Marisa's first words

[cmnorman]

I just had to share some great news! Today I was holding a picture of my husband and I said 'Who is this?' and Marisa said 'dada'. I was about floored! She has started the normal babbling but never a definite word response. And almost within a minute, her Leapfrog toy said 'bye-bye', and SHE CHIMED IN! When it rains, it pours. And it all seems to be snowballing right before her 2nd birthday. Just brings tears to my eyes after everything she has gone through. These little kids are fighters. We have a long way to go but I feel like we have started to overcome one of several challenges!

Thanks for listening... http://www.tracheostomy.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/inlove.gif
Michelle

[sandra]

That is so exciting. Thank you for sharing! http://www.tracheostomy.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif http://www.tracheostomy.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif http://www.tracheostomy.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

[Ann]

How cool is that Â*http://www.tracheostomy.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/cool.gif It is exciting and she will just take off from here. Â*As you know, my oldest daughter was born deaf and didn't speak a word until she was about 8 years old. Â*Everyone kept telling us to have patience because once she started talking, she would just keep going. Sure enough, it happened that way! Â*I'm so happy for you. It's nice that life for you guys can now be mostly fun and full of anticipation for Marisa's next accomplishment, rather than dealing with life and death medical issues all the time.

Anyway, a lot of words to say CONGRATULATIONS!
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Ann

[RobiL]

Way to go Marisa!!! I'm soo happy for you and Cass.

I'll try and get something to her for her upcoming 2nd birthday.

See ya

Robin

[T-bone]

How absolutely and totally wonderful. I hope that mama is her next word. You deserve to hear that.
Teresa http://www.tracheostomy.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

[babyhugger]

That's so cool! What a great feeling and a great accomplishment for Marisa!

Blessings,

Dawna

[Jacob's Mom]

http://www.tracheostomy.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/partytime.gif http://www.tracheostomy.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/partytime.gif That's great news! Thanks for sharing! http://www.tracheostomy.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/partytime.gif http://www.tracheostomy.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/partytime.gif

[Whitney]

Michelle,

That's very exciting news! I am sure you are/were ecstatic. I hope she is chattering up a storm very soon.

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[Doug-Iowa]

WTG Marisa.. http://www.tracheostomy.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

[Laurie]

That is so great! Evan's inability to speak with his trach was one of the most devastating things to me of the whole business, so each word he speaks now is a real treasure. Wonderful news!

[Zoe's Mom]

That's great news! Way to go Marisa! http://www.tracheostomy.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/partytime.gif http://www.tracheostomy.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/partytime.gif

Lora http://www.tracheostomy.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

[hcs_mom]

Michelle,

That is just great news!!! I'm sure waiting is agony, but that first word is priceless!!!

Hooray Marissa!!
Jennie