[blparent] dealing with questions about blindness before and after birth

[Anjelina]

Sorry, I didn't realize I forgot the subject until I sent the message.
Yes, the new hospital  is another topic.
Thanks for replying.

-----Original Message-----
From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Pickrell, Rebecca M. (TASCSD)
Sent: Tuesday, January 06, 2009 6:57 AM
To: NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List
Subject: Re: [blparent] (no subject)

Agreed. 
Also, they will probably ask a lot of questions about the support you will
have after you and baby get home. 
Hospitals and medical people, at least in my area, seem to have a lot of
standard questions that apply to women (and I'd hope men too) regarding
abuse. 
Just be calm, focus on what you *can* do, stay calm and things will be fine.

I also don't understand why you'd needa new hospital, though that is perhaps
another topic. 
If it makes you feel better, go to the hospital and check out labor and
delivery as well as postpartum. We did, and it was a good experience. 

-----Original Message-----
From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org]
On Behalf Of sharon howerton
Sent: Tuesday, January 06, 2009 7:14 AM
To: NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List
Subject: Re: [blparent] (no subject)

Dear Anjelina,
First of all, plese put a topic in your subject line.
But ,more importantly, if your first doctor was OK with you, just keep doing
whatever you are doing. Remember, the focus is on the new baby. If the
people have questions, just answer them calmly and to the best of your
ability. It can be a scary time for you as you really don't know quite what
to expect, but in my opinion, making as little a deal about yourself and
your blindness as you need to will be the best medicine.
They will be monitoring you perhaps more than usual if it is a new hospital
not because you are blind but because they don't know you and want to be
best prepared for the baby's arrival. Take good care of yourself, and I hope
this change is a positive one for you.
Sharon
----- Original Message -----
From: "Anjelina" <cruz.anjelina at mchsi.com>
To: "'NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List'" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, January 06, 2009 1:25 AM
Subject: [blparent] (no subject)


> Hi there list,
> I'm due next month and was wondering did you take any additional steps

> for dealing with people that might be uncomfortable with blindness? 
> The doctor I've been seeing me throughout my pregnancy will not be 
> delivering so I was looking for any suggestions for dealing with a new

> hospital on such short notice.
> Hope that makes sense.
>
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