listen with your heart. speak with love. Our Family's Cochlear Implant Journey Tuesday, October 30, 2012 -- Christian and Dr. V got straight to work on Wednesday for his mapping appointment. We concentrated solely on his newly implanted ear . Christian patiently did all of the testing and waiting as each -- 5 1/2 years into this and I am still amazed. Watching the programming process of my kid's Cochlear Implants literally takes my breath away each time. If you haven't been through -- this past Spring when we decided to go bilateral and get his other ear implanted. All along the way, Christian took each step in great wonder. He embraced the moment, challenged his little body and big -- He grew into an articulate, confident, sweet, silly, loving and incredibly smart little guy who just happens to use Cochlear Implants to listen and speak. I've said it before, and I will say it again, and -- (6), and Liliana Grace (4) Christian was born Deaf, and was implanted with his Cochlear Implant at 14 months of age and his econd at 5 years old. Lily is hearing, and is a handful but a