[blparent] intro

[dianna alley]

Oh I don't need the classes or I would be in them.  I have learned by doing. 
it is not rocket science and every parent has to learn as they go weather 
they are sighted or blind.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jo Elizabeth Pinto" <jopinto at pcdesk.net>
To: "NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Monday, February 23, 2009 5:07 PM
Subject: Re: [blparent] intro


> 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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