Family Social 2009

BC Hands and Voices invites you to:

• Meet other families who have young children with hearing loss
• Meet a few parents with older children who are deaf or hard of hearing
• Bring your questions and share your experiences
• Learn more about us

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Taking A Back Seat

Our son Scott was born unexpectedly at 24 weeks gestation one rainy night in early 2004.  He was just over one pound and we were told immediately to expect the worst.  The first few days were critical for survival, but Scott had what it took to fight.  In his first few months he battled a life threatening blood infection, a massive chemical burn caused by a skin sterilizing agent, jaundice, bleeding in his brain requiring surgery, heart surgery, and constant breathing difficulty.  Any of these alone can be overwhelming for first time parents, but all at once, it is indescribable.  

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0 comments - Posted by Chris Mallinson at 11:48 PM - Categories: From Families to Families