With all the positives, i guess there is going to be a few negatives. Southern Cross Healthcare have come back to say that they won't pay for any of the implant. Really not certain now exactly why we have health insurance when they won't help when something happens.
Sorry. Just a little gutted.
On the brighter side, all is well with James, and his scars have healed up almost entirely. He doesn't need bandages on anymore as he is leaving them alone, and no more socks taped onto his hands. Just got to wait for his hair to grow back where they shaved it, as he looks like an anti-monk with hair on top, and none around the edges.
James an appointment with his neuro-development person, Mary-Anne yesterday. Muscle tone is still a little low, and he's just a bit behind so far, but she has given us some exercises to do to try and remedy that. Not into the worrying level yet, thank heavens, but watching him carefully. Apparently there is a relatively high chance of some long term damage from the seizures he had when the meningitus was at it's worst, so good to know that we have such a lovely team taking care of James.
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Hi James, my name is Erin Rush and I'm the mum of a deaf 7 year old girl, Winnie (Solomon). Lynella is also our fantastic deaf adviser - aren't we so lucky to have people like her in our life? We discovered Winnie was in the moderate/severe range of deafness when she was nearly two - suspect she was born with it, somehow we all missed it, including GPs and Plunket. However, quick action if you like to get her hearing aids and she hasn't looked back, reading way ahead of age, plays rugby, does gymnastics, just a regular kid. Now, my mum has had a cochlear implant too - just the one side. It is a life-changing, miracle operation. I will find my way to toyworld to flick a few bucks your way and would be great to meet you some day. Good luck! With parents such as you, James will succeed in whatever he does.
cheers
Erin
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