[blparent] Michael update
Leslie Hamric
lhamric930 at comcast.net
Sun Dec 5 04:53:05 UTC 2010
Thanks much. I'll have to check those out.
-----Original Message-----
From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Jo Elizabeth Pinto
Sent: Saturday, December 04, 2010 10:47 PM
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Subject: Re: [blparent] Michael update
I also really liked the disposable paper bibs for a while because I could
roll the whole mess up and throw it away after the meal.
Jo Elizabeth
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From: "Tammy" <tcl189 at rogers.com>
Sent: Saturday, December 04, 2010 9:29 PM
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Subject: Re: [blparent] Michael update
> Hi,
>
> I used to take as many clothes off as I could when feeding, and I always
> joked that I might just feed my boys in the bath because the usually ended
> up there after feedings anyway.
>
> Tammy
>
>
> From: Jo Elizabeth Pinto
> Sent: Saturday, December 04, 2010 9:26 PM
> To: NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List
> Subject: Re: [blparent] Michael update
>
>
> In the early days of spoon feeding, I often found it easier to just take
> Sarah's shirt off entirely, then put on a bib and let the mess begin.
> That
> way, when the meal ended, all I had to do was wipe off her tummy, arms,
> and
> shoulders with a warm wet cloth, and there were no drippy clothes to deal
> with.
>
> Hang in there! Feeding does get easier.
>
> Jo Elizabeth
>
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> From: "Grace Pires" <silvara at cox.net>
> Sent: Saturday, December 04, 2010 7:23 PM
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> Subject: Re: [blparent] Michael update
>
>> Hi Leslie:
>>
>> I ended up getting a big plastic bib to avoid making a mess on his close
>> everytime. I still use one when he eats certain foods. They have bibs
>> that
>> you can put his arms through. This way his shoulders are covered when he
>> turns his head.
>>
>> They definitely can get quite wiggly. I used to hold him with my left
>> hand
>> while diapering him with right hand. I learned to do one-handed tasks.
>> *grin*I loved my changing table because it was against the wall on 2
>> sides.
>> No where for little munchkins to go.
>>
>> Grace
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
>> Behalf Of Leslie Hamric
>> Sent: Saturday, December 04, 2010 7:42 PM
>> To: 'NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List'
>> Subject: [blparent] Michael update
>>
>> Hi all. I just wanted to give a quick update on Michael. He's now
>> standing
>> with support and he can stand when holding onto something. He likes to
>> babble a lot. We're still working on him sitting without support but
>> he's
>> getting better. Today was the first time I saw him sit by himself and
>> reach
>> for a toy without toppling over. I got this play yard for him, it's
>> these
>> gates that are put together in a circle so he has an area to play and
>> roll
>> around and I don't have to be behind him every second. He also has a
>> little
>> piano which he loves to play. One concern I have is that Michael is at
>> that
>> age where he's very wiggly when getting changed. He also likes to roll
>> over
>> on his tummy and I have to keep putting him back on his back. If I hold
>> him
>> in place, he starts to fuss or cry. Has anyone dealt with this issue
>> before?
>> Any suggestions would be appreciated. As for the feeding, it's going
>> great.
>> Besides using an infant feeder, I finally figured out a way to feed
>> Michael
>> with the spoon that works well for both of us. The only tough part now
>> is
>> making a mess on his clothes. I use bibs but it's still tough to keep
>> the
>> mess down sometimes. Well, that's about it. Take care.
>>
>> Leslie
>>
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