so many times, as it appears in my shorts. And I will Never NOT CRY. No parasocial weird stuff, I genuinely love your family and your journey (that you’ve chosen to show us). Cooper is the best kid, and he’s going to love seeing all this when he’s our age lol. Keep going, you’re doing great Beth. 💓✨
coming from a child of a half deaf father, every single struggle, smile, tear, and any other emotion youve experienced will all be worth it.
Cooper is so adorable. Thank you for sharing your lives with me.
The REAL solution to all hearing loss problems........... and Only an out patient procedure. How wonderful
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Coop is a most amazing child. You can clearly see how much he is loved by his family and that you have given him every possible opportunity to enjoy the world that’s around him. I don’t have children of my own so don’t know how I would’ve dealt with this, but I think you’ve done the best thing you possibly could for him. He has the ability now to choose whether to be in his silent world or to be in the hearing world with the rest of us. And either way he can still communicate with his family. I love watching your journey and seeing your son’s gorgeous face and his brilliant blue eyes. I wish you all the best for the future and your continuing journey.
I don't understand why people have a problem when you make a child, your child, undergo cochlear implant surgery. You're giving them the access to sound so they can hear you, listen to you, and be able to communicate with you. It's your decision if you want your child to undergo the surgery, It's not anyone else's decision. Also, If the child grows old and does not want to continue to wear the implants, they can simply just take them off. It's stupid for someone to doubt your decision when you're thinking of the best for your child.
Cooper is such a beautiful little man. Thank you for sharing. Take care. 💜
I have loved watching Coopers journey. I understand why the deaf community can be against the implants, because some parents see it as fixing their child and don't teach them sign. But you have made sure cooper has a choice. He can sign or talk if he wants to. Its amazing to see him so confident and happy. Well done, mama.
Why do they see it as fixing thou? And not as giving their child a choice? I was wondering about the unfairness of a child with some limbs not totally developed getting prosthesis to help them in their everyday life. Most parents would help their children to have choice but it’s so controversial when parents to deaf children help their child to be able hear? I don’t see deaf as something to be fixed but I would be sad if didn’t have a choice when I grew up.
Most parents do what they think is best for children no matter what they choose so this is more of “trying to understand” type of question ❤.
@@katnilsson prosthetics are actually a great example of another disability aid that requires choice in order to not be cruel to the child. Prosthetics can be very uncomfortable, even painful for the wearer. They can cause pressure and friction injuries and can overly compress a residual limb if swelling occurs. There would be a problem if a parent forced their child to wear say, a prosthetic leg all the time and refused to offer them other options like a wheelchair or crutches. That child could be dealing with a lot of pain. Same thing happens with implants. Noise can be extremely overwhelming for a Deaf child. We see Cooper take the external part of his implants off all the time. Some parents will punish their kids for removing that external part and will force them to wear it all the time. They do this because learning sign language is "too difficult" or because they think speaking sign language would make their child "not like the other kids". The kid may develop anxiety from the constant sensory overload. Not to mention of the hearing loss progresses, or if the implant gets lost or damaged, it leaves the child completely without the ability to communicate which can be extremely distressing. I would say the problem isn't that cochlears exist, it's that people refuse to acknowledge that all Deaf kids and parents of Deaf kids need to know sign language.
I’m hearing. I used to babysit two young deaf girls. They taught me some signs; I’m not fluent. I love ASL conversations, i think the language is beautiful. Cooper is the cutest bug ever! Watching him navigate the world with you at his side is inspiring. ❤❤❤
coop could quite possibly be one of the cutest babies i’ve ever seen in my entire life omg
Dear Beth, 🥰THANK-YOU🥰 for SHARING (your Family’s very PERSONAL & CHALLENGING) ‘Journey’ with Cooper’s ✳️COCHLEAR~ IMPLANTS✳️❣️ God Bless 🤗❗️
I love that you gave him the opportunity to experience both and the freedom to chose according to his needs in the moment. ❤❤❤
He's just the cutest, coolest little dude. You and dad made the right choice for him. Access to sound, if available, is important at such a young age of development.
My daughter got hearing aids at 3 months and if she had needed cochlear implants, it would have been an easy decision 😊 x
Beth, I just know you and Cooper (and your husband) from what I see on UA-cam. However, all the videos that I have watched give me a lot of confidence that you both are doing what you think is best for Cooper.
You won't get everything right (no parent/person does). But, you guys are thoughtful and involved.
Keep those traits and the haters and trolls can say whatever they want, and you will know the truth!
Whatever struggles your family has, you will have the strength, knowledge, and wisdom to weather those issues.
a few months ago you came up randomly on my UA-cam & I absolutely loved watching you & Cooper; he is just such a funny & adorable kid. I didn't expect to learn so much about this topic, but thank you for doing what you do. I would have loved to have a mom like you!! ❤
Beth, you made a great choice to give him the procedure, the best choice in my opinion. The beginning years are the most formative, so for him to have the best child development during these formative years, being able to it able to hear will be most successful. He will not have the same struggles of delays and obstacles to learn throughout school. He is smarter than most his age, understanding and being able to cope and thrive in both the hearing, and non-hearing world. He knows 2 languages already. He knows how to survive without his hearing. It's amazing really and long story short.....you are doing a great job!
He is the cutest kid in the world. Your a wonderful mother
So cute to see little Cooper 💕 I think it’s great he has both, hearing and sign
Thank you for sharing, you never know who's going through this and doesn't have any support ❤❤❤
Every lil coop clip makes me tear and every toddler coop clip makes me laugh. I've been following your journey for a long time and even though it's impossible to know anyone through social media, I can tell you made the best choice for the little sunshine that is Cooper.
I bet he would've been mad if he couldn't grow up to Lizzo😂❤
"divisive"
Giving _your child_ , every opportunity and advantage in life that you possibly could.
Is not "divisive", it's _your job_ as a parent.
you're an amazing mother Beth. You are seen and you're working so hard to give him the best life he can have.
I just want to say I watch your videos all the time. Cooper is such a beautiful, smart and special little boy. You can tell you are a great mother! It just shines through in him. I commend your transparency and willingness to share your journey with us! You are truly blessed to have this beautiful family and I am 100% sure you were meant to be this wonderful little boys Mom! I hope it educates and encourages ALL parents out there! Please continue to post Coop as he grows!
Looks at those ✨️ *EYE'S!* ✨️
What a brilliant soul! He looks so clever, curious, and kind! Your hard work is starting to pay off... Enjoy those baby days mama! You're doing so well!! ❤
This lil' guy has to be one of the most beautiful Angelic children out there. Like a little man out of a fairytale! I've watched a lot of your videos and that is a happy, healthy child right there.
Cooper is a wonderful boy. You guys have done so well with him! Cooper is a rambunctious, gorgeous, cheeky boy and is fantastic that you have at least given him the best start to be the best he can be! There were many days of laughs and tears. Songs and silence! Frowns and belly laughs. But at the end of the day, it is Cooper that will decide if he wants hus ears on not! You are a great parents putting your son first! ! Xx
It took one video of this absolutely adorable little man for me to feel such love for the little guy. He's just so flipping cute and sweet. Mum is so very lucky to be able to give him hugs whenever she wants 😊.
I feel like I know him because you've shared so much.
Your family is strong. This is all progress. He is growing up bilingual and he is obviously a smart little guy.
You did what is right for your child, you have enabled him to be able to have a choice in how he communicates. Choice is everything!❤
I understand the divisive conversation around this as growing up I had hearing aids and it was the same then. It's great that your encouraging Cooper to find joy in both world and to choose when he wants to be apart them. X
He grew up to be such a cutie! You guys are wonderful parents!
Thank you for sharing your tough but beautiful journey with Cooper and your hubby!❤ He was the most adorable baby I've ever seen in my life! I'm just saying! Lol😊
The thing that makes cochlear implant such a touchy topic is that many people see it as a "cure" for being deaf. You're raising Cooper in a versatile world, you're teaching him sign and giving his autonomy around his ears.
Cooper!!! He is such a tough little guy and likes what he likes and that’s great to know what u enjoy 😊 and I’m his case it’s either hearing or not which honestly that’s a pretty sweet option to me lol
He’s the most beautiful boy. He’s also a very luck little guy to have you as parents. The people that gave you static , obviously don’t know what a huge difference you are making in your son’s world. Keep doing you! You’re doing great. Oh and seeing the itty bitty pictures of Cooper makes my heart ♥️ smile 😊 huge. I’m not crying! You are!
I have been watching you and Cooper for years. Thank you for being brave and loving your life out loud. It’s so normalizing and empowering. We appreciate you and all you do.
OBSESSED with his little face!
The world needs more cooper ❤😢
It gives him the option to hear if he wants and he can silence the world whenever. You made a good choice to start him off young so he'll be prepared when he's older. He's already making amazing progress. I say you should be proud of yourself.
I'm 63 and my father went deaf while I was growing up. He was number six in Oregon to get a cochlear implant and he forgot what a noisy world it is so I can't even comprehend somebody who's never heard finally being able to hear it must be so strange God bless all of you
Every child makes crying sounds. Every child cries less and less as he learns more and more language. Every child uses his other senses more if one sense is impaired. For example, if hearing is impaired then that child might lip read, he hears that you spoke a sound and then turns to read your lips. A silent, painless ear infection can make everything sound garbled. This is like hearing underwater. Speech therapy can be extremely helpful and can be started early, such as age three. Cooper just is so intelligent and so bright! God is blessing him and your whole family and all of us who watch your videos. Thank you.
Thank you for showing the good with the bad! All families have ups and downs, whether its medical, social, behavioral, economical, etc. You're such a good mom to Cooper, making the best decisions even when they're difficult or you could get backlash from internet nobodies.
I think you've done a great job! You've given him the choice to hear. You're not forcing him to wear them and you're involving him in the deaf community and using sign language, even though he has the ability to hear. This means that if one day he decides he doesn't want to use his cochlears he can still communicate with you and others around him. It's so nice to see someone who isn't forcing their child to hear and who is teaching them sign language to give them options, rather than forcing them down 1 path.
We love coop so so much! You are an amazing mama and you can tell that he is very confident within himself. I LOVEEE it so much!
I ❤ that you have given Coop the best chance to make the choice for himself as he gets older. Getting the cochlear implants so young gives him such a better experience with adjusting to hearing & acquiring spoken language. Yet, you also use ASL with him & allow him to choose his silent world when he wants. Such wonderful parents to give him both worlds & let him choose as he grows!
Your channel helped me realize that my own anxiety is triggered by sounds a lot. Watching you patiently take his “ears” so he can have a much-needed break from sound was a lightbulb moment for myself. As well as my autistic daughter. I bought noise canceling headphones for us both and when we are really stressed and it feels overwhelming, I now realize part of it is a sensory overload. The headphones help so much; sometimes we just pop them in with no sound or music. Thank you so much for sharing your journey; you truly are helping people understand others, and even themselves, better 🤍
Cooper is SUCH a beautiful soul❤ Thank you for sharing this journey with us🙏🏾🙏🏻🙏🏼❤️
So happy Coop is doing much better now and knows when when he wants to have quiet or not and knows what to do. What a cutie pie
Coop is beautiful & you’re doing a WONDERFUL JOB raising him to be part of both worlds. Good job parents!!!
My son was born deaf and this video says it all 🤗 He also had cochlear surgery 3 years ago, and it was a very rocky and emotional ride.
But every day, he teaches me something new about being his mommy. I feel so blessed to have him ❤
You are a great mom, and I love your courage to share your life with us. Thank you for sharing your journey 🤗
My goodness,he is so adorable.....like cuteness in living color!!!
Seeing cooper always melts my heart 💓
People who don’t understand the controversy. It’s hard to explain… if you grew up Deaf or with Deaf loved ones you might see the controversy. Aside from that I have also seen plenty of CI failures over the years. Leaving a young kid with no language during the most important period for language growth. (Just 10 years ago most places frowned on sign language when they got CI’s but some are coming around.)
I love that you still sign with him and showed the reality of hearing for the first time. I’m glad it’s working for him and you are open to meeting him where his needs are. ((Hugs to us all trying to figure out what’s best for our kiddos.))
I love seeing cooper pop up on my news feed his smile brightens my day and your car trips always give me a good laugh! While I have no idea your struggles I understand the demands of having a child with health demands my son has permanent side effects from his cancer removal! But as I’m sure you agree that we are are truly the lucky ones because many parents loose their children everyday at least our children’s prognosis is positive and they get to live their life and we get to watch them grow! I feel so blessed everyday even during struggles!
He is such a beautiful child. You are a great mom and are making decisions for him that will open so many doors for him as he gets older
Cooper is a little treasure,I wish him and his family all the best ❤
Oh coop I can't wait to see what you become in life little man. We're invested little guy. Please keep pushing and never give up on your dreams. Your momma's done amazing to build a foundation for you both. God bless little coop.
Coop is a darling..I am fighting my demons and he gives me lot of joy and inspiration...God keep him happy and blessed always
This is so beautiful to watch. Don’t get me wrong, I have not gone through this, I cannot even imagine how hard some of the times must have been for your family and him. But being able to watch his growth and development and the transparency and knowledge you bring to the world is incredible. Cooper is such a beautiful, sweet, smart boy! Thank you for sharing your journey!! ❤ God bless you all!
He’s so precious. Not only are you giving him tools to hear but also body autonomy and confidence!!
Your such a great mom your son will never forget that you did this for him..
And I love that you also started using Sign Language. As someone with a masters in linguistics, this was 100% the thing to do!!
Thank you for giving him the best of both worlds . ❤❤
I just want to say what an amazing mom you are. I have been following you and coppers story for a while now, and just hearing you so lovingly talk about him and seeing his sweet little face honestly made my eyes water. You are an amazing mother, keep it up!
I love that adorable smile on his darling face!
I believe that there is such thing as deaf culture. Between Cooper’s implants and you learning ASL, your family is multi-cultural. Very definition of inclusive.
You two are showing the world how we can all live together so beautifully.
Coop is definitely a cute kid but my goodness what a gorgeous baby ! Like a little doll ♡
I cant thank you enough for sharing this journey with us. I have so much respect for my hard of hearing family and the guardians that supported them through learning life with limited audio.
When my son was 1 he needed to have a surgery as well. Unfortunately he was given my genetic condition of Kidney reflux where the valves in his ureter weren't working. His first UTI was at 10 days old and we have taken it very seriously because my own father passed away from problems caused by this same condition when I was 2 months old. His condition was a step below the worst case scenario, and his surgery was also a day surgery. Medicine and technology is incredible and I am glad that it gave you the beautiful and incredible connection you have to Cooper. Medicine and science is there for a reason, and you made the best and informed choice you could for you and your family. And the result is an incredibly healthy and resilient toddler. He will have more options and opportunities in life thanks to the decision you guys made. You are awesome. And you never know someone could be going through the same thing as you and being inspired by your very real and down to Earth video's. You are an awesome mom.
I literally don't understand how you can have a baby that literally looks like an angel. Coops face is just one of a kind he's adorable. With those blue eues and his little round cheeks. God, giving me baby fever over here and i don't want kids myself lmao
Your family’s journey is the perfect combo of endearing, intriguing, heartwarming & hilarious. Thank you for sharing Coop with us. ❤
Oh my God Cooper was (and is) SUCH A CUTIE PIE
omg hes the cutest little munchkin 🥺🥺❤️❤️❤️ wish him the best there is in life!
I have a niece that got her cochlear device at 3 years of age. (She’s 26 now and they only did single implants at the time.) On the ride home from being activated she was mesmerized by the rain hitting the car. She had never heard rain! I have seen her pull the magnet off when there was a lot of noise. She had a sheepish grin as she did it. I thought, she has the best of both worlds; she can mute you in a second! She said many times in her childhood that she was thankful for her “ear”.
I know I'd give anything to help my child be able to hear, but I can also understand that all those new sounds can get overwhelming. I'm so glad that he has that freedom to decide to wear his "ears" or not, because honestly, I sometimes get overwhelmed by all the extra noise, too. Sometimes, there's so much going on that my brain goes into overload and I can't process all the stimulus.
He is such a true inspiration! God bless is big soul! Thank you for sharing his story and all his cute moments he has with you. You are doing a great job Mom as well. I know some moments can be tough as with any child. You both are a true inspiration! God bless you guys and I pray he continues to live the rest of his life thriving. I actually wish we could all just turn off the sound of the world at times and just pure silence. So happy for you guys that everything has worked out for him and he's enjoying his amazing little life to the fullest with his lucky parents😊🥰💚
You are an amazing mother! Keep on keepin on Mumma ! Hang in there girl! You’ll make it!
Good job mom & Dad! He'll get older and appreciate you guys giving him the choice. And the hardest part of the journey will be behind him ❤