Everybody craves for a moment of silence, but I wonder how does one cope up with a lifetime of stillness? I bet nobody wants…

From day 1 I was so observant of my little one.  I was so keen on noting every progress she made, so wary that I would miss any sign that she was not coping up with the normal development of a child.  You can call it paranoia; just a normal reaction I would say though after all the stormy episodes on EC’s life. 

I know there was something wrong with my baby.  EC had just turned two years old but still she wouldn’t talk.  She is way behind in comparison with her peers. Hoping that she would come up to the expectation I put off seeking professional advice. 

Denial has always been my deed until I couldn’t deny it anymore…the truth was staring at me on the face EC has speech delay and I was dreading the cause.  

My agony was finally lifted after consulting with a behavioral pedia (Dra. Joselyn Eusebio). Thank GOD my baby is not autistic. EC was advised to undergo hearing screening and through that test EC was finally diagnosed with hearing loss. 

Her right ear has moderate hearing loss while severe to profound on her left. I am crying inside but have to be strong for my precious one.  I am thankful though that EC has one remaining useful ear to compensate for the other she had lost. 

EC will be helped with hearing aid and soon will talk just like normal hearing kids do.  I am looking forward to that day she’ll call me MAMA and longing too for the moment she’ll say I LOVE YOU MAMA.  Mama and Papa love you so much EC.  We will do everything for you to have close to normal life as possible.