[blparent] blparent Digest, Vol 58, Issue 13
Holly Idler
hbeanie at gmail.com
Fri Mar 13 19:22:15 UTC 2009
Thank you Trish,
List, it is not that he doesn't want to. It is that he cannot. I am
wondering if it is a vision issue, maybe a depth perseption issue. He holds
the bubble blower at nose level instead of at his lips. It is possible that
he could be blind or have low vision. Both myself and his spearm donner are
both blind.
Should I get him into the doctor or should I not worry abou this. He tries
to hard to blow bubbles but he just in not holding the wand in the correct
place. How do I teach him this?
Holly
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> 3. Blowing Bubbles (Holly Idler)
> 4. Re: Blowing Bubbles (trishs)
> 5. Re: Blowing Bubbles (dianna alley)
> 6. Carrying a baby while out and about (Anjelina)
> 7. Re: Carrying a baby while out and about (dianna alley)
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> Date: Thu, 12 Mar 2009 19:55:05 +0000
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> Hi.
>
> First wile I have a moment let me give Tiffany?s stats. Her wait at birth
> was seven pounds even and she was 19.13 inches long. She was delivered by
> Cesarean just like her big sister and is doing well.
>
> She has more of my features though she has her Father?s coloring and we?re
> thinking her eyes may turn brown or hassle.
>
> Ashley has been in her new class for a little over a week and is doing
> well. Her new teacher is familiar with working with children who are gifted
> and or have behavior issues. We have not received a behavior notes since
> the change and Ash is acting less frustrated.
>
> Melissa, thanks for the info regarding breastfeeding wile working I?ll let
> you know how it goes. And I would love any information you have about
> children who are gifted and may be on the spectrum for ideas.
>
> I have so much e-mail and will catch up with it as I have time. Thank you
> to all of you who have offered information and I hope the rest of you are
> doing well.
>
> Cheers.
>
> Kate
>
> -------------- Original message ----------------------
> From: "Melissa Ann Riccobono" <melissa at riccobono.us>
> >
> > Hello Kate,
> Wow... Huge news! Congratulations on the new baby, and I hope you get the
> job
> you want. Also, I'm glad you were able to have Ashley tested and are doing
> so
> much to address her needs. I have taken a couple of classes on gifted
> learners
> for my continuing education as a school counselor. It's an area that
> really
> interests me, so if you want any articles, other resources, or just want to
> talk
> about being a parent of a gifted child feel free to write me off list.
> > melissa at riccobono.us
> I'm not an expert by any means, but as I'm sure you're aware gifted
> children do
> need different educational experiences, and sometimes it's challenging to
> find
> > them and/or convince the schools that something more is needed.
> As for breast feeding while working... Here's my advice for what
> it's
> worth. I worked part time and nursed Austin from the time he was 3 months
> until
> he was 6 months. First of all, get a really good pump. Especially if you
> will
> > be working and pumping everyday, you need a pump with a good motor that
> won't
> > burn out on you. I rented a Medela pump from a local hospital. The next
> time
> > around I'm going to get a Pump In Style because I've heard such great
> things
> > about them. Who knows though, there may be something even better out
> there by
> > that time, or even now. Don't go cheap on this item though. If you can
> rent
> > one and try it out maybe that's the way to go. They can be very
> expensive, but
> > it will be worth it. I went cheaper and had nothing but problems with
> the pump
> > I bought... Therefore I ended up renting.
> > I would start pumping as soon as possible. Nurse the baby, then
> try to
> > pump a little after she eats. Or, if she only eats one side, pump on the
> other
> > side and save the milk. Freeze it in bags; it stays good for a year
> frozen.
> > Some people swear by freezing milk in 2 ounce servings so you don't waste
> it.
> > This might work well for small babies, but by the time I was sending
> Austin to
> > daycare he was eating between 6 and 8 ounces a feeding, so I started
> freezing
> > the milk in 4 ounce servings instead. Since I often had a hard time
> getting
> > more than an ounce each time I pumped I often stored milk in the fridge
> until I
> > had enough to freeze. Milk in the fridge stays good for 72 hours.
> > As I said, start pumping early and often because it can be harder
> to
> > pump than people make it sound... At least it was for me. I wish I
> would have
> > started sooner because I didn't have a big enough supply frozen before
> Austin
> > started daycare. So I felt like I was always a little bit stressed and
> trying
> > to make sure he had enough. It all worked out, but if I had started to
> pump
> > sooner I think it would have made a big difference. Also, you have more
> milk in
> > the beginning and if pumping becomes part of the routine early then your
> body
> > will be used to it and will make more milk in general.
> > You will want to pump at least 2 times while you're at work.
> You'll
> > want to do it in a quiet place; standing in a bathroom stall won't cut
> it!
> > Also, you might want to take something that smells like your baby, or a
> > recording of her crying or babbling; sometimes those things help your
> milk flow.
> > I also found that waking up at about 4:30 in the morning and pumping gave
> me
> > good results. This might not work as well for you, depending on how
> Tiffany
> > sleeps at night. When I was doing this, Austin was sleeping through for
> the
> > most part, so I was able to wake up full and pump a lot. This was tough,
> but
> > very worth it for me. If Tiffany's not sleeping through by the time you
> have to
> > go to work, then you still might be able to pump a bit during the night
> after
> > feeding her.
> > I do know of women who only nursed their babies at night and on
> weekends
> > and had daycare providers give them bottles during the day. Again, I
> don't know
> > how old their babies were when they started this, but it might be an
> option.
> > I hope some of this helps. Good luck!
> > Melissa
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org]
> On Behalf
> > Of kate02 at bellsouth.net
> > Sent: Friday, March 06, 2009 2:08 PM
> > To: blparent at nfbnet.org
> > Subject: [blparent] update
> >
> > Hello list.
> >
> > I thought I should update every one about Ashley and what?s going on
> around
> > here.
> >
> > First, we are waiting to hear if Ashley will be excepted by a magnet
> Montessori
> > school for first grade. Ashley was tested and at age six has a 130 IQ.
> Though
> > she would be able to be moved to a gifted class we decided to leave her
> in the
> > regular kindergarten for this year and are having assistance threw a
> counselor
> > at home to assist with some behavior issues and Sensory input issues
> found
> > during testing. We are also waiting to see if I get a job position I
> applied
> > for recently. And though I didn?t discus it on list at the request of my
> > husband, on February 26?th we welcomed our second daughter, Tiffany Anne,
> in
> > to our family.
> >
> > So since I have time to write I was curious if any one has any advise for
> > breastfeeding wile working and parenting siblings with a large age
> difference?
> >
> > I hope all of you are well and will try to write more later.
> >
> > Kate
> >
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> Message: 2
> Date: Fri, 13 Mar 2009 08:49:50 -0400
> From: "Pickrell, Rebecca M (IS)" <REBECCA.PICKRELL at ngc.com>
> Subject: Re: [blparent] update
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> Kate,
> Congradulations on the new baby!
> What's going on with Ash? I think I missed some posts.
> Sounds like from this note, she may not fit the traditional school
> model. You'll want to find stuff she likes, and then help her apply that
> o school.
> Jumping through hoops is a skill we all have to learn.
> Really though, I'd find out what Ash likes and have her have as much
> exposure to that as you can reasonably do without short-changing the
> family as a whole.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org]
> On Behalf Of kate02 at bellsouth.net
> Sent: Thursday, March 12, 2009 3:55 PM
> To: NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List
> Subject: Re: [blparent] update
>
> Hi.
>
> First wile I have a moment let me give Tiffany's stats. Her wait at
> birth was seven pounds even and she was 19.13 inches long. She was
> delivered by Cesarean just like her big sister and is doing well.
>
> She has more of my features though she has her Father's coloring and
> we're thinking her eyes may turn brown or hassle.
>
> Ashley has been in her new class for a little over a week and is doing
> well. Her new teacher is familiar with working with children who are
> gifted and or have behavior issues. We have not received a behavior
> notes since the change and Ash is acting less frustrated.
>
> Melissa, thanks for the info regarding breastfeeding wile working I'll
> let you know how it goes. And I would love any information you have
> about children who are gifted and may be on the spectrum for ideas.
>
> I have so much e-mail and will catch up with it as I have time. Thank
> you to all of you who have offered information and I hope the rest of
> you are doing well.
>
> Cheers.
>
> Kate
>
> -------------- Original message ----------------------
> From: "Melissa Ann Riccobono" <melissa at riccobono.us>
> >
> > Hello Kate,
> Wow... Huge news! Congratulations on the new baby, and I hope you get
> the job you want. Also, I'm glad you were able to have Ashley tested
> and are doing so much to address her needs. I have taken a couple of
> classes on gifted learners for my continuing education as a school
> counselor. It's an area that really interests me, so if you want any
> articles, other resources, or just want to talk about being a parent of
> a gifted child feel free to write me off list.
> > melissa at riccobono.us
> I'm not an expert by any means, but as I'm sure you're aware gifted
> children do need different educational experiences, and sometimes it's
> challenging to find
> > them and/or convince the schools that something more is needed.
> As for breast feeding while working... Here's my advice for
> what it's worth. I worked part time and nursed Austin from the time he
> was 3 months until he was 6 months. First of all, get a really good
> pump. Especially if you will
> > be working and pumping everyday, you need a pump with a good motor
> > that won't burn out on you. I rented a Medela pump from a local
> > hospital. The next time around I'm going to get a Pump In Style
> > because I've heard such great things about them. Who knows though,
> > there may be something even better out there by that time, or even
> > now. Don't go cheap on this item though. If you can rent one and try
>
> > it out maybe that's the way to go. They can be very expensive, but it
>
> > will be worth it. I went cheaper and had nothing but problems with
> the pump I bought... Therefore I ended up renting.
> > I would start pumping as soon as possible. Nurse the baby, then
> try
> > to pump a little after she eats. Or, if she only eats one side, pump
> > on the other side and save the milk. Freeze it in bags; it stays good
> for a year frozen.
> > Some people swear by freezing milk in 2 ounce servings so you don't
> waste it.
> > This might work well for small babies, but by the time I was sending
> > Austin to daycare he was eating between 6 and 8 ounces a feeding, so I
>
> > started freezing the milk in 4 ounce servings instead. Since I often
> > had a hard time getting more than an ounce each time I pumped I often
> > stored milk in the fridge until I had enough to freeze. Milk in the
> fridge stays good for 72 hours.
> > As I said, start pumping early and often because it can be
> harder to
> > pump than people make it sound... At least it was for me. I wish I
> > would have started sooner because I didn't have a big enough supply
> > frozen before Austin started daycare. So I felt like I was always a
> > little bit stressed and trying to make sure he had enough. It all
> > worked out, but if I had started to pump sooner I think it would have
> > made a big difference. Also, you have more milk in the beginning and
> > if pumping becomes part of the routine early then your body will be
> used to it and will make more milk in general.
> > You will want to pump at least 2 times while you're at work.
> You'll
> > want to do it in a quiet place; standing in a bathroom stall won't cut
> it!
> > Also, you might want to take something that smells like your baby, or
> > a recording of her crying or babbling; sometimes those things help
> your milk flow.
> > I also found that waking up at about 4:30 in the morning and pumping
> > gave me good results. This might not work as well for you, depending
> > on how Tiffany sleeps at night. When I was doing this, Austin was
> > sleeping through for the most part, so I was able to wake up full and
> > pump a lot. This was tough, but very worth it for me. If Tiffany's
> > not sleeping through by the time you have to go to work, then you
> > still might be able to pump a bit during the night after feeding her.
> > I do know of women who only nursed their babies at night and on
> > weekends and had daycare providers give them bottles during the day.
> > Again, I don't know how old their babies were when they started this,
> but it might be an option.
> > I hope some of this helps. Good luck!
> > Melissa
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org]
>
> > On Behalf Of kate02 at bellsouth.net
> > Sent: Friday, March 06, 2009 2:08 PM
> > To: blparent at nfbnet.org
> > Subject: [blparent] update
> >
> > Hello list.
> >
> > I thought I should update every one about Ashley and what's going on
> > around here.
> >
> > First, we are waiting to hear if Ashley will be excepted by a magnet
> > Montessori school for first grade. Ashley was tested and at age six
> > has a 130 IQ. Though she would be able to be moved to a gifted class
> > we decided to leave her in the regular kindergarten for this year and
> > are having assistance threw a counselor at home to assist with some
> > behavior issues and Sensory input issues found during testing. We are
>
> > also waiting to see if I get a job position I applied for recently.
> > And though I didn't discus it on list at the request of my husband, on
>
> > February 26'th we welcomed our second daughter, Tiffany Anne, in to
> our family.
> >
> > So since I have time to write I was curious if any one has any advise
> > for breastfeeding wile working and parenting siblings with a large age
> difference?
> >
> > I hope all of you are well and will try to write more later.
> >
> > Kate
> >
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> Message: 3
> Date: Fri, 13 Mar 2009 09:08:52 -0400
> From: Holly Idler <hbeanie at gmail.com>
> Subject: [blparent] Blowing Bubbles
> To: blparent at nfbnet.org
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> Hello all,
> My son is three and last weekend we attended a birthday party. Children who
> were not yet three were blowing bubbles. Jacy could not. This worries me.
> Should I be concerned?
> Holly
>
> --
> "God gives you 86,400 seconds in a day. Take one to say Thank You."
> Walter A. Ward
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 4
> Date: Fri, 13 Mar 2009 09:54:53 -0400
> From: trishs <slosser at metrocast.net>
> Subject: Re: [blparent] Blowing Bubbles
> To: NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List <blparent at nfbnet.org>
> Message-ID: <200903131353.n2DDrwn4015547 at proofpoint3.metrocast.net>
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> Hi, Holly, and list.
> I'd say practice, practice, practice. Is Jacey developmentally
> disabled? I couldn't help you, there, but if not, just give him
> more exposure. He'll get the hang of it.
> It reminds me of when my girls were learning to jump rope. That
> was so cute! They finally got it, and are now in a
> jump-rope-club at their school.
>
> > ----- Original Message -----
> >From: Holly Idler <hbeanie at gmail.com
> >To: blparent at nfbnet.org
> >Date sent: Fri, 13 Mar 2009 09:08:52 -0400
> >Subject: [blparent] Blowing Bubbles
>
> >Hello all,
> >My son is three and last weekend we attended a birthday party.
> Children who
> >were not yet three were blowing bubbles. Jacy could not. This
> worries me.
> >Should I be concerned?
> >Holly
>
> >--
> >"God gives you 86,400 seconds in a day. Take one to say Thank
> You."
> >Walter A. Ward
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> Message: 5
> Date: Fri, 13 Mar 2009 09:15:42 -0600
> From: "dianna alley" <dianna24 at earthlink.net>
> Subject: Re: [blparent] Blowing Bubbles
> To: "NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
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> I don't think you have anything to worry about my brother did not like them
> either when he was his age.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Holly Idler" <hbeanie at gmail.com>
> To: <blparent at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Friday, March 13, 2009 7:08 AM
> Subject: [blparent] Blowing Bubbles
>
>
> > Hello all,
> > My son is three and last weekend we attended a birthday party. Children
> > who
> > were not yet three were blowing bubbles. Jacy could not. This worries me.
> > Should I be concerned?
> > Holly
> >
> > --
> > "God gives you 86,400 seconds in a day. Take one to say Thank You."
> > Walter A. Ward
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>
> Message: 6
> Date: Fri, 13 Mar 2009 11:46:15 -0400
> From: "Anjelina" <cruz.anjelina at mchsi.com>
> Subject: [blparent] Carrying a baby while out and about
> To: "'NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List'" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
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> Hi there everyone, I received a sling as a baby shower gift and was
> wondering how many people used them when going out? Since we've only gone
> to
> Kloei's doc appointments mostly she's been in her car seat and I've had
> help
> carrying it. I haven't mastered carrying her seat and using my cane quite
> yet. What are some methods or items you used to carry your baby and using a
> cane or guide dog?
> Thanks
> Anjelina
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 7
> Date: Fri, 13 Mar 2009 10:08:32 -0600
> From: "dianna alley" <dianna24 at earthlink.net>
> Subject: Re: [blparent] Carrying a baby while out and about
> To: "NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
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> slings are very nice and if you ride a cab for some reason you don't have
> to
> use the car seat. I was told that is the law out here anyway in co. I
> don't use my cane very well with the car seat either.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Anjelina" <cruz.anjelina at mchsi.com>
> To: "'NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List'" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Friday, March 13, 2009 9:46 AM
> Subject: [blparent] Carrying a baby while out and about
>
>
> > Hi there everyone, I received a sling as a baby shower gift and was
> > wondering how many people used them when going out? Since we've only gone
> > to
> > Kloei's doc appointments mostly she's been in her car seat and I've had
> > help
> > carrying it. I haven't mastered carrying her seat and using my cane quite
> > yet. What are some methods or items you used to carry your baby and using
> > a
> > cane or guide dog?
> > Thanks
> > Anjelina
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