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What Having A Deaf Baby Has Taught Me
When I initially received the diagnosis that my son Cooper had profound hearing loss, I felt like my world had shattered. Over the months following his diagnosis, I learned more than...
Hurry Up And Wait
Time is a funny thing. At points, it feels like these 6 months with Cooper in the world and the 5 months since his hearing loss diagnosis have flown by....
How Connecting With Parents Of Deaf Children Made A Difference In My Life
The day we found out my son Cooper was profoundly deaf, one of the first things I did was search social media to connect with parents of deaf or hard...
Why Being Vocal About Hearing Loss Matters As a Parent
This post was originally written for Hearing Like Me. Two months ago, I didn’t know a thing about hearing loss beyond the obvious. But that’s because two months ago, we hadn’t...
Tips For Parents New To Hearing Loss
This post was originally written for Hearing Like Me. Processing a hearing loss diagnosis as a new parent can feel overwhelming. As a parent new to the world of my...
Deju Vu and Healing
The morning of October 18, 2019 will forever be engraved in my mind. A small room, a two-hour test, two strangers whispering, hope diminishing. Even now, months later, thinking of...
Christmas with Coop: Favorite Gifts For Kiddos With Hearing Loss
When I first started looking for Christmas gifts for Coop, I didn't quite realize it was going to make his diagnosis hit me all over again. So many baby toys...
