Watch Abigail Heringer get emotional listening to for the primary time whereas swimming

Abigail Heringer, who has been open about dwelling with cochlear implants, documented her first expertise of having the ability to hear whereas taking a swim.

As the primary deaf contestant to grace the Bachelor franchise, Abigail’s sincerity stole the hearts of Bachelor Nation when she was first seen on Matt James’ season.

Abigail additionally appeared on Bachelor in Paradise Season 7, the place she began her profitable relationship with Noah Erb. Whereas the 2 could have ended issues towards the tip of the season, they rekindled their romance post-filming, and the 2 are nonetheless collectively right this moment.

In Abigail’s current video, Noah could possibly be heard pushing her and supporting her from behind the digital camera.

Abigail, who has suffered from listening to loss for her complete life, not too long ago revealed that she had obtained the Aqua+ accent, permitting her to swim together with her implant in for the primary time.

And, fortunate for followers, she documented the expertise of having the ability to hear whereas swimming for the primary time ever.

The Bachelor’s Abigail Heringer shares emotional clip listening to in water for the primary time

Whereas swimming in a pool, Abigail confirmed a little bit of apprehension about her implant getting moist at first because it was a brand-new concept for her.

“I really feel like I’m not presupposed to be going underwater with it,” she stated.

Nonetheless, her supporter Noah Erb was there to push her alongside. “Do it, full ship!” He yelled.

Abigail then took a breath and went underwater, got here again up, and revealed that the implant nonetheless labored. Noah let loose an excited cheer as Abigail put her head in her arms, clearly getting emotional about having the ability to hear whereas taking a swim for the primary time.

Watch the clip beneath:

The previous BIP contestant additionally shared a photograph of the accent on her Instagram Tales, letting her followers know she would use it for the primary time.

In response to Bachelor Nation, Abigail stated throughout an Instagram Story Q&A final yr that she usually takes her cochlear implants off whereas swimming, additional explaining that they’re water resistant, however not waterproof.

Abigail exhibits her cochlear implant with Cochlear Americas partnership

In one other current video, Abigail confirmed off the options of her Nucleus 7 Processor, together with the hook design, microphone, magnet, and rechargeable batteries.

The interior a part of the implant was surgically positioned in Abigail’s head as a child, and as somebody who has worn cochlear implants for 25 years, Abigail says that the Nucleus 7 is her favourite.

She will be able to stream straight from her cellphone to her Processor, which eliminates the necessity for headphones. For an additional contact of comfort, she will be able to additionally management the settings for her implant straight from her cellphone too.

“I’ve been a @cochlearamericas cochlear implant recipient for nearly 26 years and now I’m SO excited to have the ability to accomplice up with them to proceed to reply any questions y’all have on cochlear implants!” Abigail wrote in her caption.

She suggested these to hunt recommendation from healthcare professionals concerning the implant’s expertise. Nonetheless, she reminded her followers that she was accessible to reply any questions and begin a dialogue.

Bachelor in Paradise is presently on hiatus on ABC.

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