[blparent] blparent Digest, Vol 77, Issue 10
sharon howerton
shrnhow at att.net
Fri Oct 8 22:44:50 UTC 2010
Absolutely, Jen. I did not have a guide dog when my sons were young and
always make a conscious effort never to pass judgment on anyone but rather
to express an opinion which I qualify to be my own if I have one about
something. If I caused a problem in any way, I apologize for that.
Sharon
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jennifer Bose" <jen10514 at gmail.com>
To: <blparent at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Friday, October 08, 2010 1:44 PM
Subject: Re: [blparent] blparent Digest, Vol 77, Issue 10
> Hi again, list.
>
> Just writing to clear something up. Rebecca, I'm one of Sharon
> Howerton's students in her parenting classes she teaches at Hadley (at
> least I try to be since I feel like I never get time to do
> assignments). Anyway, I had asked her a while ago about how to handle
> a guide dog and a new baby, which sure can be a challenge. I think all
> Sharon meant to do was to let me know she was glad things went well
> for me, not to say anything about anyone else. Dealing with a baby and
> guide dog is OK for some people and may not be what other people
> decide to do; that makes sense to me. I just wanted you to know more
> about the history of my working with Sharon and to tell you that her
> comment probably was just a response to my concern about how I could
> make this work, not a judgment about anyone else's situation. Does
> that sound right, Sharon?
>
> Jen
>
> On 10/8/10, blparent-request at nfbnet.org <blparent-request at nfbnet.org>
> wrote:
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>> 1. Re: blparent Digest, Vol 77, Issue 1 (Pickrell, Rebecca M (TASC))
>> 2. Re: EXTERNAL:Re: hello i have some questions! (Dena Wainwright)
>> 3. Re: working mom's (Pickrell, Rebecca M (TASC))
>> 4. NBP-Announce: October print/braille book - order it in time
>> for Halloween! (Tony Grima)
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>> Message: 1
>> Date: Thu, 7 Oct 2010 13:25:07 -0400
>> From: "Pickrell, Rebecca M (TASC)" <REBECCA.PICKRELL at tasc.com>
>> To: "NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
>> Subject: Re: [blparent] blparent Digest, Vol 77, Issue 1
>> Message-ID:
>> <6A56D82ACD5A414390131171CDC0E28203558C2E at xmbv3802.northgrum.com>
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>>
>> Sharon,
>> Why are you glad to know it worked "okay" for Abby?
>> I ask because I'm someone that couldn't do the dog baby thing. A dog
>> didn't work for me once I became a mom. Is that somehow not okay in your
>> book and why? I reached my decision soundly and while it wasn't what I
>> expected, it wasn't a bad outcome, nor was it a bad path to get there.
>> I ask the question because "okay" is a value judgement, implying that if
>> someone chooses not to use a dog or continue use of a dog, something is
>> wrong. I don't feel that way, and am curious if you do, or if I'm not
>> understanding your message?
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org]
>> On Behalf Of sharon howerton
>> Sent: Friday, October 01, 2010 4:37 PM
>> To: NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List
>> Subject: Re: [blparent] blparent Digest, Vol 77, Issue 1
>>
>> Jen, we had a lot of discussion on this list some months ago about a new
>>
>> baby and relatively new dog which is what yours may have been when
>> Abigail
>> was born. I'm glad to know it worked OK for you.
>> Sharon
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Jennifer Bose" <jen10514 at gmail.com>
>> To: <blparent at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Friday, October 01, 2010 2:45 PM
>> Subject: Re: [blparent] blparent Digest, Vol 77, Issue 1
>>
>>
>>> Hi, Tara and list.
>>>
>>> I'm a guide dog user and mom. y baby daughter Abigail, who's eleven
>>> months old, and my black Lab guide dog Nitra, who's three years old,
>>> get along very well. It's so important to give the dog time and
>>> attention in the midst of a busy day. I work full-time and generally
>>> find my work and family life to be really busy. But I do love taking
>>> walks with my baby in a carrier (there are several that are very good)
>>> and when I can find time, I like doing a walk with just myself and the
>>> dog just so she can relax and know I still encourage her. My dog
>>> inevitably plays second fiddle to my daughter, but it can be a good
>>> balancing act and a lot of fun.
>>>
>>> Jen
>>>
>>> On 10/1/10, blparent-request at nfbnet.org <blparent-request at nfbnet.org>
>>> wrote:
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>>>> 1. introduction (Tara Briggs)
>>>> 2. Re: introduction (Deborah Kent Stein)
>>>> 3. Re: introduction (sharon howerton)
>>>> 4. Re: introduction (Rhonda Kubehl)
>>>> 5. Re: introduction (Veronica Smith)
>>>> 6. thanks for all the kind welcomes (Tara Briggs)
>>>>
>>>>
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>>>> Message: 1
>>>> Date: Thu, 30 Sep 2010 15:37:30 -0600
>>>> From: "Tara Briggs" <tarabriggs at utah.gov>
>>>> To: <blparent at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Subject: [blparent] introduction
>>>> Message-ID: <4CA4AEEB.A651.00B7.1 at utah.gov>
>>>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII
>>>>
>>>> Hi All, I want to introduce myself. My name is Tara Briggs. My
>> husband
>>>> and I
>>>> attended the NFB convention in 2008. By far, our favorite thing was
>> the
>>>> meeting
>>>> with blind parents! We want to have a family of our own and were very
>>>> encouraged by all you have done. I loved the parenting manual. Thank
>> you
>>>> so
>>>> very
>>>> much to everyone who participated in it. I look forward to getting to
>> no
>>>> all
>>>> of you.
>>>>
>>>> Tara Briggs
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> ------------------------------
>>>>
>>>> Message: 2
>>>> Date: Thu, 30 Sep 2010 17:15:50 -0500
>>>> From: "Deborah Kent Stein" <dkent5817 at att.net>
>>>> To: "NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Subject: Re: [blparent] introduction
>>>> Message-ID: <00c001cb60ed$0ae16390$d70aa8c0 at Debbie>
>>>> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
>>>> reply-type=original
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Hi, Tara,
>>>>
>>>> Welcome to the list. I'm glad you found the parents meeting at
>>>> convention
>>>> to be encouraging. Please feel free to ask questions and add your
>>>> comments
>>>> to any thread on this list.
>>>>
>>>> Debbie
>>>>
>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>> From: "Tara Briggs" <tarabriggs at utah.gov>
>>>> To: <blparent at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Sent: Thursday, September 30, 2010 4:37 PM
>>>> Subject: [blparent] introduction
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>> Hi All, I want to introduce myself. My name is Tara Briggs. My
>> husband
>>>>> and
>>>>>
>>>>> I attended the NFB convention in 2008. By far, our favorite thing
>> was
>>>>> the
>>>>> meeting
>>>>> with blind parents! We want to have a family of our own and were
>> very
>>>>> encouraged by all you have done. I loved the parenting manual. Thank
>> you
>>>>> so very
>>>>> much to everyone who participated in it. I look forward to getting
>> to no
>>>>> all of you.
>>>>>
>>>>> Tara Briggs
>>>>> _______________________________________________
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>> t.net
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> ------------------------------
>>>>
>>>> Message: 3
>>>> Date: Thu, 30 Sep 2010 17:26:11 -0500
>>>> From: "sharon howerton" <shrnhow at att.net>
>>>> To: "NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Subject: Re: [blparent] introduction
>>>> Message-ID: <33B877236A8C4DFCA6B8302418EE7CB8 at sharonlaptop>
>>>> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
>>>> reply-type=original
>>>>
>>>> Dear Tara,
>>>> Welcome to the list. I wanted to mention to you, as I do with any new
>>>> member, that I teach a Parenting series at the Hadley School for the
>>>> Blind.
>>>> Blind or visually impaired parents have taken Preparation to get an
>> idea
>>>> of
>>>> what to expect during pregnancy and shortly beyond. Infancy covers
>> the
>>>> first
>>>> year and Early Years covers ages 1 to 5. The courses are free and
>>>> available
>>>> in Braille, large print or recorded format. Many students email their
>>>> lessons. One can, of course, read this kind of information elsewhere,
>> but
>>>> our courses are designed for interaction with the student and
>> instructor.
>>>> I
>>>> am totally blind and have two adult sighted sons. I never say I am an
>>>> expert, but this is at least a way to talk with a blind parent whose
>> kids
>>>> survived! :)
>>>> You are welcome to contact me off list at
>>>> shrnhow at att.net
>>>> or through Hadley at
>>>> howerton at hadley.edu
>>>> If you have been a student before, you can just contact Student
>> Services
>>>> at
>>>> 800-323-4238 to enroll. Information can be found on our web site
>>>> hadley.edu
>>>> under adult continuing education courses.
>>>> Best of luck!
>>>> Sharon
>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>> From: "Tara Briggs" <tarabriggs at utah.gov>
>>>> To: <blparent at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Sent: Thursday, September 30, 2010 4:37 PM
>>>> Subject: [blparent] introduction
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>> Hi All, I want to introduce myself. My name is Tara Briggs. My
>> husband
>>>>> and
>>>>>
>>>>> I attended the NFB convention in 2008. By far, our favorite thing
>> was
>>>>> the
>>>>> meeting
>>>>> with blind parents! We want to have a family of our own and were
>> very
>>>>> encouraged by all you have done. I loved the parenting manual. Thank
>> you
>>>>> so very
>>>>> much to everyone who participated in it. I look forward to getting
>> to no
>>>>> all of you.
>>>>>
>>>>> Tara Briggs
>>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>>> blparent mailing list
>>>>> blparent at nfbnet.org
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>> net
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> ------------------------------
>>>>
>>>> Message: 4
>>>> Date: Thu, 30 Sep 2010 17:39:50 -0500
>>>> From: "Rhonda Kubehl" <rhondakubehl at gmail.com>
>>>> To: "'NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List'" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Subject: Re: [blparent] introduction
>>>> Message-ID: <00ad01cb60f0$65a7e2b0$30f7a810$@com>
>>>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>>>>
>>>> Hi Tara
>>>>
>>>> I'm a mommy to a sighted child, he
>>>> Ll be 2 in 15 days... I'm 22, been blind for almost 5 years, and I
>> live
>>>> in
>>>> Janesville WI...
>>>> You can also contact me off here as well
>>>>
>>>> Email
>>>> rhondakubehl at gmail.com
>>>> facebook
>>>> Rhonda Angel-Rose lewis-Kubehl
>>>> Or
>>>> Email listed above
>>>> Skype
>>>> r.lewis85
>>>> twitter
>>>> decemberPrinces
>>>> Yahoo
>>>> rhondakubehl at yahoo.com
>>>>
>>>> Hope your day is pleasant
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Rhonda
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org
>> [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
>>>> Behalf Of sharon howerton
>>>> Sent: Thursday, September 30, 2010 5:26 PM
>>>> To: NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List
>>>> Subject: Re: [blparent] introduction
>>>>
>>>> Dear Tara,
>>>> Welcome to the list. I wanted to mention to you, as I do with any new
>>>> member, that I teach a Parenting series at the Hadley School for the
>>>> Blind.
>>>> Blind or visually impaired parents have taken Preparation to get an
>> idea
>>>> of
>>>> what to expect during pregnancy and shortly beyond. Infancy covers
>> the
>>>> first
>>>>
>>>> year and Early Years covers ages 1 to 5. The courses are free and
>>>> available
>>>> in Braille, large print or recorded format. Many students email their
>>>> lessons. One can, of course, read this kind of information elsewhere,
>> but
>>>> our courses are designed for interaction with the student and
>> instructor.
>>>> I
>>>> am totally blind and have two adult sighted sons. I never say I am an
>>>> expert, but this is at least a way to talk with a blind parent whose
>> kids
>>>> survived! :)
>>>> You are welcome to contact me off list at
>>>> shrnhow at att.net
>>>> or through Hadley at
>>>> howerton at hadley.edu
>>>> If you have been a student before, you can just contact Student
>> Services
>>>> at
>>>> 800-323-4238 to enroll. Information can be found on our web site
>>>> hadley.edu
>>>> under adult continuing education courses.
>>>> Best of luck!
>>>> Sharon
>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>> From: "Tara Briggs" <tarabriggs at utah.gov>
>>>> To: <blparent at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Sent: Thursday, September 30, 2010 4:37 PM
>>>> Subject: [blparent] introduction
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>> Hi All, I want to introduce myself. My name is Tara Briggs. My
>> husband
>>>>> and
>>>>
>>>>> I attended the NFB convention in 2008. By far, our favorite thing
>> was
>>>>> the
>>>>> meeting
>>>>> with blind parents! We want to have a family of our own and were
>> very
>>>>> encouraged by all you have done. I loved the parenting manual. Thank
>> you
>>>>> so very
>>>>> much to everyone who participated in it. I look forward to getting
>> to no
>>>>> all of you.
>>>>>
>>>>> Tara Briggs
>>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>>> blparent mailing list
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>> for
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>> net
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>>>>
>>>> ------------------------------
>>>>
>>>> Message: 5
>>>> Date: Thu, 30 Sep 2010 21:55:02 -0600
>>>> From: "Veronica Smith" <madison_tewe at spinn.net>
>>>> To: "'NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List'" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Subject: Re: [blparent] introduction
>>>> Message-ID: <001f01cb611c$6ceb4e50$46c1eaf0$@net>
>>>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>>>>
>>>> Hello Tara, my name is Veronica Smith and I live in Rio Rancho new
>>>> mexico.
>>>> I am totally blind, at the moment a stay at home mom, am married and
>> have
>>>> a
>>>> soon to be 11 year old. My husband and daughter are both sighted. I
>>
>>>> love
>>>> this group and hope you will as well. I have been part of the family
>>
>>>> here
>>>> going on 3 years.
>>>>
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org
>> [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
>>>> Behalf Of Tara Briggs
>>>> Sent: Thursday, September 30, 2010 3:37 PM
>>>> To: blparent at nfbnet.org
>>>> Subject: [blparent] introduction
>>>>
>>>> Hi All, I want to introduce myself. My name is Tara Briggs. My
>> husband
>>>> and I
>>>> attended the NFB convention in 2008. By far, our favorite thing was
>> the
>>>> meeting
>>>> with blind parents! We want to have a family of our own and were very
>>>> encouraged by all you have done. I loved the parenting manual. Thank
>> you
>>>> so
>>>> very
>>>> much to everyone who participated in it. I look forward to getting to
>> no
>>>> all
>>>> of you.
>>>>
>>>> Tara Briggs
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>>>> ------------------------------
>>>>
>>>> Message: 6
>>>> Date: Fri, 01 Oct 2010 09:38:37 -0600
>>>> From: "Tara Briggs" <tarabriggs at utah.gov>
>>>> To: <blparent at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Subject: [blparent] thanks for all the kind welcomes
>>>> Message-ID: <4CA5AC33.A651.00B7.1 at utah.gov>
>>>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII
>>>>
>>>> Hi all, I want to thank you for all your kind welcomes to the list.
>> I'll
>>>> tell you all a little more about myself and I have a few questions.
>>>> I work at the Center for the Blind in Salt Lake City Utah. My husband
>>
>>>> works
>>>> in Provo Utah at Brigham Young University. His job is 25 hours a week
>> and
>>>> we
>>>> are hoping that it will go full-time when the hiring freeze lifts.
>> Tyler
>>>> is
>>>> a quadriplegic. Like blindness, this disability has varying degrees.
>> He
>>>> needs help to bathe, dress, use the bathroom and eat. He has a little
>> bit
>>>> of
>>>> movement in his hands and so he can, for example, feed himself a bowl
>> of
>>>> cereal. However, eating something like steak and potatoes requires
>> help.
>>>> It
>>>> has been fun to learn how to accommodate each others disabilities.
>> Tyler
>>>> is
>>>> fully sighted and it always amuses me when a waiter tries to hand
>> both of
>>>> us
>>>> Braille menus. As I said in my earlier message we would like to have
>> a
>>>> family. Do any of you know a couple in a similar situation to ours?
>> What
>>>> advice have any of you given to a blind person who wants to be a
>> parent?
>>>> I
>>>> have a black lab Seeing Eye dog named Emmy. Our any of you guide dog
>>>> users?
>>>> If so, what advice do you have for a new parent who is a dog guide
>> user?
>>>> Thanks so much
>>>> Tara Briggs
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
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>> ------------------------------
>>
>> Message: 2
>> Date: Thu, 7 Oct 2010 13:02:59 -0500
>> From: "Dena Wainwright" <dena at envogueaccess.com>
>> To: "NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
>> Subject: Re: [blparent] EXTERNAL:Re: hello i have some questions!
>> Message-ID: <274814107BD347FABFBDA6D375F057F5 at Dena>
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>>
>> for being out and about, I would really recommend ready to drink formula.
>> you just open the can or bottle, pour, and go. it also starts out at room
>> temperature, instead of being at fridge temperature. the other thing I
>> like
>> about it is that there is no mixing or measuring required. e.g., you know
>> the can is 8 ounces, etc.
>>
>> if your baby is still very sensitive about having warm milk, you can
>> bring a
>> thermus of water, or order a cup of hot water at a restaurant, and warm
>> the
>> bottle that way. a lot of kids don't really care, though. my daughter was
>> very particular for the first couple of months, but as she grew, she
>> cared
>> less and less about the temperature of her milk. in fact, now she won't
>> drink warm milk, even when she's sick. she only likes it room temp or
>> colder.
>>
>> Dena
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Miranda" <knownoflove at gmail.com>
>> To: "NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Tuesday, October 05, 2010 3:33 PM
>> Subject: Re: [blparent] EXTERNAL:Re: hello i have some questions!
>>
>>
>>> Hi,
>>> This question may have been asked/answered, and if so I'm sorry.
>>> If I make formula once a day and I put it in the fridge, how do I warm
>>> it
>>>
>>> up when I need to feed the baby? This question applies to both when we
>>> we
>>> are home and when we're out for the day.
>>> Thanks, and have a great day!
>>>
>>> In Christ, Miranda
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Pickrell, Rebecca M (TASC) <REBECCA.PICKRELL at tasc.com>
>>> Sent: Tuesday, October 05, 2010 3:17 PM
>>> To: NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List <blparent at nfbnet.org>
>>> Subject: Re: [blparent] EXTERNAL:Re: hello i have some questions!
>>>
>>> The powder formula has a 30 day lifespan once you open it. So be aware
>>> of that. And, I think it needs to be kept in a climate controlled place,
>>> i.e. you wouldn't want to take a can of powdered formula and leave it in
>>> the car thinking "I'll just keep this here and I'll have it when we're
>>> out".
>>> The canned liquid formula is the most expensive. It is essential though
>>> if you are ina position not to trust your water supply. I used the
>>> liquid cans of formula at my parents' house as they are on a well. If
>>> you aren't used to it, the well water can give you a good case of the
>>> runs.
>>> The most expensive option is bottles that are prefilled with formula.
>>> They are like six or eight ounces. They're good for camping or if you
>>> will be living without electricity, you break the seal, the kid drinks
>>> it and sealed bottles can be stored at room temperature for I think a
>>> year.
>>> Bottom line, you wn't be using formula forever, so th expense isn't
>>> worth fretting over.
>>>
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org]
>>> On Behalf Of Leslie Hamric
>>> Sent: Saturday, October 02, 2010 10:17 AM
>>> To: 'NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List'
>>> Subject: EXTERNAL:Re: [blparent] hello i have some questions!
>>>
>>> One thing to consider is the liquid, or ready-made formula is the most
>>> expensive and I believe that it must be used in 24 hours once it's
>>> opened.
>>> I find the powder is the least expensive and it's the most convenient to
>>> take somewhere because you don't have to worry about it spoiling. You
>>> can
>>> just add water to the powder when you need formula and it's all set.
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org]
>>> On
>>> Behalf Of Rhonda Kubehl
>>> Sent: Saturday, October 02, 2010 8:09 AM
>>> To: 'NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List'
>>> Subject: Re: [blparent] hello i have some questions!
>>>
>>> I'v measured formula for a long time, made my 1st bottle when I had
>>> sight at
>>> 7 1/2, and it worked just fine.
>>> Yes, there is 1 oz. more in a bottle, but that doesn't matter.
>>>
>>> They also have little formula packages, and they're already measured
>>> out...
>>> Or, there is liquid formula, that you just poor, no water, or measuring
>>> needed
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org]
>>> On
>>> Behalf Of Brandy W
>>> Sent: Saturday, October 02, 2010 7:03 AM
>>> To: 'NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List'
>>> Subject: Re: [blparent] hello i have some questions!
>>>
>>> That doesn't work because there is aabout an ounce more than the bottles
>>> markings on the bottle, and sometimes more depending on the brand.
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org]
>>> On
>>> Behalf Of Rhonda Kubehl
>>> Sent: Saturday, October 02, 2010 12:27 AM
>>> To: 'NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List'
>>> Subject: Re: [blparent] hello i have some questions!
>>>
>>> If you are using 4 oz. bottles, you can fill the bottle completely with
>>> water, and put 2 scoops of formula in it... and shake it.
>>> If using a 8 Oz. bottle fill bottle, and put 3 scoops of formula in it.
>>> Shake Thorly fill with warm water.
>>> I hope this helps.
>>>
>>> Rhonda
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org]
>>> On
>>> Behalf Of crystal M Hurst
>>> Sent: Friday, October 01, 2010 11:52 PM
>>> To: 'NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List'
>>> Subject: [blparent] hello i have some questions!
>>>
>>> Hello to all! I just had a little baby girl last week. I was wondering
>>> as a
>>> blind mother how do u fill the bottle with water to the right line for
>>> the
>>> formula. I am having some trouble getting the amount of water just
>>> perfect
>>> for the bottles. I was wondering if any of u had any suggestions on how
>>> to
>>> make bottles. I tried getting a cup of water and pooring the water in to
>>> a
>>> measureing cup and then pooring that in to the bottle but for some
>>> reason it
>>> doesn't come out right. I want to thank all of u for your time and
>>> appreciate all your help.
>>> Crystal
>>>
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>> Message: 3
>> Date: Thu, 7 Oct 2010 15:44:23 -0400
>> From: "Pickrell, Rebecca M (TASC)" <REBECCA.PICKRELL at tasc.com>
>> To: "NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
>> Subject: Re: [blparent] working mom's
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>> HI V.
>> Looks like you've given this a lot of good thought.
>> The high school girl may indeed be a very good possibility.
>> Good luck and i hope things work as you'd like
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org]
>> On Behalf Of Veronica Smith
>> Sent: Monday, October 04, 2010 4:40 PM
>> To: 'NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List'
>> Subject: Re: [blparent] working mom's
>>
>> It is right for me, I have pondered it and prayed about it for some time
>> and
>> I am ready. You just gave me an idea. When I was in highschool, I hung
>> out
>> at a friend's house to watch her little girl. The girl was 10 and
>> almost
>> old enough to take care of herself, but mom wanted someone there who
>> could
>> react in a crisis. We have a very dependable neighbor who has a very
>> reliable teenager that Gab absolutely adores. Maybe if I do find a job,
>> I
>> can ask Marissa to watch her until Chuck or I get home. Smile! We'll see
>> what my life becomes. I'll let you know. V
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org]
>> On
>> Behalf Of Pickrell, Rebecca M (TASC)
>> Sent: Monday, October 04, 2010 10:55 AM
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>> Subject: Re: [blparent] working mom's
>>
>> V,
>> You may want to ask parents you know in the real world what they do. The
>> reason is that this is really community specific.
>> My daughter is in a daycare center. She likes it.
>> It takes kids from babies up through elementary school.
>> You can also look into SACC School After Care something. Basically, it's
>> supervised activies in the school system.
>> Know that as Gab becomes a teen, these structured programs are less
>> available for reasons I don't understand. Maybe a church has something
>> for teens? Or, you could see if there is someplace she can volunteer so
>> that she has a passion that will keep her from being bored and hence out
>> of trouble?
>> You could also hire someone to be at your house when school is done for
>> the day until you get home.
>> Remember to factor in snow days, random school breaks, summer breaks,
>> stuff like that in your planning.
>> Me, I'd start out by exploring SACC and daycares and then where Gab can
>> volunteer.
>> Finally, does working outside the home make sense for you? Just because
>> "other mothers work" doesn't mean it's right for you, or for your
>> family.
>> Make sure you do what is appropriate for your family and factor that in.
>> I liken it to when I decided to retire my guide dog, shortly after my
>> daughter was born. I know full well that "plenty of blind moms work and
>> have guide dogs" but that wasn't relivant to the needs of my family. So,
>> make sure that going back to work is something you need and or want to
>> do. Just because other people do it doesn't mean squat on an individual
>> level.
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org]
>> On Behalf Of Veronica Smith
>> Sent: Friday, October 01, 2010 4:20 PM
>> To: 'NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List'
>> Subject: [blparent] working mom's
>>
>> Since gab was born, I have been a stay at home mom. But this time is
>> grinding to a hault. I am busy looking for a job. Everyone keeps
>> asking
>> me, "what are you going to do with Gab?" I keep answering, "don't know,
>> but
>> other parents work." So what I want to know, where do you leave your
>> children, programs? I know they are out there, just not sure? Maybe
>> YMCa
>> or something like that. v
>>
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>> Message: 4
>> Date: Fri, 08 Oct 2010 11:40:04 -0500
>> From: "Tony Grima" <agrima at nbp.org> (by way of David Andrews
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>> To: david.andrews at nfbnet.org
>> Subject: [blparent] NBP-Announce: October print/braille book - order
>> it in time for Halloween!
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>> Print/braille edition, $5.00
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>> Order it in time for Halloween!
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>>
>> Shivering skeletons, ghostly pirates, chattering corpses, and haunted
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>>
>> Stories included are:
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>> In the Graveyard
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>> The Night It Rained
>> The Pirate
>> The Ghost of John
>>
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>> Message: 5
>> Date: Fri, 08 Oct 2010 11:52:50 -0500
>> From: David Andrews <dandrews at visi.com>
>> To: david.andrews at nfbnet.org
>> Subject: [blparent] Fwd: [Westernwaynemi] Braille Embosser raffle
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>>>From: <nickwilcox_2000 at msn.com>
>>>Date: Wed, 6 Oct 2010 23:40:26 -0400
>>>Subject: [Westernwaynemi] Braille Embosser raffle
>>>
>>>The new Ann Arbor Michigan NFB chapter will be raffling off a used
>>>enabling Technology Juliette double sided embosser.
>>>
>>> You do not have to be present at the NFB of Michigan state
>>> convention to win! The cost per ticket will be $5.00! Part of the
>>> ticket price includes the cost of shipping the embosser to you.
>>> This $4000 item is very heavy. If you will not be attending state
>>> convention and want to purchase tickets send a message to
>>>
>>><mailto:Nickwilcox_2000 at msn.com>Nickwilcox_2000 at msn.com
>>>
>>>If you will not be attending the convention I will need to have your
>>>check by October 28 2010.
>>
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