"It's Genetic"

Well, we went in for our pre-op appointment for Cade's surgery!  We were super blessed to be able to have insurance approve him at such an early stage!  January 29th at 8:30 Cade will be getting is implant in his right ear!!  We made the decision to go with the Nucleus 5.  This device is 1/2 the size of all the other devices on the market right now, and since Cade is still so little (8 1/2 months) we decided the smaller device would be a better option.

At our pre-op appointment with Cade's surgeon, Dr. Murray, told us that Cade's hearing loss is a result of a gene called Connexin 26.  Basically what this means is our future children will have a 1 in 4 chance of having a hearing loss.  While that was difficult news to swallow, the part that was even harder was the doctor saying Cade has a 90% chance of losing the hearing he has in his left ear and will need a cochlear implant on that side as well.  Well, we serve the God of the 10% and we do not accept that report.  We continue to believe for complete healing in his body in Jesus name!

The silver lining on his loss being Connexin 26 is that it rules out all other ailments that come alongside of a hearing loss.  The kids with this gene also seem to thrive the most with a CI.  The doctor said he felt it was good news, despite seeming to be devastating.

Cade is currently within-normal speech range for his age... which is AMAZING!  He is saying, "dada, mama, baba, mmmmm" and blowing bubbles all the time!!  He is so much fun and one of the best babies ever!  We are honored to be his parents.

Going into his surgery, I am a bit apprehensive, which is to be expected.  I think Dad is more nervous than I am, at least at this point.  We are both excited, but very ready for the actual surgery to be over with!!

GOD IS FAITHFUL!!!!