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Ling Six Activity
The Ling 6 are crucial for children with cochlear implants. It has always amazed me that the /sh/ sound has always been one of the...
Heidi Renee
Aug 21, 20091 min read
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The Jist
PT: AJ's hyperextension of his left knee has become cause for concern. After much thought and many discussions between us, AJ's PT, and...
Heidi Renee
Aug 20, 20098 min read
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Reflection: Part 11
We woke up the next morning and I was still nervous. Jer's cousin's wife noticed and took me to the store to buy some last minute items; ...
Heidi Renee
Jul 28, 20094 min read
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Reflection: Part 10
We woke up early that Friday morning. Really early. The attorney's assistant was to pick us up at 10am. In Guatemalan time, that means...
Heidi Renee
Jul 28, 20097 min read
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Reflection: Part 9
Our tour guide for Antigua arrived at 8am that Thursday morning and we began the hour ride to Antigua. Our guide had been doing this for...
Heidi Renee
Jul 28, 20094 min read
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Reflection: Part 8
When Mom and I arrived home, I went into full nesting mode. I must have packed and repacked AJ's suitcase a hundred times. July 10th,...
Heidi Renee
Jul 28, 20092 min read
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Reflection: Part 7
Wednesday, June 27, 2007 Mommy and 'Drama's Last Day with You It is Wednesday night...we said goodbye to you about three hours ago. Today...
Heidi Renee
Jul 28, 20093 min read
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Reflection: Part 6
The months dragged on and we still didn't have approval from PGN. Do some of you remember those infamous three letters?! PGN...
Heidi Renee
Jul 26, 20093 min read
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Reflection: Part 5
When we first started our adoption journey we had the idea to make a Quilt of Love. 'Drama found the perfect white all-purpose fabric to...
Heidi Renee
Jul 26, 20091 min read
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Reflection: Part 4
Our last hours with AJ during our first visit as detailed in my journal (we were only allowed to have him for 24 hours)... ...You woke up...
Heidi Renee
Jul 23, 20094 min read
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Reflection: Part 3
Thursday, March 1st, 2007 The Day We Met Today will be one of the happiest days in my life. We are finally going to meet you. Mommy is...
Heidi Renee
Jul 23, 20092 min read
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Reflection: Part 2
After we received and accepted referral, a large DHL envelope landed on our doorstep. We filled out yet more paperwork and anxiously...
Heidi Renee
Jul 23, 20091 min read
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Reflection: Part 1
The end of July will always hold a special place in our hearts. Its no wonder why I've had tears in my eyes for a few days already. With...
Heidi Renee
Jul 23, 20092 min read
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A Good Day
Today was a good day. This morning in toddler group AJ: -Sat nicely for all three circle times (only fussed when the middle circle time...
Heidi Renee
Jul 13, 20092 min read
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First IEP Meeting
AJ's IEP (Individualized Education Plan) meeting was last week Wednesday. Any child who needs special education or has special needs in...
Heidi Renee
Jun 12, 20095 min read
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40-50dB
AJ had his 1 month CI follow-up last week. He had GREAT head turns and reactions to sound in the booth. He tested at 50db multiple times....
Heidi Renee
May 24, 20092 min read
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Like Family
We walked into Children's Hospital bright and early yesterday, checking in at 6am. The day before, one of the Day Surgery nurses had...
Heidi Renee
May 20, 20094 min read
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Manic
I am dubbing today as manic monday, or lets just say we're on the verge of a manic week. We are less than pleased with the school...
Heidi Renee
May 18, 20092 min read
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Small Steps, Big Moments
Is it really a surprise that our little man has another cold? Probably not. He really seemed to be feeling better today. Less congested...
Heidi Renee
May 9, 20093 min read
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District School Tour
Last week Jeremy and I toured another school (we'll call it School X). This school is where AJ would go if we choose to attend in our...
Heidi Renee
May 9, 20092 min read
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