Size matters... oh yes it does!

One of the features that I was really looking forward to on the Nucleus 5 processors, was the size!  It is so much smaller than my Freedom processors. For example, the Freedom carries 3 disposable batteries whereas the Nucleus 5 carries 2 disposable batteries.  Mind you, but gosh it's so tiring to wear such heavy pieces of ear equipment!  I have been waiting so long for this day to switch over and give my ears a break.  I was even more graceful when I asked my audiologist if my left side's processor can be upgraded, too since it would be nice if both ears were the same.  The Nucleus 5 is a lot lighter that I have my moments when I am not sure if the processor is even on my ear.  Here's a picture of the two:

Left: Freedom, Right: Nucleus 5, They may look similar size but the weight makes a HUGE difference

The Freedom on the left is a lot rounder and thick than the Nucleus 5 on the right

Now I don't have to feel like taking my ears off when I get home after a long day.  It is so comfortable to wear the new ears all day long! :)

New Sounds

I am quite behind on blogging, but I promise to catch up later this week!  I wanted to add a quick update on the new processors.  I am hearing new sounds every day!  It is amazing how much I have missed out!  Some of them I find quite annoying, in a good way (of course!) ;) And some sounds just make me laugh, thinking how could I have missed this out.  Here are some of the new sounds I am hearing:

• Car engine (I have heard this before, but it seems more emphasized this time round)
• Refrigerator humming 
• Microwave running
• My dog snorting and grunting a few feet behind me (this girl makes a lot of noise, lol!)
• Sprinkles!!! (Oh my goodness... who knew you could hear rain sprinkles- it sounded so magical that I just stayed outside to listen more!)

That is all I can think of so far.  These little things are the things in life we should appreciate, and I am totally smiling ear to ear every time I hear a new sound :)