This is my second pregnancy…with my first pregnancy, I didn’t have morning sickness at all. I had a wonderful pregnancy, until 8th month. Then I was overwhelmed by back pain, restless legs (which made it very hard to sleep!), constant heartburn, etc etc. Ugh.

With the first pregnancy, I knew I was pregnant after first month.

But with this second one, I realized I was pregnant after 2nd month (I knew after the first month but I kept thinking my missed period was an one-time thing).

And of course this second pregnancy is totally unlike my first pregnancy. ugh.

:-)

You may “feel” your music, but the fact is, you have to be on key to succeed in music industry.

Evelyn goes barefeet to “feel” her music.

American Idol shows that very clearly…anyone who sings off-key is rejected immediately.

Wow, you described it beautifully! I wish I had known you as a kid; you would have been a great deaf music friend to collaborate with! Although, I would have been an older kid who might have bullied on you at times… ;)

But, you are getting yourself out there and being known to deaf adults and children who desire to pursue their dreams musically and they will find you as an inspiration! :)

I am very excited about your organization and its growth to offer opportunities for many deaf performers and artists to get together and supporting each other! Awesome! I can say with PRIDE that it started in Detroit, my home state! It’s like saying you were around when Motown started! :D

I also look forward to your upcoming album with great anticipation!!

Keep rocking in the free world!

-Melissa

I am a musician myself a drummer since 3, guitarist since 10, and I’ve picked up a little bass and keys, but I classify myself as an artist/songwriter.

My feeling on this is that music isn’t about “hearing” it…. it’s about FEELING it, the emotions, the ride that the music itself takes you on is a journey….. not so much about hearing it, which in my opinion hearing people take that for granted and forget the real purpose that music stands for, it’s a forum of expression.

True it’s a “given” that music is to be heard, but I never once looked at it like that. When I create songs, I create by feel, the guitar and keyboards are the hardest to feel given that they are “higher frequencies” which go straight through my ears! The low frequencies shake my body and those are the ones I love and connect with!

I look forward to finishing my album and sharing it with everyone, it’s gonna be nuts!!!!!

-Sean

Went through that four times! Heh. But you’re going to hate me… I didn’t really experience morning sicknesses too bad. Never threw up. I NEVER even knew I was pregnant till about 3 months!

*ducks from you*

I just remembered some details about Glennie - I talked to someone who had met her and worked in the music industry.

He said that she had a pager on her to help with the timing on some instruments.

I thought that was interesting - but it made sense to me because she would play with more than one instrument and the timing is VERY important for that.

She relied on the pager, feeling the vibrations and I’d imagine memorizing all the keys as well as by heart.

I wish I could meet her so I can ask her more questions - she does not seem to like to talk about it in public.

I agree that I’d like to see a born-Deaf person become successful in music. But realistically…that might never happen because too much understanding of nuances of musical notes, sounds, etc is required to master it.

As for morning sickness…am not throwing up as much, but I am still forced to eat like a bird. Can’t eat normal-sized portions! I can only eat a couple of bites before I feel horribly FULL. Ugh.

I don’t want to be better at age 70! :P

Probably would cost me too many fake teeth for the lessons to keep up with! ;)

I hope David will find something he can click with - he’s still young! :)

iammine… it is never too late :o)

Evelyn Glennie became deaf at 12…and she was already a musician before that age and she never gave up the music when she lost her hearing.

I was truly bummed out that I had just missed her play in New York. Arggh. Not that I could afford to travel there, but I think I could have found a way…

But what I’d LIKE to see is those who were born deaf and become successful musicians!

That is what I would have liked to know when I was a child because I had been made fun of for wanting to be in a band ever since I was a weenie. lol.

But it is MY fault for never pursuing that dream - I was always afraid I’d get rejected or made fun of.

Oh well - life comes with regrets! ;)