After all the stress, the test was almost a let down: kid sits in my lap,
an ear piece (much like an old transistor radio ear plug) is put in the ear
and 30 seconds later the test is done. Once more in the other ear,
lather-rinse-repeat with second kid, and we were in and out in less than 20
minutes.

So Chris passed in his left ear easily. His right ear was getting a
"referral," ie an indication that a more sophisticated test is needed, until
the ear piece was removed and brought a huge wad of wax with it ;-) The
audiologist put a clean earpiece in and retested and he passed with flying
colours. Alex passed in both ears, too.

So now when they ignore me, I know it's not because they aren't hearing:
they may not be listening or comprehending, but they are hearing.

Now we just wait for their names to reach the top of the speech pathology
waiting list.

Marie


"Megan Byrne" wrote in message
...
Marie,
My twins were born at 33 w 3d and will be 2 on Tues. They still do not
talk "real" words that much. They "talk" constantly to each other in
their own language. They understand EVERYTHING we say, but only say a
handful of words we understand. I am not worried. I hear twins talk
later b/c of the "twin language" thing. We are involved in an assesment
program, too, but they are so backed up, they won't get their 24 mo.
assesment until Jan. I wouldn't wory so much, but let us know how they
do.

Megan~
Mommy to wonder twins
Aidan & Alexis....the countdown to 2 is on!