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The Tenneys: Adoption, Part 5
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I have finally done it- created a blog for Nathan and I. I know this has been long-awaited by a few. So, roll out the red carpet because here it is: Amanda and Nathan's blog! Friday, February 22, 2013. Adoption, Part 5. I should think of a new way to title the adoption updates.I'm going to lose track of the number! Home stretch, right? Ah, the ups and downs of life! Tuesday morning I received a text from Dr. Kennedy. Not only was there a cancellation, it was for that Wednesday- the next day! Amanda, than...
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The Tenneys: May 2013
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I have finally done it- created a blog for Nathan and I. I know this has been long-awaited by a few. So, roll out the red carpet because here it is: Amanda and Nathan's blog! Sunday, May 12, 2013. Of course I have to post something about Mother's Day, right? I promise there is no mean snark in this one, just honest and sincere thoughts. Final Adoption Post.At Least For a Time. At the meeting, I was told our home study would remain closed. The reason was the issues brought up in our records from the c...
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a more silent world: February 2014
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A more silent world. Thursday, February 27, 2014. So day one was almost all sleep. Day two, I was awake for roughly 5-6 hours total. Today I have been awake for over 4 hours and still not drained. All in all, I'm in surprisingly good shape. Can't wait to feel completely normal again. I feel the knock of boredom coming really soon. Tuesday, February 25, 2014. Completely deaf ear is implanted. This morning I still feel okay with pain meds. I have to take off the compression bandage today so more to come.
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The Tenneys: I Wish I Was Meaner
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I have finally done it- created a blog for Nathan and I. I know this has been long-awaited by a few. So, roll out the red carpet because here it is: Amanda and Nathan's blog! Thursday, April 11, 2013. I Wish I Was Meaner. You know what I hate? I hate how every gathering with women involves birthing stories and parenting stories. I decided tonight that I wish I was meaner. Because then I could give my snark free reign and butt in with what I'm thinking. "That is a crazy story! Ooooooh, wait a minute!
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a more silent world: March 2013
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A more silent world. Saturday, March 9, 2013. I know there are countless versions of this elsewhere, but here is mine:. What do I call you? Deaf and dumb (extremely rude, equivalent to the “N” word). Hearing-impaired (well-meaning, but rude). Clarity matters more than volume. It does not help to yell or talk really slowly or animated. Speak clearly and normally at an acceptable volume. Clarity is far more important than super loud volume. Most importantly, face me. Why can’t you understand me well? I may...
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a more silent world: November 2014
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A more silent world. Sunday, November 23, 2014. Cochlear Implants, Music, and Pitch Perception. I wanted to write a bit about music perception, specifically pitch perception with my implants. I was a classically-trained musician for quite a long time during my youth when my hearing was more-or-less normal. My pitch perception was relatively perfect, meaning, if you gave me a Middle C, I could re-create the entire 88 pitches in my head with very high accuracy. It's like walking from a dark room outside af...
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a more silent world: May 2013
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A more silent world. Thursday, May 2, 2013. Guest Blog - Children and Hearing Loss-Changing Lives by Raising Awareness. This is my first guest post, by fellow blogger John O'Connor -. People should understand that hearing loss is something that affects people from all backgrounds of all ages. Many people, especially children, are at risk for hearing loss. EarQ supplier hearing aids. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). View my complete profile. Face Me, I Read Lips. There was an error in this gadget.
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a more silent world: October 2014
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A more silent world. Wednesday, October 1, 2014. And on the heels of my 6 month update, I am happy to share that I got my second implant two weeks ago! I will be getting activated on October 14, and I plan to spend the first 2-3 weeks wearing only the new processor in an effort to equalize the new side instead of letting my good ear be a crutch/hindrance. I'm hoping my second activation goes as well as my first. Fingers crossed! Cochlear Implant - 6 month update. How are things going? Like hearing aids, ...
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a more silent world: February 2015
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A more silent world. Saturday, February 14, 2015. Deaf TV Show - Discussing Cochlear Implants. Kadie and I participated in a local Deaf-Services TV show to discuss cochlear implants. This is Part 1 of a multi-part show that will feature people who have had good success with implants, and also people who have not had very good success. BCTV - World of Perceptions. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). View my complete profile. Face Me, I Read Lips. Deaf TV Show - Discussing Cochlear Implants.
