7th mapping

Getting a map that makes great improvements is not an easy task.  I've got two new maps on my auria, and can't seem to tell the difference between them, except one is louder.  I do use the phone, and stumble over phrases, which isn't helping my confidence any.  But there's lots of time when paying attention to people talking around me, that I understand what they are saying sans lips. 

I have one more appointment on Dec 15, and a specialist from AB is coming.  If I can get more volume without more twitching, it might give me the edge.  I already got that improvement at a previous map, but still crave to turn this thing up some more...but then there are certain noises, like the road traffic about 100 yards away is already pretty noticeable.

I love my Auria, and would like to get another cochlear implant.  I'll give it a couple years, then pursue it with whatever insurance company I happen to be with. The main carrier is Medicare, so I don't know if others have had much success in getting a second CI with them.