. >> reporter: dr. milstein massages and relaxes the muscles around her vocal cords to release the built-up tension. at first, nothing. >> eeeee. >> reporter: then, after five minutes, hints of her voice. after ten minutes -- >> monday, tuesday, wednesday. >> wow. again. >> reporter: and 15 minutes later she could not believe it. her four-month ordeal was over. >> i hear my laugh. now i'm going to cry. >> reporter: she couldn't wait to call her kids. >> are you sure it's not a prank call? >> it's not a prank call. >> reporter: erin quickly rediscovers a new preesh apreeshation for the simplicity of joys. >> you got to get your uniform on. >> reporter: being mom again. linsey davis, abc news, delaware. >>> so good to begin this week with you. we're always on the news at abcnews.com. "nightline" along later. we'll see you back here tomorrow night. "nwy >> east bay property owners at odds with the local government. why the city might resend an emergency storm deularation. >> and a follow up on the woman wh