I finally got tired of my hubby's surround sound competing with my TV volume and did something about it. No, nothing drastic like shooting his TV! I went and bought the cables I needed from Radio Shack to hook up my tv cable to my DirecTV. It is awesome! I can even understand a lot of spoken words without CC now. Which is a good thing as my receiver has had an issue with CC on two networks. I have always had trouble with my local FOX station, but I was actually able watch Bones and to follow along without CC (it came and went the entire hour with long stretches of just FOX BONES FOX BONES, which was totally annoying.). I am even prouder of the fact that I was able to watch Hell's Kitchen and understand the majority of it. Not easy with a main star having a strong accent. I also like the fact that I can turn the volume up and not have to worry about bothering the hubby. He, in turn, is able to keep the volume of his TV down so it is a win-win situation.
Speaking of volume, I think it is time for a trip to my CI audi again. I have to crank the volume to the max on the cable for most of the shows (commercials are an exception, as always). I am at level four on this set of programs and have been for three weeks. I know my audi wants to wait till my other processor comes back from the repair shop, but not sure I can wait. Guess I won't have a choice, since she is trying to save my money with the distance involved.
I still haven't tried using the phone since the automated call I had the frustrated me so bad. I can, however, make out messages left, after playing them back a time or two. So, I am getting there. I am even buying a cable for my cell phone. I have been told it is easier to understand than a land line phone and I really miss talking to my girls on the phone. I miss the little things that go in their lives.
I do get frustrated sometimes. I know this all takes time, but I can't help but get impatient, being human. Sigh. I shouldn't complain, I know it. I am lucky I can hear...period. More important, I am lucky I can hear what I hear and recognize it is getting better. It's just baby steps can be so slow.