Tag: deaf
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One Year with Cochlear Implants: 6 Things We Wish We’d Known
One year after Tucker’s cochlear implant activation, we’re reflecting on the things we wish we’d known before surgery and switch on. From “it’s not brain surgery” to surviving the endless appointments and remembering to simply be parents, these are the lessons we learned during our first year with cochlear implants. We hope they bring a…
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Twelve Months Later
The Anniversary We Never Expected There are some dates that pass each year with celebration before life simply moves on, birthdays, holidays, the start of a new school term. And then there are the dates that split your life distinctly into “before” and “after.” Today marks one year since Tucker became critically ill with Group…
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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.
The Language Lane 