hearing test

Leanna had her hearing checked yesterday morning. After a long wait to get in(the old lady never called our name to check in!) we saw a very friendly lady. It was great to finally see someone who was good with kids. I've been to the doctor's office and seen various specialist in the last 4 1/2 years, and this one was the best. Leanna was shy, and that was ok. She didn't force her, and it worked. She explained what she was going to do beforehand, so Leanna wouldn't get scared. She was patient. She just had a really good manner.
She did 4 different tests on Leanna's ears. She said that everything looked fine, all well within the range of normal. She said Leanna could just be more sensitve to sound and her body than most people(that's what gets my vote) or that maybe there was a slight buildup of wax in one ear (making things sound louder in the other ear) that shifted before Leanna was tested. Leanna can be really sensitive to things that other people don't notice. The way things smell or feel in particular.
My favorite part was when the lady took just Leanna and I to a special room. She told Leanna that she would put a plug in her ear and it would draw a picture.
Ear specialist: "I bet you didn't know your ears could draw a picture! Would you like to see them make a mountain? Do you want to see your ears draw a picture?"
Leanna: "I want Cinderella! Make a picture of Cinderella!"
Ear specialist: "I can't do that, how about a nice mountain, that's what we like to see."
Leanna(earnestly):"No, I really like Cinderella."

Afterward she gave Leanna a sticker and let Leanna pick a little toy for her and one for Justin. Leanna slowly considered her options. The lady asked, which one do you think your brother would like? Leanna said, "Well, he really likes colorful things, "...........and she chose a green dinosaur for him. She chose a fish for herself. I wish all doctors were that patient and understanding.