Happy hearing birthday, Coop. (See description for details)
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- Опубліковано 23 сер 2024
- Happy hearing birthday, Cooper.
As a mama, these videos are still hard to watch back. But I see where we are today and I know unequivocally that we made the right choice for our family and our child. 
I share these because I believe it’s important to know what to expect going into activation day, and the reality is that this reaction is far more common than the viral videos you’ve probably seen. ❤️
#Deaf #hearingloss #cochlearimplants #deafkidsrock #audiology #audiologist
Audiologist here, so happy to see parents like you, you deserve wayyyyy more credit than any Audiologist or Speech Therapist. You’re the kind of parent that makes us happy doing what we do ❤ Coop is my favorite CI baby
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Mine too.
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I’m just a person who was formerly a child and I agree. This mom is giving her baby the best life she can and respecting that coop is a whole person.
The way you scooped him up so instinctively, you knew your baby was done in that moment and just wanted to envelop him in your arms to soothe him was so beautiful
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Am 95%deaf in one ear, So to preserve or maintain the ( 100%) hearing in the other ear .. I was given 1 hearing aid 11 months ago,I remember when it was turned on.. I jumped and tears weld up in My eyes. It was so overwhelming for my brain. I describe it as hearing surround sound in my whole body, for the 1st time.. I Understand Cooper.and Congratulations on your Hearing Birthday 🎉
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My daughter was 11 when she got hers and it was a little overwhelming for her so I let her choose what she wanted to do. She decided not to wear it. Doc told her if she wanted to use it in the future the implant is already there so they can easily go back in. Now she’s 22 and wants to try again.
But her reaction when I whispered in her ear made me cry.
I can only imagine that it must be super overstimulating?
I'm hearing and I have auditory hypersensitivity, and it's really directly tied with emotion! When I hear certain sounds, the emotional reaction (often dysregulation) is lightning-fast. I manage it, but it can be a lot. So I really feel for the people in videos like this (CI first turned on) when they cry. I don't know if it's a similar process?
@@seajelly2421 I don't know if it similar.. how ever there a element, speaking only for myself and of my exspearince, of a total body reaction (like over simulation ) and emotional overload,, kinda shoke feeling and for few seconds you truely don't know what feel, what to do...
So many people shame others for choosing cochlear implants and think doing it is blatant snub to the entire deaf community. Hard to know what to do. It's hard on every level no matter what is done; even though all we want is to make all efforts plausible done for ease and quality of life...no matter which way its done. You're awesome parents!🎉
I’ve only seen shaming parents when they choose CI and refuse to learn to sign, which honestly, yeah screw parents that just want to pretend their kid isn’t deaf. It’s so selfish.
Thats far different than this I think.
@liamevans7661 agreed. Coop gets to choose because they went for the headband and also sign language. Letting your child choose (after some gentle pressure to at least try out all available options) is awesome.
Thank you!! As an adult CI user I'm so sick of all the viral activations. Activations can look all sorts of ways. It takes time and work and patience. Happy anniversary Coop!!
I’ve often wondered what it truly must be like to instantly hear when you’ve never heard anything before! Not surprising that he was scared and unsure at that moment. This is real life! Thanks for showing this to the world. He’s an absolutely adorable and beautiful boy. He really melts my heart ❤️
So amazed at how far the little man has come. You are a BRILLIANT mama Beth and are raising a brilliant son! ❤
This is how you do it. Thank you for doing things quietly and taking your time with him. There are so many videos out there saying their child is crying tears of joy when they are actually terrified out of their minds. To make things worse, everyone is shaking really loud things in their faces or playing loud toys/music and talking really loudly. What people don't realize, hearing sounds for the first time is very painful. It's like bombs going off in your head because your brain has not had the chance to learn to regulate sounds and tune out what's not important. And it takes a while. A few months at least and many adjustments until it's comfortable provided the hearing device is actually working for them. Not everyone is eligible for hearing devices because of their type of hearing loss and what causes it.
Babies have this tendency to cry when they don't understand something. The cry, a LOT. Doesn't mean they're feeling tortured.
We all question our decisions, no matter what our kids' abilities are. I decided early in the game that my kid had more to teach me, than I had to teach him. And neither one of us came with an instruction booklet. ❤❤❤
My nephew also cried. They warned us that crying was the most common reaction so we expected it. It was still bittersweet!
I love the way you love Cooper and you’re definitely the best mama bear, but can we clap it up for dad for a second? Over the years we’ve seen him just silently standing in the background and smiling, his love for you and Cooper beaming so bright. I love your little family, and I’m so happy to be a part of this journey with you guys.
You're both extremely tough parents. You made the best decision for your child
I’m a hearing impaired person, and I got my first hearing aids at House Ear Institute in Los Angeles when I was 4. I remember the kids with cochlear implants, and I remember seeing their joy as they could hear for the first time. I think it’s amazing how technology has enabled hearing where there would be none or limited, and I applaud you as a mom for advocating for your child just as much as my mom did for me. Hearing is a gift and I’m grateful for having technology to help me and others do it better. ❤
I really love the phrase "it's vital to know what is realistic" and I think that definitely applies to raising a child. Especially since we live in a world with so much false hope and misinformation, it's really comforting to know that you as a parent share that sentiment.
i love how she did not hesitate to give him a big hug💗
he looks just like his daddy 🫶🏽 thank you for sharing your journey & beautiful family with us!
I can't imagine how overwhelming it would be, to hear for the first time, without any frame of reference!
And it must also be overwhelming for the parents, to see your child struggle. You did a great job, biting your lip, and holding back the tears and not allowing Coop to see that you were questioning all the decisions that led to that moment❤
Poor baby. Did his own crying then scare him even more?
He's grown so much and I love following his (and your) journey 🤩🥰
Happy Hearing Birthday, Cooper! Beth, you and your husband have been such wonderful parents, doing everything you feel will benefit Cooper. You share your family's life with the world to educate us about this journey and your met with comments and judgment from rude people who know nothing about the struggles you face. You three are very strong, resilient people.
It makes sense that most babies get scared and cry when they first hear, after never hearing before -- it is probably like a jump scare!! This unknown, unexpected sensation, overwhelming! Imagine we discovered a new sense one day, one random moment. I'm so glad he had that opportunity and parents who will do everything they can for him!!!
He is one of the most precious little bubs ive ever seen. Hes come so far and so have you 🥰
Even welcome change is stressful, thank you for sharing your journey.
Omg I actually tearing up when he turned to look at you when he heard your voice, a mother's voice to a baby is so precious, my baby was in the nicu for 7 weeks and everytime I came in to see her she could be out cold and ill whisper and she's smile in her sleep and wakeup to my voice 😢
Thank you for sharing your story with us. Cooper is amazing and so are you! ❤❤❤
I was just going to write same.
Poor little bud, sounds can be so overwhelming and difficult to process when you live in a quieter reality.
He's come so far and you have all done amazingly well ❤ Happy anniversary Coop!
I couldn’t hear when I was a kid and all the doctors said I was fine but when my mom got me checked out, they put tubes in my ears to help. Apparently my hearing was so bad that when our old neighbor mowed the lawn I cried a lot because I had never heard the sound
And in just a few years... PEACOCK 🦚🦚🦚!!!🥰🥰🥰
Omgosh! It broke my heart to see him cry; i can only imagine how it felt for you and your husband!!
You have all come so far and taught one another so much! I'm just a stranger on the internet, but I'm so proud of, and happy for you all.
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What a difficult decision to make when he was so young. It's great that you share your journey and I'm sure it has helped so many other families!
I’m grateful you posted this.
I’m wary of those heartwarming videos that show how awesome cochlear implants are the SECOND they’re turned on.
Sometimes I think the child is terrified but they show it in a particular way because this is such an overwhelming experience.
It’s not perfectly joyful instantaneously.
And yes, they can be wonderful tools but they can also come with a huge adjustment period that’s much harder than what people are prepared for.
There are so many sounds we aren’t aware of because we’ve been adapting since birth: planes, trains, horns honking, dogs barking, doorbells, etc etc.
A child receiving a CE may be excited to hear their parents voice but they may also get very overwhelmed by all the other stuff going on that hasn’t yet faded to background.
It can be anxiety provoking and just HARD.
As a parent it’s completely reasonable to think a mistake has been made, BUT implants can be turned and taken off.
Let the child adjust and go at their own pace the way your family does with Cooper and it’ll all work out the way it should.
I see a lot of criticism from people in the community who think CEs are bad and nothing is that black and white.
They argue that ASL should be taught and I agree because some folks will want to not use their implants and that is fine too.
I just really appreciate how real you guys are about the complexities.
Thank you!
I love how wonderful parents you guys are and coop is the cutest Lil guy ever! God bless you and you're beautiful family
HAPPY HEARING ANNIVERSARY COOP!!!
He is seriously the cutest! Every time I see a video of Cooper I get a smile on my face and a warm heart. ❤😊
Thank you for sharing your journey with us. The education is priceless and Cooper is just an adorable little guy! I look forward to your videos!!! Happy Hearing Birthday Cooper!🎉🎊🥳
You and your husband's reactions to him hearing sound initially shook my emotional mid life crisis heart. Some people could care little to less about their children; we see it on the news or read it online. The love for your son is obvious. In these times now, it's just beautiful to see. I applaud you and from one mom to another, we're doing a great job. I've learned a lot about the world in front of me watching Cooper. And I agree with you buddy, Antarctica sounds like a great destination 😂
I can completely understand this. I have a nearly 21 year-old brother that is deaf and he depends on these
Ok seeing dad get visibly upset at his baby being upset has me trying not to cry. Thank goodness for Beth keeping us all together and calm!
he is sooo brave and you are a great mom❤
Cooper is just precious... and you're such a great mom.
Happy Birthday, Cooper!!!! I love watching you and your Mom and Dad. I love you, Cooper. ❤❤
Happy anniversary to all of you- your love and commitment to cooper is beautiful ❤️
Oh the little bubba! It makes me cry and it's not even my little one!
I can imagine... Only hearing loud sounds must be very overwhelming😢 Poor little guy! Happy he is past that stage now 😊
I dont think many people think about how overwhelming hearing is for them - esp at the beginning... overwhelming and even a bit scary. Your baby boy has clearly come such a long way!
I'm CRYING.... Its so prescious to be able to share with you. ❤
Wow! Thank you. I've seen so many joyous smiling, magical moment of turn on baby videos, I had no idea that wasn't typical. Thank you for sharing how hard even that day was for him.
He's grown so much! Sweet baby boy❤
it must have been so nice to say "i love you" and have him hear
Man I remember doing this with my son when he was 3 😢 it took quite a while to calibrate his implant for him to leave it on longer than a few seconds. He’s 22 more time flies!
This brought back so many memories. Thanks for sharing
I hear perfectly and I can't imagine how scary it is to hear for the first time when you couldn't do it before. Fortunately, he has his parents to walk with him on this challenging path!
Many beautiful blessings to Cooper and his awesome parents! ❤🎉
Your comment of “it might make you question the decisions you’ve made” you’re raising your child to the best of your ability and want the best life you can give him. Which, as a father, is what I want for my kids. Keep doin what you’re doing y’all are amazing parents.
You’re such a good mama! Enjoy these times- they grow up too fast!!! My kids are 31 and 25- sometimes I wish I could go back to each age for a few days- especially when they were little and still wanted to cuddle!!
Oh my gosshh my heart💕💖 😢😢 hes grown so much what a lil cutie keep going moma and cooper may God continue to bless you guys 💕💖🥰
This makes me happy cry because just recently we were in that exact room!!
Ugh I hate watching this video everytime cuz it makes me uncontrollably cry! I love your family and the love you have for cooper!
Oh bless his heart, and you're too. I hope he settled down right away. 😢
Oh but you made the right one .. his speech is so great now... Good job mom
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He’s so cute ❤❤❤
You made the right decision for your child..why wouldn't you want your child to hear your voice or daddy's voice...you have given him opportunities and choices.thats what parents should do..❤❤
The dad's face when he first started crying was so sad and sweet. You both are such loving parents. ❤
😢 precious boy!! He’s just the cutest little thing - his cry broke my heart. You’ve done such a great job with him - i love how much you’ve worked with him and respected his boundaries about when he does and doesn’t want to use his CI ❤
What a loving baby boy. God bless you mama and papa. Great job on taking care of such a sweet child.
I can't imagine suddenly having a whole new sense, especially as a young kid
Cooper is one of my favorite children. He's so full of personality and he is perfect. I can imagine how freaky it would be to live in a silent world and suddenly you have these noises that you don't understand, can't tell what it is or where it's coming from. I'd bet that most children have the exact same reaction. I love that you leave it up to him whether or not he wears his ears.
Awww dads face when he started crying at first ),: you guys are awesome seriously
Thank you for showing the reality of the situation.
Thank you for sharing the perfect imperfections of life ❤
Super important for parents to see this! Activations can be incredibly varied! I know every parent wants their baby to have an aha miracle moment at first but that’s not always realistic, and it’s okay! It’s part of the journey. They’re getting input for the first time ever and it’s not natural auditory input, it’s electronic, so it may sound a little scary at first🤷♀️the brain is amazing at adapting
Aw the dads face when coop started crying, he was so worried 🥺
I'm sure your videos help a lot of parents with deaf children ❤❤❤❤❤
Happy Anniversary Cooper! Love you!❤
Happy anniversary, Cooper! Thank you for always making me smile and thank you to mom for sharing all of Cooper's adventures online and speaking for inclusion, accessibility, and the disability community! You both are amazing and wonderful! I hope you have a good day!
This woman this couple amazing parents
Your willingness to share open & honest content is a blessing for many. Thank you.
I love that you celebrate this day!!
Coop has come sooooo far!! Beth & Dads sanity has as well!! Lol, babies are such a rewarding (beyond worth it) blessing.
He has come a long way since then❤❤❤
He looked at you like " did you just speak to me ...woah...bubbles...😂
Poor dad that look he gave like ok leave my baby alone bout made me cry
Hey guys it’s Ryleigh. Aww happy belated hearing day coop. Coop you have come so far dude I’m super proud of you buddy. Beth I know it was a challenge with coop on that first day and probably for the first few months as well but look at him now he has come so far since that very first day he got his cochlear implants for the very first tie he was so scared that very first day but now he is not scared at all and has become such a big boy. God walked you through this big challenge with coop and now he’s not scared at all and is growing up so fast. So aww happy belated hearing day coop. So love you guys love Ryleigh.
to see this and remember what u show us all his life and how much hes grown and just adapted so well there was a young girl i watch when she got hers activated at like 8 or 9 she screamed n crued when her mom said her name bc it was so much at once she couldnt process
Coop is good at those loud sounds!
Respect and thank you for the firsthand information, as someone studying speech and language therapy I didn’t learn this from my books
PS The field this professional works in is referred to as Audiology; and what I’m studying is a different but closely related field, IMO this information is just very helpful!
I received the cochlear implant in 2020. When the audiologist turned on my Cochlear processor, everything in the room was extremely painfully loud and it was difficult to discern one sound from another. Almost 4 years later, things are so much better.
Bottom line: it takes time to adjust to new things.
I know you guys must have desperately wanted a soothing reaction like from those other baby videos hearing for the first time.. but he needs help more than ever.. and you guys are doing your best 👌 🎉 he is precious ❤️
It is so important that people see there are challenges and not always happy reactions as new treatments and change affects children differently and most of the time its scary because it is new. It is a journey! Thank you for sharing ❤ Ive learnt so much from Coopers journey that has made we think about how i provide care to my patients.
So sweet and he has changed so many minds with what yall share!! Love every sec
Thank you for sharing this journey with us.
Beth, you have educated us all so well!!! You really are Cooper's biggest champion!! ❤❤
Everyone who talks about the ‘magic’ of this, I feel like they really do forget that this is the first time a born deaf baby has experienced these things. The sense we take for granted is completely alien to someone who’s never experienced it.
It’s like unexpectedly being given telepathy. Imagine suddenly being able to hear everyone’s thoughts! We’d be screaming in confusion.
This must have been so hard.....but look at him now!!! I want to go to taaaarget!!! 🤣🤣🤣 Love to you Coop, Beth and Dad from Australia 🇦🇺. Thankyou for including us in your journey ❤❤🙏
OMG the way he looked at you when you said his name made me BLUBBER.
He’s always been super cute 🥰 ❤
You’ve come so far coooooop forever cheering from you a stranger in the tri state lol
I know it's an oĺd video but moving guys. You've done brilliantly.
Happy birthday Cooper 🎁🎉👊🏼❤️😍
Would love to see this moment as a before and after with your more recent video where he says "I like the sounds"
Dad looked so concerned haha