During her second day of life, Everly didn't pass the newborn hearing screening test in the hospital. The pediatrician was not concerned because many c-section babies do not pass the first time due to having fluid in their ears. The next week, we repeated the newborn hearing test and she did not pass again. Therefore, we scheduled an Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR) test. After completing this two hour test, the audiologist informed me the Everly has profound sensorineural hearing loss in both ears. I was shocked to say the least...
So please follow along to 'hear' Everly's story. I will try to write updates when we learn new and interesting things as well as when Everly accomplishes all that she will!
Thanks to our amazing support system of family and friends! We love you all.
XOXO,
Elizabeth
Additional info:
- Sensorineural hearing loss occurs when these is a problem in the way the inner ear works and is permanent.
- Degrees of hearing loss go from normal, mild, moderate, severe and then profound.
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