[desilu1991]

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We found out tonight that a baby we have been hoping to adopt for over a month now is deaf in one ear and can only hear between 10-50% in his other ear. We had never thought about a special needs baby, but we are both really feeling pulled towards this particular child. We have wonderful insurance to cover the surgery that we've been told he needs that might restore a good bit of his hearing. He's only two months old and he's beautiful and even with his hearing problem, we still want him just as much.

I just wondered if anyone else has adopted a baby with a similar problem and if you had any tips or if your child had surgery, did it help? I have asked for detailed medical records to take to our pediatrician, but I'm not sure what to ask.

If anyone can help, please let me know. We are going to have to make a decision in the next few days, although I already feel that we have been led to this little guy and he's got me wrapped around his tiny finger already! I'm so excited, but I just need to know what to ask next.

Thanks a lot... I'll keep you posted on what happens.

desilu