[blparent] intro

[Jo Elizabeth Pinto]

Hi, Dianna.  Congratulations on your new little girl.  Zianna is a pretty 
name.  I had a baby girl by C-section a year ago, actually she'll turn a 
year old this Sunday.

I don't see why you and your husband would need an assessment of your home 
or your parenting just because you are blind, but unfortunately, even in the 
medical field, some people aren't educated about what those with 
disabilities can do.  Sometimes well-meaning but nosy people, or those with 
less than good intent, try to interfere with your parenting.  If you feel 
like you need some help or training in how to care for your baby, there are 
classes you can take.  The hospitals often put on the classes.  But 
otherwise, you shouldn't be required to undergo any assessments that any 
other parent wouldn't have to go through.

Jo Elizabeth

"Don't throw away the old bucket until you know whether the new one holds 
water."--Swedish proverb
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "dianna alley" <dianna24 at earthlink.net>
To: <blparent at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Monday, February 23, 2009 4:23 PM
Subject: [blparent] intro


> Hi my name is Dianna Alley.  I am a new parent.  I just had a little girl. 
> she was nine pounds when she was born.  I have had a few issues with 
> doctors wondering if I can raise my child correctly.  so far cps has not 
> been called.  she is very healthy.  one person in the medical field went 
> so far as to say I might need an assessment to make sure I am doing 
> everything I need to do at home to make sure my child is healthy.  I 
> turned it down.  I do not feel it is needed.  I had a c section and have 
> taken care of her ever since.  the father and I are both blind.  just in 
> case anyone wants to know her name is zianna.
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