Deaf parents with hearing child(ren)

blairtheblur · 07-29-2009, 05:16 PM

Hey there Alldeaf world. I've been a member for a while now. I'm an intern with the Tribune in Chicago (a big media corporation for you guys not from around here).

I'm writing an article about the rewards/challenges of raising a hearing child when you are deaf. I'm taking an opposite look at it, because people usually think about the rewards/challenges of raising a deaf child if you are hearing.

I would like to interview a couple deaf parents with coda kids, and a couple coda kids. I can do the interview via IM, e-mail or relay... whichever works best for you. You can even talk on here if you'd like.

My e-mail is mishleaub@gmail.com, my Yahoo IM is mishleaub, my AIM is mishleaub@gmail.com. I'd really appreciate it! I'll bake you cookies if you live around Chicago.

WhisperHorse · 07-29-2009, 05:48 PM

to alldeaf!

Im a deaf single mother to soon 15 months old hearing daughter.

blairtheblur · 07-29-2009, 05:51 PM

Oh cool! What would you say you are most excited about having a hearing daughter? What are you most scared of?

Also, can I get your first and last name and occupation?

Thank you so much! Cute daughter by the way!

WhisperHorse · 07-29-2009, 05:59 PM

Melanie C. (prefer to not saying last name since it's public)

I'm staying at home to taking care of my daughter.

I only care that she's healthy, I don't care if she's hearing or deaf. Since I raised up in hearing family, I'm only one who is deaf, right now having a hearing daughter and I love her very much. What Im scared of, im not sure. I would say I would be scared if she's very shameful of me being her deaf mother. and a few things more, I bet I will find more later on.

rockin'robin · 07-29-2009, 07:26 PM

Count me in, but my 3 hearing sons are adopted and I'm deaf and a single parent.

**shel90** · 07-29-2009, 08:22 PM

Iam a deaf mom of two hearing children..one 12 years old and the other a 3 year old.

~*Kaelei*~ · 07-30-2009, 01:39 PM

I'm a deaf mom to a three year old hearing son.

07-30-2009, 02:48 PM

I know maybe I should not reply as a hearing parent of a deaf child. I would have to imagine that some of the concerns would be the same though. Like communication. That is a big concern for me and I would think it would be a concer for deaf parents of hearing children.

07-29-2009, 05:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
blairtheblur Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 22	Deaf parents with hearing child(ren) Hey there Alldeaf world. I've been a member for a while now. I'm an intern with the Tribune in Chicago (a big media corporation for you guys not from around here). I'm writing an article about the rewards/challenges of raising a hearing child when you are deaf. I'm taking an opposite look at it, because people usually think about the rewards/challenges of raising a deaf child if you are hearing. I would like to interview a couple deaf parents with coda kids, and a couple coda kids. I can do the interview via IM, e-mail or relay... whichever works best for you. You can even talk on here if you'd like. My e-mail is mishleaub@gmail.com, my Yahoo IM is mishleaub, my AIM is mishleaub@gmail.com. I'd really appreciate it! I'll bake you cookies if you live around Chicago.

07-29-2009, 05:48 PM	#2 (permalink)
WhisperHorse Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Michigan Posts: 7,706	to alldeaf! Im a deaf single mother to soon 15 months old hearing daughter. __________________ Proud Mommy of my Alexanderia Gayle Born on May 21, 2008 8 lbs 1.4 oz and 21 1/2 inches She's the love of my life. Weight; lose 13 lbs since June 23, 2009 Haven't drink any kind of soda(like pepsi, coke, dr pepper, anyyyy) since July 12, 2009!

07-29-2009, 05:59 PM	#4 (permalink)
WhisperHorse Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Michigan Posts: 7,706	Melanie C. (prefer to not saying last name since it's public) I'm staying at home to taking care of my daughter. I only care that she's healthy, I don't care if she's hearing or deaf. Since I raised up in hearing family, I'm only one who is deaf, right now having a hearing daughter and I love her very much. What Im scared of, im not sure. I would say I would be scared if she's very shameful of me being her deaf mother. and a few things more, I bet I will find more later on. __________________ Proud Mommy of my Alexanderia Gayle Born on May 21, 2008 8 lbs 1.4 oz and 21 1/2 inches She's the love of my life. Weight; lose 13 lbs since June 23, 2009 Haven't drink any kind of soda(like pepsi, coke, dr pepper, anyyyy) since July 12, 2009!

07-29-2009, 08:22 PM	#6 (permalink)
shel90 Let It Snow!!!! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: A place where crabs are popular Posts: 40,294 Blog Entries: 3	Iam a deaf mom of two hearing children..one 12 years old and the other a 3 year old. __________________ "Wine improves with age. The older I get, the better I like it." --- Anonymous

07-30-2009, 01:39 PM	#7 (permalink)
~Kaelei~ Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Vancouver, Washington Posts: 1,571	I'm a deaf mom to a three year old hearing son. __________________

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07-29-2009, 05:51 PM	#3 (permalink)
blairtheblur Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 22	Oh cool! What would you say you are most excited about having a hearing daughter? What are you most scared of? Also, can I get your first and last name and occupation? Thank you so much! Cute daughter by the way!

07-29-2009, 07:26 PM	#5 (permalink)
rockin'robin Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 15,288	Count me in, but my 3 hearing sons are adopted and I'm deaf and a single parent.

07-30-2009, 02:48 PM	#8 (permalink)
rockdrummer Guest Posts: n/a	I know maybe I should not reply as a hearing parent of a deaf child. I would have to imagine that some of the concerns would be the same though. Like communication. That is a big concern for me and I would think it would be a concer for deaf parents of hearing children.

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