HearPeers Heroes Mary Beth Posted October 19, 2017 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted October 19, 2017 As I learned to listen with my CI, some sounds actually shocked me. Which sounds surprised you the most? Surprising sounds for me.... -I was shocked to discover that our clothing actually makes noise as we move. I was so self-conscious about this. I knew our feet/shoes made noise but was shocked that our shirts make noise too! (I no longer notice this sound.) -The fizz of ginger ale in a glass as it just sits there long after being poured. -How many things squeak in our home....screen doors, file cabinet drawers......I found myself wanting to oil everything! -How loud plates are when I unload the dishwasher! (Thankfully this is something my brain got used to.). There were many weeks of very gentle handling of dishes though! Smile @Megan L. tag, you are it! Joan, Hila and Karen T 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Mary Beth Posted October 19, 2017 Author HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted October 19, 2017 @Nikki is making me add to my list of surprising sounds so that I can tag her! Here is a cat connection, just for you Nikki. -I was surprised to discover that one of our cats has a joint that clicks with every step he takes. Thankfully it doesn’t seem to slow him down at all! Joan and Hila 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Megan L. Posted October 19, 2017 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted October 19, 2017 Great idea @Mary Beth! Lets see...what sounds surprised me: -the clicking of the stove to light a burner -the ice maker and the “whooooosssssh” sound it made. I had no idea you could hear the water going in! -things rattling around in the side door of my car. I drove around for the longest time in complete ignorant bliss of the annoying sound ? -my parents have a clock that makes one “ding!” every hour on the hour. I never knew it made a noise. I always thought it was a clock that didn’t make any noise. -my clothes making noise especially my pants! *swish swish swish* -flushing the toilet was beyond annoying for like a month. Eventually, my brain adapted but it was surprising how much noise water makes getting flushed ? - and yes! The fizzing of soda! I couldn’t believe it the first time I figured out it was the soda fizzing. I put my ear right next to it and “fizzzzzzzzssssss” ? I think sizzling fajitas can also go here since they sound similar ? Tagging @Nikki for some more fun! Joan and Mary Beth 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hila Posted October 19, 2017 Report Share Posted October 19, 2017 5 minutes ago, Mary Beth said: @Nikki is making me add to my list of surprising sounds so that I can tag her! Here is a cat connection, just for you Nikki. -I was surprised to discover that one of our cats has a joint that clicks with every step he takes. Thankfully it doesn’t seem to slow him down at all! Shocking! I hope I get good CI training before my kitties start clicking. Smile Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Mary Beth Posted October 19, 2017 Author HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted October 19, 2017 I have no doubt that you are going to get good CI training my friend. @Nikki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hila Posted October 19, 2017 Report Share Posted October 19, 2017 Funny!!! @Megan L. Your list is great and my brain is fried. I'm sure i'll come up with some later on. Great topic! @Kara of Canada Megan L. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hila Posted October 19, 2017 Report Share Posted October 19, 2017 Thanks partner! @Mary Beth Mary Beth 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Megan L. Posted October 19, 2017 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted October 19, 2017 Sounds good @Nikki! I look forward to some funny stories ? Mary Beth 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Cara Mia Posted October 19, 2017 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted October 19, 2017 A humming sounds from hummingbirds' wings flapping Megan L. and Mary Beth 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Kara of Canada Posted October 21, 2017 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted October 21, 2017 Just like you guys I had the clicking of the stove igniter was amazing. The sizzling of ground beef as it cooked. Actually having to tell others to turn the TV down! It’s way too loud sometimes! I can hear the washing machine from the main floor. It’s upstairs. The bathroom fan is annoying. The hydro meter outside as the couch is up agansit that wall. I can hear if my dog growls. Hearing cars go by the house. I loved the fizzing sound of soda. Or the snack crackle pop sound of Rice Krispies!! The things I can’t hear outside is a person behind me or a bicycle. So I have to watch for those. Megan L. and Mary Beth 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Mary Beth Posted October 21, 2017 Author HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted October 21, 2017 @Kara of Canada You may find the omni Sonnet mic setting helpful in those situations as it picks up sounds all around us. Med-El mentions that in addition to Sonnet waterwear use, omni mic setting can be helpful when listening to people in the back seat of the car while riding in the front. I also find omni to bring out the best full bass sounds of music. Both natural and adaptive mic settings dampen sounds from behind to give added focus on sounds in front of us to help us in noisy situations. However, sometimes we do not want sounds from behind to be dampened. That is when omni may be helpful. Karen T 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Kara of Canada Posted October 22, 2017 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted October 22, 2017 Hi @Mary Beth I use omni as my main program. But remember I’m unilateral so I only hear well on one side. Mary Beth 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Mary Beth Posted October 22, 2017 Author HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted October 22, 2017 After I typed that, I wondered if you were one of the people who use Sonnets in omni mic setting as your regular program. I am going to try that soon too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Kara of Canada Posted October 22, 2017 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted October 22, 2017 That’s me! My Audi was kind of surprised but agreed with me as my other ear is weak and only gives me about 10-15% sound so I use the implanted ear for the rest. It picks up the slack but need to gather sound from all around to do that. Hope this helps. Mary Beth and Megan L. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Valentin Posted October 25, 2017 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted October 25, 2017 For example since few months, I have been hearing the sound of wall clock, more recently the (tap, tap....) of mobil keyboard when I write in apps as Whatsapp, email or other. Megan L. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Mary Beth Posted October 25, 2017 Author HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted October 25, 2017 That’s terrific @Valentin Megan L. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joan Posted October 29, 2017 Report Share Posted October 29, 2017 So surprised at how noisy hummingbirds actually are! Megan L., Mary Beth, Cara Mia and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Mary Beth Posted October 29, 2017 Author HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted October 29, 2017 @Joan Can you hear their wings flapping? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Megan L. Posted October 29, 2017 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted October 29, 2017 @Joan Hearing humming birds is on my hearing bucket list! That’s so awesome you got to hear them ? Joan and Mary Beth 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Mary Beth Posted October 29, 2017 Author HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted October 29, 2017 @Megan L. Maybe you and I should practice so we can recognize hummingbird chirping! Cara Mia, Megan L., Joan and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Mary Beth Posted October 29, 2017 Author HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted October 29, 2017 Whoa....now when we post a link a picture shows up. Cool! Megan L. and Joan 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Megan L. Posted October 29, 2017 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted October 29, 2017 @Mary Beth Great video of hummingbirds!!!!!! They do make so much noise. I had no idea they chirped like that and I heard a buzzing which I’m guessing was their wings. We should definitely practice so we’ll be prepared in the spring time ? smile! Mary Beth and Joan 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joan Posted October 29, 2017 Report Share Posted October 29, 2017 So surprised at how noisy hummingbirds actually are Cara Mia, Mary Beth and Megan L. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joan Posted October 29, 2017 Report Share Posted October 29, 2017 Awesome video @Mary Beth @Megan L. Exactly the sounds I hear! Mary Beth and Megan L. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joan Posted October 29, 2017 Report Share Posted October 29, 2017 Awesome video @Mary Beth @Megan L. Exactly the sounds I hear! Megan L. and Mary Beth 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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