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We got the DNA results yesterday for little miss' hearing loss. I'm unsure what "good" or "bad" news could even have been thinking back on it, but the news broke me beyond what I was expecting. Every appointment (and there are still lots) is a new opportunity for anxiety. Preplanning the path I'd need to take for a particular test result. Another cut across the wound that only just seems to heal before being reopened. Sometimes it comes to be, sometimes it doesnt - yet the fear takes hold as if it did. When it does come to be, I get told others have it worse so 'buck up'. Why is it that others pain is used to define my own? As a parent, as a mother, there is such a harshness from others opinions. Vocalized or otherwise... but dont worry, nothing comes close to what we do to ourselves. I'll fight for her again tomorrow. Strength that comes from within sometimes isnt there, even for a mama bear.

Dancing with santa the night before christmas was amazingly fun. xx

There are thousands of languages, but her smile will always be understood. . #cochlearimplant #deaftoddler #bestdaddyever #iloveyoudaddy #cochlearamericas #asl #americandignlanguage #spokenenglish #hearingaid #resound #earsuspenders #toddlerwithglasses #goodmorningcanada #profoundhearingloss

Three years ago! Our fur baby has been nothing but amazing with our newest addition. She asks for him first thing in the morning and always tells him to sit before throwing food off of her highchair for him. 😂😂 His ears are still that big.... So awesome. . @thedogwithabowphotography #dogphotography #dailydarwin #furbaby #threeyearsold

Playing in the snow is by far one of our favorite things! We had a lot of fun listening to the water drip from the house... It was a sound I didnt even pick up on until she asked what she was hearing. . I admit I'm always petrified about dropping the Hearing Aid or CI into the snow... or putting her hat on and it causing feedback... or not putting the hat on and her getting too cold. A parents standard worry duty right? Does that ever go away? Perhaps at least when the kiddos can communicate their needs better? . #deaftoddler #cochlearimplant #resound #hearingaid #canadian #snowday #dripdripdrop #handsandvoices #audiology #doyouwanttobuildasnowman #prideandjoy #cochlearimplantmom #profoundhearingloss #okotoksmoms

Benny's for Breakfast.

My deaf toddler heard me rattle my car keys the other day, from across the house 🤩 AND she then picked up her play set of keys and jingled them back. 🥳 I'd never have believed someone if they told me this would be my reality today when she was diagnosed. 🥰🥰 Tomorrow. 2.5 weeks since we turned on her processor, she will have full access to sound - maximum volume. The changes this little miss has gone through since then have been so amazing. . #cochlearimplant #deaf #hardofhearing #deaftoddler #cochlearamericas #bimodalhearing #hearingaid #phonakhearingaid #mykidisbionic #technologyisawesome

Today was cochlear activation day. This little one loves sound, she asks us to put in her hearing aids when they are taken out and alert us when they run out of batteries (oops! mommy forgot to check). We are so excited to have the opportunity to offer her bilateral access to sound. #cochlearimplant #cochlear #bimodal #bimodalhearing #phonak #phonakhearingaid #cochlearkids #cochlearimplantkids

Maternity leave was fantastic... I admit I'm a bit sad that I now must return to work right when this little cricket is getting to be extra fun! Although, my office is fun enough that it will be an okay transition... and munchkin gets to hang out with her daddy now! . The cold bottle of coke seemed to feel excellent on those sore gums. . #maternityleave #cocacola

Words escape me. I cant begin to express the joy, love and fears that this year brought our home. I've never seen time pass so quickly when the days seem so long. I'm so grateful for the amazing family, friends and medical team members who have been helping and supporting us this year - I truly can never thank you all enough. She has changed our world in more ways than ever expected; I wouldnt change a thing and am excited for our path and challenges for this new calendar year. . #happynewyear #goodbye2018 #maidentomother #sheismyworld #motherdaughter #thankyouforeverything #hello2019 #biggestyearofmylife #moreisyettocome #herlittlesmile #neverletgo #hearingaids #cochlearimplant

Merry Awesome and Happy Always. Spend this time with those you hold most dear.

The littlest cricket found her toybox! Rolled over to it, dumped it out, and proceeded to play with each toy, toss it aside when bored and grab the next.... Watching her learn is by far one of my favorite things in life - letting her play and create her own little reality. . Our nursery "theme" was the world of Eric Carle, bright colors and primary patterns, with fabric prints from the Hungry Caterpillar and Brown Bear. Our love for books will be passed down to her for sure, although I dont think she quite understands the reading concept yet. 😉 What was your favorite childhood story? . #thehungrycaterpillar #ericcarle #imsohungry #exploretheworld #anewperspective #babyglasses #nanoglasses #hearingaids #deafandhardofhearing #makingmemories #learnandgrow #workhard #playharder

Darwin has been one of the best decisions I have ever made. While working away from home for 2.5 months I found him on an amazing adoption site and knew he (or his brother) had to join our family. We picked him up the day after I got home... and this ball of energy and total crazy has been a blast since. He is the best big brother to our little Cricket 😍 . Photography was done 2 years ago now by Dog With A Bowtie Photography - it was a fantastic day! I'd recommend them to anyone in the calgary area! . This morning has been a time of reflection for me, yesterday was so hard that I thought I'd break... yet Darwin snuggled me through all the tears. . #adoptdontshop #aarcs #dogrescue #herescuedme #guarddog #gsdmix #rottiemix #huskymix #malamutemix #alittlewild #yycdogphotography #yycphotography #dogsofalberta #memorylane #bestfriendsforlife #dogsofinsta #whatagoodboy

Anyone else wish they were a snowbird? . Watching the snow fall and feeling ZERO interest in participating in that - so thinking back to warmer days and my first scuba dive... . Tonight is going to be a #bathbomb night from @lautussoaps - Blue Hawaiian - because my gosh, that water! . #scubadiving #flashback #throwback #mexico #cozumel #snowbird #dreaming #ignoringthesnow #whyisitcoldout #notreadyfordecember #thisyearwentfast #warmerwaters

Our First Set Of Glasses! Any moms have advice on how to keep these on with hearing aids? . Everything today was new again and we just watched the wheels turn as she rediscovered her toys and favorite books. Exhausting for us all yet so much fun! . #momadvice #newglasses #babyglasses #hearingaids #babyhearingaids #anewtoy #howdoesthiswork #anotherchallenge #whatnow #newhardwear #prettyinpink #cutelittlenerd #lookingsharp #lookingsmart @okotokseyecare

I cant believe our little cricket is five months old! While she may not keep that right hearing aid in (it is the bane of BOTH of our existences), she is increasingly responding to sound - she is loving holding her own bottle consistantly, eatting her bananas and oatmeal and rolling over to Darwin to grab onto his hair and get kisses. . Does she look more like me or like daddy? . #fivemonthsold #youllbeinmyheart #mywholeworld #loveofmylife #loveatfirstsight #hearingaids #deaf #cochlearimplant #doubledinsize #whoisthiskid #timegoessoquickly #makeeachmomentmatter #mywholeworld #bestpartofmyday #howcuteisthisface #icantstoplooking #minime

Hiking the Great Wall in Beijing was another item on my bucket list that I was very excited to cross off. I struggled with the heat but every moment was worth it. Hiking up the stairs to reach the wall was amaazing - opting to not take the chairlift was the way to go! . #beijing #greatwall #greatwallofchina #throwback #bucketlist #bucketlistitem #birthdayweek #lookingback #reflectingonlife #whatshouldidonow #whatsnext #travelforlife #keeponmoving #worldhistory #youfeelverysmall #sayyestoadventures

Stonehenge The first time I shared this image with friends I was asked why I photoshopped myself into it. 🤷‍♀️🤣 Getting to stand within Stonehenge was such an amazing experience and worth all the hassle and exhaustion to get there so early in the morning. This trip also marked my first real trip with @jdparamedic - and is one I hold dear to my heart. . Perhaps the best part was that everyone else that morning was "too cold" - Jason and I had a near full hour to this world wonder to ourselves and only a day before the solstice - brilliant 😯😍 . #birthdayweek #reflectingonlife #stonehenge #worldwonder #alltomyself #notphotoshopped #favoritememory #canadianblood #makememories #takeonlypictures #leaveonlyfootprints #innercircletour #hardtobeatthis #worldwanderer #bucketlist #whatanamazingday #uktravels #pagan #wicca #illbeback

Birthday Week! I'm taking a look back through some of my favorite memories and found this taken in #nkoranza #market in #ghana #africa . Getting to Travel to Ghana was such an amazing experience - it is a place I strongly recommend people visit. I loved the market day, and getting to dive into the culture and amazing people. . #birthdayweek #flashback #lifeexperience #traveltheworld #meetnewpeople #lovethisplace #idgoback #shoppingtrip #reflectingonlife #worldwanderer #wheredidthetimego #leavingonajetplane #howdidigethere #creatememories #changedmylife

True Love. . #illloveyouforever #thatmomlife #babymodel #sheismyworld #doesntgetbetter #goodmorningsmiles #babyturban #pinkelephants #meltyourheart #truelove #thismakesmyday #nothingbetter #4monthsold #growingupsofast

Hearing loss, small business and day to day life; a chirp about our lives.Hearing loss, small business and day to day life; a chirp about our lives.

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