Category: Our Story
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Sound On – Tucker’s Cochlear Implant Journey So Far
Tucker is officially more than two months post cochlear implant surgery, and eight weeks ago we experienced his switch-on. It wasn’t dramatic like the viral videos — just small glances, tiny smiles, and so much wonder. These early days with CIs have been full of learning, gratitude, and hope.
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Embracing Bilingualism – Our Early Thoughts on Signed and Spoken Language
After weeks of steady calm, we’re sharing a big update: a clear MRI, a fast-approaching cochlear implant surgery, and the beginning of our bilingual journey with Tucker.
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What We Know So Far – The First Steps of Our Journey
Tucker turns three months old today, and it’s hard to believe how much has changed in just four weeks. In this post, we’re reflecting on the moment our world shifted, how we’re adjusting to outpatient life, and why language access, in both Auslan and spoken English, is now our top priority. We share the raw…
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Our New Reality – Tucker’s Diagnosis and the Road Ahead
When Tucker fell suddenly ill, our world turned upside down. What we thought was a simple sore belly, quickly became a life-threatening emergency, and we found ourselves in the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit, surrounded by doctors and gripped by fear. The moments that followed were filled with prayers, uncertainty, and a fierce determination to stay…
The Language Lane 