I am a 28 year old married female. I am pregnant with my first child and am very excited/scared/anxious and paranoid on this fact. I am a special education teacher who has a true and utter passion for the education of special needs individuals. I lost my hearing when I was 12 years old for an undisclosed reason. It is still a mystery. Recieved a cochlear implant at age 15 and am able to hear almost "normally" with it on. www.cochlear.com