June had cochlear implant surgery on August 6th! We had been preparing for this all year – getting all the boxes checked and the day finally arrived. We went into Boston Children’s Tuesday and Wednesday for pre-op visits and then it was go time early Thursday am! While we were scheduled for bilateral cochlear implant surgery, the surgeon was able to safely implant 1 side -the left side. June likes to throw some whammies and did so during surgery. She bled more than normal making it difficult to navigate the pathway to put the implant in her head. It took 5 hours, platelet transfusions, and tedious work to place the left implant. We got the call in the afternoon about the complications and were happy that she was safe and that the dr. took the more conservative route to ensure her safety. They tested the implant and the responses to the computer were good… promising news that the implant will work for June! Activation is scheduled for August 18th!
Unfortunately, recovery has been kinda hard with additional bleeding issues, but she is doing ok. We are still recovering at BCH, hopefully heading out of here tomorrow. Again though, happy that we are in great hands here at the #1 Children’s Hospital, the dr.’s and nurses here are quite amazing. It is a little daunting to think that she will have to go through all this again in September when they hope to be able to implant the right side but for now, Junie B is going to hear out of her left ear soon. One ear at a time says Junie B!
The Adventures of Junie B. 
Thinking you my darling Julie B!!
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What a little trooper😘
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What a strong little lady, and parents too! Sending lots of prayers, healing vibes and everything in between.
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Tough and sweet at the same time! I love her so so much. Big squeezes to June and Mommy!!
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What a journey you have all been on! Thanks so much for the update, you have been in my thoughts and prayers. That must have been a little scary. So glad they could get the left one in, and she can get the other next month. Very exciting! Hope you can get some much-needed rest and that recovery is smooth from here on out. Go Junebug!!
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Junie B is a warrior! Can’t wait to see you guys! XO
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A whammy of a whammy! God bless you, precious Junie B…and your mommy and daddy, too! You are a Warrior Princess and a stealer of hearts❣
P.S. Loved the pictures! Thank you so
much for that smile! xo
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Thank you so much for this update, Ag. I am with you and June in spirit. So happy to see bandage off and that happy smile after such an ordeal. Al and I look forward to seeing you again very soon. Wishes for a lovely calm recovery time in Belfast!
Heaps of love, Vicki
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So glad to hear and see that June is tolerating this remarkable procedure.Love her smile. Thanks for keeping us informed.
Love, Lois & Clark
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What an amazingly brave beauty your are Junie!! Missing you & loving you tons!
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