Our deaf daughter Marielle hears for the first time with hearing aids

[KaitKatt]

@mjp3md I have done my research, thanks. I do think it's cute, I read the description.

It's not showing what I posted, so I do not quite remember exactly what I put since I watch another just like this one.

But I'm glad you learned and taught her sign, and what is cueing?

[mjp3md]

@KaitKatt You posted "It's cute but I think the only reason they did it was so they didn't have to learn sign."

[pornoslut]

omg isnt she precious ! IM so glad she will be able to hear =) .

[mjp3md]

@kaitkatt Before jumping to conclusions you might want to do your research (or read the comments). We did learn to sign and we know Cued American English. Our daughter's speech and language now tests above average when compared to her hearing peers.

[KaitKatt]

It's cute but I think the only reason they did it was so they didn't have to learn sign. If my child is born deaf I will let my child decide, I will change my life before theirs

[ethiopiawii]

GOD BLESS!!

[adidasbros]

0:21, he said "hi"

[Cry0spa7t3]

i used to have problems with my ears when i was born too. i hope this babie hearing gets better

[xMeAndMyBlackParadex]

awwww!!

[gaylatem]

If you are having a bad day for some reason, come watch a few of these people who are being able to hear for the first time. It's absolutely the neatest thing in the world. We see so many abuses because of technology but here's the best of it.

[cashcleaner]

SCIENCE!

[azimangoez]

cute baby!

[Mollakinz]

what great first words to hear. good for her. makes me so happy!

[francisdanielsviddii]

It`s a miracle. 

[rutkd]

Such a beautiful moment. Thank you for sharing with us.

[David50s]

She will overcompensate for her late start in hearing. She is destined to become a great musician or a stirring orator.

[mjp3md]

@David50s We hope so! Now that she is 5 she never stops talking, except to sing.

[TheTVTastic]

How the heck could there be 8 Dislikes? What is wrong with people?

[zoeybrookes101123]

Praise God that technology is so advanced now that it can make a child's silent world have sound!!!!!

[Duijffje]

Oh my, that is most likely the cutest thing ever! This got me to tears (in the most positive way you can think of).

You must have felt so powerfull at that moment!

Great to hear she is developing age appropriate now! :)

[samanfer1396]

That's beautiful. :)

[DeadyTeady]

Aww :)

[sdbinash]

Adorable! I think it is interesting to see which pathway hearing parents take with deaf children. I know a lot of deaf parents that had implanted their children when they were young, as well as others that had left the decision up to the child once they were old enough. Question for the parents though. I am curious as to your reasoning for implanting your child at such a young age. Also will you still teach your child sign language? If so do the two of you plan to also learn?

[mjp3md]

@sdbinash We did learn sign. She doesn't use it now though and doesn't want to. Implanting at a young age is crucial. The brain of a baby is amazing. The sooner you can stimulate the auditory nerve, the better chance your child has at developing oral language. Wait too long and the window of opportunity closes, or at least will never be what it could have been.

[callyandmaddie]

aww tht just makes me want to cry xox

[specialnprecious]

I didn't get my hearing aids until I was a lot older :o( We were told that my ears were "still growing" so it would "damage" them to have hearing aids a baby. Stupid doctors!

[LaHLiEluvsU]

Awwww, so cute.... But I thought you called her Mario and I got confused ;)

[Xmaggot93X]

This interests me so much. I could only imagine how confused his brain must have felt with this extra sensory information.

It'd be like our eyes seeing a fourth dimension. We'd be absolutely stunned and the only thing we'd be able to do is to marvel in awe.

What an amazing video :D

[Mickyjoethedazzler]

Amazing

[deniz11muis1]

this is awesome :D technology rules if they use things like this :)

[amjPeace]

Oh I love how her eyes lit up when she heard your voice!

[hyugaotq]

God bless u Marielle... :)

[RizHail]

My mother is deaf since her childhood (Born Deaf) her age is 54 now, can she get Cochlear Implant?

Also my 21 year old brother (born deaf same like my mother) get this Cochlear Implant?

[mjp3md]

@RizHail The short answer is no, they've been deaf too long (unless they've been using hearing aids all this time with some benefit).

[RizHail]

@mjp3md my Dad was normal only my Mom is Deaf, my Dad did bought her hearing aids to wear but she never liked them.

My brother uses Hearing Aid when he goes to his Deaf Children's High school/college classes.

My brother also using Hearing Aid when watching Movies in Cinema or Home.

But my Brother does not wants Cochlear Implants, because he says i don't want to put a Machine inside my brain, its too risky also...

Is this thing Risky?? Do they cut off a part of your Skull bone Out to put in CI??

[mjp3md]

@RizHail A cochlear implant does not go inside your brain. Common misconception. The internal portion goes just under the skin, and only a small electrode goes into your cochlea. Just barely past your ear drum. No bone was touched or altered in any way for this operation.

[monstermash155]

awwwwww, that is so cute

[TheFlapjack101]

My little boy was born deaf he is now 4 and a half months old and in february next year he will have the implant ..im so nervous but soo happy at the same time :)

[mjp3md]

@TheFlapjack101 You are going to be so amazed at his progress! Glad he's able to get them so young; he will catch up so fast!

[mjp3md]

@TheFlapjack101 Very exciting! You will be amazed at the miracles of technology combined with a young mind.

[RpgLevis]

:)*

[TheBloodshower]

this is just sad, first the baby is deaf, then he got hearing aids :( so sad

[mjp3md]

@TheBloodshower Also sad that you didn't read the description. She's a girl, she later got an implant, and her speech is now perfectly normal for a hearing four year old.

[urrejhipokritet]

and you know what's great? remember how when the phone was first made it was big as hell, but now phones can be so much smaller? I bet the same thing will happen with that device! So you can look forward to your child not only being able to hear, but not having to carry around wires and deviced on his head!

[mjp3md]

@urrejhipokritet Yes, the CI's have gotten smaller just in the 2 years she's had hers. There is even a waterproof one awaiting FDA approval. One day she will even be able to hear while she swims!

[viper19861986]

Hope she gets to learn ASL as well, as hardware can fail....

[mjp3md]

@viper19861986 She knows cued speech. Works great. We did learn some ASL but found she much preferred us cueing to her. Also, she has a hearing aid in the other ear, and we have both a back up hearing aid and a back up CI processor.

[kyrkbymannen]

Very cute

[jusitke07]

(^_^)

[FlameableMusic]

I don't want to be offensive now, but aren't baby's especially when they are still in the womb really senstive to sounds? Like, they recognize their mother through sounds? Will it affect the baby in any way?

[mjp3md]

@FlameableMusic She's almost five now so I guess eventually she figured out who I was. :) You're right though, it's just one more way their "hearing age" is behind that of their peers. In reality though the sounds inside the womb are so loud, it's not like kids are able to really decipher words while they're in there.

[TheBendyRuler]

Awwwhhh, she smiled at the sound of your voice.

Doesn't that just make you feel so wonderful?

Also, her name is just so beautiful!

If I can have your permission, I'd like to use it

for a character of mine that's currently nameless.

:)

[mjp3md]

@TheBendyRuler Sure, as long as you pronounce it so Mari sounds like "calamari" and not Mary. ;)

[scotty4fingers]

I just shed a tear of joy

[Kjalli]

:)



[StarSancFar]

I've been watching videos like this and they are all so touching! :) I'm happy for your child and the family :)

[callseba]

i love the way the father's first words to his child were Daddy Loves You. awesome. thanks for sharing.

[GigglePoot23]

My heart, it has melted!

[destinyshard]

That was too cute :')

[EmilyEmergency911]

That was amazing wow I'm crying <3

[modchic75]

Awesome! i have worked with children that are both blind and deaf, unfortunately the parents neglect to put in their child's hearing aids in for some reason. This truly a blessing for this child.

[mjp3md]

@modchic75 You're not joking - we see this all the time. It's so sad. She even had a friend whose extended family didn't know he was deaf. The parents would take the aids out whenever he wasn't at school. Guess how he's doing now!

[kaisukas1000]

I am so happy for her. She is gorgeous baby!

[wbhowden]

I am currently deciding whether do go to Med School or do an MBA next year - this just sealed the deal.

[mjp3md]

@wbhowden You should get a doctorate in audiology! There is a severe shortage of pediatric audiologists. You would be able to work anywhere and make a huge difference. Plus, lots of cute babies, and way cheaper than med school.

[deafornot7]

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[lma63]

Sorry to lower the tone, but does anyone else think the dad is rather gorgeous? Lovely baby and video too, of course!

[OlinParker]

@lma63 I happen to know the dad personally, and he is definitely gorgeous.

[SuperSunnySunshine77]

This is positively beautiful.

[lyrksalot]

So cute! You can tell how happy she is to hear. Amazing moment.

[Jonrobrt]

That is one beautiful baby by the way:)

[Jonrobrt]

Part II @ the crazy1jmc - ...because your brothers brain was not exposed to sound that held meaningful language connection during these crucial early years. Also, since CI surgery destroys the cochlea most doctors opt for one ear only in hopes that a biologic cure (stem cells) is forthcoming and would need an intact cochea. I am an ASL interpreter and a huge proponent of the Bi-Bi philosophy. It does not hurt parents to expose their children to both - forbidding visual language exposure? mistake

[Jonrobrt]

@thecrazy1jmc, One of the biggest controversies surrounding the pathological view of deafness involves the brains auditory cortex. Doctors who promote this pathological view often influence hearing parents of deaf children toward cochlear implant surgery by explaining that the auditory regions of the brain are fully developed by the age of 6. Your brothers brain will be stimulated by the impulses of the implanted electrode, but his brain will be unable to process the input in a meaningful way..

[hyfroC]

omg I just cried! What a sweet video.

[tinabeaner004]

i think it's adorable that the first thing you said was "daddy loves you". this is fricking cute.

[MysticDiamond]

This made me tear up. Beautiful....

[imblahblah]

awwww so cute

[steveaustin71]

It actually looks like this baby is wearing a BTE HA, not a CI. Recsiving in ear and earmolds, but not a CI.

[mjp3md]

@steveaustin71 She did receive hearing aids in this video. However, two years later she got a cochlear implant.

[deafornot6]

Meet Deaf People Online

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[TheSantiagosanty]

awww

[TheSantiagosanty]

awwwwww thats so cute it made me happy

[TheSantiagosanty]

awwwwww

[matthewjamal]

HAHA the look on her face she like "holy crap, i heard that." haha

this is great

[XspookyXkidX]

Forcing yourself or your child to do without something because of your stupid "pride" is immature and ridiculous. I dont know where today's society got the idea that they should be proud of things they didnt themselves accomplish, but I see it as taking credit for something you didnt do. Would you think it rational for a man who's ears function the way they are meant to to destroy his hearing? Would it be plausible for people who can hear to hold a fucking parade for themselves? Insanity.

[XspookyXkidX]

I'm getting really angry at the people using the term, "deaf culture". Pride is one thing.. But to turn this into an issue not unlike racism is absolutely ridiculous. Dont you think there are enough people in the world disturbing the peace over ridiculous things? Dont you think we've segregated ourselves as a human race ENOUGH? She smiled. The most honest of humans..and she smiled. That's because she isnt yet affected by societal, "we're not the same" bs.

[twinkle16ify]

that's awesome,you really shouldn't make the kid get a choclear implant because when he or she gets older they can decide if they want to be deaf or hearing,and when they get older they can take there hearing aids off for a while or just wear them at a concert :)

[Xellos357]

@twinkle16ify why the fuck would you need to wear hearing aids at a fucking concert when concerts are so loud that they actually DAMAGE your ears if listening for an extended period of time? it's not like one wouldnt be able to hear the music unless they were completely deaf. and WHY THE FUCK would someone want to be deaf if they could hear?!?! are you a complete moron or did you forget how to proof read??

[mjp3md]

@Xellos357 FYI you would be surprised at how much some hard of hearing people cannot hear. I know kids who without their HA or CI could have a jet engine behind their head and not hear it. BTW, wearing hearing aids at a concert actually helps prevent hearing damage to inner ear hair cells. The HA will limit the decibel input to a certain threshold, and not amplify past that point. So really they can protect what hearing someone has left.

[thecrazy1jmc]

:) deaf people are awsome like this if you are deaf and prode! 12 years old and happy as can be! I just wish i could hear my boyfriend's voice....

[thecrazy1jmc]

my big brother is daf and he is 18 years old he is going into colage and is going to get a transplant so that he can hear the teachers, it was his chose and my mom respected that although it means that i took a year of sign lanuage for nothin............. right as i learn it he decides to get the implant.......................­....... fail fail fail

[mjp3md]

@thecrazy1jmc At 18 it will be really hard for him to develop spoken language unless he's been using hearing aids or could previously hear. Your sign language will still be helpful. Too bad your parents didn't teach you to sign from day 1 if that's how they communicate with your brother!

[TheFizzyFrost]

@thecrazy1jmc with the way you spell, you wont be going to "college"

[Lizardqueensrevenge]

@thecrazy1jmc Why, you poor, poor thing! Imagine, having to learn a new skill.

[mogjohns1]

@thecrazy1jmc... every deaf or hard-of-hearing person is different. EVEN IF you are brothers that doesn't matter. You keep in pursuit of what works for YOU, and what is important for YOU. If that is sign language then go for it! I grew up hard of hearing learning to speak and lipreading. NO interpreter and NO hearing aids. And I survived... but I Looooove sign language. It is the BEST thig that ever happened to me. Even though it takes a while to learn. It takes long time to learn any language

[hstg98]

Your little girl is ridiculously cute!! And I think you guys clearly made the right choice: what child doesn't deserve to hear their father's voice? What child would choose not to? Her expression when she hears your voice for the very first time is all the proof in the world that if she was able to make the decision herself, she would choose to hear! -And I dunno how anyone could disagree after seeing this video. It almost made me cry! I wish you guys all the happiness in the world. Congats!

[analuchesi]

owwwwnn, so cute

[csv08]

you should just accept your child for who she is, deaf. Deaf culture is a proud thing and you shouldn't force your child to conform to hearing society. They aren't heroes, they are taking away from our deaf society, which is just as prevalent as hearing society. Just because you are hearing doesn't mean you should take away her deaf culture. You're not helping her, you're forcing her to conform to hearing society probably without considering that you should try to learn ASL or deaf culture.

[mjp3md]

@csv08 Ha, ha. Yeah, no.

PS I do know ASL. We also know cued speech.

PPS We also have met a ton of people in "Deaf Culture" and some were such jerks to us it only reinforced our decision.

[niccilew]

she is darling

[lyndonmathews]

that there, is the happiest dad on earth.

[AisforApplez]

I dont understand why people dont like CI, I think its wonderful. Your child is beautiful (:

[meowkie]

I don't understand why so many people are angry with things like these. Their reactions to sound put knots in my throat. And I personally think EVERYONE should learn ASL, to have an opportunity to speak with the deaf. I can understand everyone argument as to how it "restricts the child from the world he or she was born into", but I fail to see how giving them an opportunity to hear is suddenly so evil. The collective tone of these comments are actually heart-breaking.

[csv08]

@meowkie it's that this parent is not giving the child a chance to be who they are. Instead, they are forcing the child to conform to hearing society. Deaf culture is a proud and prevalent thing and most Deaf people would never trade their deafness for hearing. You are audistic - discriminatory against the non-hearing. Research it a bit and you will realize that all hearing people (unless deeply associated with a Deaf) are audistic

[mjp3md]

Sh needs neither ASL nor cued speech, though we know both, and ignores interpreters and transliterators when we have them. In fact, she just passed the HINT (hearing in noise test) with 100%. She repeated full sentences, not missing a single phoneme, with the level of noise at the same db level as speech. That's better than most hearing people can perform, btw. Also, my family is filled with people with sleep disorders, but we decide to treat that too. So sue me.

[Laungel]

@csv08 I think that providing a child with a CI DOES allow the child to be who they are. Language develpmnt is a short window of time. A child at that age is far too young to make choices but the parents are making a choice no matter what. By implanting young you give the best options for the child to decide later if Deaf or hearing. They should be taught both worlds and allowed to choose when they want. Not implanting means deciding they can't be hearing regardless of their wants later on

[mjp3md]

@Laungel EXACTLY. An implanted child can always decide when older to stop wearing an implant. But if you deny your child that option and let them choose to get an implant as an adult, it's really too late for them to benefit fully from a CI.

[FirewolfKou]

@csv08 Seriously? They are wonderful parents to want to give their baby the gift of hearing.. Being deaf is not a culture... People just have learned to live with it. That is complete bull when you say people would never trade deafness for hearing... They've never HAD hearing in the first place so they don't know what it's like. If they had hearing at all they would probably say they wouldn't trade deafness because they think people would think of them as less of a person or they ARE proud..

[mjp3md]

@meowkie Now you see why hearing parents aren't running to be included in the "deaf culture." The ones that are welcoming & attempt to teach people the beauty of ASL are overshadowed by the obnoxious jerks.

[MsxMisunderstood]

I'm so happy for you. I hope your baby can enjoy life now, and hopefully give back to the community.

[purpleanim]

It's not true that 'many ASL users do not have the English skills to even communicate in writing'. I am a deaf individual who grew up using ASL as my primary language. My parents are hearing and when I was born they chose to use my natural language, which is sign language. Deaf schools were where I went for education. Today I am a confident woman and I have a good English skill. 

[plator99]

@purpleanim

and you happen to be the apparent exception to the rule. Having worked in the service industry, I can assure you many many deaf people do indeed not have enough skill with English to convey their meaning in written form or even understand written English well enough to understand written communication directed at them. It was a rarity to meet a deaf person who had pre written notes to convey what it was they needed, let alone someone who could actually fully communicate.

[csv08]

@plator99 so is that a reason to take away deaf culture? You are signing impaired. Being deaf is not a disability, it's just another way of life

[ogith]

@csv08

"Disabilities is an umbrella term, covering impairments, activity limitations, and participation restrictions."

You can't hear, most can't speak, activities requiring hearing are severely restricted or even outright impossible, and the deafness itself is almost exclusively caused by diseases, disorders, maladies, and injuries that render a structure all humans are born to have, disabled beyond function.

Living with deafness is a way of life, yes, but it's very much still a disability.

[smellincoffee]

@purpleanim ...and your grammar is far superior to the majority of YouTube users'!

[teamstubbe]

so he has hearing aids eh?

[valentinolover70]

Beautiful baby and video. :-))

[mokiesBACK]

If my mom had that choice to give my brother the implant? She would of.... It makes life a little easier for deaf and hard of hearing! I say Bravo to the parents and baby:) god bless you

[NoelleAileen]

These videos make me cry, so amazingly beautiful (:

[jade25100]

how precious! what a little angel god bless her

[ChadCantrell1990]

my mom and dad are deaf and do asl only.... i am hearing along with 2 othe siblings and we know asl very well, yes its hard to transition from asl to everyday english but i think every child hearing or deaf should learn it..... if my children come into this world deaf i would love to give them the implant but i would also love to teach them about their deaf culture i think they have that right as human beings ASL is not a bad thing it is part of a culture

[6930gregoryr]

hearing aids *thumb up*

[6930gregoryr]

am glad you made the right decision for your own child to wear hearing aids..

[anesthesiac]

Cute baby, and even cuter daddy! :)

[thepwnchicz]

adorable baby and we have the same name hehe

[sc0rpi0Xladii84]

It makes me sad to watch this video because I had an ear infection when I was 3 years old and went through a lot in life. I am glad in the other hand because Marielle is able to hear with the hearing aids. I also wear hearing aids and can speak well like everyone else.

[girlishfun]

God Bless the Baby

[jmag579]

Saw this vid on the front page. I have no opinion on hearing aids but just had to comment on the love in this clip. I have a 9 month old and he is the greatest thing in my life. Good luck to these parents and their adorable baby.

[Ladyalaysia1]

this is the second baby i've watched that as soon as the hearing aid is on they smile at the sounds lol

sooo nice...

[evilturbo]

I m glad that you choice it over a cochlear implant. My friend have the cochlear implant and he cant go swimming, any sports with helmet, and make fun by deaf or hearing ppl. When he needs to take shower and he have to use the ear plugs. His cochlear implant's battery dying then he have to go back to surgery. Thats suck !!!! 

[mjp3md]

@evilturbo She was implanted with a CI at 2 years, 9 months. The HA gave her some access but not enough.

She doesn't ever have to wear ear plugs (not sure why that would be an issue - the ear drum prevents water from entering anywhere near the internal parts). She also doesn't have to wear a helmet for sports or anything else. The battery is external and is recharged every night. She swims several times a week with no problem whatsoever. We're very thankful for the miraculous technology!

[mjp3md]

@mjp3md Oh, and NO deaf accent at all. Cochlear implants and early intervention are miraculous.

[slapshot021978]

@mjp3md Was she implanted on bothsides or just one? What type of CI was she implanted with,my daughter was implanted with a Medel about 5 years ago......she's 7 now.

[RizHail]

@mjp3md My mother is deaf since her childhood (Born Deaf) her age is 54 now, can she get Cochlear Implant?

Also my 21 year old brother (born deaf same like my mother) get this Cochlear Implant?

[callyjo]

@evilturbo wow, don't know where you got your info about cochlear implants but the facts are that the device is surgically implanted into your head, behind your ear and the hearing part of the device (where the batteries go) is magnetically placed on the outside, where they are easily changed about every third day-when swimming or showering the outside part is removed (so it doesn't get wet) and then you're able to get as wet as you want to-it's like a miracle

[EmperorOfMars]

@evilturbo cochlear implants are different for everyone bro.

[mzaboli2]

@evilturbo Your comment has very little fact behind it, if any at all. I've never heard of someone needing to wear ear plugs to shower or a helmet for physical activity when using a cochlear implant. Beyond that, mjp3md, I wish your daughter a very a happy and wonderful life as she has been blessed with good responsive parents, and a day and age where technology can eliminate a hearing handicap in young children.

[keleigh79]

Your little one is seriously cute baby! And don't listen to Punkgirlphoto (who has no clue as she does not walk in your shoes or your babies shoes) Do what you think is best, judging from babies happiness you are doing it right!

She is soooooo cute, you must be sp proud!

[exussupremebeing]

lol, wow that's cute!

[amb817]

She is precious!!Good luck to u guys and Marielle:)

[dangerouslyloved16]

She is absolutely precious

[MainOffenderKZ]

god bless marielle

[jackiechanwhoopa]

This is too cute!! :)

[descending61]

Bless her little heart!

[punkgirlphoto]

I think you should have your daughter to learn ASL. I mean that's nice that your giving her hearing plants for her but she would be able to communicate much quicker to you if you teach her ASL. I am a hearing person and I got a chance to meet a deaf mother who her children they only Sign and the youngest child is 1 years old and she can signs better than I could sign right now. But please if your daugther could get implants at anymoment, let her choose it's her own ears.

[mjp3md]

Our hope is for our daughter to grow up able to communicate effectively in written and spoken English. Many ASL users do not have the English skills to even communicate in writing.

[seankivi]

@mjp3md Many do not but if you work with her enough she will be proficient in both. :)

[ggoojjoob]

@mjp3md Your daughter may not have perfect spoken or written English skills. Most likely the grammar will be broken and she will have a 'deaf' vocal accent. Most deaf people that are outfitted with cochlear implants do just as poorly unless they're given total communication (oral AND sign language/visual cues). You'd do well to speak with audiologists and speech therapists as well as deaf adults who ACTUALLY know what its like being deaf/growing up deaf/the challenges. --a deaf woman

[mjp3md]

@ggoojjoob Actually at 4 years old no hearing person knows she's deaf unless I tell them (she has very curly hair so you can't see the CI). Her spoken language is perfect, she tests age appropriate if not above on everything, and she's years ahead of normal four year olds in articulation. She's too young to write, but if she writes the same way the words come out of her mouth, we will have no problems. Growing up deaf is no longer the experience it once was, and it's different for everyone.

[mjp3md]

@ggoojjoob Just had our latest round of language testing. At 4 years, 5 months, she tested at the level of a 6 year old, 4 month child. Her auditory comprehension score (on a test normally given to hearing children) was in the 96th percentile.

[rubrbandball]

@punkgirlphoto What a ridiculous suggestion. You know ASL was made to COPE with hearing loss, right... it is becoming more popular, but if someone has the ability to start hearing at this age, let them. The ability to sign is much less important than the ability to be able to communicate in the way that the majority of the population does. "let her choose it's her own ears" umm? do you think that she would look back at age 8 and think- ya know...I'd rather you guys just never let me hear at all

[keleigh79]

@punkgirlphoto you said But please if your daugther could get implants at anymoment, let her choose it's her own ears.

You are an idiot. What kind of caring parent would not give their child the ability hear? What kind of person would disadvantage their child by allowing them to be deaf when there are treatments available?

Thank god little precious Marielle has parents who care and are giving her every oppertunity to hear. You know nothing about what is it like to have a deaf child.

[graceadeline1990]

@punkgirlphoto If she waited until she was older her grammar will be broken and she will have a "deaf accent". Deaf people only have that accent because they can not hear the articulation in speech or they did not learn speech at the critical time of development which is under 5. Getting an implant at a young age means she grows up hearing, speaking, writing and acting like any other child who can hear.

[Roshe1888]

@punkgirlphoto Fucking idiot. As a parent you do what's best for your child. Do you really think their baby is going to grow up and say that they wish they couldn't hear? Morons like you should stay off the internet.

[Tigersmind87]

Adorable video. I love how she smiles as you're talking to her. What great first hearing moments for her and you. :D

[sukiedog]

we have a 7month old who has mod hearing in one ear and mild in other, we are at the stage where her hearing is being tested to determine if aids are required. Thanks for this vid it has given me an insight into what may lie ahead for our baby.

[dueaug132007]

My son has mod/sev left and prof right loss. Do you know what caused her loss?

[mjp3md]

It's a connexin mutation. We had genetic testing done.

[dueaug132007]

Ok. I think ive heard of that... My son was born 6wks prem via emergency c-section and never expected to live. He spent 8wks in hospital- 2 in NICU and the rest in SCBU. The reason for this all is Congenital Cytomegalovirus. Its the leading cause of hearing loss in kids. We've been extremely lucky in that he only has hearing loss compared to the complications most CMV kids have... Your daughter is gorgeous!!!

[piglet21]

I got a bit teary-eyed myself watching your video. I am 39 and I just got hearing aids. I hope that with all of the new medical and electronic technology and your child's youth, she may some day have her hearing corrected completely or at least benefit substantially. Good luck to you and her.

[mrsflinger]

Ahhh! y'all! I teared up! Adorable. "Daddy loves youuuu."

[pjoker]

you have a darling baby. Our son is 3 months old and has just been given hearing aids. Seeing your vid has really helped me thank you.